Latest news from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
A methodology for geothermal surveys has been developed
A team of geologists and geophysicists from the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography (NIGGG-BAS), the Geological Institute (GI-BAS), the University of Mining and Geology (MGU) and Sofia University (SU) has developed, as part [...]
The President of BAS attends an EASAC Council Meeting in Nicosia
The President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, took part in the first meeting for 2026 of the Council of the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) which was held on [...]
IICT honors PhD students for their outstanding research and publication achievements
Awards for outstanding research and publication achievements have been presented to doctoral students at the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of BAS (IICT) during a ceremony held today. This is the first time such [...]
An international conference in memory of Acad. Ivan Todorov brings together world-renowned scientists at BAS
The international scientific conference “Mathematical Quantum Field Theory,” held in memory of the renowned Bulgarian theoretical and mathematical physicist Academician Ivan Todorov (1933–2025), is taking place in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall at BAS [...]
Corr. Memb Alexandre Kostov with a lecture at Capital Normal University
Corresponding Member Alexandre Kostov delivered a plenary presentation at an international forum organized by the Institute of Global and Area Studies at Capital Normal University in Beijing. The conference took place on May 23 [...]
Ceremonial meeting at BAS to mark May 24
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences marked May 24 - the Day of the Holy Brothers Cyril and Methodius, of the Bulgarian alphabet, education and culture and of the Slavonic literature - with a ceremonial meeting [...]
“Golden Century” awards
Academician Vasil Gyuzelev was awarded the Ministry of Culture’s highest honor, the “Golden Century” (Zlaten vek) award (a necklace and a certificate). Minister Evtim Miloshev presented the awards at a ceremony held on May [...]
The Director of INRNE – BAS participates in a forum on nuclear energy
Prof. Dimitar Tonev, PhD, Director of the Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy at BAS, participated in a forum dedicated to the prospects for the development of nuclear energy in Bulgaria and the economic [...]
High honor from BAS for a distinguished scientist in dentistry
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences awarded Prof. Dr. Stefan Ivanov, DMD, with a certificate and a badge of honor at a ceremony held in the “Academician Ivan E. Geshov” Hall of the Academy. The award [...]
The “Celebrating Women in Representation Theory” international conference held at IMI
From May 15 to 17, 2026, the International Center for Mathematical Sciences in Sofia (ICMS-Sofia) at the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics hosted the prestigious international conference “Celebrating Women in Representation Theory.” The event [...]
The President of the Turkish Academy of Sciences visits BAS
The President of BAS, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, met with Prof. Muzaffer Şeker, President of the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA). Prof. Şeker briefed Corr. Memb. Slavcheva on the structure, activities, and latest scientific publications [...]
BAS hosts a meeting of the presidents of the Academies of Sciences in the Black Sea region
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is hosting the third meeting of the presidents of the Academies of Sciences of the member states of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) which is taking [...]
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 [...]
Bulgarian National Science Fund recognizes 11 most successful research projects carried out by BAS in 2025
The Bulgarian National Science Fund honored 22 projects in 11 scientific fields at an official ceremony held today at BAS. The Fund’s scientific expert committees selected two projects in each scientific field. The project “Algebraic, [...]
New developments in the field of green technologies
Scientists from the Institute of Electronics at BAS today demonstrated prototypes of sensors designed to measure pesticide and nitrate levels in water and nitrogen dioxide levels in the air. Among the researchers’ latest developments [...]
Innovative robotic system
A demonstration of an innovative robotic system was presented at the national scientific conference “Robotics and Mechatronics 2026” organized by the Institute of Robotics - BAS. The two-day forum was opened today by Academician [...]
Assoc. Prof. Nadya Filipova is the director of the Institute for Historical Studies
Assoc. Prof. Nadya Filipova, Ph.D., is the newly elected director of the Institute for Historical Studies. Assoc. Prof. Nadia Filipova’s research focuses on Bulgarian foreign policy, the Arab world, international relations, and minority issues. She [...]
Eco Day: “Peaceful Atom – Green Planet”
On May 7, 2026, the “Peaceful Atom – Green Planet” Eco-Day was held at Scientific Complex 2 of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The event was organized by the Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear [...]
Seventh Interdisciplinary Doctoral Forum – active academic dialogue, team creativity, and new professional networks among young scientists
The seventh interdisciplinary doctoral forum took place from April 27 to 29 in Velingrad. The event is a tradition for the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. It is organized annually by the PhD Training Center – [...]
The Institute of Oceanology – Varna is carrying out more than 50 projects
Scientists at the Institute of Oceanology (IO – BAS) are working on over 50 national and international projects funded across a wide range of fields through European programs and funds. In addition to the [...]
Bulgarian children are researching the impact of the April Uprising abroad
p The winners of a student competition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising were announced today at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences by Vasil Vasilev, chairman of the All-Bulgarian “Vasil Levski” Committee. [...]
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 [...]
The second module of “Art Readings 2026” has ended
The “New Art” module of the international academic conference “Art Readings 2026,” held at the Institute of Art Studies of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences from April 23 to 25, ended. Young and established [...]
The culmination of the events marking the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising took place at BAS
A nationwide commemorative gathering marking the 150th anniversary of the outbreak of the April Uprising was held today at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences under the patronage of President Iliana Iotova. The event served as [...]