The “Celebrating Women in Representation Theory” international conference held at IMI

  From May 15 to 17, 2026, the International Center for Mathematical Sciences in Sofia (ICMS-Sofia) at the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics hosted the prestigious international conference “Celebrating Women in Representation Theory.” The event is part of the activities carried out by the Quantum Groups and Cluster Algebras research group at ICMS-Sofia led by Prof. Milen Yakimov. The forum was officially opened by Corresponding Member Peter Boyvalenkov, Director of the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics. In his address to the participants, he emphasized the importance of such events for the development and role of IMI as a leading center for international scientific cooperation. Prof. Velichka Milousheva, Deputy Director of IMI and Deputy Director of ICMS, also delivered a welcome address, noting that that day’s [...]

The President of the Turkish Academy of Sciences visits BAS

The President of BAS, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, met with Prof. Muzaffer Şeker, President of the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA). Prof. Şeker briefed Corr. Memb. Slavcheva on the structure, activities, and latest scientific publications of TÜBA which will host the World Science Forum next year. The forum will take place in Istanbul in March 2027. During the conversation, they discussed opportunities for strengthening scientific cooperation between the two academies as well as the exchange of scholars, information, and publications. The meeting at BAS was also attended by Prof. Abdulkadir Taşdelen, an advisor.  

2026-05-18T10:44:23+03:0015 May 2026|Categories: General news|

BAS hosts a meeting of the presidents of the Academies of Sciences in the Black Sea region

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is hosting the third meeting of the presidents of the Academies of Sciences of the member states of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) which is taking place today in Sofia. “Artificial intelligence as a catalyst for scientific cooperation in the BSEC region” is the main topic of discussion during the international forum. The President of BAS, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, and the Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC), Academician Asaf Hajiyev, opened the event. In her address, Corr. Memb. Slavcheva emphasized the importance of these meetings which provide an opportunity not only to exchange ideas and discuss significant topics but also to deepen and develop joint cooperation. The Black [...]

2026-05-18T10:02:16+03:0015 May 2026|Categories: General news, Selected|

Bulgarian National Science Fund recognizes 11 most successful research projects carried out by BAS in 2025

The Bulgarian National Science Fund honored 22 projects in 11 scientific fields at an official ceremony held today at BAS. The Fund’s scientific expert committees selected two projects in each scientific field. The project “Algebraic, Combinatorial, and Geometric Problems in Coding Theory,” led by Corresponding Member Peter Boyvalenkov, Director of the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics at BAS, was recognized as the most successful project in international collaboration. The award for best project in the scientific field of “Biology” went to the project led by Prof. Jana Tchekalarova, PhD, Deputy Director of the Institute of Neurobiology, in partnership with the Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering – BAS and the Medical University - Pleven. The project led by sen. asst. prof. Dr. Tzveta Stoyanova from [...]

2026-05-14T15:54:34+03:0013 May 2026|Categories: General news, Selected|

Eco Day: “Peaceful Atom – Green Planet”

On May 7, 2026, the “Peaceful Atom – Green Planet” Eco-Day was held at Scientific Complex 2 of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The event was organized by the Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy, in collaboration with the Institute of Solid State Physics, the Institute of Electronics, the Central Laboratory for Solar Energy and New Energy Sources, and the “Radioactive Waste” State Enterprise. The event was dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in 1986. Prof. Dimitar Tonev, PhD, Director of INRNE-BAS, opened the event and emphasized that the development of safe nuclear energy was essential for a sustainable future and that the lessons from the 1986 tragedy served as a reminder of the need for [...]

2026-05-13T09:45:44+03:008 May 2026|Categories: General news|

Seventh Interdisciplinary Doctoral Forum – active academic dialogue, team creativity, and new professional networks among young scientists

The seventh interdisciplinary doctoral forum took place from April 27 to 29 in Velingrad. The event is a tradition for the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. It is organized annually by the PhD Training Center – BAS and the Career Center at it. This edition of the forum was made possible with partial support from the“Education with Science” National Program. During the official opening, Corresponding Member Evdokia Pasheva, Vice-President of BAS, wished the forum participants success. Prof. Antonia Stoyanova, Director of the PhD Training Center – BAS, welcomed the guests to the event and noted “... Over the years, this forum has established itself as a significant event for bringing together young researchers from various scientific fields, an opportunity for doctoral students to exchange ideas, present [...]

2026-05-07T09:28:46+03:007 May 2026|Categories: General news|
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