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Pezeshkian: Universities should elevate Iran to sci-tech excellence
Pezeshkian stressed that universities have a key mission to elevate the country to the pinnacle of science, technology, arts, and innovation, president.ir reported.
He encouraged academics and students to strive for excellence, saying that Iran should aim to become the top country in the region.
“We must find the best way to solve problems,” Pezeshkian said, emphasizing the need for a scientific approach to addressing challenges. “We should not oppose correct ideas, regardless of who presents them. Standing against correct ideas is injustice.”
The president also highlighted the importance of universities in driving economic growth and improving people’s lives.
He encouraged students to take on projects that can help solve the country’s problems, such as those related to agriculture, industry, and healthcare.
Pezeshkian suggested that universities should focus on practical applications of knowledge, rather than just theoretical learning. “Instead of just sitting in class, go and take on projects, solve problems,” he told students. “We need professors who can teach us how to manage systems, how to solve problems.”
The president also emphasized the need for universities to be financially independent and to generate their own revenue. “Universities should not rely on government funding,” he said. “They should be able to generate their own income.”
Pezeshkian also expressed his concern about the “brain drain” of talented academics and students leaving the country. “We need to support our professors and talented individuals who are working hard for the country,” he said. “If we can support them, they will stay and work for the country.”
The ceremony was attended by the ministers of science and health, as well as university officials and students.