Връзки с обществеността – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Mobility and Heritage: a new multidisciplinary project at the National Ethnographic Museum

On February 2, the National Ethnographic Museum of BAS opened the “Symbols of Mobility” exhibition presented by Bulgarian artist and master Dr. Niki Collier who lives and works in Ireland. She is known as a conceptual author with a distinctive style and vision. The exhibition is supported by the Embassy of Ireland and is dedicated to the feast day of Saint Brigid, the patroness saint of crafts in Ireland. This is Dr. Niki Collier's first solo exhibition in Bulgaria. "Symbols of Mobility" is a multidisciplinary project that explores mobility as physical movement and as a process of transformation - of identity, place, and perspective. The exhibition includes 12 textile sculptures in the form of wings, made using a special technique from felt and arranged [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-02-09T10:05:04+02:00Wednesday, 4 February 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity|

A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Art

The President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, and the Rector of the National Academy of Art (NAA), Prof. Georgi Iankov, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation today at BAS. We have established long-standing cooperation and hope that by signing this document we will expand our partnership to include joint initiatives, the two said after the signing. The National Academy of Art will celebrate its 130th anniversary, said Rector Prof. Georgi Iankov, announcing that an international scientific conference was planned for the occasion. He extended an invitation to the Academy's scientists to participate. During the meeting, Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov, Vice-President of BAS and former Director of the BAS Institute of Art Studies, emphasized that signing the memorandum was a great honor [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-02-09T10:02:59+02:00Tuesday, 3 February 2026|Categories: Cultural-historical Heritage and National Identity, Selected|

The Central Laboratory of Applied Physics – Plovdiv also has a newly appointed director

Assoc. Prof. Vasiliy Chitanov took office as Director of the Central Laboratory of Applied Physics – Plovdiv (CLAP) on January 22 this year. He was elected by the Governing Council of BAS in a competition for director for the period 2026–2030. His research activity is mainly related to the development of technologies and the characterization of the physical and mechanical properties of multicomponent, multilayer, and nanostructured hard coatings obtained by the closed-field unbalanced magnetron sputtering technique. In his development program for the CLAP, Assoc. Prof. Chitanov will strive to develop the Laboratory in the field of nanotechnologies and nanostructured materials for surface modification, high-efficiency energy elements and emitters, and innovative optical sensors, as well as researching new areas of application for the unit's topics, focused [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-02-02T16:51:45+02:00Monday, 2 February 2026|Categories: General news|

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivelin Vladov is the newly elected director of the Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivelin Vladov takes office today as director of the Institute of Experimental Morphology, Pathology and Anthropology with Museum (IEMPAM) of BAS. He was elected by the BAS Governing Council in a competition for director for the period 2026–2030. The scientific activity of Assoc. Prof. Vladov and the institute he heads is focused on two main areas: Biomedicine and quality of life, and Anthropological characteristics and national identity, including clarification of the pathogenesis and development of modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods for socially significant diseases, combined with research into the impact of environmental factors and biologically active substances on health, as well as comprehensive anthropological studies of the Bulgarian population from ancient times to the present day for the needs of [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-02-02T16:50:57+02:00Monday, 2 February 2026|Categories: General news|

Evrika Awards for achievements in science

The annual Evrika Awards for achievements in science and for the best young manager, inventor, and farmer were presented at a ceremony held on January 28. The Vice-President of BAS Prof. Shtelian Shterionov participated in the award ceremony and presented the awards to three of the winners. The Evrika Award for achievements in science went to Dr. Monika Mutovska from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. The award for young inventor was presented to Dr. Daniel Denev from Shumen University “Bishop Konstantin of Preslav”. Doctoral student Elena Blagoeva from the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of BAS was awarded an honorary diploma for her excellent performance in the Young Inventor competition. She is co-author of a protected patent for the “Device for dosing the food [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-01-30T10:10:36+02:00Thursday, 29 January 2026|Categories: General news|

Prof. Emil Manoach receives the “Marin Drinov” Honorary Medal on a ribbon

The Governing Council of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences awarded Prof. Dr. Emil Manoach from the Institute of Mechanics of BAS with the “Marin Drinov” Honorary Medal. The award was presented by the President of the Academy, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, at an official ceremony. The Honorary Medal was awarded to Prof. Manoach for his multifaceted scientific, project and organizational activities for the development of Bulgarian science, and mathematics and mechanics in Bulgaria in particular, and on the occasion of his 70th anniversary. He thanked the Governing Council, the leadership of BAS and the scientific council of the Institute of Mechanics for the prestigious award and noted that he accepted it not only as a personal recognition but also as a high assessment of the [...]

Връзки с обществеността2026-01-28T15:54:10+02:00Wednesday, 28 January 2026|Categories: Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies|