Armenia's education system: changes, challenges, and strategic outlook "During the Soviet era, we had around 50,000 students, but by the 2000s their number had exceeded 100,000," notes Serob Khachatryan, assistant at the Chair of History, Theory, and Logic of Philosophy at YSU. He conducted a study analyzing the demographics and key challenges of Armenian education between 1991 and 2023.
New scholarly perspective on founding date of Avan Katoghike Holy Mother of God Church The Holy Mother of God church complex in Avan, which includes the Katoghike Holy Mother of God Church and the residence of the Catholicos, as well as the Church of St. John, a chapel, and monumental medieval structures, represents the rich medieval historical and cultural heritage of Yerevan's Avan district. Within this group of monuments, the Katoghike Holy Mother of God Church stands out for both its architecture and history. This is pointed out by Avetik Ghazaryan, lecturer at the YSU Faculty of Theology and a researcher who has conducted a study to determine the founding date of the Avan Katoghike Holy Mother of God Church.
YSU hosts U.S. Chargé d'Affaires David Allen to discuss ongoing and future cooperation Today, YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan hosted the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Armenia, David Allen. Emphasizing the importance of the high-ranking official's first visit to YSU, the parties discussed a range of issues in education and science. They also referred to the existing cooperation between YSU and various U.S. universities and outlined prospective avenues to further deepen and expand these ties.
Why pursue career in science: discussion at YSU From stories of success to the instructive value of failure, from moments of wonder to scientific discoveries, and from research to business—what motivates people to pursue a career in science, and what makes it compelling? These questions were at the center of a panel discussion titled "Why Pursue a Career in Science?", held at Yerevan State University (YSU) in observance of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The discussion brought together women and girls of different generations working in the field, including high school and graduate students as well as active researchers. The panelists noted that in the past, pursuing science was driven primarily by personal interest, as it offered little financial reward; today, however, it can also provide opportunities to earn an income.
YSU Gold Medal awarded to Professor Eduard Yeghiazaryan Yerevan State University Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan has awarded the YSU Gold Medal to Professor Eduard Yeghiazaryan of the Chair of Zoology at the Faculty of Biology in honor of his 80th birthday.
Birthday of Alexander Mantashyants officially observed as Entrepreneur's Day in Armenia In honor of the talented and patriotic Armenian, the Armenian government declared March 3 as Entrepreneur's Day in 2017. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the prominent benefactor Alexander Mantashyants, we briefly present selected episodes from the life and work of this great humanitarian. Yerevan State University extends its congratulations on Entrepreneur's Day and emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurs' participation in university initiatives.
Two-week Media-Lab educational project launched at YSU At the initiative of the Culture Committee and the Public Relations and Media Committee of the YSU Student Council, the two-week Media-Lab educational project has been launched. The program aims to familiarize young participants with the practical dimensions of media, help them speak with confidence in front of cameras, cultivate a distinctive personal style and find their place in the media landscape.
Top achievers awarded at YSU for Chemistry Olympiad republican stage Yerevan State University hosted the closing ceremony for the republican stage of the Chemistry Olympiad, awarding students with the highest achievements. Of the 96 participants who advanced from the school and provincial stages, 8 students received first-place awards, 11 received second-place awards, and seven received third-place awards. Additional students were honored with special category awards and certificates of merit.
Republican stage of Chemistry Olympiad held at YSU Through the joint efforts of the Faculty of Chemistry and the Institute of Pharmacy of Yerevan State University, together with the organizing committee of the Chemistry Olympiad, the republican stage was held at YSU. A total of 96 students who had successfully advanced through the school and provincial stages competed in this stage for a place among the top achievers.
Why institutional policies promoting equal participation of women and girls in science are essential: discussion at YSU From laboratory and field research to publications in high-ranking international peer-reviewed journals, the statistical indicators for women and girls in Armenia's scientific sector appear optimistic. However, in substantive terms, they continue to face significant challenges. This was highlighted by speakers during a panel discussion held at Yerevan State University titled "Policies Promoting Equal Participation of Women and Girls in Science". By evaluating targeted programs currently underway, participants highlighted the persistent obstacles facing women in the field, while also proposing solutions and strategies to address them.
