New organic materials and next-generation batteries: research by YSU PhD student Mikayel Chobanyan "My research focuses on the discovery of new organic materials that can be used as cathode materials in sodium-ion batteries," says Mikayel Chobanyan, a PhD student at the YSU Institute of Physics. He is one of the winners of the "Research Support Program for PhD Students and Young Applicants–2025," announced by the RA MoESCS Higher Educational and Science Committee. Mikayel Chobanyan's goal is to develop a new method to rapidly and accurately evaluate the stability of organic materials for potential use in batteries.
YSU Legal Laboratory operates in administrative building of Prosecutor General's Office Within the framework of cooperation between Yerevan State University, the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Armenia, and the Armenian Bar Association, an academic unit of the university—the YSU Legal Laboratory—has been established and is currently operating in the administrative building of the Prosecutor General's Office.
Culture in the hands of leaders: new study by YSU scholar Haykuhi Muradyan, a lecturer at the Chair of Cultural Studies of the YSU Faculty of History, has been studying cultural policy for over ten years, with a particular focus on the Soviet period. Her research examines the paths through which cultural policy transformations have unfolded in the post-Soviet era, specifically addressing changes in the systems of cultural governance and the legislative framework regulating the sector, the influence of the West on these processes, and the elements of Soviet heritage that have been preserved in the post-Soviet period.
By the 1960s, Nakhichevan no longer had Armenian-language educational institutions: YSU PhD student traces her roots Why is the topic of Nakhichevan—a historically Armenian-populated region that preserved Armenian culture for centuries—still relevant today? What questions can be addressed through research exploring why Armenian villages in Nakhichevan became depopulated? Elen Hakobyan, PhD student at the YSU Faculty of History, is exploring these questions while tracing her own family roots. Her research project, titled "Armenians in the Nakhichevan ASSR: Cultural Isolation, Forced Migration, and Memory," is funded by the RA MoESCS Higher Education and Science Committee.
Victory of young YSU researcher in international competition Ani Harutyunyan, a PhD student at the Chair of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Biotechnology of the Faculty of Biology at Yerevan State University (YSU), participated in the 100 Ideas for the CIS Countries international competition, held in Astana, Kazakhstan. She won in the "Medicine and Healthcare" category, representing Armenia on an international platform and achieving a significant professional milestone.
Master's studies, education abroad, and new academic horizons: YSU student on international educational experience The Erasmus+ program, Venice, and Ca' Foscari University have opened new educational and cultural horizons for Elen Meghrikyan, a master's student at the YSU Faculty of European Languages and Communication. "Studying abroad was one of the best decisions of my life. Beyond educational achievements, living and studying abroad offered me much more—independence, self-confidence, new friendships, and a rich cultural experience," the YSU student says.
New Year festive traditions in Armenian culture In Armenian culture, New Year has a centuries-old history and is distinguished by the blending of pre-Christian and Christian layers. The custom of celebrating the New Year dates back to the 3rd millennium BCE, and among Armenians, it was celebrated at different times of the year in various historical periods, depending on calendar changes.
Meeting of YSU Board of Trustees held The meeting of the Board of Trustees of Yerevan State University was held in the YSU Academic Council Session Hall. The agenda included five items, during which the activity report of the YSU rector for the 2024–2025 academic year was evaluated. Additionally, the structure, staffing table, consolidated preliminary budget of revenues and expenditures for the Yerevan State University Foundation for 2026, as well as contracts exceeding 100 million AMD, were approved. The meeting also included the election of the Board of Trustees' secretary.
Professor Anahit Balabekyan awarded YSU Gold Medal On the occasion of her 75th birthday, Professor Anahit Balabekyan, Head of the International Center for Advanced Studies at the Institute of Physics, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, was awarded the YSU Gold Medal by YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan.
YSU's supercomputer to solve major scientific challenges In the rapidly evolving era of high-performance computing, Armenia is taking a significant step forward in the development of science and technology. A new supercomputer, acquired with funding from the Armenian government and equipped with 64 NVIDIA H100 computing cards, has been installed at Yerevan State University and is expected to substantially enhance both research and applied capabilities. The work on establishing the data processing center is nearing completion, and the supercomputer has already begun its trial phase, including stress-testing procedures. We discussed the significance of this initiative, its expected outcomes, and future plans with YSU Vice-Rector for Scientific Affairs Rafayel Barkhudaryan.
