Italian culture, new challenges and journey of self-discovery through the eyes of YSU student "Locals called me Ana, and the first time I heard it, I realised that Ana was going to fall deeply in love with Italy, with herself, and with life in Italy," says Anahit Khachatryan, a master's student at the Faculty of European Languages and Communication, Yerevan State University. Through the Erasmus+ exchange program, she studied for a semester at the University of Bologna, adding new, vibrant pages to her "student diary".
Ecological issues of rivers in northeastern Armenia in the scope of YSU PhD student's research As a result of climate change, a trend of declining surface water resources has been observed in Armenia over the past decade, a tendency that, according to expert assessments, is expected to continue in the future. This is emphasized by YSU PhD student Hovakim Frunzikyan, whose research focuses on the Debed and Aghstev rivers along with several of their tributaries.
YSU representatives visit Bratislava to discuss academic innovations and new cooperation opportunities As part of the Erasmus+ program, Associate Professors Garik Siroyan and Hasmik Hovhannisyan from the YSU Faculty of Economics and Management visited the Bratislava University of Economics and Business in Slovakia and participated in the 19th International Teaching Week. In the interview with us, they shared their experience, pointing out that such visits contribute to fostering international cooperation, implementing joint research and programs, as well as promoting intercultural communication and the development of innovative ideas.
Artashes Khurshudyan wins prestigious award from London School of Digital Business Artashes Khurshudyan, Director of the Distance Learning Laboratory at the YSU Faculty of Sociology, has been honored at the London School of Digital Business (LSDB) with the Valuable Contribution to the Education Industry award as part of the institution's prestigious Leadership, Excellence, Advancement, and Progress (LEAP) awards ceremony.
YSU PhD student studies press development amid global changes Marine Mkrtchyan, a PhD student at the Chair of History, Theory, and Practice of Journalism of the YSU Faculty of Journalism, is one of the winners of the "Research Assistance Program for Young Applicants and PhD Students–2025," announced by the Higher Education and Science Committee of RA MoESCS. Her research aims to uncover the patterns of press development, with a focus on the impact of digital technologies, social media, and evolving information consumption practices.
YSU physics students launch research project on autonomous UAV for 3D mapping in enclosed spaces A group of students from the Institute of Physics at Yerevan State University is working on the design of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and the development of an interconnected autonomous system. Their goal is to create a system capable of performing 3D reconstruction, object detection and targeting, and high-precision imaging in enclosed or hard-to-access environments, combining both aerial and ground-based capabilities.
Data, risks, management: YSU PhD student studies features of human–computer interaction in finance Human–computer interaction is currently considered one of the most actively researched areas within technological sciences. Its application across various fields, including finance, has the potential to transform approaches to risk management. This topic is being explored by Arega Prazyan, a PhD student at the Faculty of Economics and Management, Yerevan State University. Driven by a deep interest in financial risk analysis, she has chosen to explore how human–computer interaction can be applied to organizational financial risk management processes.
BioExpo-2025: Science, education, and innovation on one platform For the fifth consecutive year, BioExpo, initiated by the Faculty of Biology at Yerevan State University, has been held, establishing itself as a traditional platform that unites education, science, and the business sector. The main objective of the exhibition is to present the faculty's educational and research programs, the professional development opportunities available to students and graduates, as well as to provide essential information about current trends in the biological sciences and the demands of the labor market.
Meteorology Laboratory opens at YSU in cooperation with Armenian Ministry of Environment The opening ceremony of the Meteorology Laboratory took place at the Faculty of Geography and Geology, Yerevan State University. Equipped with modern instruments and technologies, the laboratory will serve as both a research and educational center, providing students with the opportunity to access and analyze a range of data obtained from the on-campus meteorological station.
