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."
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.
