Baku State University (BSU) has hosted a Republican Scientific and Practical Conference titled “Azerbaijani Radio at 100: From National Memory to Digital Media”, marking the centenary of Azerbaijani Radio.

Opening the conference, BSU Rector Elchin Babayev highlighted the historical ties between the university and Azerbaijani Radio, noting that many of the broadcaster's first employees and presenters were BSU graduates. He also emphasised the university's contribution to training professional journalists and advancing research in radio and television journalism.

Chairman of the Media and Broadcasting Council Ahmad Ismayilov described Azerbaijani Radio as a custodian of national memory and cultural heritage. He highlighted its role in preserving the Azerbaijani literary language and noted that digital technologies offer new opportunities to expand its reach while maintaining its traditions.

Rovshan Mammadov, Chairman of the Closed Joint-Stock Company “Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting”, spoke about the radio's contribution to preserving national identity and covering major historical events, including the January 20 tragedy, the Khojaly genocide and Azerbaijan's Victory in the 2020 Patriotic War.

The conference also featured addresses by other media and academic representatives, a radio programme prepared by BSU journalism students, and a cultural performance organised by the BSU Cultural and Creative Centre.

The conference will continue with thematic section sessions.