Achieving freedom through liberalization of thought: Temporary exhibition at YSU History Museum The YSU Museum of History named after Professor Ludwig Gharibjanyan recently opened an exhibition titled "The Role of Students in the Liberal Culture of Post-Soviet Armenia". This temporary exhibition features samples from the thaw period, an era of liberalization of thought. It highlights the introduction of Western clothing, the rise of liberal movements such as the hippie movement and dissent, the emergence of diverse musical tastes—particularly rock—and the revitalization of cafe culture, driven by a youth increasingly rejecting the constrained life of the USSR.
Meeting with the governor at Central Bank of Armenia During the meeting with students from the YSU Economics and Management Faculty, Martin Galstyan, the Central Bank Governor, shared insights on the current challenges in monetary policy.
YSU conference aimed at fostering the esteem of French language and literature A three-day conference titled "Days of French Literature" was held at YSU, dedicated to elevating the scholarly understanding of French language and literature through presentations, lectures, and film screenings.
Scientific perspectives on geopolitical developments: International conference held at YSU An international conference titled "Geopolitics of Eurasian Crossroads: Transformations, Challenges, and Development Paths" was held at YSU, featuring scientists from 10 countries. The speakers addressed key topics related to international relations, including international law, diplomacy, conflicts, migration, and other significant issues.
Event dedicated to World Mental Health Day held at YSU The YSU Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology hosted an event dedicated to World Mental Health Day. This gathering aimed to emphasize the importance of mental health and provide practical steps for maintaining it through engaging in psychological activities.
Exploring heritage of Armenian people throughout history: International conference at YSU An international conference titled "Current Problems and Prospects for the Development of Armenian Studies" has been launched at YSU, dedicated to the 105th anniversary of the History Faculty.
Conference titled "Black Sea: Narratives, Spaces, Perspectives" at YSU A conference titled "Black Sea: Narratives, Spaces, Perspectives", dedicated to the Black Sea region, was held in the International Science and Technology Center at YSU.
The 1st International Staff Training Week on "Internationalization and Cross-Cultural Communications" at YSU YSU has hosted representatives from more than ten European universities for the 1st International Staff Training Week on "Internationalization and Cross-Cultural Communications". During this event, held as part of the Erasmus+ programme, participants will share their experiences with the internationalization process and discuss existing challenges as well as future development perspectives.
CNN vice president visits YSU Journalism Faculty Recently, Caroline Faraj, CNN Vice President and CNN Arabic Editor-in-Chief, was hosted at the YSU Faculty of Journalism. With over 30 years of experience, she is a renowned and award-winning journalist who joined CNN in 2001. In 2002, she launched CNN Arabic, guiding its coverage of significant regional events.
New collaboration with BBC Media Action: Insights from BBC Verify's fact-checking experience for Journalism Faculty’s teaching staff YSU Faculty of Journalism and BBC Media Action have been collaborating for about a year to update and enhance the "Journalism" bachelor's degree program. The focus has been on developing "Digital Journalism" and "Fact-Checking" courses.
