On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of “Angel Kanchev” University of Ruse, a series of events were held between November 10 and 12, 2025. The motto of the celebrations in Ruse was “80 years facing knowledge, youth, and the future.” Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov, Vice-President of BAS, took part in the solemn assembly-concert. He presented the Rector of the university, Assoc. Prof. Desislava Atanasova, with a congratulatory address on behalf of Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, President of BAS. It reads: “Ruse University is an example of academic excellence, innovation, and commitment to the development of the regional economy, science, and society. You have created a powerful educational community that brings together talented students, researchers, and teachers who share a desire for knowledge [...]

The President of BAS, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, met today at the Academy with Prof. Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council. The meeting was attended by Corr. Memb. Evdokia Pasheva, Vice-President of BAS, Prof. Zara Cherkezova-Zheleva, National Contact Point for ERC in Bulgaria, and Ms. Sabine Simmross. The President of BAS acquainted Prof. Leptin with the activities of the Centers of Competence and Excellence and emphasized that the modern infrastructure at the Academy supported the research of scientists. Prof. Leptin shared good practices from other Eastern European countries that could lead to increased participation of BAS units in ERC competitions. The European Research Council (ERC) was established by the European Commission in 2007 to fund cutting-edge scientific research in Europe. It is currently [...]