University of Tehran

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Who

University of Tehran — University. Artesh's archive holds 6,789 stories naming University of Tehran. The 60 most recent, from 21 July 2026 to 15 October 2026, come from Iranian state and state-linked outlets ISNA (13), Tehran Times (5), Donya-e-Eqtesad (3), Shana (2), Mehr (1), IRNA (1) and international and independent outlets VOA Persian (20), Medical Xpress (6), Radio Farda (4), Phys.org (3), Iran Herald (2). Affiliations: ISNA is a semi-official Iranian news agency (Iranian Students News Agency); Donya-e-Eqtesad is a private Iranian economic daily; Shana is the news agency of Iran's Petroleum Ministry; Tehran Times is a state-owned English-language Iranian daily; Mehr is a semi-official Iranian news agency; IRNA is Iran's official state news agency. On 22 July 2026, Radio Farda and VOA Persian reported: "US: A Senior ISIS Commander Killed in Airstrike in Iraq" / ""Dozens of Civilians" Killed in Airstrike by Bashar al-Assad's Forces". 1 republished copies of older stories are left out.

In the news

October 2026 (Mehr–Aban 1405, 17 stories)

15 Oct — First Specialized Meeting on 'Civilizational Commonalities of Iran and Iraq' Held in Tehran (ISNA). The first specialized meeting focused on the civilizational ties between Iran and Iraq took place at the University of Tehran. The event aimed to enhance understanding and cooperation between the two nations.

15 Oct — Peace in Ancient Iranian Thought is Linked to Truth and Justice (ISNA). The president of the Iranian Studies Association highlighted the philosophical understanding of peace in ancient Iran, emphasizing its connection to truth and justice.

15 Oct — Maximizing Oil Utilization through Artificial Intelligence (Donya-e-Eqtesad). A specialized meeting on data governance and artificial intelligence in the oil industry was held in Tehran, where officials emphasized the importance of leveraging modern technologies in oil projects.

14 Oct — From Measuring Blood Sugar to Treating Wounds with Smart Skin Tattoos (ISNA). Researchers at the University of Tehran are exploring the use of smart skin tattoos that can monitor health indicators like blood sugar and assist in wound treatment.

13 Oct — Second National Conference on Data Governance and Artificial Intelligence (Shana).

13 Oct — Iran Records 67 Earthquakes in One Week (Tehran Times). Iran experienced 67 earthquakes within a week from October 2 to 9, as reported by the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran. This seismic activity affects the safety and infrastructure of the country.

13 Oct — Protein ZBTB44 Regulates Immune Activity to Prevent Colon Inflammation (Medical Xpress).

and 10 more that month, in the timeline.

September 2026 (Shahrivar–Mehr 1405, 16 stories)

30 Sep — Symbolic Defense of the Thesis of the Late University of Tehran Student Held One Year After Laboratory Incident (ISNA). A memorial ceremony is being held to honor Mohammad Amin Kalateh, a student who died in a laboratory accident at the University of Tehran.

30 Sep — Iran Records 379 Earthquakes in One Month (Tehran Times). Iran experienced a significant seismic event with 379 earthquakes recorded between August 23 and September 22. The data was provided by the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

29 Sep — If the 'Infiltration' Bill is Passed, No Professor Will Be Willing to Engage in Academic Activities (ISNA). The Deputy for Research and Technology at the University of Tehran warns that the potential passage of the Infiltration Bill could deter professors and researchers from engaging in academic work due to fears of accountability for minor…

28 Sep — Ceremony in Tehran Commemorates Iran's National Flag (IRNA). A ceremony was held at the University of Tehran on September 27, 2026, to commemorate Iran's flag, attended by Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaei.

28 Sep — Iran Records 82 Earthquakes in One Week (Tehran Times). Iran experienced a significant seismic event with 82 earthquakes recorded from September 19 to 25, according to the University of Tehran's seismological networks.

