Tehran, Islamabad to boost scientific ties

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy science minister, Abolfazl Vahedi, and Pakistan’s Science Minister, Khalid Hussain Magsi, have discussed ways to develop collaborations between universities of the two countries.

Tehran to host OIC science ministers in spring

TEHRAN –Iran will play host to the science ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the upcoming spring, Science, Research, and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has said.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Women's share in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

TEHRAN –The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated every February 11 to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls.

Rayan intl. programming contest slated for spring

TEHRAN –The final stage of the Rayan international programming contest will be held in the upcoming spring, bringing together 100 selected programmers nationally and internationally.

1st Roosta Azad Award ceremony held at Sharif University

TEHRAN – Sharif University of Technology hosted the inaugural Roosta Azad Award ceremony on Monday, honoring outstanding contributions to governance and technology. 

Winners of Science Promotion Award honored

TEHRAN – The winners of the 25th edition of the Science Promotion Award were announced and honored on Thursday, the last day of Science Promotion Week.

Intl. Week of Science, Peace fosters co-op to promote peace

TEHRAN – Celebrated annually from November 9 to 15, the International Week of Science and Peace contributes to global understanding and opportunities for cooperation in the applications of science for the promotion of peace.

Scientific associations grow by 23% over past decade

TEHRAN –The number of scientific associations as one of the pillars of science in the country has increased from 322 in the Iranian year 1392 (2013 -2014) to 396 last year (ended on March 19), signifying a 22.9 percent growth.

Special budget allocated to support most-cited researchers

TEHRAN – A sum of one trillion rials (around $1.7 million) has been allocated to supporting one percent most-cited researchers nationally and globally in the current Iranian year that started on March 19.

Tehran, La Paz highlight science, technology co-op

TEHRAN – Iran and Bolivia have emphasized the need to set up a joint working group in order to expand cooperation in the fields of science and technology.

National foundation for science to be set up

TEHRAN – Generalities have been approved for setting up the national foundation for science in the country.

Science and technology are cornerstones of development, Raisi says

TEHRAN – President Ebrahim Raisi has said science and technology are the cornerstones of national development.