Selected – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Corr. Memb. Slavcheva awarded the honorary title “Follower of the National Revival Leaders”

The President of BAS, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, was awarded the honorary title “Follower of the National Revival Leaders”. The award was presented to her today at the Academy by the Chairman of the Union of Community Centres, Prof. Nikolay Doynov. Corr. Memb. Slavcheva received a certificate recognising her outstanding contribution to upholding the heights of the Bulgarian spirit and the ideals of the National Revival Leaders, as well as a plaquette crafted by the sculptor Prof. Ventsislav Vasilev. With this award, the Union of Community Centres honours individuals who have contributed to the spiritual and cultural life of Bulgaria. “I accept this award with great honour. The national Revival Leaders were remarkable figures who left a deep mark on Bulgarian history, and we can [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-11-10T15:52:43+02:0010 November 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity, Selected|

BAS and the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities sign a Memorandum of Understanding at the Falling Walls Science Summit Berlin

The Vice-President of BAS, Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov, and the President of the German academy, Prof. Dr Christoph Markschies, signed the new strategic partnership The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) and the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 8 November in Berlin. The document which marks the beginning of a long-term strategic partnership within the European Research Area was signed by the Vice-President of BAS Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov, DSc, and the President of the German academy, Prof. Dr Christoph Markschies. The official signing ceremony took place in Berlin as part of the prestigious international forum, the Falling Walls Science Summit Berlin. “This forum which celebrates the breaking down of walls in science and society provides the perfect backdrop [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-11-09T16:40:57+02:009 November 2026|Categories: Selected|

Parliament adopts the annual report on the activities of BAS

The National Assembly adopted the annual report on the activities of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences for 2025. The President of BAS, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, presented the document highlighting the Academy’s active and multifaceted work. The greatest assets of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences are its highly qualified scientists and scientific expertise, Corr. Memb. Slavcheva told MPs. The high standard of scientific output has been maintained, with a total of 4,185 articles by scientists published in 2025 in prestigious international journals with a high impact factor. She added that the long-standing problem of attracting young people and retaining them within the Academy’s structures is gradually being overcome. A total of 2,544 researchers work at BAS, the majority of whom are senior research assistants and [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-11-06T14:04:14+02:006 November 2026|Categories: General news, Selected|

A conference at BAS discusses issues surrounding labour migration in Europe

An international conference entitled “Europe on the Move: Migrant Workers or Mobile Workers? What does it mean to have decent work and to belong?” opened today at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The two-day forum is organised by the Institute for Population and Human Studies at BAS (IPHS – BAS) and the Bulgarian Red Cross. Experts from five countries are discussing issues related to ensuring decent working conditions, equal rights and a genuine place in society for migrant workers. The Vice-President of BAS Prof. Shterian Shterionov welcomed the participants and guests to the conference, drawing attention in his speech to the long-standing impact of labour migration on life in Europe. “I hope that your expertise as academics will help inform sound policy decisions at a [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-11-05T09:37:39+02:004 November 2026|Categories: Man and Society, Selected|

A ceremonial meeting to mark National Enlighteners Day at BAS

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences marked the National Enlighteners Day – 1 November – with a ceremonial meeting held in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of the Academy. Today, the mission of the national Revival leaders continues to live on here, at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, through the dedicated work of Bulgarian scientists who are building our shared future, preserving our national memory and advancing knowledge. With these words, the Vice-President of the BAS Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov opened the meeting. The President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, delivered a festive address. On 1 November, Bulgaria pays tribute to those individuals who, through the power of the word, knowledge, faith and their personal example, have preserved the Bulgarian spirit through [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-11-02T09:31:30+02:0030 October 2026|Categories: Selected|

Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva is awarded the “Marin Drinov” Medal of Honour on a ribbon

Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva was awarded the Academy’s highest honour, the “Marin Drinov” Medal of Honour on a ribbon. The award is conferred by the Governing Council of BAS in recognition of her significant contribution to electrochemistry and her efforts to enhance the prestige of BAS and Bulgarian science both at home and abroad. On behalf of the Governing Council of BAS, the award was presented by Corr. Memb. Nikolay Nedyalkov. This prestigious recognition is in honour of her universally acknowledged world-class scientific contributions in the fields of electrochemistry and electrochemical materials science and materials for hydrogen technologies and clean energy. Her standing is underpinned by over 130 publications, more than 2,400 citations and a number of patents. Corr. Memb. Slavcheva is the driving force [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-11-02T09:30:08+02:0030 October 2026|Categories: Selected|