International conference on hydrometeorological monitoring and carbon neutrality held at YSU An international conference titled "Current Issues in Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring in the Context of Climate Change: Adaptation, Sustainability, and Production Processes" has opened at Yerevan State University. The event aims to provide a comprehensive discussion of key issues in hydrometeorology, examine patterns and development prospects, and assess the field's role in addressing the region's socio-economic challenges, while also considering international experience in the efficient use and management of water and climatic resources.
Teaching methods at YSU are not only modern but also have deep scientific roots — University of Colorado Boulder student A student from the University of Colorado Boulder in the United States, Mikhail Tsarevsky, spent one year continuing his studies at the Faculty of Russian Philology at Yerevan State University, focusing on an in-depth study of the Russian language. He came to YSU through the Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP).
From YSU to Cadiz: Armenian–Spanish academic dialogue International academic cooperation remains a key driver in the development of modern higher education, creating new platforms for knowledge exchange and cultural dialogue. In recent years, the partnership between Yerevan State University and the University of Cadiz has become more structured and multifaceted.
Discussion held on Armenian edition of Edward W. Said's Orientalism Yerevan State University hosted a discussion on the Armenian edition of Edward W. Said's Orientalism, organized in collaboration with the YSU Sarkis and Marie Izmirlian Library and the ARI Literature Foundation.
Armenia among leading countries with high-performance computing infrastructure Armenia has launched a strategic program to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure, acquiring $25 million worth of high-performance computing resources from Firebird.ai, which will be made available to startups, research groups, universities, and individual specialists.
How higher education is evolving: Armenian and European experience on shared platform Within the framework of the Erasmus+ eCAMPUS project, coordinated by Yerevan State University, a two-day seminar dedicated to advancing modern digital and technology-enhanced education in Armenian universities was held on April 22–23 at the University of Genoa.
Academic community marks 100th anniversary of Professor Manvel Asatryan A national academic conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of distinguished linguist, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor Manvel Asatryan, was held at the Faculty of Armenian Philology, Yerevan State University. The conference aimed to highlight Asatryan's scholarly legacy and the role of his fundamental works in contemporary Armenian studies. It also provided an excellent opportunity to reassess, through a scientific lens, the theories and methodologies developed by the professor.
YSU marks 70th anniversary of Professor Armen Trchounian, honoring his scientific legacy An event dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the birth of renowned scientist, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor Armen Trchounian was held at the Faculty of Biology, Yerevan State University. Throughout his long academic and scientific career, the late professor made a significant contribution to the development of biology, the formation of a scientific school, and the training of young researchers, leaving behind a rich professional legacy and a lasting memory.
YSU Professor Zhenya Kalantaryan on contemporary literary criticism: "Everyone can have an opinion, but not a viewpoint." Is there still a scientifically grounded, guiding form of literary criticism today, or is it being displaced by a flow of subjective opinions? To explore this and other key questions, we spoke with Professor Zhenya Kalantaryan from the Chair of History and Literary Criticism of Modern Armenian Literature at the YSU Faculty of Armenian Philology to discuss the boundary between opinion and criticism, and the current state of Armenian literary criticism.
New destination in pursuit of education "I have been in the Czech Republic for two months now and will remain until the end of the academic semester," said Arevik Khamoyan, a PhD student at the Chair of Armenian Language, Faculty of Armenian Philology, in an interview with us. She is currently studying abroad under the Erasmus+ exchange program. For her, this stage represents not only an academic achievement but also a significant journey of self-discovery and self-realization. New people, cultures, and values are challenging the entrenched stereotypes and broadening her worldview. Arevik shares about her educational experience abroad.
