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.
YSU confirms results of chair head elections, regular session of Academic Council held A regular session of the YSU Academic Council was held, during which agenda items and other relevant matters were discussed. The council approved decisions on its session schedule, the election of chair heads, the awarding of academic titles, the funding of scientific and scientific-technical activities, and other related issues.
YSU becomes full member of SAP University Alliances Yerevan State University has officially become a full member and partner of SAP University Alliances, gaining access to its extensive educational and technological resources. SAP University Alliances is a global program that connects leading universities with advanced digital technologies widely applied in the business sector. By joining the program, YSU will be able to integrate innovative digital tools into its teaching and research processes, aligning them with international educational standards.
Los Angeles Times on Armenia’s scientific, educational & technological potential - with a special focus on YSU Los Angeles Times has published a special report titled “Armenia Special Report,” presenting Armenia’s current stage of economic, technological, and investment development. As part of the report, an interview with Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, Rector of Yerevan State University, was also published, highlighting the University’s role in advancing the country’s scientific-educational agenda and innovation-driven progress.
YSU to launch new "Fundamentals of R Programming Language" course Initiated by the YSU Business Incubator, the course "Fundamentals of R Programming Language" is set to launch soon. It will equip participants with the skills necessary to apply data-driven analytical approaches in business projects.
Study of river flows feeding Lake Sevan to address domestic water supply challenges: YSU associate professor discusses recent research Varduhi Margaryan, Associate Professor at the YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology, together with several researchers from Russia and Uzbekistan, has examined the main trends in the winter average monthly minimum flow of rivers in the Lake Sevan basin. Their scientific article on the topic has been published in E3S Web of Conferences, an international journal indexed in the Scopus database.
Prospects for mining in Armenia: Hayasa Metals Inc. CEO delivers lecture at YSU Joel Sutherland, CEO of the Canadian company Hayasa Metals Inc., delivered a lecture at the YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology, sharing new insights on the mining sector with students, faculty members, and industry professionals.
Newly appointed Iranian ambassador visits YSU to strengthen academic ties The Rector of Yerevan State University, Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, Khalil Shirgholami, to discuss and outline new prospects for scientific and academic cooperation.
Joint ethnographic studies of YSU researchers and students published in one volume With the endorsement of the YSU Academic Council, a collection of scholarly articles titled "Ethnology of Armenia's Independence: Collapse, Re-Establishment, Practices of Change" has been published. The volume is devoted to the ethnological dimensions of independence and examines the period from the events of 1988 to the proclamation of the Republic of Armenia's independence in 1991, addressing economic transformations, the blockade, the energy crisis, migration, and related issues.
YSU awards winners of "Best Student" competition The Rector of Yerevan State University, Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, presented bronze medals to the YSU winners of the 2025 nationwide competition for named scholarships awarded to the highest-achieving students of Armenia's higher professional education institutions ("Best Student"). The awardees were Sona Sargsyan, a fourth-year student in the "Biochemistry and Biotechnology" bachelor's program at the YSU Faculty of Biology (first place), and Ani Tadevosyan, a second-year student in the "Armenian Literature" master's program at the Faculty of Armenian Philology (second place).
