International workshop held at YSU, building new bridges for scientific cooperation Yerevan State University is hosting the 15th International Symposium and COST Workshop, "Optics and Its Applications," bringing together experienced and early-career researchers in the field of optics, while also engaging students and fostering a favorable environment for scientific discussion and the exchange of expertise.
Course offered at YSU brings together different disciplines around shared focus The word "lecture" is no longer limited to a lecturer speaking while students simply listen. For the fourth consecutive year, a joint initiative of the YSU Institute for Armenian Studies and the Armenian office of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation has brought together students from various universities, offering them an opportunity not only to understand regional and European developments, but also to become informed analysts of those processes. The course, titled "The South Caucasus and Core Principles of EU Policy and Decision-Making," creates precisely such an environment, transforming education into a platform for dynamic discussion, exchange of experience and collaboration.
International conference on hydrometeorological monitoring and carbon neutrality held at YSU An international conference titled "Current Issues in Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring in the Context of Climate Change: Adaptation, Sustainability, and Production Processes" has opened at Yerevan State University. The event aims to provide a comprehensive discussion of key issues in hydrometeorology, examine patterns and development prospects, and assess the field's role in addressing the region's socio-economic challenges, while also considering international experience in the efficient use and management of water and climatic resources.
Teaching methods at YSU are not only modern but also have deep scientific roots — University of Colorado Boulder student A student from the University of Colorado Boulder in the United States, Mikhail Tsarevsky, spent one year continuing his studies at the Faculty of Russian Philology at Yerevan State University, focusing on an in-depth study of the Russian language. He came to YSU through the Russian Language and Area Studies Program (RLASP).
From YSU to Cadiz: Armenian–Spanish academic dialogue International academic cooperation remains a key driver in the development of modern higher education, creating new platforms for knowledge exchange and cultural dialogue. In recent years, the partnership between Yerevan State University and the University of Cadiz has become more structured and multifaceted.
Discussion held on Armenian edition of Edward W. Said's Orientalism Yerevan State University hosted a discussion on the Armenian edition of Edward W. Said's Orientalism, organized in collaboration with the YSU Sarkis and Marie Izmirlian Library and the ARI Literature Foundation.
Armenia among leading countries with high-performance computing infrastructure Armenia has launched a strategic program to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure, acquiring $25 million worth of high-performance computing resources from Firebird.ai, which will be made available to startups, research groups, universities, and individual specialists.
How higher education is evolving: Armenian and European experience on shared platform Within the framework of the Erasmus+ eCAMPUS project, coordinated by Yerevan State University, a two-day seminar dedicated to advancing modern digital and technology-enhanced education in Armenian universities was held on April 22–23 at the University of Genoa.
Academic community marks 100th anniversary of Professor Manvel Asatryan A national academic conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of distinguished linguist, Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor Manvel Asatryan, was held at the Faculty of Armenian Philology, Yerevan State University. The conference aimed to highlight Asatryan's scholarly legacy and the role of his fundamental works in contemporary Armenian studies. It also provided an excellent opportunity to reassess, through a scientific lens, the theories and methodologies developed by the professor.
YSU marks 70th anniversary of Professor Armen Trchounian, honoring his scientific legacy An event dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the birth of renowned scientist, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor Armen Trchounian was held at the Faculty of Biology, Yerevan State University. Throughout his long academic and scientific career, the late professor made a significant contribution to the development of biology, the formation of a scientific school, and the training of young researchers, leaving behind a rich professional legacy and a lasting memory.
