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View Timeline →Universities Must Undertake Their Own Review of Academic Programs
The Deputy Minister of Education announced that the Ministry of Science cannot review 3,200 academic programs, urging universities to take responsibility for their own program…
Pemex's Efforts to Contain Oil Leak in the Gulf of Mexico
Pemex is working to address an oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, as reported by the Mexican Ministry of Science. This incident highlights the…
Cultural Security and Stability of the Academic Environment: A Fundamental Prerequisite for Any Scientific Output
The Deputy Minister of Cultural and Social Affairs highlighted the importance of managing cultural and social aspects in education and research. He argued that without…
Tehran and Hanoi Explore Enhanced Scientific Cooperation
Ehsan Qaboul from Iran's Ministry of Science and Nguyen Luong Ngoc, the Vietnamese ambassador, met to explore ways to enhance scientific and technological collaboration between…
Iran and Malaysia Strengthen Ties Through Higher Education Cooperation
On August 18, the chargé d'affaires of the Malaysian Embassy in Tehran, Muhammad Hamizam Kamaruzaman, met with Abbas Qanbari Baghestan from Iran's Ministry of Science…
Iran and Turkey to Establish Joint Innovation Center
Iran and Turkey are collaborating to create a joint innovation center aimed at establishing a sustainable business model. This initiative involves officials from Iran's Ministry…
Seven Technology Transfer Centers to Boost Rural Development in Iran
Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, announced the upcoming launch of seven technology transfer centers aimed at boosting rural development. This initiative…
US-Israeli Attacks Cause $2 Billion in Damages to Iranian Scientific Centers
The US-Israeli attacks have targeted 44 scientific and higher education centers in Iran, leading to significant material losses estimated at nearly $2 billion. This incident…
One Week After Devastating Floods in Eastern Spain, 89 People Are Still Missing
A week after devastating floods in Valencia, Spain, 89 people remain missing, with 217 confirmed dead. The Spanish government has pledged over 10 billion euros…
Government Spokesperson: Ahoo Daryaee is Not Detained, She is 'In the Stage of Treatment'
Ahoo Daryaee, a student known for protesting mandatory hijab by removing her clothes, is reportedly not detained but undergoing treatment, according to government spokesperson Fatemeh…
Bronze Medal at the Olympics for Mobina Nematizadeh
Mobina Nematizadeh won a bronze medal in women's taekwondo at the 2024 Olympics, marking the second Olympic medal for Iranian women. Following her victory, the…
Ehsan Faridi, University of Tabriz Student, Arrested Again
Ehsan Faridi, a 21-year-old engineering student at the University of Tabriz, has been arrested again after being summoned by the court, with no charges disclosed.…
A Government Official Described the Unemployment Rate of Graduates as 'Decreasing'
A government official claims that the unemployment rate among university graduates has decreased to 11.4%, despite a significant number of graduates remaining unemployed and a…
Resignation of Head of Educational Assessment Organization in Protest Against Administrative Justice Ruling
The head of Iran's Educational Assessment Organization, Abdolrasool Pourabbas, resigned in protest against a court ruling that reinstated candidates suspected of cheating. He stated that…
Aftershocks of the Kish Graduation Ceremony; President of Sharif University Changed
Abbas Mousavi has been appointed as the new acting president of Sharif University following the dismissal of Rasool Jalili, which analysts believe is linked to…
Mandatory Hijab; Threatening Letters from 'Security' to Female Students at Allameh Tabatabai University
Student activists report increased security pressures on female students at Allameh Tabatabai University, including threatening letters regarding hijab compliance. This situation reflects a broader trend…
Summoning of Over 50 Amir Kabir University Students to Disciplinary Committee
Over 50 students from Amir Kabir University have been summoned to the disciplinary committee following a review of security footage from last year's protests. This…
Claim by a Media Outlet in Iran; A 'Famous' Mourner Becomes a Professor at the University of Tehran
Saeed Hadadian, a prominent mourner, has been appointed as a professor at the University of Tehran amid a trend of expelling critical faculty members. This…
New Research: Artificial Intelligence Can Describe Scents 'As Well as Humans'
A new study reveals that AI can accurately describe scents by analyzing molecular structures, potentially rivaling human olfactory capabilities. Led by Alexander Wiltschko at Osmo,…
Minister of Education Compares School Fees to 'Buying Luxury Cars'
The Iranian Minister of Education faced backlash for comparing school tuition fees to buying luxury cars, sparking criticism from media and social media users. This…