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.
New educational bridges: New auditorium opened at YSU with the support of Embassy of Dominican Republic in Armenia A solemn opening ceremony was held for the newly renovated auditorium at the Faculty of European Languages and Communication, Yerevan State University, supported by the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Armenia. This newly inaugurated auditorium is designed for the advanced teaching of Spanish and aims to promote the spread of Ibero-American culture at YSU.
ASIC Design & Verification Lab opened at YSU with support from Grovf company The grand opening ceremony marked the launch of a newly renovated lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology at YSU Institute of Physics. The lab, renovated with the support of Grovf company, will provide students with the opportunity to not only deepen their theoretical knowledge but also acquire and develop practical skills.
Images of St. Gregory the Illuminator in Armenian-Romanian icon painting: Article by YSU researcher published in a prestigious international journal Armenian communities of Romania have a rich cultural heritage in iconography. Particularly valuable are the icon paintings created by Romanian-Armenian masters, both for their style and iconography. Seyranush Manukyan, Associate Professor at the Chair of Armenian Art History and Theory at YSU Faculty of History, and her PhD student Shoghakat Devrikyan have studied the icons of St. Gregory the Illuminator in Armenian-Romanian iconography, which were created between the 16th and 19th centuries. Their article on this topic has been published in the internationally renowned journal "Vestnik of St. Petersburg University".
YSU celebrates Book Giving Day with a series of events, including book donations, discussions, and workshops A series of events dedicated to Book Giving Day was held at Yerevan State University. Bringing together students, professors, and literature enthusiasts, the university hosted book donations, literary discussions, workshops, and an exhibition of rare and antique prints, emphasizing the role of books and reading in the educational and cultural setting.
Cooperation agreement for the advancement of educational and scientific system The Rector of Yerevan State University, Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, and the Executive Director of the Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center (TIACC), Sona Ayvazyan, signed a cooperation agreement aimed at jointly contributing to the development of the educational and scientific system.
Institute of Pharmacy partners with leading research centers to develop innovative cancer treatments The Institute of Pharmacy at Yerevan State University will conduct scientific studies focused on advancing cancer treatment in collaboration with leading research institutes from several countries. These studies will be carried out within the framework of a grant provided by the European Commission.
Study by the Chair of Religious Studies: Examining the religious communities of immigrants to Armenia and how they fulfill their religious needs A research group led by Pargev Barseghyan, Head of the Chair of Religious Studies at YSU Faculty of Theology, will examine the religious life of immigrants in present-day Armenia. The study will focus on the expressions of religious life among individuals who have migrated to Armenia from various countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Syria, Russia, and Ukraine.
New culture, language, skills, and connections: YSU student shares her experience of studying in Poland Studying abroad became a significant experience for Shushan Arevshatyan, who is in her fourth year of undergraduate studies at YSU Faculty of European Languages and Communication. During the first semester of the 2024/2025 academic year, she studied at Pomeranian University (Poland), gaining new professional skills, developing independence, and embarking on a journey of self-discovery.
On the path of new discoveries: YSU PhD student Silvard Tadevosyan undergoing training in Germany Antibiotic resistance is a widespread issue both globally and in Armenia. Plants are considered a reliable source of new antibiotics. With the aim of studying the mechanisms by which plants combat resistance at the cellular level, Silvard Tadevosyan, a senior lab assistant at the Chair of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Biotechnology of YSU Faculty of Biology, and a junior researcher at the Institute of Biological Sciences, has traveled to Ruhr University Bochum (Germany) to conduct research and acquire new skills.
