Research division
Man and Society
Institutes and Academic Specialized Units
Mariana Tian
Scientific secretary of division 9. Man and Society
mariana.tian@cu.bas.bg
Institute for the State and the Law
Modern spheres of research in social sciences are: economics, law, psychology, demography, sociology, philosophy, science studies.
Science-based options for the economic and social development of Bulgarian society, covering policies aimed at overcoming the demographic crisis, crime, the crisis in values and the development of the personal potential for lifelong learning and improving the quality of life are developed. Policies contributing to a smarter and greener sustainable social market economy and a democratic society where prosperity is the result of innovation and better use of the country’s resources are of particular importance.
The ways to full social and economic integration of Bulgaria in the EU and to improving the country’s management and strengthening the legal principles, norms and culture of behavior in contemporary Bulgarian society in accordance with the best European practices are identified.
The development of identity and value systems in the Bulgarian society which take into account civilization transformations and cultural uniqueness, morality, religions, the creation and use of new knowledge, are studied.
News
A conference at BAS discusses issues surrounding labour migration in Europe
An international conference entitled “Europe on the Move: Migrant Workers or Mobile Workers? What does it mean to have decent work and to belong?” opened today at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The two-day forum [...]
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 [...]
A researcher from BAS takes part in a series of international scientific conferences in China
During his visit to China, Professor Emeritus Vesselin Petrov from the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology at BAS presented a series of papers and lectures on procedural philosophy, ecological civilisation, environmental education, artificial intelligence and [...]
Meeting between the the Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Natalia Efremova, and the management of the Institute for Population and Human Studies at BAS
On July 14, 2026, representatives of the Institute for Population and Human Studies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IPHS at BAS) held a meeting with the Minister of Labor and Social Policy, Natalia Efremova. [...]
Laboratory for the Study of Youth Unemployment
At the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, the “NEET Youth in Bulgaria: Research and Policy Design” Laboratory was launched through a constructive and dynamic discussion attended by five experts from the Ministry of Labor and [...]
National conference of doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and young scholars in legal science
The 16th National Conference of Doctoral Students, Postdoctoral Researchers, and Young Scholars in the Field of Legal Science was held on June 6. The forum was organized by the Institute for the State and Law [...]
National school for doctoral students and young researchers in the social sciences hosted by the Institute for Population and Human Studies (IPHS)
The XVII National school for doctoral students and young researchers in the social sciences, titled “Participation in open science: contributing to accessible knowledge and addressing complex global challenges” was held from May 11 to 13 [...]
Lawyers discuss “white-collar crime” from the perspectives of Bulgaria and China
The Institute for the State and Law organized a scientific seminar titled “White-Collar Crime in a Global Context: Comparative Perspectives from China and Bulgaria” on April 24. Lawyers from both countries discussed the types and [...]
Improving Policy in Response to Demographic Change
A national representative survey - unique in its nature and scope - has been launched as part of project BG05SFPR002-1.020-0001-C01 “Improving Policy in Response to Demographic Change” . The aim of the survey is to [...]
The Economic Research Institute of BAS receives a certificate of achievement in the “Business to the rules” competition
Prof. Irena Zareva, PhD, Director of the Economic Research Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, received a certificate from Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova during the official ceremony of the“Business to the rules” national awards [...]
Academic lecture at BAS “Pius XII and the Jewish Question”
The President of BAS, Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva, and the Vice-President Prof. Emmanuel Moutafov attended the academic lecture by Prof. Kiril Kartalov entitled “Pius XII and the Jewish Question.” The topic is completely innovative for [...]
International scientific conference at the Economic Research Institute of BAS
An international scientific conference with the participation of scientists from Spain, Romania, Lithuania, Turkey, Italy, Portugal, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria was held at the Economic Research Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. This is [...]
International conference marking the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights
An international conference marking the 75th anniversary of the signing of the European Convention on Human Rights was held at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The forum was organized by the Institute for State and [...]
Bulgarian presence at the annual conference of Academia Europaea
On 16 October, Prof. DSc Vassil Kirov, Chairman of the General Assembly of BAS, was welcomed as a new member of Academia Europaea by its President, Prof. Donald Bruce Dingwell, at the Building Bridges 2025: [...]
BAS hosts international conference on ecological civilization and sustainable development
The “Philosophical Foundations, Cultural Dimensions and Societal Values of Ecological Civilization and Sustainable Development” international conference under the auspices of the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IPS-BAS) is [...]
Meeting of the leadership of ERI at BAS with a delegation from the Sultanate of Oman
Meeting of the leadership of ERI at BAS with a delegation from the Sultanate of Oman, led by H.E. Dr. Said Mohammed Al Saqri, Minister of Economy On 10.07.2025 at the Economic Research Institute (ERI), [...]
Jubilee Scientific Conference OBOEDIENTIA ET PAX
A jubilee scientific conference on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the arrival in Bulgaria of Archbishop Angelo Roncalli, the future Pope John XXIII, was held today at the “Prof. Marin Drinov" Hall of [...]
Public lecture by Dr. Atanas Popov on the Euratom Community
A public lecture by Dr. Atanas Popov, a specialist in European law, was held today at BAS. Dr. Atanas Popov introduced the audience to the history of the European Communities, focusing on the sociological and [...]
Prof. Vassil Kirov elected a regular member of the European scientific academy Academia Europaea
Prof. DSc Vassil Kirov has been elected as a Member of Academia Europaea. Academia Europaea was established in 1988 and is the Pan-European Academy for the Humanities, Letters and Sciences. Membership is by invitation only. [...]
Challenges for human resources in the green and digital transition discussed at the Economic Research Institute
Representatives of the scientific community, business and the executive discussed key challenges and solutions related to human resources in the green and digital transition at the "Sustainability of Human Resources for a Competitive Economy" national [...]
Round table at the National Assembly on “Demography – trends, problems and solutions”
On April 30, a round table on "Demography - Trends, Problems and Solutions" organized by Minister Gutsanov was held at the National Assembly in which scientists from the Institute for Population and Human Studies at [...]
Doctoral School at the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of BAS
The official opening of the Doctoral School at the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of BAS took place today at the “Acad. Ivan E. Geshov" Hall of the Academy. The Doctoral School is established for [...]
Ms. Karina Angelieva with a public lecture at the Economic Research Institute of BAS
A public lecture by Ms. Karina Angelieva, Executive Director of the International Science and Technology Centre (ISTC) with a mandate from the European Commission, was held on 21.03.2025 at the Economic Research Institute of the [...]
ProSkills2Work – progressing promising skills to work in Bulgaria
The launch of the ProSkills2Work - Progressing Promising Skills to Work in Bulgaria project was announced on 19 March. This large-scale initiative for BAS with a budget of almost 2.5 million euros and a 5-year [...]