Choosing profession with purpose to serve the motherland Irina Badalyan, a graduate of the "Caucasus Studies" master’s program at the YSU History Faculty, has been honored as one of the winners of this year’s YSU Best Student Competition. She earned this recognition for her high academic performance, her dedication to applying her knowledge for the public good, and her active involvement in social activities at the university.
YSU students’ internship at Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine The YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology annually organizes educational internships for students in various provinces of Armenia. This year, the internship took place at the Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine in Syunik Province.
New collective agreement at YSU enters into force today Today, YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan and YSU Trade Union President Ruben Serobyan signed a new collective agreement for YSU. The agreement will be in effect until July 18, 2026.
YSU hosts ICPC Foundation delegation The Armenian government has submitted an application to host the world finals of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC). Today, YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan received the delegation led by ICPC Foundation Head Bill Poucher, assuring them that YSU is prepared to invest the necessary funds and resources to organize the prestigious event to the highest standard.
Additional funding approved for 6 master's degree programs On June 10, the YSU rector approved the procedure for allocating additional funding to master's educational programs for the 2024/25 academic year. Heads of master's programs, with 15 or more students enrolled can apply for this funding.
YSU natural science camp: the key to the world of science for schoolchildren On the initiative of the YSU Continuing Education Center and the Hayastan All Armenian Fund, 60 schoolchildren from different provinces of Armenia participated in the "Science is fun!" See! Touch! Try!" camp, engaging in scientific experiments and hands-on activities.
"Refugee and Migrant Children" HELP online course launched On the joint initiative of the YSU European Studies Center, the Council of Europe and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), two events were hosted at the Best Western Plus Congress Hotel. The first event marked the launch of the "Refugee and Migrant Children" HELP online course, while the second event featured a certificate award ceremony for participants of the "Asylum and Human Rights" UNHCR/HELP online course.
Preserving Armenian identity: YSU students' internship abroad YSU History Faculty students have been participating in educational internships at Southern Federal University, Russia, for the second consecutive year, as per the agreement between Yerevan State University and Southern Federal University.
New media has transformed the anatomy of communication, YSU Associate Professor Astghik Avetisyan says Astghik Avetisyan, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor in the Chair of Print and Broadcast Media at the YSU Faculty of Journalism, and President of the Armenian PR Association, published a book titled "New Media and Communication," supported by the YSU Academic Council. This scientific monograph covers trends and innovations in new media and communication, key theories of modern media, the opportunities provided by digital platforms, innovative approaches, and analyses of key concepts and knowledge.
"Nikoghos Sarafian: In Search of a Lost Environment": a journey into the life and creativity of a Diaspora Armenian thinker, interpreted by Davit Mosinyan Davit Mosinyan, Candidate of Philosophical Sciences, Associate Professor in the Chair of History, Theory, and Logic of Philosophy, Head of the Laboratory of Philosophy and Theory of History at the YSU Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology, recently visited the National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO) in Paris at the invitation of colleagues from the Armenian Studies Department. During his visit, he presented his authored book titled "Nikoghos Sarafian: In Search of a Lost Environment" to students and other attendees interested in the topic, once again exploring the diasporic experiences of Armenian thinkers.
