Announcement of Hungarian government call to support research projects on issues related to the outbreak of Covid 19 disease

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The Hungarian government has announced a call to support research projects on issues related to the outbreak of Covid 19 disease.

Titles and specifications of projects

Interested researchers, members of Shahid Beheshti University, it is require to announce the details before July 20, 2020, including research background on the announced titles, offer the type of cooperation and contact information of the group or individual to manage international scientific cooperation. For more information you can also call: 035-31233133 (Yazd University as the leading house for international scientific cooperation with Hungary).

Eotvos Lorand Hungary Research Network Introduction Brochure

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The brochure introducing the Hungarian Eotvos Lorand research network as one of the possible potentials for international scientific cooperation is uploaded at the link below. Those interested researcher for more information could correspond to Yazd University (e-mail address: Ir.Hu@yazd.ac.ir) as the lading house for international scientific cooperation with Hungary.

Rank of Shahid Beheshti University in the Nature Index 2020 ranking

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Each year, the Nature Index ranks countries based on their high-quality research achievements. The Nature Index allows countries to be ranked based on three key metrics by counting the number of authors’ articles in their indexed journals.

These three criteria are:

1- Article count or AC means the number of articles published in journals regardless of the number of authors

  1. Fractional count or FC calculates the share of each author in the writing of an article. The total fractional score of an article is equal to one
  2. Weighted fractional count or WFC, which assigns a weighted number. The weight fraction number of the modified version is the fraction number.

In the 2020 rankings, the number of articles in 82 journals which published by Nature quality was measured.

The top ten institutions and universities in the world according to this index are China (3 cases), USA (3 cases), France (1 case), Germany (2 cases) and United Kingdom (1 case).

Also among the West Asian countries, the top ten institutions and universities are from the Occupied Territories (6 cases), Saudi Arabia (1 case), Iran (1 case) and Turkey (2 cases).

In Iran, the top ten institutions and universities based on the Nature Index ranking, respectively include:

  • Basic Sciences Research Institute 2- Shahid Beheshti University 3- Sharif University of Technology 4- Tarbiat Modares University 5- Ferdowsi University of Mashhad 6- Shiraz University 7- Maragheh Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Center 8- Mazandaran University 9- Shahroud University of Technology 10-Azad University.

The articles of the faculty members of the Faculty of Physics, the Laser and Plasma Research Institute and the Environmental Science Research Institute were included in this ranking.

Presentation of Director of International Scientific Cooperation of Shahid Beheshti University in the National Research Institute for Science Policy virtual meeting

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The first meeting of the series of virtual sessions planned by the National Research Institute for Science Policy in interaction with the Center for International Scientific Cooperation of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology entitled “Presenting a report on the current situation, relying on previous findings, with a focus on examining the challenges in the field of policy and providing political strategies”, was held on Monday, 29 June 2020.In this meeting, which was attended by Dr. Vahid Ahmadi (Advisor to the Minister and Head of the Research Center for Scientific Policy), Dr. Ataullah Koohian (Deputy Minister of Scientific Cooperation and Specialized Organizations of the Center for International Scientific Cooperation of the Ministry of Science Research and Technology)and representatives of national authorities, In order to achieve the appropriate model of international scientific interactions, Dr. Karimian, Director of International Scientific Cooperation of Shahid Beheshti University (as the Leading House for scientific cooperation with Russia and Kazakhstan universities), presented a report on the activities carried out by leading house for Scientific Cooperation with Russia and Kazakhstan, the university presented challenges and suggestions in this area. Moreover, in addition to Shahid Beheshti University, the representatives of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad presented a report as the National Authority for Scientific Cooperation with India and Yazd as the National Authority for Scientific Cooperation with Hungary.

Holding the first meeting of the “International Advisory Council” of Shahid Beheshti University as the leading house regarding scientific cooperation with Russia

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The first meeting of the “International Advisory Council” of Shahid Beheshti University with the attendance of Dr. Tehranchi (President of Islamic Azad University), Dr. Koohian (Deputy Minister of Scientific Cooperation and Specialized Organizations of the Center for International Scientific Cooperation of the Ministry of Science Research and Technology), Dr. Hajizadeh (General Director of the Scholarship and Student Dispatch) Dr. Gholami (Representative of the Iran’s Presidency Vice President for Science and Technology) Dr. Najafi ( Scientific Advisor and Supervisor of Iranian Students in Russia, White Russia and Central Asia), Dr. Abtahi (Director of the National Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences), Dr. Rasouli (Shahid Behehshti University President advisor and Director of the Department of Presidency and Public Relations), Dr. Karimian (Director of International Scientific Cooperation Directorate), Dr. Khatami (Dean of the Faculty of Literature and Humanities), and Dr. Sharghi (Advisor of Shahid Beheshti University International Scientific Cooperation Directorate), was held on Tuesday, 16 June 2020, chaired by Dr. Nasiri Gheidari, President of Shahid Beheshti University, in the Shahid Shahriari Hall of the Presidential Palace.
At the beginning of the meeting, a report was presented on the steps taken in the field of international scientific cooperation with Russia.
Then, the vision and mission of international scientific cooperation of Shahid Beheshti University as leading house for scientific cooperation with Russia, as well as the preparation of the regulations draft of the “International Consultative Council” were discussed.

