A GROUP OF TEACHERS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE VISIT THE LARGEST UNIVERSITY OF THE DARDANELLES UNDER THE ERASMUS PROGRAM K131

In the period from November 25^th  to 29^th , 2024 a group of professors from the University  of Ruse"Angel Kanchev" under the Erasmus K131 program visited  Çanakkale, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi. This is the largest university of the Dardanelles, impressive with its scale - number of students and doctoral students - more than 40,000, numerous buildings and infrastructure located on an area of more than 1000 decares, modern laboratories and others.

Thanks to the responsiveness of the host Associate Professor Anil Çay, PhD, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, all tasks and activities planned under the program were completed. Recent developments in the field of robotic technology used in industrial poultry farming have caused particular interest. In this faculty, in addition to scientific and educational activities, a number of certification procedures related to the legalization of samples of agricultural machinery are carried out. The hosts also provided an opportunity to visit laboratories on industrial automation, renewable energy sources, etc.

With the courtesy of colleagues from the university, professors and doctoral students got to know the cultural and historical sights of the city of Canakkale.

The group was received by the rector professor Cüneyt ERENOĞLU, PhD, the vice-rectors professor Arda AYDIN, PhD and Professor  Hüsnü Levent DALYANCI, PhD, Professor Murat ŞEKER, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Dr. ÇAĞRI EGE, Director of the Erasmus Office.

At the meetings that took place, opportunities for expanding scientific exchanges and mobilities under the Erasmus program were considered. The university's opportunities for partnership in the field of science and education were also presented, including participation in scientific conferences, preparation of joint project proposals under various European programs, etc.

AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FORUM ON THE SUBJECT "DESIGN of MECHANICAL COMPONENTS" WAS HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Today, November 25^th , 2024, for the third time in a row, an international student forum on "DESIGN of MECHANICAL COMPONENTS" was held at the University of Ruse, organized by the Department of "Mechanical Science, Machine Elements, Engineering Graphics and Physics" (MMEEG and Physics)".

The forum was opened by the head of the department Associate Professor Krasimir Kamenov, PhD. More than 90 Bulgarian and Spanish students from three faculties and from 6 specialties of the University of Ruse participated in the forum.

A total of eight Bulgarian and Spanish students presented several important topics from the field of "Design and Construction of Machine Elements".

Prof. Antoaneta Dobreva, PhD summarized the specific features of the international study process at the University of Ruse. The seminar ended with a discussion and informal meetings-conversations between students and teachers.

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE – PARTNER IN A CONFERENCE ON THE OCCASION OF THE 25TH WORLD DAY OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)

The University of Ruse joined as a partner the conference on the occasion of the 25th World Day of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which took place on November 20^th, 2024 in the Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia. Thus, it established its role in the development of geospatial technologies and their application in various spheres of public life.

The University of Ruse, known for its strong academic and research activity in the field of information technologies, is a long-standing partner of Esri Bulgaria. The university is actively involved in the development and promotion of GIS solutions that support various sectors, such as local government, infrastructure and natural resource management.

The 25th World GIS Day is being held in our country under the title "United in GIS solutions we create a better future". The event is organized by Esri Bulgaria and over 50 leading partners. More than 800 GIS experts, leading specialists from various spheres of administration, business and the NGO sector, as well as prominent academic and media representatives participated in the prestigious forum.

The forum was opened by Mr. Valentin Mundrov - acting minister of e-government and Mr. Radostin Iliev - Acting Deputy Minister of Defense.

Minister Valentin Mundrov stated: "GIS are becoming indispensable in the public and private sector for solving key tasks - from sustainable development, natural resource management, electricity distribution network, through urban planning and Digital Twins, to disaster management. The Ministry of e-Governance actively supports all structures of the state administration that want to implement and develop GIS, because I realize their key role in transforming the state administration, making it more efficient and transparent."

During the official opening of the World GIS Day, the special guest of the event, Mr. Jan Kopel, Business Development Manager at Esri Europe, presented Sofia Water JSC with the highest international award for Special Achievements in GIS.

The utility company's geographic information system was selected from among 100,000 projects from around the world. The award is presented for the strategic successes that the operator achieves in the application of state-of-the-art GIS technologies. With them, the company optimizes its business processes and increases the quality of services provided to its customers. The prestigious award was accepted by Mr. Stanislav Stanev, Deputy Executive Director of Sofia Water AD.

"90% of all government and military agencies in Europe use Esri ArcGIS as their primary GIS," Mr. Jan Kopel told the conference guests and presented GIS solutions used by specialists in Ukraine for military operations, situational awareness and overcoming the humanitarian crisis in the country. He also shared how GIS technologies were applied in the management of extremely serious disasters such as the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Among other examples presented by Mr Koppel were the applications of GIS in Natura 2000, for security during the Summer Olympics in Paris, for monitoring sea levels, for overcoming the pothole crisis on Britain's road network, to improve railway transport in Italy and many others.

Among the special guests of this year's World GIS Day in our country is Mrs. Michaela Sorostinyan, Deputy Director of the Geospatial Section of NATO. She introduced conference participants to GIS technologies to support the Alliance's Situation Centre. Sorostinyan spoke about the application of geographic information systems to provide situational awareness of the North Atlantic Council and the Military Committee in times of peace, tensions and crises, as well as high-level exercises. She also presented the diverse GIS products and services that the NATO Geospatial Sector team provides in the land, sea, air and space domains. This ranges from rapid mapping to providing the most up-to-date overall operational picture of conflicts and disasters through specialized dashboards and applications.

Within the framework of the conference, the latest technological innovations, world trends in the field of GIS, as well as good practices from Bulgaria and Europe were presented. Some of the most significant and innovative GIS systems and applications implemented in the last year in our country were demonstrated live.

After the conference, the celebration of the 25th World GIS Day in our country continued with the solemn award ceremony for the winners of the National Educational Competition "Learning the World with GIS", under the patronage of the Ministry of Education and Science.

The World GIS Day is organized by Esri Bulgaria with the support of Geografika, Telelink Business Services, Ciela Norma and Agora 66.

TEACHERS AND STUDENTS FROM MOLDOVA TRAINED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Today, November 15^th , 2024, in a meeting hall of the Rectorate of the University of Ruse, 54 students from the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades and 4 female teachers from high schools and lyceums in Valya Perzhei, Taraklia, Tvarditsa and Korten, populated mainly by Bulgarian communities, received certificates for successfully completed linguistic practice in practical Bulgarian language.

The certificates were handed over by the rector of the University of Ruse, prof. Gencho Popov, PhD in the presence of the vice-rector for academic work prof. Teodor Iliev, PhD. Before that, Prof. Iliev, PhD presented the study opportunities that the University of Ruse provides, as well as the application process.

