Associate Professor Pavel Balayan awarded YSU Gold Medal YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan awarded Associate Professor Pavel Balayan of the Chair of Russian Linguistics, Typology, and Communication Theory at the Faculty of Russian Philology the YSU Gold Medal on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
YSU teams excel in ICPC quarterfinals, advance to semifinals The results of the ICPC (International Collegiate Programming Contest) quarterfinals, held at Yerevan State University, have been announced. Four teams from YSU achieved outstanding results, securing their places in the semifinals of the contest.
YSU hosts meeting with students awarded Byblos Bank Armenia scholarships YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan and Byblos Bank Armenia CEO Hayk Stepanyan met with the recipients of the scholarship program for the 2024–2025 and 2025–2026 academic years. The ongoing cooperation between Yerevan State University and Byblos Bank Armenia aims to promote educational development, support students, and contribute to their professional growth.
ICPC quarterfinals kick off at YSU The opening ceremony of the ICPC (International Collegiate Programming Contest) quarterfinals was held at the YSU Academic Council Session Hall. The competition provides students with the opportunity to showcase their knowledge, compete with top peers, and explore outstanding opportunities in the technology sector.
Expanding collaboration with Swiss universities through new SAUL project The Swiss-Armenian University Link (SAUL) project is being launched through the cooperation of Yerevan State University (YSU), the American University of Armenia (AUA), and the Universities of Fribourg, Bern, and Zurich. The project seeks to enhance and expand academic cooperation between Swiss and Armenian universities.
Italian culture, new challenges and journey of self-discovery through the eyes of YSU student "Locals called me Ana, and the first time I heard it, I realised that Ana was going to fall deeply in love with Italy, with herself, and with life in Italy," says Anahit Khachatryan, a master's student at the Faculty of European Languages and Communication, Yerevan State University. Through the Erasmus+ exchange program, she studied for a semester at the University of Bologna, adding new, vibrant pages to her "student diary".
Ecological issues of rivers in northeastern Armenia in the scope of YSU PhD student's research As a result of climate change, a trend of declining surface water resources has been observed in Armenia over the past decade, a tendency that, according to expert assessments, is expected to continue in the future. This is emphasized by YSU PhD student Hovakim Frunzikyan, whose research focuses on the Debed and Aghstev rivers along with several of their tributaries.
YSU representatives visit Bratislava to discuss academic innovations and new cooperation opportunities As part of the Erasmus+ program, Associate Professors Garik Siroyan and Hasmik Hovhannisyan from the YSU Faculty of Economics and Management visited the Bratislava University of Economics and Business in Slovakia and participated in the 19th International Teaching Week. In the interview with us, they shared their experience, pointing out that such visits contribute to fostering international cooperation, implementing joint research and programs, as well as promoting intercultural communication and the development of innovative ideas.
Artashes Khurshudyan wins prestigious award from London School of Digital Business Artashes Khurshudyan, Director of the Distance Learning Laboratory at the YSU Faculty of Sociology, has been honored at the London School of Digital Business (LSDB) with the Valuable Contribution to the Education Industry award as part of the institution's prestigious Leadership, Excellence, Advancement, and Progress (LEAP) awards ceremony.
YSU PhD student studies press development amid global changes Marine Mkrtchyan, a PhD student at the Chair of History, Theory, and Practice of Journalism of the YSU Faculty of Journalism, is one of the winners of the "Research Assistance Program for Young Applicants and PhD Students–2025," announced by the Higher Education and Science Committee of RA MoESCS. Her research aims to uncover the patterns of press development, with a focus on the impact of digital technologies, social media, and evolving information consumption practices.
