"YereMUN – 2025": Global challenges through the eyes of youth The international conference "Yerevan Model United Nations– 2025" ("YereMUN 2025") has once again gathered numerous young people from around the world at Yerevan State University for the third consecutive year. Conducted in a recognized format, the conference brings together high school and university students who participate as delegates, representing various countries and engaging in diplomatic discussions on global issues.
Recording of Artsakh folktales: an electronic archive created within a scientific program "Due to the forced displacement of the Artsakh Armenians, there now exists a risk of cultural loss," emphasizes YSU Associate Professor Nvard Vardanyan. Together with her research team, she has conducted a study aimed at documenting living samples of Artsakh Armenian oral traditions, with a particular focus on the genre of folktales.
YSU SSS’s "SocCamp" non-formal conference celebrates its tenth anniversary At YSU’s "University" Educational and Production Base in Tsaghkadzor, the Faculty of Sociology’s Student Scientific Society (SSS) held its non-formal conference "SocCamp". The gathering brought together faculty members, students, alumni, current and former members of the SSS, researchers from related disciplines, and young individuals interested in science—all united under one roof to engage in open and boundary-free discussions of their scholarly reflections.
Data-based models will be developed in Yerevan for 'smart' urban planning and urban environment development - YSU researcher Artak Piloyan Research efforts aimed at digitalizing Yerevan, assessing seismic resilience, and exploring interactions between people and the urban environment are underway. In September of this year, Yerevan State University will launch an innovative scientific project, focusing on urban data analysis, geographic information systems, artificial intelligence, and human-centered, data-based urban planning.
New horizons in continuing education: YSU Center for Continuing Education's approaches The Center for Continuing Education at Yerevan State University, in addition to being responsible for the professional development of YSU lecturers, initiates a wide range of educational and capacity-building programs both within and beyond the university. We spoke with Lusine Kharatyan, Director of YSU Center for Continuing Education, about the center’s activities, initiatives, and future plans.
The city as a social construct: Living in the same Yerevan, experiencing different realities Yerevan today is more layered and complex than ever before. High-rise buildings are emerging in the courtyards of old neighborhoods, the traditional pink tuff is giving way to glass-covered towers, and the city’s horizons are quite literally disappearing. Where is this transformation leading Yerevan’s residents? What is happening to the identity of the city and its citizens? We discussed these questions with Associate Professor Yuliana Melkumyan, Head of the Chair of Social Work and Social Technologies at YSU Faculty of Sociology. She presented her research titled "The Urban Space of Post-Soviet Yerevan: From Identity Revival to Vanishing Horizons" as part of the "Report Conference–2025".
Innovative teachers on the path to student-centered education As part of YSU scientific grant program, the project titled "Teacher Leaders as Agents of Innovation in Armenian Schools" aims to emphasize and enhance the leadership role of teachers in shaping a modern, student-centered education system. According to Lusine Hayrapetyan, Associate Professor at YSU Pedagogy and Education Development Center and Head of the "Teacher Leadership" master's program, innovative teachers are transforming not only the teaching process but also the educational environment, contributing to the advancement of equitable and high-quality education.
Armenian manuscript art of the early Christian period began to develop as early as the 5th century - YSU Associate Professor Seyranush Manukyan The study of the ivory binding of the "Etchmiadzin Gospel" manuscript, along with four illuminated folios appended at the end of the codex, indicates that Armenian manuscript art began to develop as early as the 5th century, according to Seyranush Manukyan, Associate Professor at the Chair of History and Theory of Armenian Art, YSU Faculty of History.
Beyond weather forecasting: Gagik Surenyan’s professional journey and life behind predictions What once were childhood fascinations—clouds and thunderstorms—have become the subject of Gagik Surenyan’s professional forecasting. Today, his name is synonymous with reliable forecasts, public trust, and unwavering professionalism. As a child and teenager, he spent countless hours observing the movement of clouds, seeking to understand nature’s language. Now, he not only predicts the weather but also fosters public confidence, proving that passion for one’s work can turn into a way of life.
YSU to host prominent Siegman International School for the first time in Armenia By joint initiative of Yerevan State University, the international organization OPTICA, and the Free University of Brussels, the Siegman International School on Lasers will be held in Yerevan from July 27 to August 2 this year. This event will provide participants with the opportunity to deeply explore the fundamentals of laser physics and the applications of lasers across various fields of science and technology.
