When peace speaks the language of science November 10 marks World Science Day for Peace and Development, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of its proclamation this year. This year's theme, declared by UNESCO, Common ground through science diplomacy, highlights science's role in strengthening peace, promoting sustainable development and ensuring global well-being.
Wizz Air representative discusses aviation career opportunities with YSU students Connections established during the "Learn & Work" Expo are now leading to practical opportunities. Today, at the initiative of the YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology, an informational and career-oriented meeting was held with Nino Gikoshvili, a representative of Wizz Air's Cabin Crew Recruitment Department.
YSU launches ArcGIS Desktop training course for Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body staff Modern environmental protection and oversight of subsoil use increasingly rely on accurate digital data and spatial analysis. To support these efforts, the YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology has launched a specialized training course on the ArcGIS Desktop software for specialists from Armenia's Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body.
International Future Scientists program brings science lectures to YSU How is linguistics changing in the digital age? What journey does a molecule take to become a medicine? And how can biotechnology contribute not only to medicine but also to space exploration? These and other questions were explored during lectures held at Yerevan State University (YSU) as part of the international Future Scientists program, which brought together representatives of various scientific fields and young participants.
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.
