Latest news from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
BioMedRTC – a new centre for biomedical research and technology in Bulgaria – has officially opened
An official event at the Central Military Club in Sofia marked the launch of BioMedRTC – the Biomedical Research and Technology Centre – a large-scale initiative that brings together Bulgarian scientific expertise, international partnerships and [...]
The archaeological investigations on Trapezitsa Hill officially presented
The National Archaeological Institute with Museum at BAS (NAIM-BAS) today presented the results of the archaeological investigations, restoration and public engagement initiatives concerning the historical remains on Trapezitsa Hill in Veliko Tarnovo. The event, [...]
BAS condemns the Russian drone strike on the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
BAS condemns the Russian drone strike on the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv and joins the appeal issued by ALLEA (https://allea.org/allea-condemns-russian-drone-strike-on-the-national-academy-of-sciences-of-ukraine/). Attacks targeting Ukraine’s scientific and cultural infrastructure constitute not only [...]
Scientific achievements of IBIR in the field of single-cell transcriptomics
Scientists from the “Academician Kiril Bratanov” Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction (IBIR-BAS) presented their latest findings in single-cell biology during the “Beyond Gene Expression: Single–Cell Isoform–Resolved Biology” international webinar organised jointly by the [...]
Scientists from across Europe call for urgent measures to protect small mammals at a forum in Sofia
Participants of the First European Small Mammal Conservation Conference, held from 21 to 25 September 2026 in Sofia, have officially submitted a joint position paper and declaration to the European Commission. In the document, leading [...]
The General Assembly conferred upon Academician Nikola Sabotinov the title of “Honorary Member of BAS”
Acad. Nikola Sabotinov, President of BAS (2008–2012), was awarded the title of “Honorary Member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences” during a ceremonial session of the 9th General Assembly of BAS which took place in [...]
Experts in Varna discuss security and safety in the Black Sea
A round-table discussion on “Security and Safety in the Black Sea” took place on 25 September in Varna. The event was organised by the Centre for National Security and Defence Research at BAS (CNSDR-BAS) in [...]
The ERA Chair in Bulgaria calls for project sustainability
The experience, strategic prospects and challenges facing three key projects of BAS were presented at an event held in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of the Academy. The projects are funded under the ERA Chair [...]
The Cycle of Film Ideas
A round-table discussion on the theme “Bulgaria in Europe. The Cycle of Film Ideas: Past and Present” took place as part of the 44th edition of the “Golden Rose” Bulgarian Feature Film Festival, Varna 2026. [...]
Twenty institutes of BAS take part in the European Researchers’ Night
Scientists from twenty institutes across all scientific divisions at BAS took part in the nineteenth edition of the European Researchers’ Night which took place on 25 and 26 September. At themed stands called “Curiosity Cabinets”, [...]
International conference on “Digital Presentation and Preservation of Cultural and Scientific Heritage” (DiPP2026)
The Institute of Mathematics and Informatics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences hosted the 16th International Conference on “Digital Representation and Preservation of Cultural and Scientific Heritage” (DiPP2026). The event took place from 24 to [...]
Cooperation between the Institute of Art Studies – BAS and the “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” National Academy of Music
On 24 September 2026, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Institute of Art Studies – BAS and the “Prof. Pancho Vladigerov” National Academy of Music. The document was signed by Prof. Dr. Joanna Spassova-Dikova, [...]
Construction of Bulgaria’s first professional radio telescope – LOFAR-BG – completed
An aerial view of the completed LOFAR-BG station shows the low-frequency and high-frequency antennas as well as the computing container. Source: Kamen Kozarev (IA with NAO, BAS) The construction of the two antenna arrays and [...]
BAS hosts a forum on scientific entrepreneurship and the creation of spin-off companies
The first edition of the SCION Spin-Off Forum took place on 23 September in the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The forum brought together scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and representatives of [...]
International recognition for the Bulgarian school of electrochemistry: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Plamen Nikolov elected a member of the Alpha-Beta Society
Associate Professor Dr. Plamen Nikolov, Director of the “Academician Evgeni Budevski” Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems (IEES-BAS) at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, has been elected as the 33rd member of the prestigious international [...]
Bulgarian scientists uncover the key to a rare genetic disorder
Rare diseases affect 1 in 2,000 people which means over 350,000–400,000 Bulgarians and at least 30 million Europeans. To date, 7,000–8,000 rare diseases have been identified, the majority of which are of unknown origin, [...]
An international school on nuclear physics, neutron physics and applications held in Nessebar
From 13 to 18 September, the 24th International School on Nuclear Physics, Neutron Physics and Applications was held in Nessebar. The event was organised by the Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy – BAS, [...]
“Current Issues in Science” hosts a lecture by Prof. Nikolai Spassov
On 17 September, Prof. Nikolai Spassov from the National Museum of Natural History gave a lecture at BAS entitled “The first bipedal hominids originated in the Balkans, not in Africa”. The lecture took place [...]
The Institute of Microbiology marks International Microorganism Day
International Microorganism Day – 17 September – was marked in the conference hall of the “Stephan Angeloff” Institute of Microbiology (IMicB) at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS). This year’s event took place as part [...]
Seminar: ‘Bulgarian science and business in dialogue with the European defence industry’
A specialised seminar as part of the “Security and Defence” National Science Programme was organised on 16 September by the Center for National Security and Defense Research (CNSDR-BAS) and the Joint Innovation Centre of BAS. [...]
The 10th anniversary edition of the international conference “Sofia Electrochemical Days” – SED’2026
The tenth edition of the international conference “Sofia Electrochemical Days” – SED’2026 – took place from 8 to 12 September at the Creativity House of BAS, Varna. The forum brought together 75 participants from seven [...]
BAS presents: the exhibition “Impressions” by Corresponding Member Zhivka Marinova
The “Impressions” exhibition by Corresponding Member Zhivka Marinova opened in the foyer in front of the “Prof. Marin Drinov” Hall at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences on 15 September and can be viewed until 30 [...]
Collaboration between the Institute of Art Studies and the Sofia City Art Gallery
A three-year bilateral cooperation agreement between the Institute of Art Studies (IAS) and the Sofia City Art Gallery (SCAG) was signed by the directors, Prof. Dr. Joanna Spassova-Dikova and Adelina Fileva, on 15 September. SGAG [...]
Scientific developments with the business sector will bring together BAS and BCCI
A framework agreement on cooperation between the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was signed today by the presidents of the two institutions: Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva and Tsvetan [...]