Books through the ages: From clay tablets to digital screens The book is one of humanity's greatest achievements and a lasting symbol of knowledge and culture. Over thousands of years, it has evolved from clay and wax tablets, papyrus scrolls and parchment to the codex, the printed page and, ultimately, the digital screen. Yet, through all these transformations, it has remained one of humanity's most important companions.
November 8 marks anniversary of YSU Library's opening November 8 is a significant and historic date for Yerevan State University (YSU) and its community. On November 8, 1922, the YSU Library officially opened its doors. Over the century since then, it has become a key pillar of Armenian academic life and an important institution for preserving books and advancing Armenian studies and scholarship worldwide.
What words can tell us: Iranian studies scholar Marco Fattori on historical ties between Armenian and Iranian languages The history of languages is more than a collection of words and grammatical rules. It also reflects relations between peoples, cultural influences and traces of history preserved in words. Marco Fattori, PhD in Linguistics and a researcher at the Department of Literature and Modern Cultures at Sapienza University of Rome, delivered lectures at the YSU Faculty of Oriental Studies, sharing his research experience with Armenian students. We spoke with him about the historical ties between Armenian and Iranian languages, linguistic borrowings, the study of ancient texts, and the knowledge young researchers need.
International conference on peace from the perspectives of law and religion opens at YSU Peace begins where human life is placed above political interests, the law applies equally to everyone, and dialogue among different peoples and religions replaces hostility. This vision of peace brought together scholars, legal experts and religious figures from various countries at the Second International Conference "Peace and a World Free from Violence: Perspectives of International Law and Monotheistic Religions," which opened at the YSU Faculty of Oriental Studies.
Starting a career: what do employers expect from entry-level professionals? How can candidates prepare for their first job, what experience should they include on their resumes, and how can they demonstrate their skills during a job interview? These questions were addressed at a panel discussion held as part of the "Learn & Work: YSU Expo 2026" event, where representatives from various industries spoke with students and recent graduates about employer expectations and shared practical advice for starting a career.
Science and education bridge Armenia and Cyprus and open new opportunities for YSU Yerevan State University (YSU) hosted a delegation led by Athena Michaelidou, Minister of Education, Sport and Youth of the Republic of Cyprus. The meeting focused on potential joint research, academic exchanges for students and faculty members, and the possibility of establishing an Armenian Studies center or chair at the University of Cyprus.
Language in an era of technological change: YSU hosts international conference How is artificial intelligence transforming language teaching, translation and linguistic research, and what new challenges are universities facing? These questions are at the center of discussions at the International Conference "Language at the Crossroads of Cultures and Civilizations," which opened at Yerevan State University and brought together researchers and specialists from various countries.
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."
