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Bulgarian online encyclopaedia being developed by BAS researchers

The project "Bulgarian Online Encyclopaedia . Connected and accessible encyclopaedic knowledge" has been presented at the first information day on the project activities at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences by the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies and the "Bulgarian Encyclopaedia " Scientific Information Centre of BAS. The aim of the project is to develop a specialized online platform including multifunctional databases. Through the platform, the rich resource of scientific encyclopaedic articles, archival materials (documents and photos) will be digitized, structured and made available for public use. Prof. Ivan Lirkov, Prof. Kiril Simov from IICT and Dr. Ralitsa Geleva-Tsvetkova from the "Bulgarian Encyclopaedia " Scientific Information Centre presented the activities of the project. The event was attended by Prof. Julian Revalski, Member of the Academy [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-03-06T09:42:07+02:00Wednesday, 5 March 2025|Categories: General news|

Scientists discuss the possibilities of tissue engineering and skin modeling at BAS

Recent advances in the refinement of human skin model systems and their possible applications in various fields of biomedicine: this is the hot topic that brought together more than 100 scientists from 28 countries, including the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Finland and Türkiye. For three days, from 26 to 28 February 2025, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences hosted the fifth meeting of the participants in Action CA 21108 of the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) on the theme: “European Network for Skin Engineering and Modeling (NETSKINMODELS)” involving specialists from 44 countries, including Bulgaria. The skin is not just the largest organ in the human body; it plays a key role in our overall health and well-being. It is the [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-03-06T09:41:01+02:00Wednesday, 5 March 2025|Categories: Biomedicine and Quality of Life|Tags: ИЕМПАМ|

The President honours scientists from BAS with highest state awards

President Rumen Radev has awarded three scientists from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences - Academician Krassimir Atanassov, Acad. Ilsa Pajeva and Corr. Memb. Georgi Mihov. The ceremony, which took place in the Coat of Arms Hall of the Presidential Institution today, was also attended by the President of BAS, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva. "Bulgaria can develop as a modern and prosperous country only if we treat people of science and progress with respect and appreciation," the Head of State said. For outstanding merits in the field of artificial intelligence, informatics and mathematics, the mathematician Acad. Krassimir Atanassov has been awarded the "Stara Planina" Order first degree. He is among the most successful scientists of Bulgaria in the field of informatics and mathematics. He works at [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-02-28T12:40:52+02:00Thursday, 27 February 2025|Categories: General news, Selected|

Innovative antimicrobial coatings shown by European scientists in Sofia

Scientists from 15 European countries are discussing their latest developments in the field of antimicrobial coatings for use in public buildings at Sofia Tech Park. The meeting is taking place today and tomorrow and is part of the "STOP - Surface transfer of Pathogens" project funded by the Horizon Europe programme. The project leader on the Bulgarian side is Assoc. Prof. Albena Daskalova from the Institute of Electronics of BAS. The work of the Bulgarian researchers is focused on the application of light in the form of ultra-short laser radiation to create innovative and time-resistant antibacterial surfaces. The idea is to invent micro- and nano-structure surfaces made of steel, copper and polymers which are used in the manufacture of door handles for the metro, operating [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-02-28T10:04:36+02:00Thursday, 27 February 2025|Categories: Nanosciences, New Materials and Technologies|

A second lecture on cultural diplomacy held at BAS

The Ambassador of the Republic of Croatia to Bulgaria H.E. Ms. Jasna Ognjanovac talked about the power of cultural diplomacy. The event took place on 25 February and was organized by the “Prof. Alexander Fol” Institute of Balkan Studies with Centre of Thracology in the framework of the "Cultural Diplomacy in the Balkans in the 20th and 21st Centuries: achievements, problems, challenges and the way forward” project. The Vice-President of BAS Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov and the Scientific Secretary of the “Cultural Heritage and National Identity” division Assoc. Prof. Mario Ivanov attended the lecture. Prof. Moutafov congratulated the organizers and participants in the meeting. "I appreciate the efforts made by Sen. Asst. Prof. Alexandra Milanova, PhD for this event and for the whole project she is [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-02-27T10:28:45+02:00Tuesday, 25 February 2025|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|

BAS and the Ladies’ Forum Association will cooperate

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Ladies' Forum Association will collaborate to support business and innovations. The President of BAS Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva and Ms. Diana Miteva, Chairperson of the Board of the Association, have signed a partnership agreement between the two organizations at a ceremony held today at the Academy. Trainings, information events and campaigns are to be organized by both parties according to the signed document. It is planned to develop analyses and studies in areas such as innovation, science and education. During the talk at BAS, the link between successful women in business and science and the presentation of their experience and knowledge as support for young women entrepreneurs was highlighted. Diana Miteva talked about the programme specially developed by [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-02-27T10:27:00+02:00Tuesday, 25 February 2025|Categories: General news|