Rector, Prof. Gencho Popov, PhD, received a letter of thanks from the Head of Education Management at the Regional Council of the city of Taraclia, Republic of Moldova - Mrs. Lilia Sarsaman, in which the impeccable organization, dedication and enviable professionalism in the implementation of the annual student linguistic practices and teacher qualification courses.

"The meeting with the beauty and spirit of the homeland, with the hearts and selfless work of your team is for us a source of inspiration, strength and motivation to increase the quality of education in the native language and culture among the Bulgarian minority in the Taraklia region," says the letter of thanks .

Linguistic practices and qualification courses in Bulgarian language at the University of Ruse are based on Decree No. 103 of the Council of Ministers for educational activities among Bulgarians abroad.

The course program included a wide variety of lectures on Bulgarian language, literature and traditional Bulgarian arts, as well as an excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and a walk with a curator from the Regional History Museum - Ruse.

The main hosts of the training are the BELH department, represented by Associate Professor Emilia Nedkova,PhD,  ch. Assistant Professor Maria Stefanova, Ph.D. Assistant Dr. Nia Peneva, head assistant Dr. Valentina Radeva and the head of the department Associate Professor Mira Dushkova, PhD. Classes were also held with professors from the "Foreign Languages" department - senior lecturer Tsvetana Shenkova, senior lecturer Milena Popova and senior lecturer Diana Stefanova, PhD.

With the organization of at least two such courses per year, the University of Ruse has established itself as one of the centres for training students and teachers of Bulgarian origin from Moldova and Ukraine, thus testifying to its patriotic mission and high social responsibility towards Bulgarians.

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE AWARDED THE HONORARY TITLE "DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSE" TO ACADEMIC VOLODIMIR MIKHAYLOVYCH BULGAKOV, PhD AND ACADEMIC VALERIY VASILYOVICH ADAMCHUK, PhD

Today, November 12^th, 2024, in Kanev Centre, a ceremony was held to award the honorary title "Doctor honoris causa" of the University of Ruse to academician Volodymyr Mikhailovich Bulgakov, PhD and Academician Valery Vasiliovich Adamchuk, Ph.D.

The decision to award was made by the Academic Council on October 22^nd, 2024.

Academician Volodymyr Mikhailovich Bulgakov, PhD is the head of the Department of Mechanics at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences, Ukraine.

Academician Valery Vasylovich Adamchuk, PhD is the director of the "Institute of Mechanics and Automation of Agro-Industrial Production" at the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences, Ukraine.

In the reasons for awarding the honorary title "Doctor Honoris Causa" to Academician Volodymyr Mihailovich Bulgakov, PhD and academician Valery Vasylovich Adamchuk, PhD is recognition for their overall contribution to establishing the University of Ruse as a leader in the field of research and design of agricultural machinery in Bulgaria and abroad.

Before the start of the ceremony, the chief secretary of the university Associate Professor Tanya Grozeva, PhD announced the legality of the procedure. Rector of the University of Ruse prof. Gencho Popov, PhD presented the honorary doctors, Academician, Volodymyr Mihajlovic Bulgakov, PhD and Academician Valery Vasiliovich Adamchuk, PhD diplomas affixed with the rector's seal and signature, honorary signs of the university and symbolic statuettes.

The dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Industry, Prof.  Kaloyan Stoyanov, PhD, introduced the attendees of the ceremony to the academic and social activities of Academician Volodymyr Mikhailovich Bulgakov, PhD and Academician Valery Vasiliovich Adamchuk, PhD the brightest contributions in their many years of teaching and scientific activity and thanked her for the joint work on behalf of the academic collegium.

Among those present who honored the ceremonial award were members of the Academic Council, professors and Acad. Hristo Beloev, DscEng - Honorary Rector of the University of Ruse and Chairman of the General Assembly. The Ukrainian scientists announced that they have the honor to present a certificate awarding Academician Hristo Beloev, DscEng the title of Academician of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences, Ukraine, as well as an honorary badge of the Institute of Mechanics, Automation and Agro-Industrial Production at the Academy.

Rector of the university  of Ruse Professor Gencho Popov, PhD wished the honorary doctors Volodymyr Mihailovich Bulgakov, PhD. and Valery Vasiliovich Adamchuk, PhD.

Honorary doctors, Academician, Volodymyr Mihailovich Bulgakov, PhD and ademician Valery Vasiliovich Adamchuk, PhD delivered academic speeches.

Acad. Valery Adamchuk, PhD and Acad. Volodymyr Bulgakov, PhD have a long-standing and fruitful partnership with the University of Ruse, which began in 2005 and led to significant scientific achievements in the field of agricultural sciences and agricultural technology. Thanks to their joint work and initiatives, bilateral agreements on scientific cooperation were concluded between the University of Ruse and the Ukrainian National University of Life and Environmental Sciences, as well as with the National Science Center "Institute for Mechanization and Electrification of Agriculture".

During the years of active cooperation with professors from the University of Ruse, more than 30 articles were created, published in journals included in the Scopus database, 8 joint monographs were issued and 15 scientific reports were developed with anonymous peer review. The two academics have helped to obtain more than 20 patents for inventions, in which they participate equally together with Academician Hristo Beloev, DscEng, Prof. Plamen Kangalov, PhD, Prof. Velizara Pencheva, PhD and Prof. Boris Borisov, PhD.

Acad. Adamchuk, PhD, and Acad. Bulgakov, PhD regularly participates in conferences and celebrations organized by the University of Ruse, including for its 70th and 75th anniversaries. In 2018, at the invitation of Acad. Adamchuk, PhD, a delegation from the University of Ruse participated in the celebration of the 120th anniversary of the founding of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences in Ukraine.

The cooperation between the University of Ruse and Ukrainian scientific institutions continues successfully today, with the two academics together with scientists from the University of Ruse continuing to work on joint projects, contributing to the development of science and education in the agricultural sector.

Later, in the Meeting Hall of the University of Ruse, a meeting was held between the Honorary Doctors, Academician, Volodymyr Mihajlovic Bulgakov, PhD and Academician Valery Vasiliovich Adamchuk, PhD and the rector's management. The two honorary doctors signed in the "Book of the University of Ruse". The cooperation agreement between the University of Ruse and the Institute of Mechanics and Automation of Agro-Industrial Production at the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences, Ukraine was renewed, and the Rector of the University of Ruse, Prof. Gencho Popov, PhD and Academician Adamchuk, PhD.

ANOTHER TRAINING COURSE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF BULGARIAN ORIGIN FROM MOLDOVA STARTED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Today, November 11^th, 2024, a new training course for students and teachers of Bulgarian origin from Moldova began at the University of Ruse under PMS 103/1993 after the university's request was approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture. The group includes 54 students from the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades and 4 female teachers from high schools and lyceums in Valya Peržei, Taraklia, Tvarditsa and Korten, populated mainly by Bulgarian communities.

