YSU expands cooperation with Chinese academic institutions At the invitation of the Institute of East European, Russian, and Central Asian Studies (IEERCAS) at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, YSU Rector Hovhannes Hovhannisyan and Head of the YSU International Cooperation Office Alexander Markarov arrived in China on a working visit. During their visit, they had several meetings aimed at deepening existing cooperation between YSU and its Chinese partners, as well as strengthening new ties.
Participation in international educational programs ensures professional development Four students from the YSU Institute of Physics studied for one semester at the Free University of Brussels (Belgium) under the Erasmus+ Programme. They are now applying their acquired knowledge and experience in research at the YSU Institute of Physics, working with the scientific group at the YSU Photonics and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
The university as a crossroads of different cultures: Ibero-American festival-expo held at YSU As part of the collaboration between the YSU Charles Aznavour Cultural Center, the Chair of Romance Philology, and the diplomatic missions of Spanish-speaking countries in Armenia, the Ibero-American festival-expo was held at Yerevan State University. This event aimed to foster the spread of the Spanish language and the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries in Armenia.
The role of mathematics in the evolving world: YSU hosts University of Rochester lecturer Sevak Mkrtchyan, a mathematics lecturer at the University of Rochester (New York, USA), is leading the "Random Processes" course at the YSU Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics as part of the Fulbright scientific program. He is sharing his experience and knowledge with university students.
YSU Journalism Faculty celebrates 25th anniversary On October 16, the Day of the Armenian Press, the YSU Faculty of Journalism celebrated its 25th anniversary, alongside the 230th anniversary of the first Armenian printed periodical, "Azdarar".
Achieving freedom through liberalization of thought: Temporary exhibition at YSU History Museum The YSU Museum of History named after Professor Ludwig Gharibjanyan recently opened an exhibition titled "The Role of Students in the Liberal Culture of Post-Soviet Armenia". This temporary exhibition features samples from the thaw period, an era of liberalization of thought. It highlights the introduction of Western clothing, the rise of liberal movements such as the hippie movement and dissent, the emergence of diverse musical tastes—particularly rock—and the revitalization of cafe culture, driven by a youth increasingly rejecting the constrained life of the USSR.
Meeting with the governor at Central Bank of Armenia During the meeting with students from the YSU Economics and Management Faculty, Martin Galstyan, the Central Bank Governor, shared insights on the current challenges in monetary policy.
YSU conference aimed at fostering the esteem of French language and literature A three-day conference titled "Days of French Literature" was held at YSU, dedicated to elevating the scholarly understanding of French language and literature through presentations, lectures, and film screenings.
Scientific perspectives on geopolitical developments: International conference held at YSU An international conference titled "Geopolitics of Eurasian Crossroads: Transformations, Challenges, and Development Paths" was held at YSU, featuring scientists from 10 countries. The speakers addressed key topics related to international relations, including international law, diplomacy, conflicts, migration, and other significant issues.
Event dedicated to World Mental Health Day held at YSU The YSU Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology hosted an event dedicated to World Mental Health Day. This gathering aimed to emphasize the importance of mental health and provide practical steps for maintaining it through engaging in psychological activities.
