Dr. Hamid Mirzadeh:
Presence of People
Signifies National
Unity
The president of Islamic Azad University and an
entourage of IAU officials cast their votes in the
Iranian elections for the parliament and
Assembly of Experts.
According to ISCA, Dr. Hamid Mirzadeh stated
that the Islamic Republic of Iran was founded
by the people and participating in the elections
is a fundamental necessity for the stability of
the system.
Interviewed at one of the polling centers in
Tehran when casting his votes, Dr. Mirzadeh
remarked that "supporting the elections is our
national and Islamic duty; today, the world will
be witnessing the sustained support that
Iranian people have for their system after 37
years, just as this support was manifested in
their strong presence on the 22nd of Bahman
(Feb. 11), celebrating the anniversary of the
Islamic Revolution."
Speaking on how he perceived the future after
the elections and JCPOA, the president of the
Islamic Azad university stated that with the
combined opportunities that have come with
favorable international conditions, the
existence of a parliament which is aligned with
the government is of utmost importance and
value to the progress of the country.
UNESCO Regional
Office Opens in S&R
IAU
UNESCO has opened a regional office in Islamic
Azad University, Science and Research branch
to facilitate national and international activities,
with particular focus on environmental
protection and sustainable development.
In the opening ceremony for the UNESCO
regional office, Gary Lewis, UNESCO
representative in Iran, and Esther Kuisch
Laroche, Director and Representative of the
UNESCO Tehran Cluster Office, and officials
from IAU were present.
According to ANA (Azad News Agency), Dr.
Majid Abbas-pour, head of the Environment
and Energy faculty of the Science and Research
branch, stated that the next step for this
academic center is to encourage new ideas in
the field of environment, renewable energies,
and sustainable development.
IAU Medical Int’l
Branches to Launch
Infrastructure
Development Fund
An infrastructure development fund for Islamic
Azad University medical science branches will
be established to provide the necessary
infrastructures for international admissions.
ANA reports that setting up an infrastructural
development fund was proposed in the
meeting of the IAU medical sciences strategic
steering committee for foreign relations
development to meet the approved targets
and financial demands for the infrastructure
required for admitting international students
in IAU’s international medical branches.
Islamic Azad University English Bulletin - No. 9 - 05 Mar. 2016
Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani:
The Islamic Azad University has grown
into a Great, Fruitful Tree
The head of board of founders of the Islamic
Azad University has stated that the IAU was a
rare phenomenon that is still developing after 35
years.
According to ISCA, Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani
expressed his high spirits at being present among
the heads of IAU’s branches in the 70th IAU’s
Central Council Meeting, and opened his remarks
with the fact that anything that begins with pure,
sincere goals will be supported by God.
The president of the Expediency Discernment
Council explained that IAU was created 35 years
ago as a response to major shortcomings in
higher education, such as lack of funding, social
demand, and shortage of universities in the
country: “A conversation between Dr. Jassbi and I
sparked a thought. We came to the conclusion
that in the face of the lack of facilities, we can
make use of literate, educated personnel and
cultural venues like Hussainias and mosques. On
the other hand why not create some space
where demands are so high?”
Reminiscing about the shortcomings at the onset
of establishing the university, Ayatollah Hashemi
Rafsanjani explained that after consulting with
the late Imam Khomeini, the Former Supreme
Leader of Iran immediately welcomed the
initiative and donated one million Iranian tomans
to cover its administrative costs.
Ayatollah Rafsanjani likened the Islamic Azad
University to a great, overarching tree with many
fruits and far-reaching branches which are now in
almost every home. He emphasized that sincerity
and pure, noble intent is the primary condition of
institutionalization: “this university has no
financial benefit for its founders. None of us have
a margin or share in this university. The sole
objective in opening the IAU has been to fulfill
the needs of the people by relying on
themselves.”
He also mentioned the benefactors, members of
parliament, and governors who stood by the
university in its early days and were the pioneers
in launching a branch in their region and that "all
of these constructive achievements came about
with God and the good of His people in mind, and
with the aim of developing knowledge and
allowing for the progress of the country. “
The president of Expediency Discernment Council
pointed to IAU’s 50% contribution to national
higher education and iterated that this capacity
has been built by IAU without receiving any
budget from the state. The current objectives of
the university are in line with national interests,
such as environmental protection, safe waste
disposal and the conservation and improvement
of the state of water.
