From beehive to academic platform: YSU researchers explore secrets of microbiome During the Reporting Conference-2025 at Yerevan State University, Associate Professor Inga Bazukyan from the Chair of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Biotechnology at the Faculty of Biology presented the findings of a three-month research project that examined the microbiome of honeybees and investigated the biological activities of bee venom across various provinces of Armenia. The project not only addressed significant issues in apicultural biology but also exemplified a new standard in academic research at the university.
Summary of semester activities: YSU Student Scientific Society holds expanded session An expanded session of YSU Student Scientific Society (SSS) took place in the Academic Council Session Hall, dedicated to reviewing the society’s activities for the semester. The agenda included a report on programs carried out over the past months and the presentation of departmental performance rankings. During the session, the Society outlined its key achievements, and students who had shown notable involvement were formally acknowledged and presented with awards.
YSU expands partnership with Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine Yerevan State University has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC) Charitable Foundation, aiming to further strengthen collaborative ties between the two institutions.
YSU hosts event celebrating German Language Day Yerevan State University recently hosted an event titled "German Language Day in Armenia" at the university’s Academic Council Session Hall. The event featured an exhibition of publications from German publishing houses in the lobby, along with student presentations delivered in fluent German during the main program.
The theory and art of diplomacy: Discussion of Abbas Araghchi’s "The Power of Negotiation" at YSU The Chair of Iranian Studies at YSU Faculty of Oriental Studies organized a discussion of the book "The Power of Negotiation" by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The event was not only an academic initiative but also a cultural undertaking aimed at deepening Armenian-Iranian relations. Recently translated into Armenian, this book offers insights into the intricacies of contemporary diplomacy through the lens of Islamic, Eastern, and global intellectual traditions.
Research on foreign policy, new foreign friends, and renewed perspective: YSU student on her experience at University of Salzburg Irina Sedrakyan, a student at Yerevan State University, is continuing her education at the University of Salzburg (Austria) within the framework of the Erasmus+ exchange program. During her time abroad, she has conducted several research projects, particularly focusing on realistic analyses of the China–U.S. rivalry and the Russia–Ukraine war. Alongside her academic work, Irina has expanded her social environment by building friendships with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her experience abroad has reinforced the importance of direct human interaction, deepened her appreciation for Armenian culture, and prompted a renewed valuation of her home university, YSU.
Optics and Photonics Center opens at YSU: Prime minister introduced to ongoing scientific research The opening ceremony of the newly established Optics and Photonics Center at YSU Institute of Physics took place with the participation of Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan. The event was also attended by Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan, Deputy Chairman of the Higher Education and Science Committee Artur Movsisyan, the university’s leadership, as well as staff members of the institute and the new center. During the visit, the prime minister toured several of YSU’s leading scientific laboratories, learning more about ongoing research projects, technological capacities, and established infrastructure.
Micro-credentials open new pathways in higher education development The latest workshop of the EU Erasmus+ MICRO-GEAR has commenced at YSU Academic Council Session Hall. The project aims to support structural reforms in the education sector by facilitating the widespread adoption of micro-credentials within higher education systems, particularly in Armenia and Georgia.
The countries that cooperated with Armenian communities greatly benefited – Haykaz Hovhannisyan The forced migrations of Armenians primarily took place between the 18th and 20th centuries, leading to the formation of Armenian diaspora communities across Russia, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Countries that cooperated with these communities greatly benefited—a fact supported by extensive historical evidence, much of which predates well-known accounts involving prominent 20th-century figures such as Charles Aznavour, Missak Manouchian, and others. This point is emphasized by Professor Haykaz Hovhannisyan from YSU Faculty of History, who has studied documents preserved at the Matenadaran Museum and the National Archives of Armenia—materials which, according to him, have remained unexamined until now.
Cultural dimensions in teaching Arabic: International conference held at YSU An international conference titled “Social and Cultural Dimensions in Teaching Arabic” commenced in the Ferdowsi Hall of YSU Faculty of Oriental Studies. During the event, scholars from various universities across Europe, Russia, and Armenia engaged in discussions on the interplay between social and cultural factors shaping the processes of teaching and learning Arabic. The participants addressed the impact of diglossia on linguistic diversity in Arabic-speaking societies, explored methodologies for incorporating dialects and cultural elements into language instruction, and assessed the influence of these components both on teaching practices and the overall learning experience. The conference was organized by the Chair of Arabic Studies with financial support from the Abdulaziz Saud Albabtain Cultural Foundation.