The group was welcomed in hall 2.101 by Associate Professor Galina Ivanova, PhD - Deputy Rector for International Cooperation, who greeted the guests with "Welcome!" and introduced the University of Ruse and Ruse.

After the official welcome, the course participants were greeted by the main hosts of the training - BELII department, represented by the head of the department Assoc. Dr. Mira Dushkova, Ph.D. Rev. Dr. Diana Stefanova, from the coordinator of inter-institutional communications of Ruse University, prof. Juliana Popova. They introduced the students to the program of the course, which included a wide variety of lectures on the Bulgarian language, literature and traditional Bulgarian arts, as well as familiarization with the historical and cultural sights of the city of Ruse.

The main hosts of the training are the BLH department, represented by the head of the department Associate Professor Mira Dushkova, PhD, Associate Professor Emilia Nedkova, PhD, head Assistant Professor Maria Stefanova, Ph.D. assistant Dr. Nia Peneva, ch. assistant Dr. Valentina Radeva. Classes with professors from the "Foreign Languages" department - senior lecturer Tsvetana Shenkova, senior lecturer Milena Popova and senior lecturer Dr. Diana Stefanova are also planned.

At the end of the training, an excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and a walk with a curator from the Regional Historical Museum - Ruse is planned.

Certificates for the completed training course will be handed over to the course participants by the rector's management.

The assistant rector of the university, Mr. Vencislav Dimitrov, has a huge credit for the living arrangement of the students.

With the organization of at least 2 such courses per year, the University of Ruse has established itself as one of the centers for training students and teachers of Bulgarian origin from Moldova and Ukraine, thus testifying to its patriotic mission and high social responsibility towards Bulgarians abroad.

TEACHERS AND STUDENTS FROM MOLDOVA WERE TRAINED 

AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Today, October 31^sr, 2024, in a meeting hall of the Rectorate of the University of Ruse, 50 students from 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades and 5 female teachers from high schools and lyceums in Chader Lunga, Kirsovo, Komrat, Chobalakchia, Moskovei and Stoyanovka, mostly populated with Bulgarian communities, received certificates for completed qualification course and linguistic practice in Bulgarian language and culture.

The certificates were handed over by the rector of the University of Ruse, Professor Gencho Popov, PhD, in the presence of the vice-rector for international cooperation, Associate Professor. Galina Ivanova, PhD and Professor Teodor Iliev, PhD.

Linguistic practices and qualification courses in Bulgarian language at the University of Ruse are based on Decree No. 103 of the Council of Ministers for educational activities among Bulgarians abroad.

The course program included a wide variety of lectures on Bulgarian language, literature and traditional Bulgarian arts, as well as familiarization with the historical and cultural sights of Ruse, Pliska, Madara and Veliko Tarnovo. The main hosts of the training were the BELII department, presented by the head of the department Associate Professor Mira Dushkova, PhD, Associate Professor Velislava Doneva, PhD, chief assistant Dr. Petya Abrasheva, assistant Dr. Veselka Radeva, ch. assistant Dr. Valentina Radeva, ch. Assistant Dr. Nia Peneva, head Assistant Dr. Maria Stefanova, Associate Professor Emilia Nedkova, PhD and Head Assistant Professor Petya Stefanova, Ph.D.

With the organization of at least two such courses per year, The University of Ruse has established itself as one of the centres for training students and teachers of Bulgarian origin from Moldova and Ukraine, thus testifying to its patriotic mission and high social responsibility towards Bulgarians abroad, with the organization of at least two such courses per year.

WORKSHOPS, DISCUSSIONS, LECTURES AND DISCUSSIONS AT ANDIJAN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE, UZBEKISTAN

In the period October 28^th -31^st, 2024, workshops and discussions were held at the Andijan Mechanical Engineering Institute (AMI), Uzbekistan.

On behalf of AMI, the following participated in the meetings: the rector of the institute, Prof. Umud Turdialiev, PhD; deputy rectors: Prof. Ulugbek Madrakhimov, PhD- for scientific activities, Prof. Sukhrob Aliyev, PhD - for academic work, Prof. Murojon Sherboev, PhD - for information technologies, Prof. Tursunboy Turgunov, PhD - for financial activities, Prof. Akmal Ermatov, PhD - for educational activities; the deans of two of the faculties: prof. Donier Sarimsakov,PhD and Prof.  Dealer Muidinov, PhD; prof. Malikahon Yusulova, PhD - Head of Monitoring and International Rating Department; Mrs. Fotimahon Karimova - Head of International Cooperation Department; prof.  Shuhrat Daliev, PhD - Head of the Quality of Education Department; heads of departments, professors and associates.

On behalf of the University of Ruse, the following participated in the meetings: academician Hristo Beloev - honorary rector and Chairman of the General Assembly, DscEng; Prof.. Angel Smrikarov, PhD - head of the Centre for Innovative Educational Technologies and Associate professor Stoyanka Smrikarova, PhD - International Cooperation Coordinator of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation.

The cooperation so far and the results of the joint activities within the framework of the Eurasian project on innovative educational technologies were discussed.

On this basis, the priorities of the future cooperation between the University of Ruse and the Andijan Mechanical Engineering Institute were outlined: preparation of a new joint educational project; work in several scientific fields in order to prepare a joint scientific project; creation of mixed scientific groups and joint publications in the scientific databases Scopus and Web of Science; participation in scientific conferences, exchange of teachers and students under the Erasmus + program, etc.

The lecture of a scientific team from the University of Ruse "Professions of the Future", presented by Professor Smrikarov, PhD in front of nearly 150 teachers and students, caused great interest, many questions and a long discussion.

The Andijan Mechanical Engineering Institute was established in 1976.

It trains over 9,000 students in 6 faculties. 310 teachers provide training in 32 bachelor's and 24 master's specialties.

Among the bachelor's specialties, there are new ones that are dictated by modern challenges and the rapid pace of development in certain areas such as: Artificial Intelligence and Biomedical Engineering.

The Andijan Engineering Institute occupies leading positions in the rating systems of the country.

ANOTHER TRAINING COURSE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF BULGARIAN ORIGIN FROM MOLDOVA STARTED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Today, October 28^th , 2024, a new training course for students and teachers of Bulgarian origin from Moldova began at the University of Ruse according to DCM 103/1993 after the university's request was approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

The group includes 50 students from the 9th , 10th, 11th and 12th grades and 5 female teachers from high schools and lyceums in Chader Lunga, Kirsovo, Komrat, Chobalakchia, Moskovei and Stoyanovka, populated mainly by Bulgarian communities. The start of the course is just one day before the Day of the Bessarabian Bulgarians, which is traditionally celebrated every year on October 29th.

