"During Soviet times, nearly all emigrants were repatriates": YSU researcher studies the choices of staying, emigration, and repatriation The study of issues concerning the Armenian diaspora, such as staying, emigration, and repatriation, has a broad scope; however, there are still unanswered questions. For instance, while the mass repatriation of 1946-1949 has been extensively researched, the question of why Armenians from Latin America were unable to repatriate during this period—despite many eventually doing so later—has not received sufficient attention. Tigran Ghanalanyan, Associate Professor at YSU Faculty of History, and his research team are currently researching this topic.
Armenia has preconditions to continue its bridging policy with the West and Russia - researcher at YSU Institute of Armenian Studies The primary threats to regional security stem from the power imbalance between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as the fact that the security complex of the South Caucasus has yet to be fully formed. This concerns not only military balance but also external political and allied relations. This conclusion was reached by Rafik Avetisyan, PhD in Politics, Associate Professor, a researcher in the Strategic Games, Scenario Analyses, and Modeling Group at YSU Institute of Armenian Studies (IAS). In 2024, together with Edgar Avetisyan, PhD in Law, he carried out a research project at the IAS on issues related to Armenia's military security, funded by the "Support Program for Young Scientists" under the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia.
"Armenian Heroes of the French Resistance" conference held at YSU An international conference titled "Armenian Heroes of the French Resistance" was held at Yerevan State University as part of the events organized within the framework of "Manouchian Week." The academic event was initiated by the Sate-Atgh Theater Union and the Art-Image Cultural Organization. Its primary goal was to honor the legacy of Missak Manouchian and promote the Armenian-French historical and cultural dialogue.
Ghent University’s delegation visits YSU with the view to strengthening cooperation Yerevan State University hosted a delegation from Ghent University, led by Vice-Rector Mieke Van Herreweghe, along with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Belgium to Armenia, Eric De Muynck. The delegation met with YSU rector, vice-rectors, and deans of faculties to discuss potential avenues of cooperation, as well as various matters related to the exchange of expertise and the strengthening of scientific collaboration between the two universities.
Oriental studies at the core of inter-university cooperation: Russian scholars visit YSU Today, Yerevan State University hosted a delegation from Moscow State University, including Alexey Maslov, Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies, Alexey Muravyov, Head of the Department of Caucasian and Central Asian Studies, and Ekaterina Sintsova, Deputy Director of International Relations at the Institute. The guests met with the Rector of YSU, Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, to discuss opportunities for expanding cooperation. They then visited the Faculty of Oriental Studies, focusing on ways to strengthen existing collaborative ties. During the visit, the guests also delivered lectures.
YSU and Catholic University of Lublin strengthen scientific and educational ties Yerevan State University hosted Mirosław Kalinowski, Rector of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. During the visit, discussions focused on the existing collaborative ties between the two universities and the development prospects.
Discussion on challenges and solutions in textbook creation held at YSU with textbook authors On March 14, the International Day of Mathematics, a discussion titled "Challenges and Solutions in Textbook Creation" was held at YSU Library named after Sarkis and Marie Izmirlian. The discussion focused on the challenges of textbook creation, positive experiences, and new solutions in the field.
ASIIN experts assess YSU educational programs during international accreditation process Yerevan State University recently concluded a series of meetings and discussions with experts from the German ASIIN Agency. Over the span of three days, the focus was placed on the international accreditation of six bachelor’s and master’s programs from the Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics. The expert group assessed the university's resource utilization, offering constructive feedback and recommendations aimed at enhancing future collaboration and program development.
Opportunities, knowledge, experience: YSU student Ruzanna Sargsyan on studying in Germany Ruzanna Sargsyan, a third-year student in the "English, German, and Communication" program at YSU Faculty of European Languages and Communication, returned from the University of Greifswald (Germany) one month ago, where she studied for one semester. During that period, one of her main goals was to improve her German language skills, as well as to pass on accurate information about Armenia and Armenian culture to foreign students.
Analysis of Iran’s political strategy at the core of YSU Iranologists’ research The political strategy of Armenia’s southern neighbor, Iran, and its impact on the South Caucasus have long been a subject of interest for regional researchers. A research team led by Liana Petrosyan, PhD in History, Assistant Professor at YSU Faculty of Oriental Studies, is currently conducting a scientific study on this topic. The project aims to examine the influence of Iran’s political developments on regional dynamics.
