New equipment at YSU: Boosting the quality of scientific research YSU Research Institute of Biology has received new equipment as part of the "Acquisition of Scientific Devices/Equipment" competition, providing new opportunities for students and researchers to conduct scientific research. According to the institute's Director, Karen Trchounian, state-of-the-art equipment has been successfully acquired over the past two years through large grant programs. This achievement will play a crucial role in modernizing the technical infrastructure of the laboratories, significantly enhancing the quality of scientific research.
Study of molecules aimed at advancing pharmaceutical development as well YSU Chemistry Faculty’s asymmetric catalysis research group is progressing. One of the outcomes of three years of fruitful work is the implementation of the research project titled "Asymmetric Organocatalysis On the Base of Azoles: Synthesis and Activity". As part of this project, the research group will synthesize molecules that will facilitate the production of a specific structure of biologically and pharmaceutically active compounds.
Research team to develop superconducting materials by combining artificial intelligence, chemistry, and physics The research team that secured third place in the interdisciplinary projects competition at the Armenian scientific community’s Annual Review Conference 2024 has found a point of convergence for their collaborative study. They have developed a project focused on creating a new type of superconducting material.
Endangerment of languages of Azerbaijan’s national minorities: Study by researchers from Yerevan State University UNESCO's World Atlas of Languages includes over 3,000 endangered (extinct) languages, one of which is Tat. This language is spoken by the Caucasian Persians living in Azerbaijan, who have raised concerns that the younger generation understands Tat but no longer speaks it as their native language. What political factors contribute to the extinction of languages? What are the underlying motivations behind these policies, and what changes do languages undergo before they approach the brink of extinction? The research focus of Artyom Tonoyan, Associate Professor in the Chair of Iranian Studies at YSU Faculty of Oriental Studies, and his research team, lies in Azerbaijan's language policy and its impact on the changes in the country's linguistic landscape.
New state-of-the-art auditorium opened at YSU with the support of UAE Embassy A solemn opening ceremony took place at YSU Faculty of Oriental Studies, marking the launch of a newly equipped auditorium featuring modern educational technologies. The auditorium has been upgraded with advanced equipment through the support of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The development of former industrial cities: YSU PhD student’s research focuses on post-Soviet challenges and new opportunities YSU PhD student Armine Ghalamdaryan is conducting a scientific study to explore the post-Soviet landscape of several former industrial cities in Armenia, with the goal of identifying their development prospects. According to her, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, many industrial cities in Armenia lost their distinct character. Factories, production capacities, and resources were divided into shares and privatized by individuals, leading to the weakening of the economic foundation that supported the population's well-being. These privatized remnants of industrial production, failing to integrate effectively into the emerging market economy, were mostly destroyed.
Step by step towards the goal: On the path to establishing a national cybersecurity center in Armenia As part of the Cyber4AM program, a workshop was held in Yerevan on January 13-14, featuring David Goodman, Director and Senior Expert of the Trust in Digital Life Association (TDL), as the keynote guest. The event brought together representatives from Armenia's leading universities and the technology sector to discuss the concept of creating a national cybersecurity center in Armenia.
Armed with knowledge and guided by set goals: Sahak Gulakyan among the top students Sahak Gulakyan is a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Informatics and Applied Mathematics of the Yerevan State University Ijevan Branch, who has been recognized as one of the winners of a republican competition due to his outstanding academic performance, determination, and perseverance.
Students of YSU STEM High School achieve victories in international competition Three students from the STEM High School of Yerevan State University have been recognized as winners in the "Innovative Development Strategies" 8th International Competition. This accomplishment highlights the exceptional abilities and knowledge of the students. The competition aims to foster the development of students' and pupils' critical thinking and professional skills.
Human bone as an irrefutable carrier of information: Exploring Bronze-Iron Age collective burials through a new methodology Through the bioarchaeological study of human skeletal remains, it is possible to reconstruct the lifestyle of ancient societies. This research involves excavations using contemporary techniques, documentation of anthropological findings, and accurate diagnosis. Ruzan Mkrtchyan, Associate Professor at the Chair of Cultural Studies, YSU Faculty of History, can determine the anthropological type of a given period, restore the appearance of individuals, and characterize the hereditary connections they had with neighboring tribes. In her research, YSU associate professor has concluded that the inhabitants of the Sevan Basin during the Bronze-Iron Age were locals. She is currently studying the Bronze-Iron Age collective burials of the Sevan Basin with her research team.
