Nikos Kazantzakis’ literary legacy and strengthening of Armenian-Greek academic ties: YSU as a platform for intercultural communication The Research Center-Library of Greek Studies at Yerevan State University brought together university scholars and guests, including admirers of the writer’s works and Greek culture in general, to focus on the literary legacy of the world-renowned Greek author Nikos Kazantzakis and the key ideas in his philosophy. The event, titled "Nikos Kazantzakis: The Soul Traveler," also served as a unique platform to discuss the activities of the center, outline future plans, and explore new ideas with the center's partners. The event was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Greece to Armenia, Christos Sofianopoulos, and other officials from Greece.
In the Middle Ages, Armenian sculptor masters actively participated in the construction of Seljuk Anatolian structures - Zaruhi Hakobyan Zaruhi Hakobyan, Associate Professor in the Chair of History and Theory of Armenian Art at Yerevan State University, along with her research team, is studying the symbolism and style of Armenian medieval sculptures, as well as their interactions with neighboring cultures. Her scientific project titled "Armenian Medieval Sculpture in the 12th-14th Centuries: Development Patterns, Symbolism, and Style" has received funding through the "Scientific Effectiveness Promotion Grant Program-2025" competition, announced by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports.
YSU STEM High School: Bridging theory, practice and prospects The STEM High School not only provides high-quality education but also generates significant interest in science.
Democracy, human rights, security: DeHuRiS project launched at YSU The "Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in European Studies: Democracy, Human Rights and Security- DeHuRiS" project has been officially launched at Yerevan State University. It will be implemented within the framework of the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet program. The aim of the program is to place special emphasis on European integration, the protection of democracy and human rights, and security issues.
New opportunities for advancing continuing education at YSU Yerevan State University and the Armenian office of DVV International, the Institute for International Cooperation of the German Adult Education Association, have signed a memorandum of understanding with the view to promoting the development of the adult education and continuing education system through collaborative programs.
YSU and Union of Banks of Armenia stand by Artsakh students Today, YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan and Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA), held a meeting at YSU Academic Council Session Hall, which was also attended by students from Artsakh. During the meeting, educational opportunities and the prospects for cooperation were discussed. Daniel Azatyan presented the peculiarities of the banking system and answered students' questions.
Members of European Parliament hosted at Yerevan State University Members of the European Parliament visited Yerevan State University, led by the Head of the delegation, Nils Ušakovs, and the EU Ambassador to Armenia, Vassilis Maragos. They were accompanied by Tigran Balayan, Armenia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Belgium, and Arman Yeghoyan, Chairman of the Standing Committee on European Integration of the National Assembly of Armenia. The primary objective of the visit was to discuss Armenia’s plans for European Union accession and to foster academic ties between the youth of Armenia and that of EU member states.
YSU student shares Armenian traditions while gaining knowledge and making new friends at Dunarea de Jos University YSU student Liana Aleksanyan returned to Armenia impressed after spending one semester studying at Dunărea de Jos University in Galați, Romania, through the Erasmus+ program. Her experience combined acquiring rich knowledge with participating in cultural events, during which she also presented Armenia’s history and cultural heritage.
Armenian folk wisdom shared with the world through Dora Sakayan’s trilingual collections of proverbs A presentation of the three bilingual proverb collections by the renowned linguist, Armenian studies scholar, translator, and Professor at McGill University, Dora Sakayan, took place at Yerevan State University. Her books, Armenian Proverbs in English Translation, 2500 Armenische Sprichwörter in deutscher Übersetzung, and 2500 Proverbes Arméniens traduits en français (in Armenian-English, Armenian-German, and Armenian-French), offer readers an opportunity to explore the depth, diversity, and linguistic features of Armenian proverbs.
The importance of multilingual education: February 21 marks International Mother Language Day International Mother Language Day serves as a reminder of the vital role and invaluable significance of linguistic diversity in different cultures. The day emphasizes the necessity of preserving cultural diversity in linguistics by using a multilingual approach in education, which provides the opportunity to communicate across various communities and recognize the rich cultures of the world.
