AI for critical infrastructure protection and early warning: YSU hosts international workshop How can artificial intelligence help monitor energy, water and transport infrastructure, detect risks early and prevent disasters? These questions are being discussed at an international scientific workshop underway at YSU with the support of NATO's Science for Peace and Security Program.
International academic cooperation opens new opportunities for knowledge and experience exchange YSU Faculty of Biology continues to expand cooperation with international partner universities and research institutions through specialist lectures, experience-sharing meetings, reciprocal visits and joint academic and research initiatives. As part of this cooperation, the faculty regularly hosts international experts who share their professional experience with students and faculty members and present current developments in their fields.
AI in students' everyday work: Practical uses presented at YSU How can artificial intelligence make students' everyday work easier? That question was at the center of a practical session organized for YSU students as part of Armenian Code Academy's (ACA) AI on Campus-YSU initiative. Speaker Gor Grigoryan presented practical uses of AI through examples and live demonstrations.
YSU and Institute of Oriental Studies expand scope of cooperation Joint research and educational programs, academic mobility and exchange of professional knowledge are among the new areas of cooperation formalized in a memorandum between Yerevan State University and the Institute of Oriental Studies.
New cooperation phase between YSU and QS focuses on enhancing university's international visibility Cooperation between Yerevan State University and QS Quacquarelli Symonds is entering a new phase. During a visit to YSU by QS experts, discussions focused on ways to enhance the international visibility of the university's research and educational achievements, its development priorities, and areas for future joint work.
YSU student Ashot Matevosyan on winning IT competition and his path to success When YSU Institute of Physics student Ashot Matevosyan learned that he had received a second-degree prize in the 2026 annual educational awards for the best university and school students in information technology, the news also brought back a memory from years earlier. He recalled the day he had been named Best School Student and received a first-degree prize. Today, Ashot continues developing his knowledge and skills, combining his studies with research and innovative projects.
Armenian scientist who revealed nature's language to the world began his journey at YSU Understanding the relationship between humans and nature is particularly relevant today, as the international community discusses ways to preserve biodiversity and pursue development in harmony with nature within the framework of COP17. In this context, Mikhail Chailakhyan's scientific legacy and his fundamental research on plant development take on particular significance.
How can Armenia's 'fading' mountain communities be preserved? Researchers propose new model The sustainable development of Armenia's mountainous and foothill regions, including the preservation of settlements and expansion of tourism routes, is a focus of YSU researchers. Arsen Grigoryan, Head of the Chair of General Geography at the Faculty of Geography and Geology, and Associate Professor Vahagn Grigoryan from the same chair have developed a new model for the sustainable development of mountainous areas.
New goals, new priorities: Hovhannes Hovhannisyan re-elected YSU rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan has been re-elected rector of Yerevan State University at a meeting of the YSU Board of Trustees.
One digital card from YSU to more than 130 countries: first-year students receive ISIC cards YSU first-year students now have another digital tool for student life: they have received digital International Student Identity Cards (ISIC). The cards give students access to certain YSU services and allow them to verify their student status internationally and take advantage of student offers and benefits in countries around the world.
