Rediscovering Armenia in Venice: YSU PhD student shares her research experience in Italy "It was my second day in Venice. Before leaving, I had decided that once I had settled in and received my class schedule, I would begin exploring the city—and that exploration had to start with Armenian traces. I had made notes for myself about where to go and what to see. I was walking toward one of the university buildings to submit and sign the necessary documents. I stopped for a second to check my phone to make sure I was at the correct address. Suddenly, I turned left and saw…" recounts episodes from her educational journey Varduhi Barseghyan, a PhD student at the YSU Faculty of Armenian Philology. She recently returned from Italy, where she studied at the Department of Asian and North African Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice under the Erasmus+ program.
AI Conf 2026 underscores Armenia's role as key player in global AI revolution Yerevan State University hosted the year's flagship tech event, AI Conf Armenia 2026, drawing leading industry experts, scientists, and approximately 2,600 registered participants. The conference served as a strategic bid to position Armenia among global leaders in artificial intelligence, while showcasing the country's newly expanded computational capabilities.
Mathematics education at YSU meets international standards as six programs receive accreditation Six bachelor's and master's programs of the Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics at Yerevan State University have received international accreditation from the reputable German agency ASIIN. The process took approximately one year and involved extensive preparatory work.
YSU STEM High School achieves success at olympiads through motivation and systematic work The YSU STEM High School continues to record significant educational achievements, this time standing out for its strong results in the republican stage of subject olympiads. The students' accomplishments are not only individual success stories, but also the result of a structured teaching approach and a goal-oriented learning environment.
Strategic importance of seed funding in science International scientific collaboration is one of the key drivers of the advancement of science, unlocking opportunities for both researchers and educational institutions. Seed funding initiatives are particularly significant, as they support the emergence of new ideas and their transformation into tangible applications. Against this backdrop, the MIT Global Seed Funds (GSF) program and its impact on Armenia have become a focal point of interest.
All educational programs of YSU Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics receive five-year international accreditation: regular meeting of YSU Academic Council A regular meeting of the Academic Council of Yerevan State University was held, during which the agenda items and additional matters were discussed. The council adopted decisions on awarding academic titles and approving amendments to internal regulations.
YSU continues T4GREEN pilot phase Yerevan State University is continuing its active participation in the Erasmus+ Capacity Building project T4GREEN, which aims to modernize teacher education in line with the evolving demands of the green and digital transition.
From YSU to the Moon: Armenian scientist who spoke to universe in its own language Did you know that there is a geographic feature on the Moon named in honor of an Armenian scientist? Even more remarkable is that his scientific journey began at Yerevan State University and later crossed not only the boundaries of Earth, but of space itself. He is Norair Sisakyan, one of the few Armenians whose scientific legacy stands as a source of pride not only for the Armenian people, but for humanity as a whole.
Climate, rights and security issues addressed on a single platform The International Conference on Climate Change, Justice and Human Rights has opened at Yerevan State University, bringing together representatives from academia, international organizations and civil society. Over the three-day event, participants will examine the interlinkages between climate change, justice, human rights and security.
New study could lead to recognizing household work as formal work experience At the invitation of the YSU Center for Demographic Research and Education, findings from a time-use analysis of National Transfer Accounts were presented at Yerevan State University. The analysis was conducted by Ameria Management Advisory, with financial support from the UK government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). It reveals the specifics of economic flows across different age groups, assesses the structure of production and consumption over the life cycle, and highlights the interlinkages between the labor market, social protection and demographic trends.
