American experience and new educational opportunities at center of discussions Yerevan State University Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan met with Ann Domorad, Senior Managing Director of Field Operations and Programs at American Councils, to discuss opportunities for expanding educational cooperation and developing joint programs. The meeting focused on educational exchange programs, prospects for academic cooperation, and opportunities for joint initiatives within the framework of international educational initiatives.
Education, cooperation, politics: Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys visits YSU A delegation led by Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys visited Yerevan State University, where discussions focused on successful bilateral cooperation in international educational programs. The importance of continued cooperation in the education sector and the need to improve education quality were also highlighted.
I want YSU always to be the winner among all universities — Arthur Abraham Professional boxer Arthur Abraham shared his dream for the future of Yerevan State University during the YSU Alumni Forum, writing as part of the university's YSU Wall of Ideas initiative: "I want YSU always to be the winner among all universities."
How to prevent spread of fish sanguinicolosis in Armenia: joint study by YSU and ANAU scientists A parasitic disease known as fish sanguinicolosis has been recorded in Armenia for the first time. Fish samples were collected from a reservoir in Armenia's Armavir Province, where a mass fish die-off had been reported. The investigation began in 2023, and the article titled "Detection of Fish Sanguinicolosis in the Republic of Armenia" has recently been published in the Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine.
French-Armenian summer school bridges biology and agrosciences The French-Armenian summer school, "Bridging Physical Chemistry with Biology and Agricultural Sciences: Current Trends and Applications," was held at the Faculty of Biology at Yerevan State University, bringing together students from various disciplines and creating a platform for scientific and intercultural cooperation.
Armenia is no longer only being shaped by history, but is also helping shape it — YSU professor Professor Cristina Vanberghen has been teaching at the Faculty of International Relations at Yerevan State University for the past academic year. She delivers the course Artificial Intelligence and Non-State Actors in Global Politics, which is part of the faculty's academic curriculum. Before joining YSU, Professor Vanberghen lectured at the Free University of Brussels and the European University Institute in Florence.
Meeting under one roof: YSU Alumni Forum held The official opening ceremony of the Alumni Forum began in the Main Hall of Yerevan State University. From the stage came the words "Welcome back, dear alumni," which immediately erased the distance of years, filling the hall with a sense of return and renewed unity with the university. Stories from old lecture halls, tense exam days, and student years once again brought together former students of YSU. The day was symbolic: it marked the 107th anniversary of YSU's founding, and on this same day alumni from different generations who had returned to the university came to congratulate, meet, talk, and discuss—bringing with them not only memories but also new ideas and connections, which once again united the university with its large community.
Three-day teacher training at Yerevan State University Within the framework of the ERASMUS+ project ““PROVE”: Promoting Values Education in Higher Education Institutions of the South Caucasus,” a training programme for teachers of general education schools of the Republic of Armenia was held at Yerevan State University (YSU) on 6-8 May of the current year, on the topic of “Values and Knowledge Education” (VaKE) - a distinctive educational approach that coherently integrates value based and inquiry based learning.
YSU hosts consultation meeting on how to become competitive professional in the labor market A new HR group consultation meeting for students, titled "Career Compass: Find Your Path," was held at Yerevan State University through the cooperation of the university's Alumni and Career Center and Coca Cola HBC Armenia.
YSU builds multifaceted cooperation with Sweden A delegation led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Sweden to Armenia, Eva Sundquist, visited Yerevan State University, where discussions focused on education, science, international cooperation, and initiatives to advance the teaching of Swedish at the university. As part of the visit, the parties also signed a cooperation agreement designed to promote the teaching of Swedish and expand academic ties.
