The visit to Khazar University by Prof. Ayşe Naz Bulamur, Head of the Department of Western Languages and Literatures at Istanbul's Boğaziçi University, and Assistant Professor Çiğdem Buğdaycı of the same department, held on October 21–23, 2026, has concluded successfully.

The meetings and scientific seminars held during the visit are of great importance for enriching the academic activity of Khazar University's Department of English Language and Literature, strengthening its international scientific ties, and developing new opportunities for cooperation. The productive visit made an important contribution to the department's scientific and academic environment.

On the first day of the visit, October 21, a meeting was held between the Boğaziçi University representatives and Khazar University's leadership. During the meeting, a wide-ranging and productive exchange of views took place on prospects for academic cooperation, the exchange of scientific experience, and future directions of joint activity. The discussions were fruitful in terms of strengthening ties between the universities and expanding the international academic cooperation opportunities of the Department of English Language and Literature.

On October 22, scientific seminars on "Class and Gender in British Postwar Literature" and "Tales of Istanbul in Literature" were organized with the participation of the guests and students. The event was opened by Dr. Milana Abbasova, Dean of Khazar University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The seminars give participants the opportunity to discuss current issues in modern literary studies, become acquainted with new scientific approaches, and share academic experience. At the end of the events, Prof. Acad. Hamlet Isakhanli, founder of Khazar University and Chairman of the Board of Directors and Trustees, spoke and shared his thoughts on the scientific and academic significance of the event.

The seminars make an important contribution to expanding scientific discussions in the Department of English Language and Literature, enriching the knowledge of students and faculty, and shaping new perspectives on various aspects of literature.

On the final day of the visit, October 23, the guests attended Prof. Acad. Hamlet Isakhanli's presentation "Two Cultures: Science and Art" at the 12th Baku International Book Fair held at the Baku Expo Center. The event gave the guests the opportunity to become more closely acquainted with the connections between science, art, and culture, as well as to broaden their understanding of Azerbaijan's scientific and cultural environment.

The visit of Boğaziçi University representatives to Khazar University is a significant event for the development of the Department of English Language and Literature's international ties, the enrichment of its scientific activity, and the expansion of opportunities for academic cooperation.

Overall, the visit made an important contribution to Khazar University's academic development, the strengthening of its international scientific cooperation, and the reinforcement of inter-university ties.