"You should not hand over the steering wheel of your democracy to someone else": CEC members meet with YSU students Yerevan State University hosted a discussion with members of Armenia's Central Electoral Commission (CEC) and students ahead of the National Assembly elections scheduled for June 7. The event was organized within the framework of the UNDP project "Advancing Reforms for Transparent and Inclusive Management of Electoral Systems in Armenia" (ARTEMIS).
YSU graduate Vazgen Mikayelyan on his formula for success: knowledge, perseverance, and the right choice When speaking about success, we often imagine a clearly defined goal, persistent work, and the ability to make the right decisions. Yet there are stories in which a genuine love for science joins all of this. The path of Vazgen Mikayelyan, a graduate of the YSU Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics and now an established specialist and lecturer in the field, is precisely such a story — one that began in university lecture halls and continues today in the internationally competitive environment of artificial intelligence.
I will try to combine both science and work at a pharmaceutical production facility — Pharmacy Institute student The story of fourth-year student Knarik Mesroyan at the Institute of Pharmacy, Yerevan State University, is one of professional orientation and scientific discovery.
Joint entrance exams: how to prepare without excess stress The joint entrance exams period is one of the most important stages in many students' lives, often marked by uncertainty, high expectations, fluctuating confidence, and stress. Preparing for exams is not only a test of knowledge but also a test of psychological resilience, as young people try to overcome fear, maintain focus, and keep believing in themselves.
American experience and new educational opportunities at center of discussions Yerevan State University Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan met with Ann Domorad, Senior Managing Director of Field Operations and Programs at American Councils, to discuss opportunities for expanding educational cooperation and developing joint programs. The meeting focused on educational exchange programs, prospects for academic cooperation, and opportunities for joint initiatives within the framework of international educational initiatives.
Education, cooperation, politics: Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys visits YSU A delegation led by Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys visited Yerevan State University, where discussions focused on successful bilateral cooperation in international educational programs. The importance of continued cooperation in the education sector and the need to improve education quality were also highlighted.
I want YSU always to be the winner among all universities — Arthur Abraham Professional boxer Arthur Abraham shared his dream for the future of Yerevan State University during the YSU Alumni Forum, writing as part of the university's YSU Wall of Ideas initiative: "I want YSU always to be the winner among all universities."
How to prevent spread of fish sanguinicolosis in Armenia: joint study by YSU and ANAU scientists A parasitic disease known as fish sanguinicolosis has been recorded in Armenia for the first time. Fish samples were collected from a reservoir in Armenia's Armavir Province, where a mass fish die-off had been reported. The investigation began in 2023, and the article titled "Detection of Fish Sanguinicolosis in the Republic of Armenia" has recently been published in the Iranian Journal of Veterinary Medicine.
French-Armenian summer school bridges biology and agrosciences The French-Armenian summer school, "Bridging Physical Chemistry with Biology and Agricultural Sciences: Current Trends and Applications," was held at the Faculty of Biology at Yerevan State University, bringing together students from various disciplines and creating a platform for scientific and intercultural cooperation.
Armenia is no longer only being shaped by history, but is also helping shape it — YSU professor Professor Cristina Vanberghen has been teaching at the Faculty of International Relations at Yerevan State University for the past academic year. She delivers the course Artificial Intelligence and Non-State Actors in Global Politics, which is part of the faculty's academic curriculum. Before joining YSU, Professor Vanberghen lectured at the Free University of Brussels and the European University Institute in Florence.
