Връзки с обществеността – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology at BAS celebrates its 79th anniversary

A solemn meeting on the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences was held on March 10 in the institute's conference hall. This year's celebration was held under the "Investment in Knowledge: Generation Z Behind the Microscope" motto emphasizing the role of young scientists in the development of modern microbiology. The director of the institute, Prof. Penka Petrova, opened the event and highlighted the importance of the chosen theme. According to her, representatives of Generation Z, the driving force of the new century, already occupy a significant place in the scientific staff of the institute. Currently, they make up over 20% of the researchers, with a total of 26 young scientists working in [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-03-11T17:30:29+02:0011 March 2026|Categories: Biomedicine and Quality of Life, Selected|

A delegation from BAS visits the French National Center for Scientific Research

The President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, and the Scientific Secretary-General of the Academy, Prof. Neli Koseva, paid a working visit to the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) in Paris on March 9. During an official ceremony, the agreement for scientific cooperation between BAS and CNRS was renewed. The ceremony was also attended by H.E. Radka Balabanova-Ruleva, Ambassador of Bulgaria to France. The new agreement aims to promote scientific exchange and the development of joint research activities between Bulgarian and French scientists. During the meeting, Prof. Neli Koseva presented the activities and priorities of BAS, as well as the Academy's cooperation with CNRS under the EU framework programs. Prof. Alain Schuhl Deputy CEO of CNRS for Science, presented [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-03-11T17:29:31+02:0011 March 2026|Categories: General news|

BAS presents Ivailo Kamenov and his “Transfigurations”

An exhibition by Ivailo Kamenov entitled "Transfigurations" opened last night at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The exhibition is part of the "BAS Presents" initiative and includes paintings (oil, watercolor, and pastel) and bronze reliefs. "The themes of Ivailo Kamenov's work are always related to Orthodox Christianity but they also look to the Far East and always with undisguised humanism. It is precisely this love for humanity that is the distinctive feature of this artist. In the artist's world, there are people, and even the colorful spots and impressions are somehow human," said Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov, Vice-President of BAS, in his speech at the opening of the exhibition. He introduced the curator of the exhibition, Assoc. Prof. Maria Miteva from the Institute of Art [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-03-11T17:28:33+02:0010 March 2026|Categories: Selected|

BAS and the National Theatre will cooperate

The Vice-President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov and the Director of the “Ivan Vazov” National Theatre, Vasil Vasilev, discussed the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the two institutions today at a meeting at the theatre. The Academy has established cooperation with the National Academy of Theatre and Film Arts, the National Academy of Music, and the National Academy of Art, said Prof. Moutafov, presenting the joint initiatives that have been organized. Prof. Moutafov was director of the Institute of Art Studies at BAS and spoke about the research work of theatre scholars at the Academy. The National Theatre is set to premiere the Little England play based on the novel of the same name by Ioanna Karystiani. This is [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-03-09T16:15:54+02:009 March 2026|Categories: General news|

Scientist for a Day Initiative

Students from five schools in Sofia are participating in the “Scientist for a Day” initiative organized by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Austrian Embassy in Sofia. The event is dedicated to International Women's Day on March 8, said BAS Vice-President Corr. Memb. Evdokia Pasheva who introduced the participants. The initiative will allow students to learn about the work of researchers from various fields at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Physics, Astronomy, History, Mathematics and information technology, Biology and chemistry, and Bioinformatics. The idea is to encourage young people, especially young women, to engage in science, said Antonia Bierbaumer, Deputy Head of the Austrian Embassy, adding that International Women's Day was not just a holiday, but a day to recognize the remarkable achievements [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-03-09T09:55:53+02:006 March 2026|Categories: General news, Selected|

The SUDEM project presented by an international team at a press conference at BTA

A press conference on “The SUDEM strategic European project, focusing on the digitization of forecasting, preventing serious consequences, and managing processes in disasters and accidents, has come to a successful conclusion” was held today at the press club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA). Within the framework of the project, through the application of modern foresight tools, a strategic analytical report was prepared, interdisciplinary educational content was developed, and specific recommendations were formulated for the application and further development of the results in Europe and beyond with significant interest from relevant stakeholders. Researchers from Bulgaria, Germany, Ukraine, the Netherlands, and Turkey are participating in the project. It is coordinated by Prof. Arch. Georgi P. Georgiev, PhD, and the institutional manager is Prof. Dimo Zafirov, [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-03-09T09:54:48+02:006 March 2026|Categories: Astronomy, Space Research and Technologies, Selected|Tags: Институт за космически изследвания и технологии|