The group was welcomed in hall 2.101 by Associate Professor  Galina Ivanova, PhD - Deputy Rector for International Cooperation, who greeted the guests with "Welcome!" and introduced the University of Ruse and Ruse.

After the official welcome, the course participants were greeted by the main hosts of the training – the BLLH department, represented by the head of the department Associate Professor Mira Dushkova, PhD, Dr. Nia Peneva and Dr. Valentina Radeva.

They introduced the students to the program of the course, which included a wide variety of lectures on the Bulgarian language, literature and traditional Bulgarian arts, as well as familiarization with the historical and cultural sights of the city of Ruse. At the end of the training, two excursions are planned for the students - to historical and cultural sights in Pliska, Madara and Preslav and to Veliko Tarnovo.

The certificates for the completed training course will be handed over to the students by the rector of the University of Ruse Professor  Gencho Popov, PhD on the eve of the Day of People's Awakeners.

The Assistant rector of the university, Mr. Vencislav Dimitrov, has a huge credit for the living arrangement of the students.

With the organization of at least 2 such courses per year, the University of Ruse has established itself as one of the centers for training students and teachers of Bulgarian origin from Moldova and Ukraine, thus testifying to its patriotic mission and high social responsibility towards

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE GATHERED RESEARCHERS AND PRACTITIONERS FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES AT ITS 63RD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

The University of Rousse opened today (25th , October 2024) the sixty-third edition of its annual international scientific conference. The event started at 2 p.m. in the "Siemens" hall with a plenary session opened by the chairman of the Union of Scientists - Ruse - Academician Hristo Beloev, DScEng and Professor Gencho Popov, PhD - Rector of Ruse University.

In his welcome to the participants and guests of the conference, Professor Popov, PhD noted that the University of Ruse has always been a place where knowledge and innovative ideas meet and develop, and in times of dynamic changes and global challenges, science and innovation play a key role in creating a better future. Expressing his gratitude to the Union of Scientists and the plenary speakers, he emphasized that the International Scientific Conference of the University of Ruse is not just a collection of reports and discussions, but a place for cooperation, for generating new partnerships and ideas.

The first plenary report was presented by Mrs. Yordanka Chobanova - head of the Representation of the European Commission in Bulgaria.

Before the start of her presentation, Mrs. Chobanova thanked for the invitation to participate in the conference and noted that she was impressed by the scientific achievements of the University of Ruse, by the dynamism with which it applied for European projects and by the enthusiasm and strength with which the students of the university study and travel under the "Erasmus+" program of the EU.

Mrs. Chobanova's report was on the topic: "The strategic program of the European Commission for the period 2024-2029 - scientific research, innovation and education". It highlighted the Commission's plans for future research funding with a focus on strategic priorities, cutting-edge basic research and breakthrough innovation.

An interesting look at the modern challenges and opportunities in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation was offered in her plenary report by Kristina Eskenazi - chairperson of the Health&Life Sciences Bulgaria cluster, who also commented on the ethical aspects of AI, the environmental responsibility of technological innovations and the importance of innovation ecosystems for the success of emerging technologies.

Guests in the plenary program included Professor Antonio Gasteratos, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Director of the Laboratory of Robotics and Automation at the University of Thrace "Democritus", Greece, who commented on the growing role of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in various fields of application, highlighting their transformative impact across industries, as well as Mr. Rumen Stoimenov - head of the European Centre for Innovations in Building Technologies of Siemens Bulgaria, who presented the opportunities and challenges of the industrial metauniverse in the context of a concept for an all-encompassing digital world.

The plenary speakers were awarded for their work with a Crystal Prize and a diploma from the chairman of the Union of Scientists - Ruse - Academician Hristo Beloev, DsCEng and the Rector of Ruse University Professor Gencho Popov, PhD.

The organizers of the event - the Ruse Alma Mater and the Union of Scientists - Ruse did not betray tradition this year, offering a wide range of thematic areas that correspond to the University's multidisciplinary research profile.

The international conference has 30 separate thematic sections and is held in the three cities in stages (Ruse - 25.-26.10.2024, Silistra 18.10.2024, Razgrad 08-09.11.20204).

At the forum, the authors discussed their views in the following research areas and topics: Agricultural machinery and technologies; Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine; Repair and reliability; Heat engineering, hydro- and pneumatic engineering; Ecology and environmental protection; Industrial design; Pedagogy; Psychology and teaching methodology; Philology; Technical sciences; Chemical technologies; Biotechnology and food technology, Mechanics and engineering technologies; Electrical engineering, electronics and automation; Communication and computer technology; Transport and Mechanical Science; Sustainable and intelligent transport systems, technologies and logistics; Economics and Management; European studies and international security; Mathematics, informatics and physics; Education - research and innovation; Pedagogy and psychology; History, ethnology and folklore; Linguistics, literary studies and art studies; Health promotion; Social activities; Medical and clinical diagnostic activities; Health care; Legal sciences; National Security; Quality of higher education.

The chairpersons of the conference are: Professor Gencho Popov, PhD - Rector of the  University of Ruse and Academician Hristo Beloev - Chairman of the Union of Scientists – Ruse, DscEng, Scientific Secretary is Associate Professor Desislava Atanasova, PhD a - Deputy Rector for Research activity of the University of Ruse.

Today, October 16^th , 2024,  an Information Day for the "Erasmus+" program was held in the Central Foyer of the University of Ruse, as part of the international initiative "Erasmus Days" (#ErasmusDays). Students and PhD students had the opportunity to meet representatives of the university, ask questions about Erasmus+ mobility opportunities and receive guidance on the application process.

The Rector of the University of Ruse, Professor Gencho Popov, PhD, Academician Hristo Beloev - Honorary Rector of the University of Ruse and Chairman of the General Assembly of the University, DscEng, the Vice-Rector for International Cooperation Associate Professor  Galina Ivanova, PhD and the vice-rector for scientific research Associate Professor Desislava Atanasova, PhD took part in the Information Day.

As a long-term beneficiary of the "Erasmus+" program, the University of Ruse joins the international initiative "Erasmus Days" (#ErasmusDays), which aims to celebrate the enormous positive impact of the "Erasmus+" program in all countries eligible for participation in the program.

The University of Ruse has opened the procedure for recruiting students and doctoral candidates for mobility for the purpose of study or practice under the Erasmus+ program. The University offers opportunities for mobility with over 300 universities and companies abroad, providing excellent opportunities for academic and professional development of students and doctoral students in all faculties and branches.

Applications for participation in mobility under the Erasmus+ program must be submitted to the Erasmus office (room 1.313.1) until 17 th October, 2024.

The language proficiency test for the students who have submitted an application will be held on 18th October, 2024 (Friday) at 9:00 a.m. in the auditorium (room 2.101, second building).

