Scientific-practical event titled "Psychological Vernissage" held at YSU YSU Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology hosted a scientific-practical event titled "Psychological Vernissage," organized jointly by the Chair of General Psychology at YSU and the "Union of Psychologists of Armenia" NGO. This annual spring event aims to bring together professionals from the field of psychology, students, and representatives of psychological centers for experience sharing, collaboration, and the development of new initiatives. It provides a platform for both emerging and experienced specialists in psychology to present their programs and activities, while also offering students an opportunity to explore the prospects and professional pathways within the discipline.
Armenian grape skins as a raw material for safe food packaging Artificial pH indicators—films placed on the inner or outer surfaces of packaging—are known to be toxic, which limits their use in food packaging applications. Hayk Petrosyan, a young researcher from Yerevan State University, along with his research team, is studying the process of extracting natural pH indicators from the skins of various grape varieties. He notes that it is possible to utilize grape waste, such as the by-products of winemaking, thereby not only reducing raw material costs but also contributing to the development of local recycling and processing industries.
Scientific and Educational Center for Control and Monitoring of the Quality of Medicines presents its scientific and methodological capabilities A workshop was held at Yerevan State University to introduce the capabilities of the Pharmacy Institute’s Scientific and Educational Center for Control and Monitoring of the Quality of Medicines. The workshop highlighted the center’s scientific and methodological capabilities of the analytical testing laboratory, its material and technical resources, and the services it offers.
YSU Faculty of Oriental Studies serves as a platform for the development of Armenian-Kazakhstani academic and cultural ties Kazakh participants of the Kazakhstan Culture Days events, held in Armenia, visited Yerevan State University. They were accompanied by the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Armenia, Bolat Imanbayev. During their meeting with university representatives, renowned figures of Kazakh culture presented numerous valuable books in Kazakh and Russian to the Abai Center for the Study of the Kazakh Language, History, and Culture at the Faculty of Oriental Studies. Ambassador Bolat Imanbayev and the Kazakh guests emphasized the exceptional role of YSU in strengthening Armenian-Kazakh cooperation not only in academic but also in cultural and humanitarian areas.
YSU hosts international conference on wars, displacements, and human rights As part of the cooperation between YSU Center for European Studies, the Global Campus of Human Rights, Maastricht University (Netherlands), and the Right Livelihood organization, Yerevan State University hosted an international conference focused on the protection of human rights in the context of wars, armed conflicts, and forced displacements.
Memorandum signed to enhance Armenian-Kazakh scientific and academic cooperation Yerevan State University and Shakarim University of the City of Semey (Kazakhstan) have inaugurated a new chapter in Armenian-Kazakh academic cooperation. A memorandum of cooperation, signed by representatives of the two universities, outlines a broad framework for international partnership in higher education, scientific research, and innovation.
Institute for Armenian Studies summarizes its scientific activities of the past year The review conference of the Institute for Armenian Studies (IAS) was held at Yerevan State University, where the institute's structural subdivisions presented their scientific activities over the past year.
Renowned political scientist Gilles Kepel visits YSU Yerevan State University hosted French political scientist and Arabist Gilles Kepel, an expert on the contemporary Middle East and Muslims. During his visit, he met with YSU representatives to discuss prospects for academic and scientific cooperation, the interaction of religion, politics, and culture in today’s world, as well as other topics of mutual interest.
One Health: Unifying scientific approach to humans, animals, and nature YSU Faculty of Biology, continuing its policy of expanding scientific collaborations, hosted Professor Marina Tediashvili, Doctor of Biological Sciences from George Eliava Institute of Bacteriophages, Microbiology and Virology, Georgia. Invited by Associate Professor Hovik Panosyan from the Chair of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Biotechnology, Professor Tediashvili delivered a lecture titled "The Experience of the Eliava Institute in the One Health Concept", which attracted significant interest among students, academic staff, and researchers.
Science as a path toward achieving goals: Tatevik Sarukhanyan’s journey in the world of physics Patient in her work and goal-oriented in life, young physicist Tatevik Sarukhanyan has found her unique place in the world of physics. Her contributions extend beyond conducting scientific research—she also leads team projects, takes part in innovative programs, and explores the practical applications of physical phenomena in modern technologies.
