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
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 [...]
Public lecture at the Economic Research Institute – BAS
A public lecture by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vita Juknevičienė, Science and Innovation Advisor at the Ministry of the Interior of Lithuania, and Ms. Salomėja Vanagienė, Head of the Science and Innovation Advisers Network of Lithuania, [...]
Women in Public Administration conference
A conference on "Women in Public Administration" was held today at the House of Europe. The event was organized by the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria and the "More Women in Politics" NGO [...]
BAS economists: Energy efficiency measures should take into account territorial differences and household vulnerability
Taking into account territorial differences in social and energy vulnerability of households is a strong tool to overcome poverty and inequalities and to achieve a wider coverage of measures with the same financial means. For [...]
Pepka Boyadjieva is Professor Emeritus of the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology
Prof. DSc Pepka Boyadjieva has been awarded the honorary title "Professor Emeritus" of the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of BAS. The solemn ceremony took place yesterday in the "Acad. Ivan E. Geshov" hall of [...]
Shadow Economy Tolerance Index
The Institute of Philosophy and Sociology - BAS (IPS) has completed the implementation of a three-year research project "Shadow economy factor determination and approaches to limit it in Bulgarian society" (Contract KP-06-H35/9 of 18.12.2019), funded [...]
BAS economists: BGN 1.63 billion per year is the total financial effect of Bulgaria’s accession to Schengen
Five specific benefits with a total financial effect of BGN 1.63 billion per year will receive Bulgaria from joining the Schengen area by land. This is according to the assessment of the scientists from the [...]
BAS economists: convergence in the EU generates faster economic growth in low-income countries
In the European Union, there is convergence which arises from faster economic growth in low-income countries. For Bulgaria this growth is not enough - it became clear at the opening of the jubilee scientific conference [...]
The Economic Research Institute celebrates 75 years since its founding
The Economic Research Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences celebrated 75 years since its establishment with a gala celebration at the Academy. The Director of the Institute, Prof. Irena Zareva, gave a welcome speech [...]
Spinoff Award 2024
IPHS scientists are developing an app to protect and improve maternal mental health after childbirth As part of an initiative to support mothers, the Institute for Population and Human Studies (IPHS-BAS) has been awarded the [...]
Over 40 papers presented at a conference on the transition to a green economy at the Economic Research Institute
More than 40 papers were presented by scientists at a scientific conference at the Economic Research Institute (ERI) of BAS. The forum "Economic Development and Policies: Realities and Prospects" is an annual event, this [...]
A young scientist from the Institute for the State and Law at BAS with the “Dr. Ilko Eskenazi” award of the International Foundation “St. St. Cyril and Methodius”
Dr. Petar Topurov, Assistant Professor at the Civil Law department of the Institute for the State and Law of BAS, won the annual award for scientific publication in the field of legal science, named after [...]
A new book “Values, Justice and Mental Wellbeing” by Prof. DSc Ergyul Tair
A presentation of the book "Values, Justice and Mental Well-being" (Ценности, справедливост и психично благополучие) by Prof. DSc Ergyul Tair from the Department of Psychology of the Institute for Population and Human Studies (IPHS) [...]