Latest news from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
A lecture by Monsignor Francesco Braschi at BAS
A public lecture entitled “Little Brother Francis – Brother to All, a Giant of Humanity and Faith” by Monsignor Francesco Braschi took place on 23 October at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Francesco Braschi is [...]
Prof. Stanislav D. Dobrev from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee visits BASжжжж
Today, 23 October 2026, the Vice-President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov, received the distinguished scholar Prof. Stanislav D. Dobrev in his office. Born and having completed his secondary education in Bulgaria, [...]
International conference on epigenetics brings together scientists in the search for new treatments for rare diseases
The international conference “Unlocking the Epigenome: New Horizons in Molecular Medicine and Rare Diseases” opened today in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of BAS. The two-day forum is organised by the “Acad. Roumen Tsanev” Institute [...]
BAS awards the honorary title of “Doctor honoris causa” to Prof. Tapas Kumar Kundu
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences awarded the honorary title of “Doctor honoris causa” to Prof. Tapas Kumar Kundu (Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, India). The solemn ceremony took place in the “Prof. Marin [...]
Professor Valya Vassileva begins her second term as Director of the Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics
Prof. Dr Valya Vassileva begins her second term today as Director of the Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics (IPPG) at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. She has been re-elected as director of the Institute [...]
The 90th anniversary of Academician Vasil Gyuzelev
The 90th birthday of Acad. Vasil Gyuzelev was marked today with the opening of the biographical exhibition “I Became a Historian by Vocation” and a discussion between the Academician and students and lecturers from [...]
Berlin Process Scientific Conference on the Western Balkans
From 12 to 14 October, the 10th joint scientific conference of the Berlin Process took place in Podgorica, Montenegro, under the theme “The Western Balkans in Europe: People – Innovation – Transformation”. It was organised [...]
74 researchers from BAS feature in a global ranking of top scientists
Sixty-four researchers affiliated with the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences are among the top two per cent of researchers worldwide, shows this year’s ranking of researchers’ overall career development (known as the Stanford Ranking). Twenty of [...]
Academic seminar “Current Issues in Science”: healthcare solutions through partnership in the Netherlands
The topic “Developing innovative solutions to healthcare challenges through collaboration: experience from the Netherlands” was presented by Alain van Gool, Professor of Personalised Healthcare at Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The lecture [...]
BAS is a co-organiser of the international conference “The Black Sea and Eastern Europe: Key to European security”
The international conference “The Black Sea and Eastern Europe: Key to European Security” took place on 12 October at the Sofia Grand Hotel. The event was jointly organised by the European League for Economic Cooperation [...]
Rozhen NAO marks its 45th anniversary with a ceremonial gathering and a concert
“Stars Beneath the Stars of Rozhen” brought together the world-renowned performers Krassimira Stoyanova, Svetlin Roussev and “The Mystery of the Bulgarian Voices” beneath the dome of the 2-m telescope On 9 October, the Rozhen National [...]
Research team involving IBER wins award for biodiversity and climate
A research team involving the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research (IBER) of BAS has won the Jury’s Prize at the 2026 Annual Biodiversity and Climate Awards. On October 9, 2026, the annual award ceremony [...]
Research mission aboard the R/V “Akademik” in the Black Sea
The Institute of Oceanology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is carrying out its latest research mission aboard the R/V “Akademik” in the Black Sea off the Bulgarian coast. The research focuses on collecting sediment [...]
157 years of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Academician Vassil Nikolov has been awarded the Grand Prize for Science of BAS for 2026. The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences marked the 157th anniversary of its foundation with a ceremonial gathering held today in the [...]
Scientists from BAS organise a scientific and educational initiative to protect the Danube in Silistra
On 11 October 2026, in Silistra, researchers from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences took part in a scientific and educational event dedicated to the conservation and restoration of the Danube. The WATER SPORT CLEAN UP [...]
UNESCO’s Social Transformations Week
Assoc. Prof. Lyuba Spasova, PhD, from IPS of BAS and Vice-President of the MOST Intergovernmental Council, represented Bulgaria at the Social Transformations Week at UNESCO. The Social Transformations Week, organised by the Management of [...]
“Hitmobil” CC demonstrates integrated clean energy solutions to Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov
On 8 October, Atanas Pekanov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria and Minister for the Management of European Union Funds, visited the “Integral Energy Systems” field laboratory at the “Hitmobil” Competence Centre. During [...]
Multimedia exhibition: “St Francis: the Story of a Face”
The multimedia exhibition “St Francis: the Story of a Face” was officially opened at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences on 8 October. The Italian Embassy and the Italian Cultural Institute in Sofia, in collaboration with [...]
50th anniversary of the establishment of the Centre for Hydro- and Aerodynamics
The Centre for Hydro- and Aerodynamics at the “Academician Angel Balevski” Institute of Metal Science, Equipment and Technologies of BAS (CHA) hosted an international scientific forum on the theme “The role of contemporary hydro- and [...]
A researcher from BAS takes part in the Forums on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA and at the United Nations
Sen. Asst. Prof. Dr Alexandra Milanova from the Institute of Balkan Studies with Centre for Thracology at BAS took part in the international Forum on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA and the UN. She presented [...]
BioMedRTC – a new centre for biomedical research and technology in Bulgaria – has officially opened
An official event at the Central Military Club in Sofia marked the launch of BioMedRTC – the Biomedical Research and Technology Centre – a large-scale initiative that brings together Bulgarian scientific expertise, international partnerships and [...]
The archaeological investigations on Trapezitsa Hill officially presented
The National Archaeological Institute with Museum at BAS (NAIM-BAS) today presented the results of the archaeological investigations, restoration and public engagement initiatives concerning the historical remains on Trapezitsa Hill in Veliko Tarnovo. The event, [...]
BAS condemns the Russian drone strike on the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
BAS condemns the Russian drone strike on the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv and joins the appeal issued by ALLEA (https://allea.org/allea-condemns-russian-drone-strike-on-the-national-academy-of-sciences-of-ukraine/). Attacks targeting Ukraine’s scientific and cultural infrastructure constitute not only [...]
Scientific achievements of IBIR in the field of single-cell transcriptomics
Scientists from the “Academician Kiril Bratanov” Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction (IBIR-BAS) presented their latest findings in single-cell biology during the “Beyond Gene Expression: Single–Cell Isoform–Resolved Biology” international webinar organised jointly by the [...]