  Armenia to host 39th world Congress in SociologyJune 10, 2009 - 18:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 11-14, Yerevan State University (YSU) will host the 39th World Congress in Sociology. Conference titled "Sociology on Intersections" is taking place in Armenia for the first time.The event is organized by Stockholm International Sociology Institute in cooperation with YSU and Swiss Board of Leading Research. Discussion will focus on theoretical and methodological achievements in social sciences, ways of overcoming global crisis, modernization of existing models in post-Soviet countries etc. Within conference frameworks, it is also planned to organize a special session devoted to problems of genocide an mass violence. Armenian representatives participating in the conference will be Richard Giragosyan and Hayk Demoyan. European side will be represented by Elizabeth Claverin. Issues concerning quasi-states will be discussed with the participation of Hans Johans, well-known specialist in wars and modern society problems. Congress will be attended by over 450 specialists representing 89 universities in 50 states.   Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29  Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said.Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said.Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution.U.S. “deeply troubled” by Azerbaijan's arrest of civil society members The United States is deeply troubled by the continued arrest of members of Azerbaijani civil society, Matthew Miller has said. |
