Opening ceremony of Armenian ICPC quarterfinals held at YSU The trial phase of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) has officially launched at Yerevan State University. Participants in one of the most renowned student contests are now ready to compete in the main phase and demonstrate their programming skills.
YSU Faculty of Sociology celebrates 20th anniversary This year, the Faculty of Sociology at Yerevan State University is celebrating its 20th anniversary. On that occasion, a jubilee event was organized at the university to summarize the path of the faculty.
Perceptual crossing experiment at the core of research The perceptual crossing experiment reveals the characteristics of interaction among individuals, which can help in understanding the phenomenological nature of communication disorders, as well as improving methods of human-to-human communication mediated by artificial intelligence. The topic has been investigated by Ani Grigoryan, a researcher at Yerevan State University.
The value of democracy in sociologists' focus: International conference held at YSU An international conference titled "The Pendulum of Democracy: Identity Crisis and Transformation of Values" was held, initiated by YSU Faculty of Sociology in celebration of the faculty's 20th anniversary. During the conference, the invited speakers, along with those from YSU, addressed issues related to democracy, identity crisis, and transformation of values.
Exploring new collaboration prospects: YSU enhances ties with Universities of Bucharest and Sofia Representatives from the Faculty of Oriental Studies at Yerevan State University (YSU) participated in conferences held at Sofia University (Bulgaria) and the University of Bucharest (Romania), where they established new academic and educational connections with the aim of enhancing collaborative ties with international partners and promote the development of Iranian Studies at YSU.
The key to success is knowledge: YSU students on the opportunity to pursue education abroad A group of students from YSU Faculty of International Relations took advantage of an opportunity provided by the university to continue their studies at foreign universities. According to them, the new knowledge gained abroad will help them become more competitive professionals and open new horizons for success in the academic and scientific fields.
Causes and effects of anomalous weather central to YSU PhD student's scientific project YSU PhD student Haykanush Azizyan is studying the causes of anomalous weather conditions in the Ararat Basin, aiming to mitigate their negative effects on plant, animal, and human health. Her research project on this topic was awarded funding through the competition "Research Assistance Program for Young Applicants and PhD Students - 2024", organized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia.
Strengthening of scientific-educational ties between Armenia and Greece at issue YSU recently hosted Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Greece Christos Sofianopoulos for a discussion on programs aimed at advancing educational and research fields, as well as other matters of mutual interest. The ambassador also attended the photo exhibition "Between Two Homelands", which aims to promote the development of Armenian-Greek relations.
Educational and scientific news, paths to professional development: BioExpo held at YSU For the fourth time, the BioExpo was held at Yerevan State University, featuring interactive experiments, research samples, insightful stories, and valuable information. The event aimed to present the educational and research programs at the Biology Faculty, provide information about professional growth opportunities, and offer insights into the labor market. Its goal was to promote students' professional orientation and enhance their knowledge acquisition.
Introducing new educational tools in YSU's learning management platform The IT Educational and Research Center has introduced educational tools for teaching technology-related subjects in computer science and engineering into the "e-learning" platform for YSU's learning management system. These tools are especially useful for courses that involve programming tasks and tests as part of the learning process.
