Latest news from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
First assessments of the situation regarding the incidents with the Russian tankers near the Kerch Strait
An international group of scientists from the Hereon Research Centre, part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres and the Institute of Oceanology at BAS, are working to clarify the situation with the pollution [...]
Prof. August Ivanov is inscribed in the Golden Book of Bulgarian Discoverers and Inventors
Prof. Dr. August Ivanov, Director of the Institute of Robotics of BAS, is listed in the Golden Book of Bulgarian Discoverers and Inventors. He is the only scientist to be awarded the highest distinction by [...]
“Animated Heritage” Annual Awards of the Institute of Art Studies – BAS for 2024
The film director and screenwriter Prof. Georgi Djulgerov and artist Alzek Misheff are the winners of the awards The Institute of Art Studies at BAS presented its annual Animated Heritage Awards for a special contribution [...]
The President of BAS Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva meets with the President of the Council of Rectors in the Republic of Bulgaria Prof. Miglena Temelkova
At the meeting, the challenges facing the system of higher education and science in Bulgaria and the interaction between the two institutions were discussed as well as the possibility of a broader partnership between the [...]
The President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva talks with the President of the National Assembly Nataliya Kiselova
The National Assembly President Nataliya Kiselova talks with the President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva. The meeting took place today in the Parliament building. I sincerely congratulate you on your [...]
The Amazing Vietnam – official opening of an exhibition at the National Museum of Natural History at BAS
A temporary exhibition "The Amazing Vietnam" dedicated to the joint Bulgarian-Vietnamese research on the biodiversity of Vietnam, which had began in 1975, was opened by the Deputy Director of the Museum Prof. Stoyan Beshkov on [...]
“Chronicles of Steel” еxhibition
The exhibition "Chronicles of Steel. Cold Weapons of the Bulgarian Middle Ages" was opened on December 11 at the National Archaeological Institute with Museum of BAS. The exposition presents the culture of war in the [...]
Corr.-Memb. Evelina Slavcheva opens a conference on women in mathematics in South-Eastern Europe
The President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva opened the international conference "Women in Mathematics in South-Eastern Europe". The scientific forum takes place from 11 to 13 December at the Institute [...]
Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva took office as President of BAS
Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva took office as President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. At a ceremony held today at BAS, Prof. Julian Revalski, Member of BAS, symbolically handed over the key of the Academy [...]
“Marin Drinov” Honorary Medal of BAS on a ribbon for Corr. Memb. Peter Boyvalenkov
The Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has awarded corresponding member Peter Boyvalenkov with the "Marin Drinov" honorary medal on a ribbon. The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, Member of the Academy, presented the award at [...]
“Early Neolithic settlement Slatina-Sofia” mural
Голямоформатният стенопис „Раннонеолитно селище Слатина-София (6100 – 5500 г. пр. Хр.) беше представен днес пред публика. Нарисуван е от художниците Иван Монев и Мария Матовска върху северната фасада на сградата на 93-то средно училище „Александър [...]
Project of BAS under the Erasmus+ programme with a Quality Label
On 04.12.2024, the Human Resource Development Centre held the Valorization Conference 2024 on “Green Technology and Sustainable Development in the Education and Youth Sector”. The project of BAS No. 2021-1-BG01-KA131-HED-000009115 under the Erasmus+ programme was [...]
Corr. Memb. Evelina Slavcheva is the new President of BAS
For the first time in the 155-year history of the Academy, a woman is elected President Corresponding member Evelina Slavcheva has been elected President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences for the period 2024-2028 at [...]
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 [...]
A new study used DNA-metabarcoding to elucidate the dietary spectrum of the grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola) on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast
Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola) A team of young scientists and postdoctoral fellows at the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Studies, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, has published results of the first study in [...]
The newly elected academicians and -corresponding members of BAS receive diplomas
The diplomas of the new members of the Assembly of Academicians and Corresponding Members of BAS (AACM) were awarded at an official ceremony held in the "Prof. Marin Drinov" Hall. Eleven new academicians and [...]
The chemical laboratory of the Institute of Oceanology – BAS receives a certificate of accreditation
The Marine Chemistry Testing Laboratory at the Institute of Oceanology-BAS has received an internationally recognized accreditation certificate from the “Bulgarian Accreditation Service” Executive Agency, according to BDS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018 which defines the general requirements [...]
Honorary Medal of the President of BAS for Acad. Asaf Hajiyev
Professor Julian Revalski, Member of BAS, has presented today the Honorary Medal of the President of BAS to Acad. Asaf Hajiyev - Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation. The [...]
Large-scale project presents the work of BAS members
An exhibition of works of fine art by members of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences is open in the Central Foyer of the BAS until 3 December. Eight paintings and two sculptures mark the beginning [...]
Open Doors Day at the Institute of Polymers
The Institute of Polymers-BAS organized an information campaign "Open Doors Day" which took place on 26 November. The initiative was attended by a record number of visitors who had the opportunity to explore the scientific [...]
Economists of BAS: Corruption is not the most serious barrier to business
Contrary to the prevailing public opinion that corruption is the number one problem, business in Bulgaria manages to overcome it. This was stated by Prof. Spartak Keremidchiev from the Economic Research Institute at BAS during [...]
Official unveiling of a monument to Acad. Blagovest Sendov
Monument to Academician Blagovest Sendov was officially unveiled in the park space in front of the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". The President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski, [...]
Eleventh Scientific Session of the High-School-Students’ Institute of BAS (HSSI – BAS) at the Training Centre – BAS
On November 23-24, 2024, the eleventh scientific session of the High-School-Students’ Institute of BAS (HSSI-BAS) at the PhD Training Centre - BAS took place in the central building of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The [...]
BAS receives a positive opinion on the naming of Sofia Airport
The Ministry of Transport and Communications supports the implementation of the project proposed by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences for naming Sofia Airport after the brightest historical figure for Bulgaria, Vasil Levski. This has become [...]