27 Sep — Flag Day Ceremony Held with the Presence of the Minister of Science, Research, and Technology (ISNA). A Flag Day ceremony took place today at the University of Tehran, attended by the Minister of Science, Research, and Technology. This event highlights the importance of national symbols in Iranian society.

25 Sep — Link Between Air Pollution and Childhood ADHD Rates in the U.S (Medical Xpress). A study by UT researchers found a strong link between fine-particulate air pollution and increased rates of ADHD in children across the U.S. Despite improvements in air quality, past pollution continues to pose health risks.

and 9 more that month, in the timeline.

August 2026 (Mordad–Shahrivar 1405, 3 stories)

31 Aug — Iran Prepares Aggressive Response to US Strikes, Warns of Targeting Economic Assets (Iran Herald). Iran is preparing a more aggressive response to renewed US attacks, with potential strikes on both military and economic targets, according to Professor Seyed Mohammed Marandi.

31 Aug — Iran Prepares Aggressive Response to US Strikes, Warns of Painful Consequences (Iran Herald). Iran is preparing a more aggressive response to renewed US strikes, potentially targeting both military and economic assets.

25 Aug — New Brain Activity Discovery Could Enhance Parkinson's Treatment Options (Medical Xpress). Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a new sequence of abnormal brain activity related to Parkinson's disease, which could enhance treatment options.

July 2026 (Tir–Mordad 1405, 24 stories)

22 Jul — Putin: Russia Ready to Collaborate with the New US Administration (Radio Farda). Vladimir Putin announced Russia's readiness to work with the new US administration, emphasizing the importance of normalizing relations based on mutual interests.

22 Jul — US: A Senior ISIS Commander Killed in Airstrike in Iraq (Radio Farda). A senior ISIS commander, Abu Wahib, was killed in a US airstrike in Iraq, which is expected to diminish ISIS's operational capabilities in western Iraq.

22 Jul — Preliminary Results of Investigations into the Sydney Hostage Situation (Radio Farda). The Sydney hostage situation resulted in the deaths of two hostages and the Iranian-born hostage-taker, Haron Monis.

22 Jul — "Dozens of Civilians" Killed in Airstrike by Bashar al-Assad's Forces (Radio Farda). An airstrike by Syrian government forces on a livestock market in al-Khansaa resulted in at least 65 civilian deaths, with reports suggesting the toll could be higher.

22 Jul — Trump's Executive Order on Citizenship for Children Born to Illegal Immigrants (VOA Persian). Donald Trump has signed executive orders declaring a national emergency over illegal immigration and targeting automatic citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.

22 Jul — Discovery of a 50,000-Year-Old Nearly Intact Baby Mammoth in Siberia (VOA Persian). Researchers have discovered a well-preserved 50,000-year-old baby mammoth in Siberia, following the melting of permafrost.

22 Jul — Hundreds of luminous objects in the sky of Fardis; IRGC: 'They were balloons' (VOA Persian). Hundreds of luminous objects were spotted in the sky of Fardis, leading the IRGC to claim they were lighted balloons from an industrial celebration.

and 17 more that month, in the timeline.

Iranian outlets vs international outlets

ISNA highlights academic and cultural events, such as the meeting on 'Civilizational Commonalities of Iran and Iraq' and the unveiling of books by Zarif. Donya-e-Eqtesad focuses on geopolitical analyses, like Zarif's insights on the post-bipolar world. Medical Xpress reports on scientific discoveries, such as the regulation of immune activity by protein ZBTB44. Iran Herald covers geopolitical tensions, including Iran's response to US strikes. VOA Persian addresses international political events, such as the escalation of clashes at the Lebanon-Israel border.

Often mentioned with

The names that appear most often in the same stories as University of Tehran: Russia, Science, Iraq. These are co-mentions in Artesh's archive, not statements about relationships.

Full dated timeline of coverage

Written from Artesh's own coverage record: every statement is attributed to the outlet that reported it. Last updated October 16, 2026.