Professor Anahit Balabekyan awarded YSU Gold Medal On the occasion of her 75th birthday, Professor Anahit Balabekyan, Head of the International Center for Advanced Studies at the Institute of Physics, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, was awarded the YSU Gold Medal by YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan.
YSU's supercomputer to solve major scientific challenges In the rapidly evolving era of high-performance computing, Armenia is taking a significant step forward in the development of science and technology. A new supercomputer, acquired with funding from the Armenian government and equipped with 64 NVIDIA H100 computing cards, has been installed at Yerevan State University and is expected to substantially enhance both research and applied capabilities. The work on establishing the data processing center is nearing completion, and the supercomputer has already begun its trial phase, including stress-testing procedures. We discussed the significance of this initiative, its expected outcomes, and future plans with YSU Vice-Rector for Scientific Affairs Rafayel Barkhudaryan.
YSU SSS summarizes activities of 1st semester of 2025–2026 academic year The summary meeting of the first-semester activities of the Yerevan State University Student Scientific Society (SSS) for the 2025–2026 academic year was held in the YSU Academic Council Session Hall.
MTAI employees awarded certificates after professional development course at YSU Within the framework of a cooperation memorandum signed between Yerevan State University and the Armenian Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure (MTAI), a professional development course titled "ArcGIS Desktop Geographic Information System" was organized at the YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology. Fourteen employees of the ministry participated in the course and were awarded certificates, gaining innovative practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
Festive pre-holiday atmosphere at YSU Library The YSU Sarkis and Marie Izmirlyan Library was transformed into a magical corner filled with warmth, light, and children's smiles. On the initiative of the library, a pre-holiday, entertaining, and educational event was organized for the children of YSU staff aged 4 to 9, aiming to create a festive New Year atmosphere and introduce the meaning of the holiday.
"From my first year, my goal was to study in Italy": YSU student Lilit Hovsepyan Through the Erasmus+ exchange program, Lilit Hovsepyan, a 4th-year student at the YSU Faculty of European Languages and Communication, had the opportunity to spend five months living and studying in Venice, Italy, gaining a new perspective on herself. "The educational system and teaching approaches were significantly different. When you study in a foreign country, the educational process is conducted in a foreign language, and each of your classmates represents a completely different culture—one you may not have been familiar with before. You begin to study it, to discover it, and gradually a new worldview and a new way of thinking are formed," the YSU student emphasizes.
One of Armenia's top students shares her formula for success "I was overwhelmed with excitement… I was very happy because it's rewarding to see your work pay off," says Ani Tadevosyan, a 2nd-year student in the "Armenian Literature" master's program at the Faculty of Armenian Philology, Yerevan State University. Ani was named a winner in the 2025 competition for merit-based scholarships awarded to the top-performing students of Armenia's higher education programs, placing second in the field of Armenian studies.
"GeoLab: Environment of Future" education center opens at YSU The YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology, in collaboration with the Kapan Mining and Processing Company, inaugurated the "GeoLab: Environment of Future" education center, marking the first anniversary of their partnership. The collaboration has led to a complete renovation of one wing of the faculty, now equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms.
YSU research team focuses on human capital management challenges in Armenia Over the past decade, the human capital management challenges have been at the center of attention for research teams worldwide. A research group at Yerevan State University is also conducting a study on this topic, examining Armenia's entire human capital management system to identify the current challenges and formulate scientifically grounded, viable solutions.
Commercialization of idea: Results of five-week "Mini MBA" program summarized at YSU Today, the five-week "Mini MBA" program of the YSU Business Incubator was concluded at the YSU International Science and Technology Center (ISTC). The winners received certificates and monetary awards.
