August 2023
August 31, 2023
The Policy of 'Uniformity in Higher Education' in the Islamic Republic; 157 Professors Have Been Dismissed in the Past 18 Years
The Iranian government has dismissed over 150 university professors as part of a policy of uniformity in higher education, with claims of political motivations behind…
August 28, 2023
Wave of University Professor Dismissals; Mohammad Reza Aref Resigns in Protest Against 'Destructive Intervention' of the Government
A wave of dismissals of university professors in Iran has prompted Mohammad Reza Aref, a prominent official, to resign in protest against government intervention in…
August 27, 2023
Tightening Space for 'Non-Insiders' in Universities; 'Insiders' Replace 'Dissenting' Professors
The Iranian government is expelling critical university professors and replacing them with loyalists as the new academic year begins. This move is seen as part…