YSU iranologists visit Copenhagen for academic and cultural exchange Noonik Darbinian and Hakob Avchyan, lecturers in the Chair of Iranian Studies at YSU Faculty of Oriental Studies, recently visited the University of Copenhagen (Denmark) as part of the Erasmus+ program. During their weeklong stay, they delivered public lectures and discussed prospects for future collaboration. We spoke with them about the objectives, outcomes, and key details of their visit.
Avoiding the easy path of imposing discussions or images — R. Breeur Recently, the book "Lie–Deception–Stupidity" by Belgian professor Roland Breeur of KU Leuven was published in Armenian, translated by Davit Mosinyan, Associate Professor at YSU and Head of the Laboratory for Philosophy and Theory of History. In an interview with us, the author spoke about the book—and more.
Without enjoyment, the hardest subject matter won’t be truly grasped — Levon Sargsyan It’s difficult to make language lessons truly engaging and enjoyable when they rely solely on grammar and vocabulary — especially in the case of German. Have you ever imagined how interested you would be in learning German if each of your lessons included elements of language, culture, history, and tradition?
Radiant halos on Urartian deities: an early influence on Christian iconography During the Urartian period, some deities were depicted with radiant halos around their heads. This artistic motif is considered an early precursor to Christian iconography, highlighting a tradition of visual heritage and continuity. This insight comes from Gayane Poghosyan, a lecturer at Yerevan State University, who has extensively studied Urartian art.
Appreciation, inspiration, and collaboration: Korean Language Course concluded at YSU An event dedicated to the Korean language and culture was held at the initiative of YSU Faculty of International Relations, concluding the eight-month Korean language course implemented at YSU. The initiative aimed to serve educational and cultural purposes as well as to encourage students by recognizing their efforts and progress, inspiring them in the study of the Korean language, history, and culture.
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset visits YSU Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, delivered a lecture at Yerevan State University, outlining the council's role in curbing armed conflicts and promoting justice through the power of law, as well as emphasizing the importance of involving youth in diverse discussions.
Memory, identity, power: Historiographical politics on the agenda of international conference at YSU The first international conference organized at the initiative of the Laboratory for Philosophy and Theory of History has commenced at Yerevan State University. The two-day scholarly event, titled "State-Sponsored Histories and Historiographic Authority," aims to bring together philosophers and theorists of history, historians, sociologists, and other specialists from various countries to discuss the influence of state-sponsored narratives on public memory and the formation of historical discourse.
Cumulative stress: YSU research team studies its causes and coping strategies Cumulative stress, which develops as a result of daily and persistent negative factors causing mental tension, is a topical subject of research from psychological, social, and healthcare perspectives. A team led by Professor Hrant Avanesyan, Head of the Chair of General Psychology at YSU Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology, is conducting research on this important topic.
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.
