Beyond the award: a lecturer's true mission "That is important" is one of the phrases students hear most often in the classes of Hasmik Shahinyan, Associate Professor at the Chair of Radiophysics and Telecommunications of the YSU Institute of Physics. What matters is not only Maxwell's equations, quantum physics or the fundamentals of programming, but also honesty, responsibility and a constant desire to learn. We spoke with Shahinyan, winner in the Physics and Mathematics category of YSU's annual Teaching Excellence Award, about her journey, the mission of a lecturer, learning from students and the principles that have kept her in the classroom over the years.
From idea to viable project: YSU students prepare for "Learn & Work: YSU Expo-2026" One of the key components of this year's "Learn & Work: YSU Expo-2026" is the "Learn & Work: Student Initiatives-2026" program, which will showcase innovative interdisciplinary projects developed by YSU students. As part of the program, a meeting was held at YSU, during which student teams learned about the upcoming stages of work and the process of developing their ideas into fully-fledged projects.
From Malaga to Vienna: YSU student's experience in international academic environment Five months at the University of Malaga, two degree programs at YSU and participation in a prestigious international commercial arbitration moot: Davit Gasparyan's academic journey exemplifies the combination of international educational experience and professional development.
Armenia at center of global environmental agenda: priorities for academic community Ahead of the global COP17 conference to be held in Armenia, experts and sector officials discussed the role of the academic community in the environmental agenda, opportunities for cooperation between science and public policy, and priorities for green development as part of the YSU Alumni Forum.
Armenian studies in Sofia: YSU scholars take part in international scholarly dialogue Armenian studies is not a field of scholarship confined to Armenia. It continues to bring together researchers from different countries, create new platforms for cooperation and promote the study of the Armenian language, culture and history at academic centers abroad. These aims were reflected in the international conference "Armenia: A Crossroads of Centuries and Worlds", held at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski in Bulgaria, with the participation of representatives of the YSU Faculty of Armenian Philology.
YSU students win gold, silver and bronze at International Mathematics Competition Armenia's team won one gold, two silver and one bronze medal, as well as one honourable mention, at the International Mathematics Competition (IMC) held in Bulgaria. Most of the team members were YSU students, once again demonstrating the high standard of mathematics education and olympiad training at the university in a prestigious international competition.
YSU master's student Edvard Grigoryan awarded 2026 SPIE scholarship Edvard Grigoryan, a master's student at the YSU Institute of Physics, has been awarded a 2026 scholarship from SPIE (The International Society for Optics and Photonics) in recognition of his scientific achievements and professional engagement in optics and photonics. The scholarship is awarded to students from around the world who stand out for their achievements and potential for further development in optics, photonics and related fields.
From literature to artificial intelligence: university community discusses new approaches in humanities A summer school titled "Literature and Folklore: Interdisciplinary Approaches and Digital Technologies" was held at YSU's Tsaghkadzor Training and Production Base. As part of the program, leading specialists in the field addressed interdisciplinary approaches to research in literature, folklore and related areas, as well as opportunities for applying artificial intelligence and digital tools in the humanities.
YSU as platform for innovation and entrepreneurship: challenges and development prospects How can a university serve not only as a provider of knowledge, but also as a hub for fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and technological leadership? What factors are behind Armenia's current successes in the technology sector, and what changes are needed to make them systemic? During a panel discussion held as part of the YSU Alumni Forum, several professionals who have contributed to the development of Armenia's innovation ecosystem shared their perspectives and experience on these and other issues.
AI does not replace deep knowledge, but it can multiply your effectiveness – YSU alumnus Gagik Amirkhanyan YSU Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics alumnus Gagik Amirkhanyan's career is a strong example of how fundamental science can become a driving force behind modern technologies. While working on the development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, Gagik continues to maintain close ties with the university. He received the YSU Alumni Excellence Award at the YSU Alumni Forum for his continued support of the university community and contribution to the development of education.
