On July 3, the Armenian State University of Economics hosted the Erasmus+ Project Dissemination Conference, bringing together representatives of higher education institutions, government authorities, international organizations, and the academic community to present the achievements of ongoing Erasmus+ initiatives and introduce newly launched projects.

The conference was organized by the National Erasmus+ Office in Armenia with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia.

Among the distinguished participants were Zhanna Andreasyan, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia; Vassilis Maragos, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Armenia; Artur Martirosyan, Deputy Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia; Armen Grigoryan, Rector of the Armenian State University of Economics; Mariana Sargsyan, Coordinator of the National Erasmus+ Office in Armenia, along with representatives of Armenian higher education institutions, public authorities, and international partner organizations.

A key focus of this year's conference was the presentation of Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) projects selected under the 2025 Erasmus+ Call and officially launched in 2026. The participating institutions introduced their new initiatives, outlining their objectives, planned activities, expected outcomes, and anticipated contribution to the development and internationalization of higher education in Armenia.

The International Scientific-Educational Center of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia (ISEC NAS RA) proudly participated in the conference as the Armenian coordinating institution of the “EU BRIDGE: Strengthening Higher Education for European Project Management in Armenia” project. The two-year Erasmus+ CBHE project aims to strengthen institutional capacities for European project development and management while fostering international cooperation and promoting best practices in higher education.

The project was presented by Dr. Atom Mkhitaryan, Dean of ISEC NAS RA and Project Manager of EU BRIDGE. He introduced the project's vision, consortium, planned activities, and expected impact, emphasizing its role in enhancing project management competencies, supporting institutional development, and creating new opportunities for international collaboration among Armenian higher education institutions.

The delegation of ISEC NAS RA, consisting of three representatives, also included Angela Papikyan, Head of the Foreign Affairs Department, and Narine Vardanyan, Head of the Quality Assurance Department.

Alongside the presentations, participating institutions showcased their Erasmus+ initiatives at dedicated exhibition stands, creating an interactive environment where visitors could explore project results, exchange ideas, and establish new professional connections. The exhibition highlighted the diversity of Erasmus+ activities in Armenia and encouraged dialogue on future partnerships and the sustainability of project outcomes.

Reflecting on the event, Angela Papikyan, Head of the ISEC Foreign Affairs Department noted: "The Erasmus+ Dissemination Conference once again demonstrated the importance of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and international partnership in advancing higher education. It provided an excellent opportunity to present new initiatives, exchange experiences with colleagues, and establish valuable professional connections that will contribute to the further development of Erasmus+ cooperation in Armenia."

Summing up Dr. Atom Mkhitaryan emphasized that the launch of the EU BRIDGE project marks another significant milestone in the Centre’s internationalization strategy. "Through EU BRIDGE, ISEC reaffirms its commitment to strengthening institutional capacities, promoting excellence in European project management, expanding international cooperation, and contributing to the modernization of higher education in Armenia in line with European values and standards."

 

 

ISEC NAS RA Public Relations and Career Department