'For me, pursuing science is not just a profession, but a mindset': YSU student Hovhannes Tumanyan among the best in IT sector Hovhannes Tumanyan, a student at Yerevan State University, has won a first-class award in the "Best Bachelor's Student" category at this year’s annual educational awards in the field of Information Technology (IT). He navigates the world of science and technology with confidence and purpose, combining his interests in physics, mathematics, and artificial intelligence. For Hovhannes, his profession is a key that unlocks the future — a path toward authoring innovations that may help shape the trajectory of technological development in Armenia.
State and society's expectations from the university today and tomorrow An era defined by an overflow of information, rapid technological advancement, a constantly evolving labor market, and new societal demands necessitates a re-evaluation of the role and mission of university education. During a panel discussion at YSU Alumni Forum, high-ranking Armenian government officials—Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan, Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, and Prosecutor General Anna Vardapetyan—presented their visions regarding the expectations of the state and society from YSU. The discussion centered around the public value of education, new formats of knowledge delivery, the development of analytical skills, and the deepening of university-industry collaboration.
Post-vacation syndrome: YSU associate professor explains why it occurs and how to overcome it Returning to work or school after a vacation is often more challenging than it initially seems. Even when we believe we are fully rested and ready to move forward with renewed energy, we may find ourselves facing a completely different reality. The transition back to daily routines can result in stress, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and even a drop in motivation.
From MIT to YSU: International student Nicolas Manno shares his academic journey and experience in Armenia Argentinian student Nicolas Adriel Manno is concluding one of the significant stages of his academic path this week—a three-month research visit at Yerevan State University (YSU). A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Nicolas speaks highly of YSU’s scientific environment and the experience gained here, highlighting the university’s educational and research potential.
Addressing challenges and advancing reforms in 21st-century education Being in the 21st century does not necessarily mean having an education that corresponds to the standards and demands of the 21st century. This was the central theme of the panel discussion titled "Higher Education in 21st-Century Armenia: Approaches, Expectations, and Formats," held during YSU Alumni Forum. The discussion, moderated by Petros Ghazaryan, Head and Producer of Political Programs at Public Television of Armenia, explored the key characteristics of the contemporary educational system, as well as to a number of important issues related to education
Science bridges Diaspora and Armenia: Lebanese-Armenian young researcher at YSU Kalin Boyajian, a graduate of the University of Geneva (Switzerland), has joined the research project of the Laboratory of Microbiology, Bioenergetics, and Biotechnology at YSU Institute of Biology within the framework of the Birthright Armenia volunteer program. Her goal is to gain new skills and contribute to the field of science.
Exciting experiments, new knowledge, and collaboration: Physics and Us Summer Camp concludes Initiated by the chapters of the International Society for Optics and Photonics, operating under Yerevan State University and the Institute for Physical Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, the annual Physics and Us Summer Camp was held at YSU Training and Production Base in Tsaghkadzor.
New scientific collaboration established between YSU and University of Bari Anahit Shirvanyan, a junior researcher at the Laboratory of Microbiology, Bioenergetics, and Biotechnology at YSU Institute of Biology, has conducted a three-month research project at the University of Bari Aldo Moro (Italy) within the framework of the "Professional Training-2025" program of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia.
From physics to IT: YSU student’s success story When we think of top master's students in the field of information technology (IT), we typically envision programmers or data scientists. However, the example of Paramaz Chorpatshean, a master's student at YSU Institute of Physics, demonstrates that the fields of physics and IT are inextricably linked. This is evidenced by Paramaz's victory at the annual educational awards in information technology, where he received a second-class award in the "Best Master's Student" category.
Teaching of psychology in extracurricular settings: "Camp & Therapy" camp held Under the initiative of the Student Council of YSU Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology, the "Camp & Therapy" camp was organized. The event aimed to create a learning and experiential environment for students, providing them with the opportunity to explore the classification of personality disorders and their manifestations beyond the classroom setting. In addition, the camp sought to develop practical skills that would enable students to apply these techniques when working with individuals facing similar challenges.