More information (criteria, destinations, funding, etc.) can be found at https://erasmus.uni-ruse.bg/bg/?cmd=nsArticle&nid=68 or by phone 082 888 650.

You can find more about the international initiative "Erasmus Days" (#ErasmusDays) and the participation of the University of Ruse on the website, which has registered over 10 thousand events promoting the "Erasmus+" program this week: https://www. erasmusdays.eu/events/

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES BULGARIA PRESENTED ITS HUAWEI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2024 AT THE UNVERSITY OF RUSE

Today, October 16^th, 2024, in the "Siemens" hall, 2G.204 of the University of Ruse, the Huawei Scholarship program 2024 of the IT giant Huawei was presented.

The meeting was opened by the vice-rector for academic work, Professor Teodor Iliev, PhD, who, on behalf of the rector's management, thanked the representatives of Huawei and emphasized that such programs are extremely useful for students, as they give them the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in global business, with an emphasis on science, technology and economics. The University of Ruse supports such initiatives that enrich student learning and motivate young people who want to develop their skills and prepare for future professional challenges.

During the meeting, Ms. Raya Guncheva, Public Relations Manager from the Huawei Technologies Bulgaria team presented Huawei's successful projects in the field of secondary and higher education. The goal of this program, like Huawei's global Seeds for the Future program, is to prepare students for the real business world, improve their knowledge from a technological perspective, and enrich their leadership skills. The two programs are among Huawei's main socially responsible campaigns. The company singles out the best and motivated students in the field of information and communication technologies and provides them with new opportunities for development with them.

The Huawei Scholarship program has been successfully implemented in Bulgaria for the fourth year in a row. So far, a total of 180 students have received scholarships in the amount of 2,000 euros to help them during their studies and in their professional development in the field of Information and Communication Technologies. In the current edition of the program, Huawei will award another 50 students.

CERTIFICATES FOR COMPLETED PREPARATORY COURSE IN LANGUAGE AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING TO FOREIGN STUDENTS WERE GIVEN 

AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Today, October 11^th, 2024, in hall 322, an official meeting of the academic leadership of the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" was held with the foreign students studying at the university. It was presented with Certificates for successfully completing a Preparatory Course in language and specialized training for students from Algeria, Bangladesh, Vietnam, China, Cyprus, Moldova and Turkey.

The meeting was attended by Professor Gencho Popov, PhD - Rector of the University of Ruse, Academician Hristo Beloev - Honorary Rector of the University of Ruse and Chairman of the General Assembly, Professor Teodor Iliev, PhD - Deputy Rector for Academic Affairs and Director of the Department for foreign students (DFS).

Rector of the University of Ruse Professor Gencho Popov, PhD congratulated the foreign students and wished them future success in their studies. He emphasized the importance of their role as ambassadors of cultural exchange and cooperation between countries.

Academician Hristo Beloev - Honorary Rector of the University of Ruse and Chairman of the General Assembly congratulated the young people on their choice to study at the University of Ruse and encouraged them to take advantage of all the opportunities that the university offers them.

The vice-rector for academic work Professor Teodor Iliev, PhD expressed confidence that the provided training will help the students achieve excellent results in their studies.

Newly enrolled students in the preparatory course also participated in the meeting. From 30^th September, 2024, classes started in the language course with 18 candidate students, divided into 2 study groups. The students are from Algeria, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Syria and Turkey.

The meeting created an opportunity for closer communication between the students and the university management, as well as for the construction of a fruitful learning environment that will contribute to the future academic development of young people.

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN THE DAYS OF THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAM WITH A SERIES OF EVENTS

On October 16^th, at 11:00 a.m., an Information Day for the Erasmus+ program will be held in the Central Lounge of the University of Ruse. Students and PhD students, as well as their parents, if they wish, will have the opportunity to meet university representatives, ask questions about Erasmus+ mobility opportunities and receive guidance on the application process.

Traditionally, every year in October, the days of the Erasmus+ program are celebrated all over Europe - the most popular and influential program of the European Commission for Education, Training, Youth and Sports.

The University of Ruse takes an active part in the Days of the Erasmus+ program with a series of events as one of the leaders in Bulgaria in terms of results achieved within the Erasmus+ program as one of the leaders in Bulgaria in terms of results achieved within the Erasmus+ program.

The days of the program started with an exciting event on 25^th  September, 2024 , dedicated to welcoming the new Erasmus+ students, who this winter semester are a record number – 70 from 22 partner universities from 10 countries – Georgia, Italy, Spain, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Romania, Serbia, Turkey and France. The Welcome Party organized for them, led by the vice-rector for international cooperation Associate Professor Galina Ivanova, PhD and the team for international activities, became a celebration of cultural familiarization and rapprochement at the University of Ruse. According to Bulgarian tradition, the new Erasmus+ students were welcomed with bannoc and patterned salt and were presented with a bunch of geraniums. Young people en masse took part in a traditional Bulgarian dance, led by dancers from the "Harmony" dance group at the University of Ruse. The celebration continued with presentations by the Erasmus+ students, in which they excitedly talked about their countries and cultures. The multicultural spirit conquered the hall and created an atmosphere of unity and tolerance, which is characteristic of the entire stay of the Erasmus+ students at the Ruse Alma Mater.

The days of the Erasmus+ program at the University of Ruse will last from October 14^th to 18^th. An Information Day for the Erasmus+ program has been announced on October 16^th at 11 a.m. in the Central Foyer of the University of Ruse.

The procedure for recruiting those wishing for mobility for the purpose of training or practice under the Erasmus+ program is open. Applications for participation in the selection for Erasmus+ mobility, the selection criteria and the amount of financial assistance, as well as an updated list of universities and companies with which the University of Ruse has an agreement for the exchange of students and doctoral students, can be found on the website: https:// erasmus.uni-ruse.bg/bg/?cmd=nsArticle&nid=68.

Applications are accepted in the Erasmus+ office (International Department) room 1.313.1 until 17^th October, 2024.

On 18^th October, 2024 (Friday) at 9.00 a.m. in hall 2.101 (second building) there will be a language test for those who have applied to study at a European university or to do an internship under the Erasmus+ program during the summer semester in the academic year 2024 - 2025, as well as in the summer after the current academic year (practice only). The start and end of study mobilities depend on the dates of the academic calendar of the host institution. The beginning and end of practices are negotiable.             

You can also use the online form for questions: https://forms.gle/XXo7DcuoPt2zhkoH8.

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE AND PARTNERS FROM 3 COUNTRIES PRESENTED AN INNOVATIVE CONCEPT AND APPROACHES FOR WORKING AND RAISING PEOPLE WITH SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AT A SEMINAR

On October 8th and 9th, the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" hosted the final meeting and seminar of the project "Introduction of STICORDI measures in the Balkans (focus on dyslexia)". The events involved experts from the project team from Turkey, Cyprus and Bulgaria, who over the past 2 years have joined their efforts in analytical, research and creative activities to develop handbooks for educators and parents and a specialized platform to support everyday challenges, which they face when working and raising children and youth with specific educational difficulties.

