Valuing legacy, fostering partnerships, opening new horizons: YSU concludes inaugural Alumni Forum Yerevan State University marked a historic milestone on May 15–16 with its first-ever Alumni Forum—an unprecedented event in the university’s history. The gathering reaffirmed the enduring and unifying spirit of the university, bringing together alumni across disciplines, generations, and borders. The second day of the forum featured keynote addresses from distinguished graduates, a summary of the forum’s outcomes, and a ceremonial presentation of the YSU Alumni Excellence Awards.
Prominent YSU alumni address sector challenges and offer solutions YSU Alumni Forum continued with a series of talks by prominent alumni, marking the start of its second day. The speakers addressed a wide range of topics—from mining to artificial intelligence.
YSU Alumni Forum: The university addresses local and global challenges As part of the ongoing alumni forum at YSU, the university has become a dynamic platform for the exchange of knowledge and the development of ideas on pressing contemporary issues. Through a series of events held in various formats, alumni come together to reflect on their shared experiences while engaging in meaningful discussions. These conversations, hosted in multiple sections across the university's halls, highlight the vibrant and evolving nature of academic thought, with a focus on responding to both local and global challenges. Topics under consideration include environmental concerns, economic developments, cultural identity, and emerging technologies.
Homecoming to the university: YSU hosts its first-ever alumni forum Yerevan State University has officially launched the first-ever YSU Alumni Forum. This two-day event holds historical significance for the university community, as it marks the creation of a new platform for communication and collaboration among YSU graduates from various years.
"Reading the Works of Matevosyan-5" conference reflects on literary legacy of the renowned writer Yerevan State University hosted a republican conference titled "Reading the Works of Matevosyan-5," dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Armenian prose writer and renowned author Hrant Matevosyan. During the conference, participants delivered speeches and presented scientific reports, discussing the author's literary heritage and emphasizing the relevance of his works, while reassessing his unique role and contributions.
Being a university member is a value system - Director of YSU Institute of Physics Khachatur Nerkararyan The Director of YSU Institute of Physics, Khachatur Nerkararyan, emphasizes the importance of maintaining stable and lasting ties with alumni—not merely as a means to relive memories, but as a foundation for mutual support and partnership. He believes that the value system inherent in being a university member can serve as a guarantee for the "reinvigoration" of public life.
Being part of a university forms a part of our identity – YSU Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs Elina Asriyan The university-alumni connection is not only a crucial factor in the long-term success of higher education institutions but also a key driver of the quality and advancement of educational programs. For decades, Yerevan State University has been committed to not only training and producing experts across various fields but also to fostering strong connections with its alumni. In an interview with Elina Asriyan, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at YSU, we explored the significance of this enduring bond.
I would advise my colleagues living abroad to work at YSU: lecturer from Germany Johannes Gereons, who came to Armenia from Germany, has been teaching since 2024 in the Chair of German Philology at YSU Faculty of European Languages and Communication. Fluent in several languages—including German, English, Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian, and Arabic— Gereons focuses much of his teaching on developing students' verbal communication skills. He emphasizes that mastering a foreign language is impossible without regular self-study and consistent review of previously learned material.
Scientific event "Reporting Conference-2025" launched at YSU The scientific event "Reporting Conference – 2025" commenced at YSU Academic Council Session Hall, once again bringing together the university's scientific potential in a now-traditional format. The conference aims to summarize the scientific activities and future plans of the university's various departments.
Development of new materials for chiral separation and purification processes Lusine Hayrapetyan, a young researcher at Yerevan State University, along with her research team, is working on the development of new materials that can be effectively applied in chiral separation and purification processes. She emphasizes that in certain medications, one of the chiral forms may treat the disease, while the other may be ineffective or even harmful. Currently, the scientific team is focused on developing a silica gel-based sorbent with the aim of ensuring efficient chiral separation.
