Young networking specialists from around the country demonstrated their knowledge and practical skills in computer networking at the FMI
From April 24 to 26, 2026, the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” hosted the 21st National Computer Networking Competition for students in grades 8 through 12. The event is traditionally organized by the Ministry of Education and Science, the Regional Education Administration – Sofia City, the Faculty of Mathematics […]
Call for Applications for the 2026 National Doctoral School on Open Science
Implemented under “Open and Responsible Science – Bulgaria 2026” Pilot Program Dear doctoral students and young researchers, Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 National Doctoral School on Open Science, which will take place June 12–14, 2026, in Sofia. The school is designed for doctoral students and early-career researchers in Bulgaria with less than […]
EURAXESS Bulgaria took part in the celebration of Europe Day in Sofia, with the support of CoE UNITe
On May 9, citizens of the European Union celebrated Europe Day with a variety of events dedicated to European unity and solidarity. Representatives of the EURAXESS Bulgaria team also took part in the festive program held at the European village, located in the park area around the National Palace of Culture in Sofia. The event […]
Final Meeting and Closing Conference of the DECIDE Project in Croatia
The team from Sofia University took part in the final meeting and attended the closing conference of the DECIDE project, which were held on May 12 and 13, 2026, in Čakovec, Croatia. The closing conference brought together more than 100 participants, including project partners, representatives of institutions, experts, and stakeholders in the field of the […]
Scientists from leading international universities participated in the “Peptides in Biology and Materials” workshop in Sofia
From 28 to 30 April 2026, the second edition of the international seminar ”Peptides in Biology and Materials: Bridging Simulation and Experimental Data”, organized by the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, was held in Sofia. The event focused on computational studies of peptides and their connection to experimental methods […]
Prospective Students Learned About the Educational Opportunities at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics During the Open Day
On April 17, 2026, at the UNITe building, the opening ceremony and the first part of the annual Open Day event at the Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics of Sofia University took place. The initiative is part of the National Program “Education with Science”. Following a brief introduction by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Silvia Bumova of […]
A Study and Optimization of STEM Education in Bulgaria in the Context of Contemporary Educational Trends
Results and Outlook from the SHAPES Project Research STEM education is establishing itself as one of the leading contemporary trends in education, bringing together disciplines from the natural sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. As the concept has expanded, other fields – most notably the arts – have often been included, leading to the use […]
Robert the Robot: The Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, with Bulgarian Involvement, is attracting Global Attention
On February 28, 2026, a special demonstration of the first Bulgarian humanoid robot Robert, developed by the Geneva-based company RB Labs, took place in Hall 113 of the Center of Excellence UNITe building. The project is part of a broader vision to integrate artificial intelligence into communication, finance, and public interaction, with the goal of […]
National Twinning Information Day within Horizon Europe Outlined New Perspectives for the Development of Scientific Capacity in Bulgaria
On February 12, 2026, a National Information Day on the Twinning competition under the Horizon Europe program was held at the Center of Excellence UNITe building. The Ministry of Education and Science, in its role as national coordinator of the program, organized the event to present and explain the terms and conditions of the competition, […]
Burgas State University Establishes a Modern Genome Center to Support Medicine and Scientific Research
Burgas is taking a new step towards establishing itself as a scientific and innovation center with the construction of a Genome Center at Burgas State University “Prof. Dr. Asen Zlatarov”. The new bioinformatics laboratory is expected to start operating later this year, with the team aiming to have it fully operational by mid-2026. Its creation […]