Ghasem Akseirifard, a former physics professor at Kharazmi University, who claims he was dismissed due to the tone of his voice, has announced that he will stage a sit-in every day from morning until evening in front of Kharazmi University. Mr. Akseirifard had previously stated that he would begin a hunger strike on Saturday. This university professor says that in September 2014, the committee for public qualifications at Kharazmi University issued a ruling stating that he is unable to convey concepts to students due to the tone of his voice. Mr. Akseirifard mentions that the ruling states he cannot be a member of the educational faculty, but his research membership at Kharazmi University is not an issue. In an interview with Radio Farda, this professor first answered the question of why he did not start his hunger strike on Saturday as he had previously stated.
Professor Dismissed for His Voice Prefers Sit-in to Hunger Strike
Ghasem Akseirifard, a former professor at Kharazmi University, claims he was dismissed due to the tone of his voice and has opted for a sit-in protest instead of a hunger strike. His case raises concerns about academic freedom and the criteria for faculty dismissal in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
Ghasem Akseirifard, a former professor, announced a sit-in protest after claiming he was dismissed due to the tone of his voice. He had initially planned a hunger strike but opted for a sit-in instead.
- Akseirifard was ruled unfit for teaching by a university committee in 2014.
- His research membership at the university remains unaffected.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Academic freedom in Iran is often challenged by government regulations and institutional policies, leading to dismissals based on arbitrary criteria.
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