'One should not frame the choice as a challenge between work and family. The approach needs to change, and one should not be constrained by societal norms,' says YSU researcher Hayarpi Javrushyan "Women bring new questions and creative approaches to science," says Hayarpi Javrushyan, PhD, Head of the Cellular Signal Transduction and Experimental Pathology Research Group from the YSU Research Institute of Biology. Emphasizing that the completeness of science is compromised when women's potential is limited, she notes that remaining in the scientific field is not only a choice of profession for her but also a responsibility—to serve as a role model for future female scientists.
First Armenian-language scholarly collection on clinical legal education published Within the framework of close collaboration between the Legal Clinic of the YSU Faculty of Law and the Yerevan office of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights, the first collection of Armenian-language scholarly articles on clinical legal education has been published.
Republican stage of Informatics Olympiad held at YSU The republican stage of the Informatics Olympiad was held at the YSU Faculty of Informatics and Applied Mathematics. The annual initiative aims to boost students' interest in programming and information technologies, identify outstanding students in the field, and promote cooperation among educational institutions.
Young Geologist School launched at YSU The launch of the Young Geologist School was announced at the YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology. The school has been established within the framework of cooperation between the Faculty of Geography and Geology and Kapan Mining and Processing Plant, with the objective of deepening the knowledge of 9th–12th-grade students in geology.
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.