The project has an innovative character and transfers the experience and concept approved in Belgium for working with such persons to the legal framework and possibilities of the Bulgarian and Turkish educational systems and their national characteristics. STICORDI is an acronym denoting a broad, flexible and open set of educational measures aimed at providing inclusive environments and approaches that stimulate the development of students with special educational needs. The interventions, adapted on the basis of the original Belgian concept, are divided into 5 leading categories - stimulation, individualized and collective compensation, remediation and releasing the student from tasks or requirements that are impossible to fulfill, given his specific status. They were presented today (09.10.2024) at a seminar at the University of Ruse, aimed at the pedagogical staff of kindergartens and schools, representatives of organizations - providers of social services, psycho-, art- and occupational therapists, representatives of local and regional public administrations, non-governmental organizations and parents with an interest in the topic. At it, the participants discussed the possibility of applying the developed measures in the Bulgarian conditions and the benefits of introducing this approach, as well as the need for subsequent methodological, technological, normative changes and continuing training to guarantee a supportive educational environment for persons with specific educational needs. The interventions offered by the project team are tailored to the deficits that occur in cases of neurobiological disorders such as dyslexia and to modern trends for individualized and student-oriented education.

The seminar is held in two identical presentation sessions to multiply the results achieved by the international team of the STICORDI project, financed by the Erasmus+ program, under the leadership of the University of Ruse. In the next two months, the proposed set of measures will be tested in a real educational environment.

The developed handbooks for teachers and parents will be distributed through the project platform https://elearning.sticordi-dyslexia.eu/ and the related mobile applications, which are freely accessible.

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES BULGARIA WILL PRESENT ITS HUAWEI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2024 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE "ANGEL KANCHEV"

The Huawei Scholarship program 2024 of the IT giant Huawei will be presented on October 16^th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in hall 2G.204 of the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev".

The goal of this program, like Huawei's global Seeds for the Future program, is to prepare students for the real business world, improve their knowledge from a technological perspective, and enrich their leadership skills. The two programs are among Huawei's main socially responsible campaigns. With them, the company singles out the best and motivated students in the field of information and communication technologies and provides them with new opportunities for development. The Huawei Scholarship program has been successfully implemented in Bulgaria for the fourth year in a row.

A total of 180 students have received scholarships in the amount of 2,000 euros to help them during their studies and in their professional development in the field of Information and Communication Technologies so far. In the current edition of the program, Huawei will award another 50 students.

The requirements for those wishing to join the scholarship program are to be current students, to have a strong interest in information and communication technologies and to demonstrate creative skills.

To join the program, applicants should send a CV, a motivation letter and a short video of up to 3 minutes to hrbulgaria@huawei.com or mariyana.ivanova@huawei.com.

Applicants must record a video of their reflections on one of the following topics:

1. How does digitalization transform traditional education and everyday life?

2. The role of information and communication technologies in achieving an ecological transition for Bulgaria.

3. The role of information and communication technologies in bridging the global digital divide.

Additional information about the scholarship program will be presented during the event.

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A DELEGATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE PARTICIPATED IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE 20TH  ANNIVERSARY OF UNIVERSITY  OF TARACLIA IN MOLDOVA

On 1st October,2024, a delegation from the  University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev", led by Professor Teodor Iliev, PhD, Deputy Rector for Academic Affairs, and Associate Professor Plamen Manev, PhD, Deputy Dean for Scientific Research of the Agricultural the Faculty of Industry, took part in the celebrations on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Taraclia State University "Grigori Tsamblak" in Taraclia, Republic of Moldova.

Among the official guests of the event were Mr. Vladimir Voronin - President of the Republic of Moldova in the period 2001-2009, Mr. Igor Grossu - Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, Mr. Kiril Dimitrov - First Secretary and Acting Ambassador in the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chisinau, Dr. Ivan Duminica - Head of the Political Service in the Field of Inter-Ethnic Relations in the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Moldova, Mr. Lazar Dermenzhi - chairman of the Taraklia region, representatives of the municipal and state authorities, teachers, guests and students.

At the event, Professor Teodor Iliev, PhD welcomed Associate Professor Maria Paslar, PhD - Rector of Taraklia State University and the academic community of the higher school.

"The joining of the University of Taraklia to the structure of the University of Ruse is an important stage in our cooperation and the expansion of opportunities for better education and scientific research. We believe that together we will be able to achieve even greater success in the establishment of modern educational standards, in the preparation of highly qualified specialists and in the construction of strong cultural and academic ties between Bulgaria and Moldova," said in his welcome Professor Teodor Iliev, PhD.

He delivered a congratulatory address on behalf of the academic community of Ruse University. It emphasizes that the State University of Taraklia is a pillar of education and culture in the region. It not only preserves, but also develops the cultural ties between Bulgaria and Moldova, providing young people with the opportunity to receive a quality education.

During the event, Professor Maria Paslar, PhD delivered an academic speech in which she presented a retrospective of the creation of the Taraklia State University and the signing of the decision on its foundation on October 1^st , 2004 by the then presidents of Bulgaria and Moldova - Georgi Parvanov and Vladimir Voronin.

At the end of the ceremony, Professor Teodor Iliev, PhD delivered a congratulatory address on behalf of Mr. Pencho Milkov, Mayor of Municipality of Ruse. The significance of the cooperation between the two academic institutions for the two regions and for the two countries was highlighted in the congratulation.

AN INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON "BUSINESS AND EDUCATION" WAS HELD IN THE SILISTRA BRANCH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE EUROPEAN NIGHT OF SCIENTISTS

On September 27^th , 2024, an international seminar on "Business and Education" was held in the Silistra Branch of the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" in the context of the European Night of Scientists. The event has a cross-border nature and is carried out with the participation of students and teachers from the Silistra Branch of the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" and the Faculty of Management and Development of Rural Areas - Klarash Branch of the University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine - Bucharest; with the partnership of the Regional Historical Silistra Museum.

23 participants presented 13 developments organized around the following thematic cores:

• Energy from renewable sources - technologies, advantages and challenges;
• Entrepreneurship and strategies for the development of rural tourism and agritourism in the County of Cullerash;
• Issues related to the transition from conventional cars to electric cars and new trends in car design;
• The influence of allelopathic substances on living organisms;
• The museum as an educational environment;
• Decorative and applied art - traditions and modern application;
• Nature, biodiversity, tourism - conservation through inclusion.

