It is important to understand what makes our country and economy relevant to the world – YSU lecturer Arshaluys Harutyunyan A conversation with Arshaluys Harutyunyan, a lecturer at the YSU Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics, on the current challenges facing Armenia's economy, strengthening resilience to external shocks and the role of artificial intelligence in education also extended beyond the natural sciences. For Harutyunyan, mathematics is a way of thinking. Yet he admits that if he were to choose another field, it would be literature. In his free time, he enjoys creative writing and writes prose.
"GeoMap-Camp: Mapping Syunik's Future" summer camp creates new platform for university-school-employer cooperation The "GeoMap-Camp: Mapping Syunik's Future" educational summer camp officially launched in Kapan, Syunik Province, through cooperation between the YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology and Kapan Mining and Processing Company. The project brings together industry professionals and school students to create an innovative platform, strengthen school-university-employer cooperation, contribute to the sustainable development of Syunik Province and help build professional capacity.
YSU to coordinate Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project Yerevan State University has once again been entrusted with coordinating a project under the European Union's Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) action — the new MONTESQ project. Bringing together partners from Armenia, Mongolia and European countries, the initiative will help modernize governance, integrity and anti-corruption education in higher education in Armenia and Mongolia by developing a new generation of interdisciplinary academic programs and expanding international academic cooperation.
Armenia's experience in international spotlight: YSU hosts Tunisian partners Yerevan State University hosted partners from the Armenian and Tunisian offices of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), as well as representatives of Tunisia's Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy and the Tunisian Women's Network for Energy Transition initiative. The meeting focused on YSU's experience in promoting the participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as part of the global Feminism in Action for Structural Transformation (FAST) program, as well as opportunities for exchanging experience between the two countries.
From university "snobbery" to ambition to change the world: lessons from YSU alumna Marina Mkhitaryan's successful journey Geopolitical discussions with her grandfather, a family tradition, years of work in international organizations and the creation of innovative projects are all part of a single story for YSU alumna Marina Mkhitaryan, Director for Strategic Partnerships and Impact at Armenia Tree Project. According to Mkhitaryan, that story begins at university and shapes a mindset that drives people to keep asking questions, challenging assumptions, learning and dreaming. This was the focus of her talk, titled "Why Are We a Little Snobbish?", delivered during YSU Alumni Forum 2026.
YSU as key educational destination and intercultural crossroads: American students share their experiences at YSU As part of the Russian Language and Area Studies Program, implemented through cooperation between Yerevan State University and American Councils, the YSU Faculty of Russian Philology has hosted American students for two months. The students came to Armenia to deepen their linguistic and cultural knowledge.
International experience, professional growth and prospects for cooperation: YSU students return from Yekaterinburg having gained valuable experience As part of the cooperation established between the legal clinics of the YSU Faculty of Law and Ural State Law University, a group of YSU law students participated in the annual "Summer University" international program held in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Through the program, they gained new insights into international legal practice, acquired new professional knowledge and explored new dimensions of intercultural communication.
30 years of service to YSU publishing: Ara Barkhudaryan awarded silver medal Ara Barkhudaryan, who is responsible for print production at YSU Publishing House, was honoured for three decades of professional service. In recognition of his many years of conscientious work, professional excellence and 30 years of service, YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan presented him with the YSU Silver Medal.
Biologist, historian, sociologist and programmer in one team: "Learn & Work" summer school and workshop held in Tsaghkadzor What results can be achieved when, for example, a physicist, linguist, psychologist and mathematician work together as one team? Students from different YSU faculties jointly sought a practical answer to this question during the "Learn & Work" summer school and workshop held in Tsaghkadzor, developing a series of project proposals.
YSU Faculty of Biology scientific initiative gains recognition on international platform The book "Biological Science and Innovation for Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals", published at the initiative of the YSU Faculty of Biology, marks an important step towards greater international recognition of the research conducted by both the faculty and YSU. Just two weeks after publication, the full book was included in the international scientific database Scopus. All 17 chapters were also indexed and are considered equivalent in scientific value to articles published in Q4 international journals. This provides the authors with an opportunity to present their research to the international academic community through a highly ranked scientific platform.
