The Islamic Association of Students at Sharif University of Technology has requested the reinstatement of professors dismissed from the university in a letter to Hossein Simayi Sarraf, the new Minister of Science, citing the reason for their dismissal as 'purification of the university.' The letter states, 'The result of this process is the depletion of the country of specialists.' The association emphasized that the dismissal of Ali Sharifi Zarachi, a professor in the Computer Science department, 'despite his reputation' and 'scientific authority' among students and the academic community, indicates that the reason for this decision is nothing but the continuation of the same erroneous trend of 'purifying the university.' The letter declares that such behavior towards professors results in disappointment and frustration among academics. This letter comes at a time when, in September of last year, while protests against the dismissal of dissenting professors from Iranian universities were ongoing, the president of Sharif University claimed that the 'termination of cooperation' with a faculty member was 'legal, is legal, and will be legal.' Rasul Jalili, the president of Sharif University, referred to the reactions to the dismissals as 'hysteria' and 'media pressure,' stating, 'We are not afraid,' and this process will not be influenced by protests. He also emphasized the 'increased seriousness of the university in dealing with disciplinary issues,' regarding the dismissal of Ali Sharifi Zarachi, stating, 'We spent a lot of time on this issue.' Masoud Pezeshkian, who formed the government with the votes of the parliament for his proposed ministers, stated during television programs in the election campaign for the presidency that he opposes the treatment of university professors. The secretary of the Islamic Association of Students at Sharif University remarked: 'The expiration date of the 'reformists' for the people has passed.'
Islamic Association of Students at Sharif University Calls for Reinstatement of Dismissed Professors
The Islamic Association of Students at Sharif University has called for the reinstatement of dismissed professors, criticizing the ongoing trend of 'purifying' the university. The situation highlights growing discontent among academics and the government's stance on dissent. This matter is significant as it reflects broader tensions in Iranian academia and politics.
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📰 What Happened
The Islamic Association of Students at Sharif University has called for the reinstatement of dismissed professors, criticizing the university's trend of 'purification' that leads to the loss of qualified academics. This reflects growing discontent among students and faculty regarding academic governance.
- Professors were dismissed under the pretext of 'purifying' the university.
- The dismissal of Ali Sharifi Zarachi, a respected professor, has sparked significant criticism.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
In recent years, Iranian universities have faced increasing government control, leading to the dismissal of professors deemed dissenting or non-conforming. This has sparked protests and calls for reform from students and academics.
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