Mansour Gholami
منصور غلامی
Minister of Science, Research and Technology
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View Timeline →European Sanctions Against Sharif and Beheshti Universities 'Continue'
The Iranian Minister of Science, Mansour Gholami, reported on his recent discussions in Europe regarding the lifting of sanctions on Sharif and Beheshti universities, but…
Wave of Student Summons to Security Agencies at the Start of the Academic Year
A wave of student summons to security agencies has been reported as the academic year begins, with several students facing imprisonment and poor conditions. Key…
Minister of Science: None of the Students Arrested in December Have Been Expelled
The Iranian Minister of Science denied reports of expulsion of students arrested during the December 2017 protests, asserting that no such reports have been submitted…
Severe Criticism from 68 Student Organizations in Iran Against Sentences Issued Against Students
68 student organizations in Iran have condemned the harsh sentences against students, asserting they will not allow authoritarianism to suppress freedom. The Minister of Science…
Letter to Hassan Rouhani; 125 University Professors Protest Arrests and Judicial Sentences Against Students
125 university professors in Iran have written to President Hassan Rouhani protesting the arrests and heavy sentences against students following recent protests. They demand his…
Dolatabadi Links Detained Students from December Protests to 'Foreign Movements'
Tehran's prosecutor linked detained students from the December 2017 protests to foreign political movements, asserting that their heavy sentences stem from these connections. The government…
Sadeghi: Heavy Sentences Against Students Based on Reports from Rouhani's Intelligence Ministry
Mahmoud Sadeghi revealed that heavy sentences against detained students were based on reports from the Intelligence Ministry during Rouhani's presidency. Protests continue in Iranian universities…
Figaro: French Banks Refuse to Open Accounts for Iranian Students
French banks are increasingly refusing to open accounts for Iranian students due to fears of U.S. sanctions, causing significant issues for the 1,800 Iranian students…
Minister of Science: Student Allegations Must Be Investigated at Universities
The Iranian Minister of Science stated that allegations against students should be investigated within universities, regardless of their judicial nature. This comes amid reports of…
Iran's Interior Minister: Security Forces Acted Tolerantly During Recent Unrest
Iran's Interior Minister praised the security forces for their conduct during recent protests, despite reports of violence and deaths among detainees. Human rights organizations have…
Ministry of Intelligence Reports New Arrests Related to Street Protests
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has announced multiple arrests related to recent street protests, claiming to have dismantled a terrorist team and seized weapons. The…
Over 50 Iranian Professors Abroad Demand the Release of Detained Students
Over 50 Iranian professors abroad have condemned the recent detention of students in Iran and called for their immediate release, viewing these arrests as part…
Ministry of Science: Some Students Are Still Imprisoned
The Iranian Ministry of Science reported that at least 43 students remain imprisoned following recent protests, with ongoing efforts to secure their release. The situation…
At least 37 student activists arrested in recent days
At least 37 student activists have been arrested in Iran following peaceful protests demanding the release of detained students. The student councils have condemned the…
Minister of Science Expresses Ignorance About 'Accurate Statistics' of Detained Students
The Iranian Minister of Science stated he lacks accurate statistics on students detained during recent protests, despite reports of 450 arrests in Tehran. Student Guild…
Minister of Science Promises to Reform Student Admission Regulations
The Iranian Minister of Science, Mansour Gholami, announced the formation of a working group to reform student admission regulations following President Rouhani's directive to eliminate…
Sit-in by Two Starred Students in Protest Against Minister of Science
Majid Dary and Mahdieh Golroo, two students barred from education, are protesting in front of the Ministry of Science against the Minister's denial of the…
At Least 150 Graduate and Doctoral Students Marked with Stars
At least 150 graduate and doctoral students in Iran have been marked with stars, preventing their registration in universities due to alleged file deficiencies. This…
The Wrong Choice for the Ministry of Science
The potential appointment of Mansour Gholami as Iran's Minister of Science has sparked significant debate, with supporters highlighting his reformist credentials while opponents criticize his…