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Presentation of Shahid Behehshti University at fifty-sixth session of the Resistance Economy Project Supervision Committee for promotion of 5 universities and 5 research centers to the international level

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The fifty-sixth session of the Resistance Economy Project Supervision Committee for promotion of 5 universities and 5 research centers to the international level was held  at the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology on Saturday 27 June 2020 with the attendance of Dr. Khaki Sedigh (Deputy Minister for Education), Dr. Nasiri Gheidari (President of Shahid Beheshti University), Dr. Karimian ( Director of International Scientific Cooperation of Shahid Beheshti University) and other members of the Supervision Committee for promotion project including Dr. Salar Amoli (Acting Minister for International Scientific Cooperation), Dr.Rahimi (Deputy Minister for Research & Technology), Dr. Mirzabozorg, Director of Higher Education, Research and Technology of the Program and Budget Organization, Dr. Sobouti, Professor of Zanjan University of Basic Sciences, Dr. Shariati Niasar and Dr. Tavakol kosari Professor of Tehran University, Dr. Semnanian professor of Tarbiat Modares University, Dr. Simchi professor of Sharif University of Technology, Dr. Sabouri professor of the University of Tehran, Dr. Raghfar professor of Al-Zahra University, Dr. Shoja’a Al-Sadati professor of Tarbiat Modares University and Dr. Salimi professor of Kurdistan University.

In this meeting, which was held at the Ministry of Science Research and Technology, Dr. Nasiri Gheidari, while explaining the achievements of Shahid Beheshti University in 2019, presented ongoing general policies and strategies of the university.

Afterwards, Dr. Karimian presented a report on this year’s programs of Shahid Beheshti University and the performance of the university during the years of participation in the project. Also, the university’s position in the ranking systems approved by the promotion project, the university’s ability to provide educational, research, social participation and quick response in times of crisis, the process of international communication and the university’s new orientation for future educational and research activities. Strategies for financial independence and reducing dependence on the state budget and measures taken to move towards the third generation and community-based university were other topics mentioned in the report of Shahid Beheshti University.

The Fifth online meeting of the National Working Group of International Scientific Cooperation with Russia was held

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The fifth meeting of the National committee of Coordination and Pursuit of International Scientific Cooperation with Russia, due to coronavirus crisis was virtually held by Shahid Beheshti University (Leading House for coordination of Academic Cooperation with the Russian Federation universities) on Tuesday, 16 June 2020, with the presence of Dr. Nasiri Gheydari the president of Shahid Behehsti University, Dr Karimiyan director of International Scientific cooperation directorate, Dr. Najafi, Scientific Advisor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Russia, White Russia and Ukraine, Dr. Gholami, former scientific advisor of Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran in Moscow and other international scientific representative members of this group.

At the beginning of the meeting, Dr. Nasiri Gheidari, while announcing the launch of the “Russian Academic Collaboration Thinking Room” at Shahid Beheshti University today, stressed the need to expand the importance of international scientific cooperation with Russia.

In addition, Dr. Najafi, announced the opportunities for cooperation with Russia, and also spoke about the two main axes of the Russian State Scholarship and teaching the Russian language, as well as the arrangements made to organize this matter.

Dr. Gholami then enumerated the available opportunities for the committee on international scientific cooperation with Russia in the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology of Iran’s president office, emphasizing the necessity to extend the academic cooperation between universities and scientific centers in the country to make the maximum benefit of these capacities.

Finally, the meeting ended with questions session by members of the committee and a conclusion speech by Dr. Karimian.

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The Fifth online meeting of the National Working Group of International Scientific Cooperation with Russia, Leading house: Shahid Behehsti University

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The fifth online meeting of the National Working Group on Coordination and Pursuit of International Scientific Cooperation with Russia, will be held by Shahid Beheshti University (leading house for coordination of Academic Cooperation with the Russian Federation universities) on Tuesday, 16 June 2020, with the presence of Dr. Nasiri Gheydari the president of Shahid Behehsti University, Dr Karimiyan director of International Scientific cooperation directorate, Dr. Najafi, Scientific Advisor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Russia, White Russia and Ukraine, Dr. Gholami, former scientific advisor of Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran in Moscow, Dr. Abtahi, Director of the National Research Institute of Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences and former Scientific Advisor at the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran in Russia and other international scientific representative members of this group.

Holding a virtual workshop on Urban Planning Theories with the presence of professor from the University of Illinois

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The Department of Urban and Regional Planning and Design of the faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning of Shahid Beheshti University has made efforts to hold a specialized virtual workshop entitled “Urban Planning Theories” with the participation of guest professor from the University of Illinois and also attendance of professors and Graduate students of other universities across the country were held on the Saturday afternoon, 30 May 2020.

Lecturers Prof. Sarrafi and Dr. Nedayi Tusi, along with the guest professor, Prof. Mir Aftab (Faculty member of Urban Planning Department, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) to discuss the crisis of the capitalist system in the current world, social divide and marginalization of urban poor And its manifestation were mainly addressed in informal settlements in Latin America, Asia and Africa. Then, with the introduction of “Insurgent Planning” theory, they devised strategies to realize low-income citizenship rights and justice-oriented urban planning.

