Now-traditional international conference on transformative economy and human capital development kicks off at YSU The International Conference "Transformative Economy: Human Capital Development, Co-Creative Innovative Economy, Sustainable Inclusive Growth" has officially commenced at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Yerevan State University. Now in its second edition, the conference is organized within the framework of collaboration between the faculty and the Regional Science Academy.
Official opening of Demographic Research Center at Yerevan State University The official opening of the Demographic Research Center at Yerevan State University took place. The center was established through the collaboration of Yerevan State University, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, with the goal of laying a solid foundation for demographic development in Armenia. During the event, the launch of the program titled "Demographic Resilience: Expanding Women’s Capacities and Choices through Data-Driven Policies" was also announced.
YSU hosts event to celebrate Librarian’s Day YSU Sarkis and Marie Izmirlian Library hosted an event in honor of Librarian’s Day. The gathering brought together academic librarians and directors from various universities to build a new platform for networking, discuss current challenges, and explore innovative solutions within the library sector.
YSU SSS International Youth Conference unites emerging scholars and researchers The 11th International Youth Conference of the Student Scientific Society (SSS) of Yerevan State University (YSU) has officially commenced. This year’s conference is dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. One of the conference’s primary objectives is to provide a platform for young researchers and students to present the outcomes of their academic research to a scholarly audience, enhance their research skills, and foster collaborative ties with young researchers from both Armenia and abroad—paving the way for future joint research initiatives.
If people experience the sense of wonder we feel every day in the laboratory, they will fall in love with science – YSU researcher Vahram Grigoryan Vahram Grigoryan, a senior researcher at the Photonics and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, YSU Research Institute of Physics, is one of those specialists who views science as a "tool" bridging scientific innovation and its practical applications. We spoke with him about scientific research, the development of the field, and the role of science in Armenia.
When the educator is only a few years older than the student, classes become more engaging and students much more active – Varuzhan Tanielyan "While studying at Ca’ Foscari University, I never felt the need to visit a library, as all the required books and materials for the courses were already accessible via the Moodle system," notes Varuzhan Tanielyan, a 4th-year student at YSU History Faculty’s "Archaeology" bachelor’s program, sharing about his experience of studying in Italy through the Erasmus+ program.
YSU student on her academic journey, international experience, and future goals Anna Muradyan, a 4th-year undergraduate at YSU Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology, shared about her academic journey, emphasizing student-centered learning, non-formal education, and international experience as key to her personal and professional growth. "At YSU, I had the opportunity to deeply explore the field of psychology, build close friendships, and fulfill a lifelong dream—studying abroad," said the student, who studied at the University of Beira Interior in Portugal through the Erasmus+ exchange program.
Exhibition of works by renowned Lithuanian artist Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis opens at YSU A temporary exhibition of works by Lithuanian painter, writer, and composer Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis opened at Yerevan State University, in honor of the 150th anniversary of his birth. This exhibition has been organized in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Armenia.
YSU and National University of Rosario strengthen inter-university cooperation Yerevan State University recently hosted Franco Bartolacci, Rector of the National University of Rosario, Argentina. During the meeting, the parties discussed new opportunities for cooperation and prospects for development in Armenian studies and the broader educational sphere.
Science Week Armenia serves as platform for scientific achievements, with YSU among participants The Science Week Armenia has launched in Freedom Square, aiming to present the latest achievements in science and technology. Yerevan State University is among the participants, represented by its Institutes of Physics and Pharmacy, the Faculties of Biology, Geography and Geology, History, the STEM High School, and the Marketing Department.
