Presentation of Turkish historian Taner Akçam's book "One Hundred Years of Apartheid: The History of the Republic of Turkey" held Yerevan State University hosted the presentation of the book "One Hundred Years of Apartheid: A History of the Republic of Turkey" by Turkish historian and professor Taner Akçam, founder of the "Armenian Genocide" research program of the Promise Armenian Institute at UCLA. In his address, Taner Akçam presented the arguments through which he interprets the actions of the Turkish authorities as manifestations of ethnic discrimination.
YSU Institute of Humanities Research summarizes past year’s achievements at its annual conference The Faculty of Theology at Yerevan State University hosted the 2024 annual reporting conference of YSU Institute for Humanities Research. During the event, heads of the institute’s subdivisions presented comprehensive reports on the research activities conducted over the past year. In addition, several staff members delivered presentations on some of the more compelling topics studied during the reporting period.
Professor Kujawski delivers lecture on innovative approaches in membrane applications at YSU Professor Wojciech Kujawski, Head of the Department of Physical Chemistry and Polymer Physical Chemistry at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland, visited the Faculty of Biology, Yerevan State University. The professor delivered a lecture titled "Overview of Membrane Separation," sharing his expertise on membrane production technologies and their diverse applications.
Geotechnical engineers to enhance their skills in CPD course initiated at YSU A Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course on "Engineering Geology" has commenced at Yerevan State University, with approval from the Urban Development Committee of the Republic of Armenia. As part of the program, participants met with committee representatives to discuss the legislative aspects of the CPD process and address their professional concerns.
Collaboration between YSU and University of Burgundy explores valuable properties of underutilized essential oil-bearing plants In Armenia, significant areas are occupied by semi-deserts, steppes, and steppe shrubs, whose flora represents a valuable source of essential oil-bearing plants. Narine Zakaryan, Associate Professor at the Chair of Botany and Mycology and Researcher at the Research Institute of Biology, Yerevan State University, highlights this point, noting that essential oil-bearing plants make up 9% of Armenia's flora. She, along with her research team, is currently studying the economic significance of plant species that are underutilized by the population of Armenia, uncovering their antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and other valuable properties.
PACE President Theodoros Roussopoulos delivers lecture at YSU The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Theodoros Roussopoulos, visited Yerevan State University, accompanied by Armenian MP Vladimir Vardanyan and Armenia’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Armen Papikyan. During his visit, Theodoros Roussopoulos delivered a lecture on the role and objectives of the Council of Europe (CoE), underscoring the significance of human rights and democracy.
Eco-educational event dedicated to Earth Day held at YSU An eco-educational event was organized at Yerevan State University, initiated jointly by the Chair of Ecology and Nature Conservation of the Faculty of Biology and Hayantar SNCO. The event aimed to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage the involvement of young people in environmental initiatives.
Academic engagement and its role in enhancing education When discussing the quality and effectiveness of higher education, it is important to recognize that the level of student engagement plays a crucial role. Lusine Stepanyan, Associate Professor at YSU Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology, is conducting a study aimed at identifying the environmental and personal factors that influence students’ academic engagement and well-being. This research could provide valuable insights for developing student-centered educational models, contributing to young people's personal and professional growth.
Scientific-practical event titled "Psychological Vernissage" held at YSU YSU Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology hosted a scientific-practical event titled "Psychological Vernissage," organized jointly by the Chair of General Psychology at YSU and the "Union of Psychologists of Armenia" NGO. This annual spring event aims to bring together professionals from the field of psychology, students, and representatives of psychological centers for experience sharing, collaboration, and the development of new initiatives. It provides a platform for both emerging and experienced specialists in psychology to present their programs and activities, while also offering students an opportunity to explore the prospects and professional pathways within the discipline.
Armenian grape skins as a raw material for safe food packaging Artificial pH indicators—films placed on the inner or outer surfaces of packaging—are known to be toxic, which limits their use in food packaging applications. Hayk Petrosyan, a young researcher from Yerevan State University, along with his research team, is studying the process of extracting natural pH indicators from the skins of various grape varieties. He notes that it is possible to utilize grape waste, such as the by-products of winemaking, thereby not only reducing raw material costs but also contributing to the development of local recycling and processing industries.