In the following, after the stated introduction by the lecturers, given a presentation by Dr. Mir Aftab for one hour and then question session more than an hour and half were given about the aforementioned issues. In this class, in addition to master’s degree students, PhD students of the relevant department of Shahid Beheshti University, University of Tehran, University of Science and Technology, University of Arts and professors of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning and Design of Shahid Beheshti University, Kurdistan University and a group of Urban planning specialists was presented.

Virtual Holding of the 10th Meeting of the Vice-presidents and International Directors of the Country’s Universities and Higher Education Centers

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The tenth meeting of the Vice-presidents and International Directors of Universities and Higher Education Centers with the aim of developing international cooperation in post-Corona stage, with the presence of Dr. Gholami (Minister of Science, Research and Technology), presidents, deputies and International directors of some universities and higher education centers, The ambassadors of a number of foreign countries and authorities of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology were held on Monday, May 18th.

 

At the beginning of the meeting, which the President and Director of the International Scientific Cooperation Directorate of Shahid Beheshti University (SBU) also participated virtually, Dr. Nasiri Gheidari (the president of SBU), while expressing points on educational, research and international issues, stated that Shahid Beheshti University is able to hold more than 97% of theoretical courses online and offline during the outbreak of Corona virus with 300 online rooms. He also stated that Shahid Beheshti University has adopted the policy of maximum protection of international students due to the existing conditions and also the existence of potentials such as consular services, Persian language center for non-Persian speakers and welfare facilities of the university.

In addition, he indicates that Shahid Beheshti University, as the head of the National Committee in International Scientific Cooperation with Russia and Kazakhstan, stressed the importance of maintaining and expanding scientific relations with Russia.

At the end of the speech in this meeting, in general, the way of cooperation and international scientific interactions in the current and post-Corona conditions (along with the definition of new programs), the method of continuing the presence of international students in the country and how to attract and even increase student attraction in the next academic year were examined.

 

Following this webinar, Dr. Gholami, Minister of Science, Research and Technology, pointed out that one of the main strategies of Ministry of Science, Research and technology is to pay attention to the development of scientific communications, and mentioned everything that has been achieved in international collaboration sector so far, is the result of international universities authorities effort. He added that in the context of the Coronavirus epidemic, those who have come up with a complete plan and strategy could overcome the crisis. Based on the new circumstances, the approaches in the education and pedagogic field have changed direction, and most of the universities have had many successes achievements which are constantly improving.

The Minister of Science, Research and Technology emphasized the importance of other countries’ experiences in the fields of scientific and international cooperation, as well as the use of domestic experience based on information technology and virtual communication, which is appropriate for the current situation. Experiences gained in difficult circumstances are very important, and in the future these capacities and capabilities will be a valuable asset for the country’s universities, but what is important is the strategic and executive plans of the coming years, which must be reviewed.

 

Dr. Gholami also acknowledged the preservation and increase of non-Iranian students studying in the country’s universities: “The Ministry of Science, Research and Technology is ready to support and support the country’s universities and higher education institutions, and the universities must be in the fields. “Research to support professors in maintaining their international connections.”

At the final part of his speech, he said that our country in the field of scientific and international relations currently needs synergy and consensus within the family of higher education, emphasizing the creation of a coherent coordination between other ministries and institutions to take an approach to develop a new experience for the future. The summaries of the comments and reports from this meeting will be reflected in order to use them in the process of forming a new path for the preservation and development of international scientific relations.

Holding the fourth meeting of the Russian National Working Group with the participation of representatives of member centers

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The fourth meeting of the National Working Group on Coordination and Pursuit of International Scientific Cooperation with Russia, hosted by Shahid Beheshti University on Saturday, February 26, 2016, was attended by President and Director of International Scientific Cooperation of Shahid Beheshti University, and Scientific and Technology Associate of the Embassy of the Russian Federation, Scientific Advisor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Russia and Ukraine, as well as with the presence of deputies, managers and international representatives of universities, research institutes and research centers. International university events were held.

Representatives of Al-Zahra University and Khaja Nasir al-Din al-Tusi presented reports on Russia. Dr. Gholami, a former scientific advisor, and Dr. Abtahi, a former scientific advisor to the Islamic Republic of Iran in Russia, also spoke about expanding cooperation with Russia.

INSF-RFBR Joint Research Project (2020)

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In its second joint call, the Research Foundation for the Protection of Researchers and Technologists (INSF) and the Russian Foundation for Fundamental Research (RFBR) have joint research projects in the fields of mathematics, physics and astronomy, chemistry and advanced materials; Bioinformatics and Cognitive Sciences; Earth Sciences (focusing on studies of Antarctica and the Caspian Sea); History, Archeology, Ethnology and Anthropology; Economics; Linguistics and Cultural Studies; Information Technology, Computer Systems and Artificial Intelligence; Mechanics and Aerospace and advanced oil and gas studies provide support within the framework of the call criteria.