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In the context of the Francophonie Yerevan Summit, on October 10, on the initiative of Northern University Rector Boris Makichyan, a public report entitled "Remarkable Episodes of the Armenian-French Friendship " was organized, which was presented by Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Ashot Nersisyan. Greeting present guests, Boris Makichyan first offered to give a minute of silence to the memory of the world-famous chansonie, the great Armenian Charles Aznavour, then touched upon the necessity of organizing the event.

“The Armenians have a special love for the French people, the atmosphere of mutual understanding and solidarity has always been between these two countries, and today we could not lose the chance to present the Armenian youth, especially students, the remarkable pages of the Armenian-French friendship”.

Then, Professor A. Nersisyan presented the remarkable pages of the Armenian-French friendship, starting with the 17th century, when in 1663 Shahmurat of Bitlis met French Emperor Louis XIV for the first time, in order to receive his support to free the Armenian people from the control of his age-old enemies.

Later, the speaker touched upon the remarkable warm attitude shown by the Emperor Napoleon to the Mekhitarist Congregation, and stressed the great support of the French people during World War I, especially during the Battle of Musa Dagh.

: Published: 10.10.2018

Northern University Students will have an opportunity to receive European diplomas

Partnership Perspectives

Northern University cooperates with a number of European universities within the framework of various educational programs, but the partnership relations with Poland are more active and effective. For the last six years, within the staff and student mobility programs, a number of students have studied at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland, and the best specialists have delivered lectures there. At the same time, Northern University has implemented Bachelor and Master Degree educational programs for Polish students.

Currently, the Polish Embassy is the first, who has responded to Northern University’s another initiative, which is to organize Armenian language training courses for embassy staff members, operating in Republic of Armenia. According to preliminary agreement, the first stage of Armenian language training will launch in November.

Recently, the Management of Leszno University in Poland has expressed an initiative to cooperate with Northern University, and the University delegation, headed by Rector, Professor Maciej Pietrzak, in September 11, with a four-day visit was hosted at Northern University.

Rector Boris Makichyan warmly welcomed the guests and mentioned that there is much in common between the two universities: both are newly founded and in a short period have managed to enjoy reputation not only in their own countries, but also beyond their boundaries.

The Rector expressed his gratitude to the fact, that from many Armenian traditional universities, the Management of Leszno University has chosen especially their institution, which is binding.

He also mentioned that they will create all the conditions for the Polish students education, by providing accommodation, ensuring all the means for adapting in the Armenian environment quickly.

During the round-table discussion, the Head of Leszno University Delegation, Rector Maciej Pietrzak, first of all presented the history of their university. He mentioned that although the University has a history of twenty years, it has already managed to gain great reputation and recognition in Poland, and throughout the European region. To this was a contribution the University's convenient location and harmonious location of all infrastructures as well, and favorable conditions for students. The Rector Maciej Pietrzak also added that while establishing the University it was taken into consideration the organization of students' education with little financial opportunities in their native city, although the university has many students from different cities and countries.

Then Maciej Pietrzak presented four main directions of cooperation with Northern University: staff exchange within the framework of Erasmus + program, providing joint diplomas, expanding economic ties, and strengthening scientific cooperation.

During the meeting, the delegation representatives noted that they highly appreciate the achievements of Northern University gained during the short period of it’s existence, student-oriented and high-quality education, serious steps towards cooperation with European universities.

The Rector of Leszno University expressed hope, that the cooperation agreement between the two universities will open new perspectives for both institutions.

He added that according to that agreement, Northern University will become a unique institution in Armenia, wich students will have an opportunity to receive double- European and Northern University diplomas.

During the four-day visit, Leszno University delegation members visited Garni-Geghard, Lake Sevan, and came up with lectures for students and staff of Northern University.

Let us add, that Polish guests were not only impressed by the warm welcome and hospitality of Northern University, but also with the simple, kind and frank attitude of our people.