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    Iran and Armenia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance scientific cooperation, focusing on collaborative research and educational initiatives. The agreement was signed by Iran’s Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf and Armenian Science Minister Zhanna Andreasyan, who emphasized the historical ties between the two nations. The MOU aims to promote joint scientific projects, including Iranology and Persian language education, and involves creating an academic city in Armenia to foster new scientific legislation. Both sides agreed to establish a workgroup for effective implementation and to enhance student exchanges, exemplifying a commitment to regional scientific collaboration and mutual growth.

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  • Iranian Professor Honored with Prestigious IEEE PES Roy Billinton Award for Excellence in Power Engineering

    Mahmoud Fotuhi-Firuzabad, a distinguished Iranian scientist, has received the 2025 IEEE Power and Energy Society Roy Billinton Power System Reliability Award for his significant contributions to electric power system reliability and efficiency. The award, presented at the IEEE PES General Meeting in Austin, Texas, honors advancements in power system reliability. Fotuhi-Firuzabad, a Fellow of IEEE, holds multiple degrees in Electrical Engineering and teaches at Sharif University of Technology. His research focuses on power system reliability, renewable generation, and smart grids. Additionally, the IEEE Iran Section has been awarded the Outstanding Section Award 2025, recognizing its excellence in promoting science and technology.

  • Khuzestan Unveils National Birdwatching Secretariat: A New Hub for Avian Enthusiasts!

    The Department of Environment, alongside the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, has launched Iran’s first national birdwatching secretariat in Khuzestan province to enhance ecotourism. This initiative aims to promote birdwatching culture and highlight the region’s avian diversity, boasting 577 bird species, with 404 residing in Khuzestan. The province, known for its unique climate and natural habitats, is a sanctuary for rare and migratory birds. Plans include establishing protected birdwatching areas and routes to attract tourists. With 20% of Iran’s wetlands, Khuzestan is poised to become a premier destination for birdwatching enthusiasts, showcasing the country’s rich biodiversity.

  • Iranian Universities Showcase Innovation at Edu TraC Oman Expo

    Representatives from Sharif University, Shiraz University, and Tarbiat Modares University attended Edu TraC Oman 2025, held from September 29 to October 1, featuring over 60 universities from 19 countries. Organized by Oman’s government bodies, the expo aimed to connect students, graduates, and HR professionals with educational opportunities. Iranian universities showcased their programs, highlighting an increase in foreign students in Iran, which nearly doubled to 60,000 this year. The 2024 World University Rankings recognized 72 Iranian universities, with Tehran University leading. Notable improvements in rankings reflect Iran’s commitment to enhancing international collaboration in higher education.

  • Iran Explores Enhanced Scientific Collaboration with Uzbekistan and Slovakia

    Iranian Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf is enhancing international academic partnerships through discussions with the presidents of Uzbekistan and Slovakia at the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand. Uzbekistan’s President Mirziyoyev expressed interest in strengthening cultural and scientific ties, while Slovak President Pellegrini acknowledged Iran’s strategic importance. Simaei-Sarraf also met with the Filipino education commissioner to discuss women’s representation in academia and student exchanges. The conference, held outside Paris for the first time, focuses on higher education, digital technologies, ethics, cultural heritage, gender equality, and climate crises. Simaei-Sarraf aims to bolster scientific cooperation and promote science diplomacy across nations.