An exhibition "Elements of Bulgarian traditional clothing" was presented, the work of Dobrinka Petrova - a student from the POBERE specialty, and a photo exhibition "Dobrudja. Angles" of author's photographs of teachers and students from the Silistra Branch.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS GATHERED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE FOR THE MARGISTAR PROJECT

Today, September 27^th , 2024, in the "Siemens" hall of the University "Angel Kanchev", a workshop was held on the scientific research project COST ACTION CA21125 - European Forum for Revitalization of Marginalized Mountain Areas (MARGISTAR), financed by the COST program of the European Union .

The project of the COST program of the European Union brings together scientists from Europe and Asia who work for free on the revitalization of marginalized mountain areas.

The meeting was opened by Associate Professor Daniela Yordanova, PhD - Head of the Centre for Career Development at the University of Ruse, greeting the participants with "Welcome".

More than 40 experts from the European Union, Albania, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo took part in the forum. They presented practical solutions and good practices in the field of regional development and revitalization and development of marginalized regions.

A discussion was held between researchers and representatives of stakeholders from local self-government, administration, the non-governmental sector and experts within the framework of the event. Strategies to promote economic and social development in remote mountain areas were discussed.

The MARGISTAR project examines the complex interrelationships between natural, social and economic processes in mountainous regions. It highlights a number of environmental, social and political challenges facing these regions, such as weak territorial cohesion and unbalanced ecosystem services.

A key initiative within the project is the online platform FAIRWAY in Europe, which serves to connect MARGISTAR members with key mountain stakeholders, politicians and researchers. The platform, available at https://fairway.margistar.eu/, will be actively used over the next three years to support civil organizations and professionals involved in the development of mountain areas. The aim is to create an opportunity for online dialogue and collaboration to support sustainable transformations in these areas.

The MARGISTAR project and the FAIRWAY platform are a step forward in efforts to address the challenges of marginalized mountain regions and create stronger territorial cohesion in Europe.

Representatives of the University of Ruse participated in a meeting of the governing body of the European University ACROSS in Girona, Spain

In the period September 23^rd -25^th , 2024, a meeting of the Executive Board of the European University ACROSS - European University for Cross-border Knowledge Sharing was held at the University of Girona, Spain. The University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" is a full member of the consortium, after successfully participating in the last invitation of the European Commission under the European Universities initiative in June 2024.

On behalf of the University of Ruse, Associate Professor Desislava Atanasova, PhD - Deputy Rector for Research and Associate Professor Tsvetelina Harakchiyska, PhD - Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Education (NSE) participated in the meeting.

The ACROSS consortium consists of 9 universities located in European cross-border regions: University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev"; Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany - consortium leader; Technical University of Bialystok, Poland; University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, University of Girona, Spain; University of Craiova, Slovenia; University of Udine, Italy.

The main goal of the meeting in Girona was the preparation of the text of the Partnership Agreement, which will be signed between the participating universities in a short period of time. By the end of September, the contract between the partners and the European Commission should be signed, and the project itself will start on January 1^st, 2025 and will last four years.

After the signing of the funding agreement, the partners will start serious work on building a true European University, including common curricula in certain professional fields, common modules in the curricula and intensive mobility of students and teachers, as well as the development of a common digital platform.

The participation of the University of Ruse in a European University with more than 100,000 students and more than 10,000 teachers and administrative staff opens up new prospects for development for the Ruse Alma Mater. This strengthens the position of the university not only as a research university in Bulgaria, but also as an influential center for education, science and innovation in the European educational and research area.

A WORK MEETING ON THE MARGISTAR PROJECT WILL BE HELD 

AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

The  University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" organizes a workshop on the scientific research project COST ACTION CA21125 - European Forum for Revitalization of Marginalized Mountain Areas (MARGISTAR), financed by the COST program of the European Union.

The event will be held on September 27^th , 2024 (Friday) at 9:30 a.m. in the Siemens hall (2G.204, second building of the University of Ruse).

The project of the COST program of the European Union brings together scientists from Europe and Asia who work for free on the revitalization of marginalized mountain areas.

The forum will bring together over 40 participants from the EU, Albania, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo, who will present practical solutions and good practices in the field of regional development and revitalization and development of marginalized regions. The goal of the meeting is to hold a discussion between researchers and representatives of stakeholders from the local government, administration, non-governmental sector and experts and to summarize a vision for promoting the economic and social development of remote mountainous and other areas.

The University of Ruse welcomed 70 foreign students under the ERASMUS+ program for the winter semester with folk music, bread and geranium

Today, 25^th September, 2024, in hall 2.101 of the University of Ruse, the ceremony for the official welcome of the foreign students under the Erasmus+ program, who will study during the winter semester of the academic year 2024/2025, took place. These are 70 Erasmus+ students from 22 universities from 10 countries – Georgia, Italy, Spain, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Romania, Serbia, Turkey and France. They will study at the university for one or two semesters. This is the largest number of incoming students for the winter semester that the university has admitted under this program. During the same period last academic year, 62 students from eight countries were welcomed.

Bulgarian students, dressed in traditional costumes, welcomed their new colleagues, with Bulgarian folk music, bread with patterned salt and geranium.

The meeting was opened by the vice-rector for International Cooperation, Associate Professor Galina Ivanova, PhD, who greeted everyone with "Welcome!" and wished them success.

The rector, Professor Gencho Popov, PhD, welcomed foreign students under the ERASMUS+ program.

"I am convinced that you will have time to get acquainted with the traditions and customs of the Bulgarian people, to get to know the wonderful Ruse, our nature and cultural and historical heritage. I wish you wonderful experiences in Bulgaria and in Ruse," said the rector in his greeting to the foreign students, on behalf of the academic leadership.

Associate Professor Galina Ivanova, PhD introduced the students to the structure of the university, the organization of the educational process and gave them information about their studies.

The University of Ruse welcomes several large groups of students during this semester. The largest group is from Spain – 29 students from 10 universities. The group from one university with the most representatives was from ESE, Paris, France – 13 students. The group from Romania is also significant - 20 students, of which 12 are from the National University of Science and Technology "Polytechnic" Bucharest - University Centre Pitesti, and 8 from the Naval Academy "Mirce cel Butran", Constanta, Romania.

There has been an increase in the number of students choosing to study for a full year – 19 compared to 12 in the previous academic year.

For the third year in a row, there is a positive trend of students who planned to study for only one semester, to make sure of the good study conditions and to wish to extend their stay by another semester.

It is good news that the University of Ruse is expanding its partnerships and welcoming students from five new universities from: Mexico, Italy, Spain, Serbia and Turkey, with which there has been no exchange of students under the Erasmus+ program.

