"Sovietization of Armenia in 1920s-1930s and Its Reflections in Post-Soviet Liberal Discourse of Armenia" exhibition opens at YSU An exhibition titled "Sovietization of Armenia in 1920s-1930s and Its Reflections in Post-Soviet Liberal Discourse of Armenia" opened at YSU History Museum named after Professor Ludwig Gharibjanyan. The exhibits present to the public the process of Armenia’s Sovietization, along with the policies of war communism, class struggle, and the establishment of one-party rule—developments that led to the ruthless dispossession of the peasantry, the disruption of society, and the severe suppression of creative thought.
International conference at YSU marks 90th anniversary of Biology Faculty and 10th anniversary of Biology Research Institute Yerevan State University has launched the first international conference titled "Biological Sciences and Environmental Solutions for the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals." This event serves as a global platform to address the urgent need for sustainable solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental and developmental challenges. During the conference—held in celebration of the 90th anniversary of YSU Faculty of Biology and the 10th anniversary of the Research Institute of Biology—an awards ceremony was also held.
YSU, Armenian Finance Ministry sign memorandum of cooperation A memorandum of cooperation has been signed between Yerevan State University and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia. According to the memorandum, the two parties will develop and implement thematic microlearning courses, including "Internal Audit" and "Fiscal Risk Management and Program Budget Evaluation." These courses will be developed in Armenian and made available through YSU’s learning management system, Moodle.
International four-day conference on neutron stars and gravitational waves commences at YSU Hosted at Yerevan State University, the four-day international conference "Modern Physics of Compact Stars and Relativistic Gravity–2025" has brought together around sixty scientists from the United States, Russia, Iran, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, and other countries. This scientific gathering aims to address pressing contemporary issues in physics of ultra-dense stars, gravitation, and cosmology.
YSU researcher’s article on development paths for Armenia–UAE partnership relations published in high-ranking academic journal A scholarly article titled "Building a Broad Partnership: The Evolution of Armenia–UAE Relations", authored by Mushegh Ghahriyan, Head of the Research Group on Armenia–Arab States and Armenia–Israel Relations at YSU Institute for Armenian Studies, has been published in the high-ranking international journal "Contemporary Review of the Middle East".
Lecture on sovietization of thought and the individual in 1920s–1930s Armenia held at YSU YSU History Museum named after Professor L. Gharibjanyan hosted a lecture titled "Sovietization of Thought and the Individual in 1920s-1930s Armenia: Socio-Anthropological Perspectives." The lecture focused on the social processes that occurred during the first one and a half decades of Soviet rule in Armenia.
Delegation from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg visits YSU to strengthen educational cooperation A delegation from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, led by Rector Claudia Becker, visited Yerevan State University with the aim of enhancing Armenian-German relations in the field of higher education. During the visit, the delegation members met with YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, vice rectors, administrative staff, and faculty members. The discussions focused on promoting educational cooperation between the two countries, exploring opportunities for new academic and exchange programs.
Medieval art through a new lens: Margarita Hovsepyan’s miniature exhibition held at YSU YSU History Museum named after Professor Ludwig Gharibjanyan hosted the "Margarita Hovsepyan: Medieval Art Reimagined" exhibition. The event brought together artists, students, lecturers, and art lovers. The artist behind the exhibited works has had a creative journey closely tied to YSU. She spent over three decades at the university, significantly contributing to the development of its educational and cultural environment.
Three-day course "Thinking in Armenian About Generations" concludes A special course titled "Thinking in Armenian About Generations," held under the Erasmus+ Teaching Staff Mobility Program, was successfully concluded at YSU Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology. During the course, in-depth discussions were held on issues concerning generations, as well as social and philosophical approaches.
International Conference "Gurdjieff Days in Armenia" kicks off at YSU The international conference, taking place at Yerevan State University, has been organized through the joint efforts of the YSU Institute for Armenian Studies and the Narekatsi Chair in Armenian Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
