Broader outlook through studying abroad: YSU students on unique aspects of YSU and University of Lille Students from YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology continued their professional studies at the University of Lille (France) under the Erasmus+ program, expanding their knowledge in geology. They shared their motivations for studying abroad, and reflected on the differences in the organization of education and student-professor relationships at YSU and the University of Lille.
YSU launches Partners Club, emphasizing partnerships as the key to progress Strengthening partnerships is one of YSU’s key strategic goals, serving as a cornerstone for sustainable progress in education and science. The university actively collaborates with various entities, extending beyond academic and research institutions to include both public and private sectors. Staying true to its mission of enhancing university-labor market connections and its commitment to bringing together partners, YSU is establishing a Partners Club aimed at fostering effective cooperation.
Modernized setting for high-quality education ensuring inclusive education, safe environment, and auditoriums with practical solutions At Yerevan State University, alongside aligning educational programs with modern demands and ensuring students are better positioned in the labor market, efforts are also underway to modernize building facilities and improve infrastructure with practical solutions. Inclusive education, a safe environment, laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and newly renovated and furnished auditoriums—much of this work has already been completed, and large-scale projects lie ahead.
Seminars held as part of YSU-MIT collaboration As part of a joint project between Yerevan State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Daniel Odenthal, a representative from MIT, is leading a series of seminars at YSU Information Technology Educational and Research Center.
Minister of Education and Science presents international accreditation certificates for YSU educational programs Today, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, Zhanna Andreasyan, and the Deputy Chairman of the Higher Education and Science Committee, Artur Movsisyan, visited Yerevan State University to present the international accreditation certificates for its educational programs. During the visit, they toured the university’s research and educational laboratories, discussed various initiatives aimed at the university's development, and outlined new cooperation opportunities intended to enhance the educational environment and improve the quality of higher education in Armenia.
Research team wins competition for proposing innovative approaches to polylactic acid production A research team’s interdisciplinary project has been recognized as the best, winning first place in the interdisciplinary projects competition held as part of the Armenian scientific community’s Annual Review Conference 2024. The project titled "Production of Polylactic Acid from Lactic Acid: From Enhancing Production Efficiency to Laser Processing" aims to improve the efficiency of polylactic acid production while expanding its scope of application.
YSU and United Nations Population Fund sign memorandum of understanding Today, the Rector of Yerevan State University, Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, and the Head of the UNFPA Armenia Office, Lusine Sargsyan, signed a memorandum of understanding to unite the efforts and resources of both organizations in areas of mutual interest.
YSU scientist achieves over 1,300 scientific articles in Scopus Science serves as the driving force behind innovation, with scientists opening new horizons in their respective fields. Through their work, they ensure the continuous progress of technology and the ongoing pursuit of groundbreaking discoveries. One such scientist is Armen Tumasyan, a senior researcher and lecturer at the Institute of Physics, Yerevan State University. He has co-authored over 1300 scientific articles published in the international scientific database Scopus.
Modernizing the content and methodology of education: Innovative solutions in YSU educational system Yerevan State University continues to firmly maintain its leading position among higher education institutions in Armenia, combining the best traditions with educational innovations. Elina Asriyan, the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, has shared insights on the university's innovative programs, student-centered approach, and strategic vision.
Mapping scientific potential, intellectual property, and commercialization of knowledge: YSU continues to enhance research outcomes The number of scientific publications by YSU researchers in journals indexed in internationally renowned databases has exceeded 600. Additionally, there has been a significant increase in the number of research contracts and the volume of funding from private companies. With its accomplishments in the international scientific arena, YSU is progressing steadily. One of the central goals of the university’s strategic development plan is the commercialization of intellectual property.
