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 academic community of BAS and the Council of Rectors through the implementation of joint projects, research, modernization of the educational process as well as the implementation of joint patents.

“I believe that our long-standing cooperation will continue in the future as our joint efforts and deeds will consolidate the authority of education and science and further develop our common mission for a prosperous society based on knowledge and innovation,” Corr. Memb. Slavcheva added.

The President of the Council of Rectors in the Republic of Bulgaria Prof. Miglena Temelkova congratulated Corr. Memb. Slavcheva on her election as the President of the oldest and most prestigious scientific institution in the country and wished her a successful term.