ԵՊՀ եվրոպական լեզուների և հաղորդակցության ֆակուլտետում բացվեց Յուրի Գաբրիելյանի անվան լսարան ԵՊՀ եվրոպական լեզուների և հաղորդակցության ֆակուլտետում վերանորոգվել և կահավորվել է լսարան, որը վերանվանվել է Գերմանական բանասիրության ամբիոնի նախկին վարիչ, պրոֆեսոր Յուրի Գաբրիելյանի անունով։ Նախաձեռնությունն իրագործվել է նրա որդիների աջակցությամբ՝ դառնալով կարևոր ներդրում ֆակուլտետի ակադեմիական միջավայրի զարգացման և արժանավորների հիշատակն անմահացնելու գործում։
Current challenges in computer science and applied mathematics discussed at republican conference The three-day conference titled "Current Challenges in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics – 2025" is currently underway at Yerevan State University. The event is organized through the joint efforts of the Faculty of Informatics and Applied Mathematics and YSU-Krisp AI Lab. The conference's primary objective is to bring together researchers working in computer science and applied mathematics, offering a platform to present recent scientific advancements, exchange ideas, and foster collaborative relationships.
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.
