YSU and NSS Scientific-Educational Center launch joint initiatives Yerevan State University and the Scientific-Educational Center of Armenia's National Security Service (NSS) have signed a memorandum of cooperation to launch joint research on national security issues, organize professional training programs, and provide training on using artificial intelligence. The agreement aims to leverage YSU's academic and research expertise in national security research and in the training and professional development of specialists.
From research to technological solutions: YSU showcases innovations at Silicon Mountains Expo 2026 Yerevan State University (YSU) presented its research and innovation developments in materials science, nanotechnology, photonics and artificial intelligence at the international Silicon Mountains Expo 2026.
Mexican ambassador Eduardo Villegas Megías visits YSU At the initiative of the YSU International Cooperation Office, the university hosted a meeting with Eduardo Villegas Megías, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Mexican States to the Republic of Armenia (based in Moscow). The event also featured the opening of the exhibition "Mexico: People, Soul and Traditions" and the presentation of the ambassador's book, "History of the Mexican People."
From folklore to fantasy: Second series of Alvard Jivanyan's workshops begins at YSU How does an ancient folk tale evolve into modern fantasy fiction, and where does the "backbone" of fantasy lie? Students, writers, journalists, musicologists and literature enthusiasts gathered at Yerevan State University to explore these questions. The second series of "From Folklore to Fantasy" workshops, developed by Alvard Jivanyan, Doctor of Philology, professor, fairy-tale scholar and translator, has begun at the YSU Sarkis and Mari Izmirlian Library.
"Producing quality journalism today is becoming increasingly difficult," says YSU visiting professor Kristian Bankov Kristian Bankov, professor of semiotics at New Bulgarian University, is teaching at Yerevan State University's Faculty of Journalism as part of YSU's Visiting Professor Grant Program. He teaches in the bachelor's degree program "Journalism" and the master's degree program "TV Journalism," introducing students to semiotic approaches to the study of digital culture and encouraging them to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
How to measure university performance and improve education quality: KPI4HE project results presented at YSU Common indicators for assessing the performance of Armenian universities, data-driven decision-making, new strategic planning tools and opportunities to improve education quality were among the topics addressed at an international conference at Yerevan State University (YSU). The conference presented the results of the YSU-coordinated KPI4HE project and explored prospects for their application. The project could play an important role in shaping new approaches to higher education governance in Armenia.
YSU selects winning design for statue honoring Zabel Yesayan Yerevan State University has announced the results of an open competition for design proposals for a statue of renowned writer, publicist and public figure Zabel Yesayan. The statue, based on the winning design, is planned to be installed in the courtyard of the university's main building. The initiative gives new significance to an idea Yesayan put forward in 1930 to establish an association of university supporters.
Panel discussion, diplomatic game and educational quest: YSU SSS initiatives at COP17 As part of the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), the YSU Student Scientific Society (SSS) organized a series of environmental and educational activities aimed at raising young people's awareness of biodiversity conservation and encouraging their participation in addressing environmental challenges. The activities, including a panel discussion, a diplomatic game and an educational quest, were held at the Armenian University Coalition for Biodiversity pavilion in COP17's Green Zone.
Student moot court competition on protecting Armenia's state interests begins at YSU The oral rounds of the first student moot court competition, titled "Protection of Armenia's State Interests", have begun at Yerevan State University. Dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Artavazd Gevorgyan, former Prosecutor General of Armenia, the competition is being held in cooperation between YSU, the Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of Armenia and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law.
YSU students provide interpretation support to children from Gaza Karine Arsenyan and Elina Voskanyan, students at the YSU Faculty of Oriental Studies, have volunteered as interpreters for children brought to Armenia from the Gaza Strip for medical treatment and their parents, helping the families communicate with medical staff.
