Latest news from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
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 [...]
The Assembly of Academicians has elected Prof. Yuri Tschinkel from the USA foreign member of BAS
On 25 November, the Assembly of Academicians at BAS elected Prof. Prof. Yuri Tschinkel from the USA foreign member of BAS. Yuri Tschinkel is a professor at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York, [...]
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 [...]
Significant advances in language modelling by scientists from IICT-BAS
Georgi Shopov The PhD student Georgi Shopov from the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IICT-BAS) took part in the world's leading conference in the field of [...]
Caretaker Minister of Education and Science Prof. Galin Tsokov awards the President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski with a Plaquette
At a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of BAS held on 20.11.2024, Minister Galin Tsokov honoured Prof. Julian Revalski with a Plaquette of the Ministry of Education and Science for his overall activity [...]
“Zlatno Pero” (Golden Plume) award for a BAS scientist
The Union of Bulgarian Journalists (UBJ) has awarded its highest prize - the Golden Plume Medal to Prof. DSc. Garo Mardirossian from the Space Research and Technology Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences [...]
Prof. Wanda Smochowska-Petrova Prize – 2024
On 15 November 2024, the Polish Institute in Sofia hosted the award ceremony of the “Prof. Wanda Smochowska-Petrova" Prize, organized by the Institute of Literature at BAS and the Polish Institute in Sofia. Established in [...]
The President of BAS presents a report on his management during his two terms of office
A report on the management of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences for the period from 2016 to 2024 was made today before the General Assembly of BAS by the President, Prof. Julian Revalski, Member of [...]
“Foreign Humanities studying Bulgaria and the Bulgarians” international scientific conference
The Institute for Historical Studies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Bulgarian-Hungarian Historical Commission organized an international scientific conference "Foreign Humanities Studying Bulgaria and the Bulgarians" which took place from 11 to 13 [...]
Young scientists from BAS with awards for independent research
The Vice-President of BAS Corr. Mem. Evdokia Pasheva presented awards to young scientists from the Academy who were distinguished in a competition for the best publication in the field of natural-mathematical, and humanities and social [...]
Meeting with the Bulgarian community, students and teachers from the “Hristo Botev” School in Strasbourg
Hristov and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lidiya Mihova, Head of School. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elka Traykova - Scientific Secretary of the "Cultural and Historical Heritage and National Identity" division introduced the attendees to the history and [...]
Exhibition on the occasion of the 155th anniversary of BAS at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg
On 5 November the exhibition marking 155 years since the establishment of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences was opened at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. The event was organized jointly by the Permanent [...]
National workshop under the CASRI project
A national workshop on the CASRI project (Collaborative Action coordinating and enhancing systemic, actionable and transversal Sustainability Research and Innovation) was held at the Botanical Garden of the BAS. The project is funded by the [...]
“Western Bulgarian Outlands – History and Prospects” scientific conference
On November 8, 2024, the date on which the Western Bulgarian Outlands Day is celebrated, the Institute for Historical Studies at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences organized the scientific conference "Western Bulgarian Outlands - [...]
Institute of Solid-State Physics “Acad. Georgi Nadjakov” signed a memorandum with a Japanese research institute
On November 7, 2024, the Institute of Solid-State Physics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences marked an important step in expanding its network of international partnerships with a focus on innovation by signing a cooperation [...]
The largest nursing colony of the Lesser Horseshoe Bat and the Geoffroy’s Bat in the world is in the Eastern Rhodopes
A new publication in the European Journal of Wildlife Research reports the discovery of the largest nursing colony of the lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros) and the Geoffroy’s bat (Myotis emarginatus) worldwide. It is located [...]
“Follower of the National Enlighteners” Award
On the Day of the National Enlighteners at a ceremony at the "St. Cyril and Methodius” National Library, the "Follower of the National Enlighteners" prizes were awarded. Prominent scientists and artists were awarded by the [...]
BAS celebrates the Day of National Enlighteners
On the occasion of the Day of the National Enlighteners, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences honoured scientists and journalists. At the solemn assembly which was held today in the "Prof. Marin Drinov Hall, the winners [...]
Tribute to the enlighteners of BAS
Panels tell the story of the building On the Day of the National Enlighteners - November 1, two panels were placed in the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences which tell the story of the building of [...]