Връзки с обществеността – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

“Blue Planet Outside the Window” presented at BAS

The “Blue Planet Outside the Window” Chinese documentary film, shot entirely in space and produced by the China Media Group, was presented in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall on November 30. “Blue Planet Outside the Window” was filmed by the crew of the Shenzhou-13 mission. The film follows the daily life and work of the Shenzhou-13 mission crew - taikonauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping, and Ye Guangfu. Viewers witnessed their six-month stay at the Tiangong orbital station documented in exceptional detail. The production shows not only the scientific experiments and spacewalks, but also the human side of life in orbit – from eating in zero gravity to moments of awe at the view of Earth. One of the key factors in the film's success is [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-12-02T14:22:49+02:00Monday, 1 December 2025|Categories: Astronomy, Space Research and Technologies|Tags: Институт за космически изследвания и технологии|

Two researchers from BAS receive the “For Women in Science” award

BAS hosted the anniversary ceremony The fifteenth anniversary ceremony of the “For Women in Science” National Program was held in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Two researchers from BAS received the “For Women in Science” award: Dr. Blaga Blagoeva from the Institute of Optical Materials and Technologies at BAS received an award for the “Photoinduced anisotropy in thin films containing various azo dyes and polymer matrices for application as all-optical switches” project. Dr. Nia Toshkova from the National Museum of Natural History of BAS was honored for her project “The Antibody Repertoire of Bats in Bulgaria: From Zoonotic Diseases to Conservation Activities”. Vice President Iliana Iotova participated in the official award ceremony for the winners and noted that with [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-12-01T10:12:21+02:00Thursday, 27 November 2025|Categories: General news, Selected|

New horizons in science discussed by women innovators from BAS in a discussion on the “For Women in Science” program

For the first time during the anniversary ceremony of the “For Women in Science” National Program, a panel discussion was held on the topic “The world needs science, and science needs women” with the participation of inspiring Bulgarian women innovators. The discussion took place in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Prof. Milena Georgieva from the Institute of Molecular Biology, co-founder of EPIX AI and leader in epigenetics and artificial intelligence for longevity, and Assoc. Prof. Elisaveta Kirilova from the Institute of Chemical Engineering who is also the first laureate of the “For Women in Science” program in Bulgaria (2011) spoke about how Bulgarian women leaders turn scientific breakthroughs into real innovations from BAS. Prof. Milena Georgieva, one of Bulgaria's [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-12-02T14:21:42+02:00Thursday, 27 November 2025|Categories: Selected|

The contribution of Bulgarian scientists to the Global Ocean Observing System

In the recently published report on the state of the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) for 2025 - https://www.ocean-ops.org/goosreport/ - Bulgaria's contribution is reflected through our participation in the Argo program. The Bul-Argo project is led by the Institute of Oceanology of BAS in collaboration with Sofia University and the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology and is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science through the National Roadmap for Scientific Infrastructure. The report highlights the status of GOOS observation networks and progress in strengthening the world's capacity to observe the ocean, understanding and adapting to a changing climate, improving operational services, and protecting the health of the oceans - all of which are fundamental to sustainable ocean economies and the [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-27T13:45:31+02:00Wednesday, 26 November 2025|Categories: Climate Change, Hazards and Natural Resources|

International scientific conference at the Economic Research Institute of BAS

An international scientific conference with the participation of scientists from Spain, Romania, Lithuania, Turkey, Italy, Portugal, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria was held at the Economic Research Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. This is a traditional event for economists at BAS, focusing on topical issues at national, regional, European, and global level related to the challenges facing Bulgaria, EU integration, financial, demographic, and social policies, regional and sectoral development, the economy of modern companies, etc. This year's conference is entitled: “Economic Development and Policies: Realities and Prospects. Sustainability in the Context of Global Change.” It was opened by Prof. Irena Zareva, Director of ERI at BAS, and the Executive Director of the Bulgarian Stock Exchange, Assoc. Prof. Manyu Moravenov, welcomed the participants. The plenary [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-25T09:39:18+02:00Monday, 24 November 2025|Categories: Man and Society|

Meeting between the President of BAS and the Ambassador of Slovenia, H.E. Natasha Bergel

A meeting between the President of BAS, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, and the Slovenian Ambassador to Bulgaria, H.E. Ms. Natasha Bergel, took place today at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. During the meeting, the project cooperation between the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts was discussed as well as the possibilities for its expansion. H.E. Bergel and Corr. Memb. Slavcheva agreed that a meeting between the presidents of the two academies would help to consolidate this cooperation. This has been the first meeting between the president of the BAS and the Slovenian ambassador and both sides expressed their readiness for fruitful future cooperation.

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-25T09:37:59+02:00Monday, 24 November 2025|Categories: General news|