Dr. Hamid Mirzadeh:
IAU has a definite 56% Contribution to
National Higher Education
The president of Islamic Azad University has
presented the facts and figures on IAU in a report
on the latest programs, achievements, and
activities in the 70th IAU Central Council Meeting.
According to reports from ISCA (Iran Student
Correspondents Association) from the 70th IAU
Central Council Meeting, Dr. Mirzadeh
congratulated the audience on the 38th
anniversary of establishment of the Islamic
Republic of Iran and also appreciated the
presence of Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani, head
of IAU’s board of founders, the board of trustees,
deputies, head of branches and centers, and
other invitees.
Dr. Mirzadeh adverted to the latest statistics and
information of IAU’s achievements and stated
that two reports entitled ّ“Flourishing Iran” and
“Statistics Speak” with a focus on state
achievements and economy respectively, were
presented in the time of Ayatollah Hashemi
Rafsanjani's presidency, and the report on IAU’s
latest facts and figures would be presented with
the same style and passion.
He explained that based on the statistics, among
the 2855 governmental and non-governmental
higher learning institutions, 505 of them belong
to IAU which constitutes 17.7 percent of the
country's higher education institutions.
Dr. Mirzadeh also elaborated on the
implementation of 6 integration projects in
reorganizing the university structure, process
amendment and monitoring, and also IAU’s 56%
contribution to national higher education in this
meeting.
Switzerland Eager for
Academic Cooperation
with IAU
The chairman of the Expediency Discernment
Council of Iran met with the Swiss president
with an invitation to visit an IAU branch.
ANA (Azad News Agency) reports that Ayatollah
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani met with the
Switzerland president, Johann SchneiderAmmann. After observing the interest and
enthusiasm of his guest for establishing
academic collaboration with the Islamic Azad
University, Ayatollah Rafsanjani extended an
invitation for a tour of any IAU branch to
provide a better picture of the strengths of the
university.
The chairman of Iran’s Expediency Council
referred to Iran’s readiness in developing
interaction and cooperation with developed
countries, particularly Switzerland: “Switzerland
has always been an example of a peaceful and
neutral country; this was a highlight during the
P5+1 nuclear negotiations with Iran, which
made Switzerland the perfect host for resolving
such a major and significant case to the benefit
of the entire global community,” he explained.
IAU Supports Inventors
The president of Islamic Azad University has
stated that many Iranian townships and cities
have been developed following the opening of
various IAU branches. IAU has improved the
geography and climate of deprived areas and
according UN and UNESCO reports, IAU is a
global model for improvement.
According to ISCA (Iran Student
Correspondents Association), in his visit with
faculty members, staffs, and representatives
of student associations, Dr. Hamid Mirzadeh
welcomed Dr. Ali Larijani, Speaker of the 9th
Parliament of Iran, and pointed to the IAU’s
8th meeting of the board of trustees and
issues which were resolved there.
He also explained that SAHA (System of Azad
Cooperative Labs) is a national plan that
connects and integrates almost 11 thousand
laboratories and workshops and all
researchers, students, and IAU faculty
members can make use of this network.
Juybar IAU Student
Shines in 2016 Asian
Freestyle Wrestling
Reza Yazdani, Student of Islamic Azad
University, Juybar branch, has bagged the gold
medal in the 97-kilogram weight class in 2016
Asian Freestyle Wrestling Championship.
According to ANA (Azad News Agency), the
freestyle encounters of the 2016 Asian
Wrestling Championships were held in
Bangkok with Iranian representatives of the
second four weight classes meeting rivals.
In the 97-kilogram weight class, Yazdani
succeeded in winning against his Thai
opponent with the result of 10-0 and in the
next round he defeated the Uzbek combatant
11-0.
In the semi-final stage, Yazdani triumphed
over the Mongolian competitor and downed
his rival from Kyrgyzstan in the final encounter.