The kingdom in Artsakh was called 'Albanian,' the church 'Albanian,' but we are dealing with indigenous Armenian identity, says Hamlet Petrosyan To date, no Albanian letters have been found in Artsakh. Numerous early Christian monuments, including their inscriptions—many of which are precisely dated— provide grounds to assert that Artsakh was historically Armenian. This point is highlighted by Hamlet Petrosyan, Head of the Chair of Cultural Studies at Yerevan State University, who has conducted archaeological excavations in Artsakh for many years in collaboration with the international academic community.
Uruguayan Ambassador Silvana Lesca Barolin visits YSU Yerevan State University hosted the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay to Armenia, Silvana Lesca Barolin. As part of her visit, the ambassador met with YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan to discuss the prospects for deepening academic cooperation and expanding academic ties between the two countries.
From Armenia to Italy: YSU PhD students’ international research experience Tsaghik Mikayelyan and Edita Arakelyan, PhD students from YSU Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology, traveled to the University of Messina, Italy, within the framework of the Erasmus+ exchange program. During their two-month stay, they participated in specialized courses and scientific events, enhancing their research skills, deepening their scientific perspective, and exploring modern methodologies and tools.
Mechanisms of dissemination and consumption of disinformation, anonymous users: Scientific research findings summarized During the Reporting Conference-2025, the findings of the research project titled "Mechanisms for the Dissemination and Consumption of Disinformation on Social Media", funded under YSU internal scientific grants competition, were presented. The research was led by Dr. Artur Atanesyan, Professor and Head of the Chair of Applied Sociology at YSU Faculty of Sociology. The studies conducted within the framework of this project concluded in 2024, yielding significant scholarly insights in the fields of digital communication and media consumption.
From beehive to academic platform: YSU researchers explore secrets of microbiome During the Reporting Conference-2025 at Yerevan State University, Associate Professor Inga Bazukyan from the Chair of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biology presented the findings of a three-month research project that examined the microbiome of honeybees and investigated the biological activities of bee venom across various provinces of Armenia. The project not only addressed significant issues in apicultural biology but also exemplified a new standard in academic research at the university.
Summary of semester activities: YSU Student Scientific Society holds expanded session An expanded session of YSU Student Scientific Society (SSS) took place in the Academic Council Session Hall, dedicated to reviewing the society’s activities for the semester. The agenda included a report on programs carried out over the past months and the presentation of departmental performance rankings. During the session, the Society outlined its key achievements, and students who had shown notable involvement were formally acknowledged and presented with awards.
YSU expands partnership with Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine Yerevan State University has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) Charitable Foundation, aiming to further strengthen collaborative ties between the two institutions.
YSU hosts event celebrating German Language Day Yerevan State University recently hosted an event titled "German Language Day in Armenia" at the university’s Academic Council Session Hall. The event featured an exhibition of publications from German publishing houses in the lobby, along with student presentations delivered in fluent German during the main program.
The theory and art of diplomacy: Discussion of Abbas Araghchi’s "The Power of Negotiation" at YSU The Chair of Iranian Studies at YSU Faculty of Oriental Studies organized a discussion of the book "The Power of Negotiation" by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The event was not only an academic initiative but also a cultural undertaking aimed at deepening Armenian-Iranian relations. Recently translated into Armenian, this book offers insights into the intricacies of contemporary diplomacy through the lens of Islamic, Eastern, and global intellectual traditions.
Research on foreign policy, new foreign friends, and renewed perspective: YSU student on her experience at University of Salzburg Irina Sedrakyan, a student at Yerevan State University, is continuing her education at the University of Salzburg (Austria) within the framework of the Erasmus+ exchange program. During her time abroad, she has conducted several research projects, particularly focusing on realistic analyses of the China–U.S. rivalry and the Russia–Ukraine war. Alongside her academic work, Irina has expanded her social environment by building friendships with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her experience abroad has reinforced the importance of direct human interaction, deepened her appreciation for Armenian culture, and prompted a renewed valuation of her home university, YSU.
