The Scientific Secretary-General of BAS, Prof. Neli Koseva, met today at the Academy with representatives of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The visit is part of Bulgaria's preparations for negotiations for membership in the prestigious international organization. Prof. Koseva briefed the delegation on the activities of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and its cooperation with higher education institutions, business and interaction with society. The OECD has a leading role in the development and implementation of the highest standards in all key areas such as governance, tax policy, transport infrastructure, agriculture, education, digital economy and innovations, climate, etc. The OECD has 38 member countries, including the most advanced economies from Europe, North America, South America and Asia. Along with Bulgaria, other candidates for [...]

Corr. Memb. Ilza Pajeva was awarded with the "Marin Drinov" honorary medal of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The award was presented by the President of the Academy Prof. Julian Revalski, Member of BAS, during a ceremony held on 14 December 2023. The medal is awarded for her high scientific achievements, multifaceted public, organizational, expert and pedagogical activities which are an indispensable contribution to the elevation of the authority of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Bulgarian science at home and abroad and on the occasion of her 70th anniversary. Ilza Pajeva is Professor at the Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences where she is Honorary Head of the Section "QSAR and Molecular Modelling". Corresponding Member of the Bulgarian [...]