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.

International grant received by Dr. Farhady from private sector of Japan

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Ms. Dr. Maryam Farhady, faculty member of the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning has succeeded to receive an international grant from the private sector of Japan with the aim of equipping the Library of the mentioned Faculty with 102 books in the field of Architecture and Urban Planning.

It is essential to mention that these books are registered as donated books in the library system and is applicable to professors, students and enthusiasts. The International Academic Collaborations Office of SBU congratulates Ms. Farhady and wishes her the best in her future academic activities.

Russian Government Scholarship 2021-2020

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According to the “Scientific Advisory Website and Student Supervisor in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Central Asia” and following negotiations with the Russian Embassy, a number of scholarships in postgraduate (preferably doctoral) courses have been awarded to Iranian applicants. Therefore, according to the policies granted by the foreign government stock exchange, interested parties can visit the website: https://future-in-russia.com/  to apply for initial registration in the interested fields and approved universities by the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (grad.saorg.ir) and also the interested fields and approved universities by the Ministry of Health, Treatment and Medical Education (edd.behdasht.gov.ir).

Those interested students, for using this scholarship can check the “Scientific Counseling Website and Student Supervisor in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Central Asia” for more information and to receive the relevant forms.