Health resort and adventure tourism: New prospects for tourism development in Lori Province Lori, with its unique and rich natural landscapes and diverse historical and cultural monuments, is considered one of the most beautiful regions of Armenia. The province also holds significant potential for the development of health resort and rehabilitation tourism, as well as adventure tourism. On this topic, Marine Gevorgyan, Associate Professor at the Chair of Armenian History, YSU Faculty of History, has conducted research and published a scholarly article.
The trailblazer in Armenian studies: International conference "Abegyan Readings" held at YSU An international conference titled "Abegyan Readings" was held at the YSU Faculty of Armenian Philology at the initiative of the Chair of the Armenian Language History and General Linguistics. The event was dedicated to the 160th anniversary of the birth of prominent Armenian scholar and academician Manuk Abegyan.
Three-day conference "100 Years Later: In the Footsteps of Fridtjof Nansen" launched at YSU YSU has hosted the international three-day conference titled "100 Years Later: In the Footsteps of Fridtjof Nansen", dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Norwegian scientist Fridtjof Nansen's visit to Armenia and that of his delegation. The event is organized in cooperation with the Fridtjof Nansen Museum.
International conference on education and research in digital age held at YSU Initiated by the Faculty of Sociology, an international conference titled "Education and Research in Digital Age Societies" has commenced at Yerevan State University, bringing together scholars, lecturers, and researchers from various countries to discuss the interconnections between education, scientific research, and digital transformation. Dedicated to the 20th anniversary of YSU Distance Learning Laboratory and the Social Worker's Day, the conference aims to explore the changes the digital era brings to educational and research sectors, as well as to exchange international practice in developing new approaches to improving education quality and research efficiency.
Multicultural environment, learning, and experience: YSU student on importance of studying abroad "Studying in the international educational environment was one of the richest and most rewarding experiences of my life," says Areg Kakoyan, a fourth-year student at YSU Faculty of Economics and Management, who studied for one semester at the University of Applied Sciences in Aalen, Germany, as part of the Erasmus+ program. Studying abroad allowed Areg to combine professional development with personal growth, while discovering a new environment, culture, and educational approaches.
How to build cities that adapt to new realities: "Urban Resilience and Built Heritage" seminar brings together researchers Yerevan State University hosted the international seminar "Urban Resilience and Built Heritage", which focused on understanding urban resilience within the context of post-Soviet and global urban transformations.
Education shapes one's own learning algorithm – YSU student Gayane Margaryan Gayane Margaryan, a student at YSU Faculty of Economics and Management, studied for one semester at the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society in Germany, where she enriched her knowledge and honed her skills. She is convinced that such an experience is unique and irreplaceable, as certain crucial skills can be acquired only in such an international and innovative educational setting.
Latest digital technologies as tools for promoting cultural heritage and enriching tourism experiences The application of digital technologies can significantly contribute to the preservation and appreciation of Armenia's cultural heritage, as well as to the development of tourism. This idea is affirmed by Associate Professor Gayane Tovmasyan, PhD in Economics, lecturer at YSU Faculty of Theology, who says, "By holding a phone in front of the ruins of the Zvartnots Cathedral, we can see what it looked like in the past. It is also possible to recreate historical events—for instance, to visualize what Tigranes the Great might have said in a particular situation."
Turning knowledge into practice: Student initiative at YSU Syuzanna Petrosyan, the winner of the "Education and Career" student initiatives competition organized by YSU Alumni and Career Center, currently leads the "Put Your Knowledge into Practice" program. This initiative provides YSU students with the opportunity to turn theoretical knowledge into practical experience while acquiring the skills demanded by the modern, and particularly international, labor market.
'Everyone bears responsibility to reject war': Presentation of "Women, Peace, and War" held At YSU Sarkis and Marie Izmirlian Library, a presentation and discussion took place for the book "Women, Peace, and War: The Construct and Its De/construction in the Armenian Literature". This collection of analytical essays and articles explores the conflicts and movements that reveal the impact of war on the lives of girls and women, where women, both during and after war, become leaders and victims, front-line fighters and heroes, survivors and advocates of peace. They are portrayed as mothers, sisters, daughters, and ordinary women.
