Selected – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Appeal to mark 14 centuries of Bulgaria in Europe

Historians, archaeologists, and public figures today presented an appeal for the solemn celebration in 2032 of the 1400th anniversary of the founding of the Bulgarian state. The appeal was presented at the National Press Club of the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) as part of the “14 Centuries of Bulgaria in Europe” national initiative by the Bulgarian National Television (BNT), the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA), and the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) with the support of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS). “We, the undersigned Bulgarian historians and public figures, guided by our duty to preserve and strengthen the historical memory of our people, appeal to the Bulgarian society and the Bulgarian state to mark in the most solemn manner a remarkable anniversary - 1,400 years since [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-12-03T16:30:29+02:00Wednesday, 3 December 2025|Categories: Selected|

H.E. Marie Dumoulin visits BAS on the occasion of 60 years of scientific cooperation with CNRS

A meeting between BAS President, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, and French Ambassador to Bulgaria H.E. Mrs. Marie Dumoulin took place today at the Academy. The occasion for the visit was the joint celebration of the 60th anniversary of the signing of the first agreement between BAS and the National Center for Scientific Research of France (CNRS) – the first such bilateral agreement between the Academy and a Western European country. During the meeting, the traditionally good relations between Bulgaria and France were discussed as well as the long history of bilateral scientific cooperation. Emphasis was placed on the significant results of the partnership, including the successful projects won by Bulgarian and French teams under the Horizon Europe Framework Program. Future priorities for cooperation were also [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-12-03T16:28:54+02:00Tuesday, 2 December 2025|Categories: General news, Selected|

BAS and CNRS: six decades of scientific partnership

The event highlights the long-standing, sustainable, and active scientific ties between the two institutions. On the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the signing in 1965 the first framework agreement between the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, a scientific event was held in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall dedicated to the history of the two leading research institutions in Bulgaria and France and a review of their current cooperation. The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the French Institute in Bulgaria are the organizers of the conference. The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the French Institute in Bulgaria are the organizers of the conference. The Vice-President of BAS Corresponding Member Evdokia Pasheva opened the event by describing the [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-12-03T16:26:51+02:00Tuesday, 2 December 2025|Categories: Selected|

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|

Twelfth pupils’ session of the High-School-Students Institute at the PhD Training Centre – BAS

The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences hosted the 12th annual student scientific session of the High-School-Students’ Institute of BAS (HSSI-BAS) at the PhD Training Center of the Academy which took place on November 15 and 16. The event was opened by Assoc. Prof. Desislava Abadjieva, coordinator of the “Education with Science” National Program whose program initiative supported the activities of HSSI. A greeting on behalf of the Academy was delivered by Corresponding Member Evdokia Pasheva, Vice-President of BAS, who congratulated the participants and encouraged them to develop in various fields of science, emphasizing the role of scientific forums for the development of their future potential. The Ministry of Education and Science was represented by a team from the National STEM Center led by Director Prof. Nayden [...]

Връзки с обществеността2025-11-17T14:44:08+02:00Monday, 17 November 2025|Categories: General news, Selected|