YSU Annual Review Conference 2026 brings together science, education and strategic development For the third consecutive year, Yerevan State University held one of its major academic events, the Annual Review Conference, bringing together researchers, faculty members, students, and representatives of the scientific and educational sector to present the achievements recorded over the past year, discuss current challenges, and outline future directions for development.
Philosophical discussions at YSU and AUA as PhD Spring School gets underway The PhD Spring School "Apologies for the Past" is underway at Yerevan State University and the American University of Armenia, bringing together PhD students, young researchers, and professionals interested in the field from Armenia and abroad to discuss contemporary philosophical and moral-political issues surrounding past wrongs, historical responsibility, reconciliation, and intergenerational justice.
YSU STEM High School sees off graduates, summarizes year marked by achievements A graduation ceremony for the 2025–2026 academic year was held at YSU STEM High School, as the institution bid farewell to its 28 graduates. The event featured congratulatory remarks, best wishes and words of appreciation addressed to the students, who have not only acquired knowledge but also developed into thoughtful, proactive and responsible individuals over the past three years.
Criminal procedure challenges discussed at international conference at YSU Yerevan State University hosted an international scientific-practical conference titled "Theoretical and Practical Issues in Criminal Procedure Law," dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Honored Lawyer of Armenia, Candidate of Legal Sciences and Associate Professor Davit Avetisyan.
YSU delegation joins PROVE workshop at Caucasus University in Tbilisi A delegation from Yerevan State University participated in an international student workshop hosted by Caucasus University in Tbilisi as part of the Erasmus+ project "Promoting Values Education in South Caucasus Higher Education Institutions" (PROVE). The program brought together students from universities in Armenia and Georgia for structured training focused on values-based education.
Lobbying is a critical secret backbone of peacemaking and conflict de-escalation — Matthew Crosston Professor Matthew Crosston from Bowie State University (USA) also teaches at Yerevan State University's Faculty of International Relations. He delivers the remotely taught course "Lobbying in Global Politics," which is part of the faculty's academic program.
Translator as cultural mediator: challenges in translating allusions "A translator is not merely a conveyor of words but a mediator who builds bridges between cultures," says Professor Narine Harutyunyan from the Faculty of European Languages and Communication at Yerevan State University. She has conducted research examining how complex it is to render the "hidden" cultural layers embedded in literary texts when translating from one language into another.
From education to professional success: YSU and KPMG Armenia expand cooperation Yerevan State University Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management Karlen Khachatryan, and Irina Gevorgyan, Director of KPMG Armenia, signed a memorandum of cooperation to create new opportunities for students' professional development, practical training, and competitiveness in the labor market.
"You should not hand over the steering wheel of your democracy to someone else": CEC members meet with YSU students Yerevan State University hosted a discussion with members of Armenia's Central Electoral Commission (CEC) and students ahead of the National Assembly elections scheduled for June 7. The event was organized within the framework of the UNDP project "Advancing Reforms for Transparent and Inclusive Management of Electoral Systems in Armenia" (ARTEMIS).
YSU graduate Vazgen Mikayelyan on his formula for success: knowledge, perseverance, and the right choice When speaking about success, we often imagine a clearly defined goal, persistent work, and the ability to make the right decisions. Yet there are stories in which a genuine love for science joins all of this. The path of Vazgen Mikayelyan, a graduate of the YSU Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics and now an established specialist and lecturer in the field, is precisely such a story — one that began in university lecture halls and continues today in the internationally competitive environment of artificial intelligence.
