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Iranian, Iraqi ministers advocate for conducting joint educational programs

Minister says Iranian universities ready to establish branches in Iraq

Iran’s minister of science, research and technology (R) has said top Iranian universities are ready to open their branches in Iraq.

Pro-Palestine students lodge complaint against University of Michigan

Tehran, IRNA - The current and former students of the University of Michigan in the United States have filed a complaint against the university authorities for suppressing pro-Palestinian protesters and violating the right to freedom of expression.

Crackdown on Palestinian supporters in US universities; Washington's style of freedom

Tehran, IRNA – Some new restrictions and rules have been implemented in American universities since the protests held last spring in support of the Palestinians.

'Woman violating public decency in Iran university was under mental pressure'

Tehran, IRNA — A female student who had violated public decency at an Iranian university earlier this week was suffering from mental pressure, a university official has said.

US police arrest pro-Palestine students at University of Minnesota

Tehran, IRNA – Some pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested at the University of Minnesota after they briefly occupied an administrative building.

Iran’s ATU, Russian’s RANEPA sign cooperation agreement

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Allameh Tabataba’i University (ATU) and Russian’s Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost bilateral scientific cooperation.

Iranology center to be set up at Pakistani university

Islamabad, IRNA — Rawalpindi Women’s University in Pakistan is set to establish an Iranology center to expand its scientific relations with Tehran.

Iran 32nd in world 2023 Research Leaders

Tehran, IRNA – The Nature Index has released its recent research results which show that Iran is in the 32nd position.

University of Tehran signs MoUs with Russian, Malaysian universities

Tehran, IRNA – Chancellor of the University of Tehran Mohammad Moghimi has signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with representatives of the Russian and Malaysian universities.

Iran to hold int’l exhibition of educational attractions

Tehran, IRNA — An international exhibition on educational attractions will be held in Iran in a bid to showcase the capacity of Iranian universities to persuade foreign students to pursue their education in the Islamic Republic.

US judge warns of declining support for freedom of speech

Tehran, IRNA - A conservative judge of the Supreme Court of the United States warned on Saturday (local time) that the support for freedom of speech in the country, especially in academic institutions, is dangerously on the decline.

Over 1,500 pro-Palestine students arrested on US campuses: Media

New York, IRNA – US media reports suggest police have rounded up more than 1,500 students and academic staff in less than 15 days since the beginning of pro-Palestine and anti-Israel protests on American university campuses.

Iran, KSA stress developing science, tech coop

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian consul general Hassan Zarnegar and President of King Abdulaziz University Tareef Yusuf Al-Aama underlined developing cooperation in science and technology fields.

US court summons 133 pro-Palestine university students

New York, IRNA – Some 133 pro-Palestine university students who were arrested have been released in New York after being issued with court summons by a US court.

Iran, Malaysian university sign MoU

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian cultural attaché in Malaysia and Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand ties in culture and art.

Norway universities boycott Israeli scientific centers

Tehran, IRNA – Universities and training centers in Norway have decided to stop cooperation with Israeli academic centers in response to growing demands to boycott the criminal regime.

‘Iran has made notable progress in dodging sanctions, localizing industries’

Tehran, IRNA – Iran has made incredible technological progress as well as achievements in dodging sanctions and localizing industries, says a university professor from Russia.

Iran, Italy confer on expanding science, academic ties

London, IRNA – Iran's Ambassador to Italy, Mohammad-Reza Sabouri, and the Rector of Luiss University in Rome, Andrea Prencipe, have held talks over expanding the bilateral relations between the two countries at science, academic, and technology ties.

Iran deputy FM tours Uzbekistan’s TDSHU university

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has toured the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, a major academic center in Uzbekistan with a special focus on historical and cultural commonalities between the country and Iran.

Iran, China universities calls for defense cooperation

Tehran, IRNA – Officials of national defense universities of Iran and China have underlined the need for enhancing defense diplomacy and academic cooperation.

University of Tehran to launch first branch in Iraq's Najaf

Tehran, IRNA – The first branch of the University of Tehran is set to open in Iraq's Najaf based on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Iranian and Iraqi sides.

Over 70K Iraqi students studying in Iran

Mashhad, IRNA – Iraqi cultural attaché in Iran, Yaser Abdozohreh has said that more than 70,000 Iraqi students are studying in Iranian universities.

Iran taps sovereign fund to equip university laboratories

Tehran, IRNA – Iran has earmarked €100 million from its National Development Fund to equip university laboratories and workshops, an Iranian official has said.

Iran arrests 32 over university admissions fraud

Tehran, IRNA – The head of Iran's cyberspace police, Second Brigadier General Vahid Majid, has said that 32 people have been arrested in recent days on a charge of fraud at the Iranian University Entrance Exam, known as Konkur (Concours).

94k int'l students study at Iranian universities: Deputy min.

Tehran, IRNA – More than 94,000 foreign students are studying at Iran’s universities, 24 percent (27,000 students) of whom are studying at public universities, a deputy minister said.