Promoting lesser-known tourist destinations and branding cities: Prerequisites for boosting tourism Inbound tourism plays a significant role in the balanced development of Armenia’s provinces. Associate Professor Marine Gevorgyan from Yerevan State University notes that promoting tourism in certain provinces will help address the gaps caused by emigration and unemployment. She emphasizes that Armenia has numerous notable sites that remain off the main tourist routes and require wider promotion, while cities need strategic branding.
20th International Conference of International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics held at YSU The 20th conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics (ISSI) has commenced at Yerevan State University, bringing together scientists, research group leaders, and experts from various countries. The four-day event, featuring numerous scientific discussions, will focus on the latest developments in scientometrics, informetrics, library science, and related fields.
Ecological threats and search for preventive methods at the core of YSU researcher's study During the "Report Conference–2025" held at Yerevan State University, Lusine Hambaryan, PhD in Biology and Associate Professor at the Chair of Ecology and Nature Protection, YSU Faculty of Biology, and recipient of the university's 2023 internal scientific-educational grant, presented her research titled "Assessment of Microplastic Pollution in Various Water Bodies of the Republic of Armenia and Analysis of the Condition of Bioindicator Microalgae Resulting from Its Impact." The study addresses an ecological threat whose consequences may not yet be fully apparent but, according to the researcher, could pose significant risks to biodiversity not only in aquatic environments but across various ecosystems in the future.
YSU bids farewell to 2024–2025 graduates in formal ceremony Yerevan State University held a formal commencement ceremony, marking the beginning of the graduates’ professional journey and a deeper collaboration with the university.
First graduation ceremony of YSU STEM High School held The graduation ceremony for the first cohort of YSU STEM High School was held at YSU Charles Aznavour Cultural Center. The first seven graduates bid farewell to their school, leaving their mark and embarking on a new journey filled with aspirations, dreams, and knowledge.
Delegation led by Shanghai University professor hosted at YSU Yerevan State University hosted a delegation from Shanghai University, led by Professor Changgang Guo, to explore avenues for expanding academic and scientific cooperation.
Endangered languages in focus at YSU Iranian Studies Chair The Chair of Iranian Studies at YSU Faculty of Oriental Studies continues to focus sustained scholarly attention on regional languages that are often excluded from state policies and pushed to the brink of extinction. Within the framework of a grant provided by the Armenian Higher Education and Science Committee, a scholarly workshop was held at YSU under the title "Endangered Languages in Azerbaijan: The Beginning of a New Phase in State Language Policy (Since 2021)."
New partnership between YSU and Inecobank boosts opportunities for students Yerevan State University and Inecobank CJSCh have signed a memorandum of cooperation as part of the "Inecobank - By Your Side" educational program, aiming to strengthen bilateral partnership.
New knowledge and international experience: advantages of opportunities provided by YSU Evelina Voskanyan, a student in the "Public Policy" master’s program at Yerevan State University, traveled to France in the second semester of 2025 to continue her studies at Sciences Po under the Erasmus+ program. She has recently returned to YSU, and we spoke with her about the knowledge she gained abroad, the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration, the multicultural learning environment, and more.
French-Armenian philosopher Marc Nichanian meets with YSU students Renowned for his philosophical insight and profound analyses, French-Armenian philosopher Marc Nichanian visited Yerevan State University for a special meeting with students to discuss the Armenian translation of Italian philosopher Giorgio Agamben’s work "The Language That Remains: Time, History, Language." The event presented a significant opportunity for Armenian students and scholars to engage with Nichanian’s perspectives and delve into new horizons of philosophical thought.