A distinguished international scientist is involved in the teaching and research of the University of Ruse

Professor Lucien Veleva, PhD - distinguished scientist from the Department of Applied Physics at the Physical Chemistry Laboratory of CINVESTAV (Research Centre for Advanced Studies) in Campus Merida, Mexico, is a visiting professor at the University of Ruse. She is visiting the Department of Materials Science and Technology from September 21^st, 2024 to January 20^th, 2025, contributing significantly to the university's teaching and research activities.

During her stay, Professor Veleva, PhD will introduce new topics in the Materials Science course for undergraduate programs in Industrial Management (Faculty of Business and Management), Transport Management and Technologies (Faculty of Transport) and Design (Faculty of Agriculture and Industry). Special emphasis will be placed on electrochemical corrosion, a critical problem for industries such as automotive and aerospace, as it can degrade key physical and mechanical properties of materials. Professor Veleva, PhD will also lead seminars to Olviedo University students from Spain who are visiting the University of Ruse as part of the Erasmus+ exchange program.

Professor Lucien Veleva, PhD will participate in two projects during her visit in the University of Ruse. The first is "Ruse Research University" (BG-RRP-2.013-0001-C01), and the second - "New biofunctional Cu-containing TiO2 coatings obtained by electrophysical methods for the needs of modern implantology" (KP-06-H67-5/ 12/12/2022).

Through the cooperation between CINVESTAV (Mexico) and the University of Ruse under the Erasmus+ program, masters and doctoral students from the two universities will be able to exchange knowledge and experience in the field of materials science and electrochemistry.

Professor Lucien Veleva, PhD is defending her PhD in Chemistry and Electrochemistry at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Professor Lucien Veleva, PhD has been a lecturer at the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico since 1994. Previously, she was head of the National Corrosion Laboratory in Sofia, Bulgaria, and head of the Atmospheric Corrosion Section at the International Research Group on Corrosion and Tropicalization at the Cuban Academy of Sciences. Professor Veleva, PhD is Doctor Honoris Causa of the University of Baja California, UABC, Mexico (2011). A year later, she received an ASTM G01, USA award for "outstanding contributions to the field of corrosion science and engineering and for outstanding technical and leadership experience". In 2013, she was awarded the NACE (USA) International Distinguished Career Award.

The University of Ruse welcomes a record number of foreign students under the Erasmus+ program for the winter semester

During the winter semester of the 2024/2025 academic year, the  University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" welcomes 70 Erasmus+ students from 22 universities from 10 countries - Georgia, Italy, Spain, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Romania, Serbia, Turkey and France. They will study at the university for one or two semesters. This is the largest number of incoming students for the winter semester that the university has admitted under this program. During the same period last academic year, 62 students from eight countries were welcomed.

There is also an increase in the number of students who choose to study for a full year - 19 compared to 12 in the previous academic year. For the third year in a row, there is a positive trend of students who planned to study for only one semester, to make sure of the good study conditions and to wish to extend their stay by another semester.

Foreign Erasmus students will be welcomed by the management of the University of Ruse on September 25^th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in room 2.101.

During this semester, the University of Ruse welcomes several large groups of students. The largest group is from Spain – 29 students from 10 universities. The group from one university with the most representatives was from ESE, Paris, France – 13 students.

The group from Romania is also significant - 20 students, of which 12 are from the National University of Science and Technology "Polytechnic" Bucharest - University Center Pitesti, and 8 from the Naval Academy "Mirce cel Butran", Constanta, Romania.

It is good news that the University of Ruse is expanding its partnerships and welcoming students from five new universities from: Mexico, Italy, Spain, Serbia and Turkey, with which there has been no exchange of students under the Erasmus+ program.

A training seminar on a climate change project was held at the University of Ruse

On September 18^th , 2024, a training seminar was held at the "Angel Kanchev" University of Ruse with the participation of over 50 teachers, within the project 2022-1-BG01-KA220-HED-000088178 "Designing a Technology-enhanced Climate Change Education Curriculum" .

At the event, the key results of the project's implementation were presented - a curriculum, an interactive e-book and a digital learning platform available on the project website tecched.eu.

The developed methodological guidelines for the presentation of various topics related to environmental protection were of particular interest, including: climate change, carbon footprint, energy systems, loss of biodiversity and other environmental issues. The materials, including videos, case studies and self-study tests, are designed to ensure the high quality of the learning process.

Trainings for students aimed at increasing the knowledge and commitment of young people and civil society to the problems of environmental protection and dealing with climate change are forthcoming.

The University of Ruse was awarded the National Quality Mark for Innovations in Pedagogical Education

The management of the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" is pleased to announce that this month the university was awarded a National Quality Mark by the Human Resources Development Centre (HRDC), which acts as the National Coordination Unit for eTwinning activities - part of "Erasmus+" program.

The prestigious recognition was awarded for the active work of the teachers of the "Pedagogy" department and the students of the bachelor's programs "Preschool and primary school pedagogy", "Primary school pedagogy and foreign language" and "Social pedagogy" within the framework of the optional discipline integrated into the curricula. "Management of the digital educational environment with eTwinning".

In the period 2018-2021, at the "Angel Kanchev" University of Ruse, eTwinning trainings are held annually together with the Centre for Human Resources Development in order to familiarize future pedagogical specialists with the possibilities of working in the Platform. Because of the increased interest on the part of student teachers, from the 2021-2022 academic year, the new optional discipline is introduced in the curricula of the majors.

The eTwinning platform and its tools offer student teachers practical application of 21st century skills, familiarization with innovative teaching methods in a multicultural environment, development of skills for working with digital resources, project and international pedagogical experience. The teachers teaching the students periodically participate in international seminars involving representatives of the National Agencies, eTwinning ambassadors and university teachers from Europe, with whom they share good practices.

THE AMBASSADOR OF BULGARIA IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA MAYA DOBREVA GIVES FULL SUPPORT FOR THE JOINING OF THE TARACLI STATE UNIVERSITY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Today, September 13^th , 2024, the final meeting of the three-day working visit of a delegation of the Ministry of Education and Science and the  University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" was held in the Republic of Moldova.

The Ambassador of Bulgaria to the Republic of Moldova, Mrs. Maya Dobreva, expressed her full support for the process of joining the Taraklia State University to the structure of the  University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev". She participated in the final meeting to clarify all issues related to the accession of Taraklia State University to the structure of Ruse University.

Ambassador Dobreva expressed his confidence that the inclusion of Taraklia University in the structure of the University of Ruse will have a positive impact on education and bilateral relations.

Ambassador Dobreva emphasized that the accession of the University of Taraclia will not only increase the quality of education in the region, but also strengthen the ties between Bulgaria and the Republic of Moldova, providing new opportunities for the exchange of knowledge and cultural traditions.

First Secretary Mr. Kiril Dimitrov and Second Secretary Mr. Martin Vladimirov also provide assistance and support for the accession process, contributing to its successful implementation and strengthening of cooperation between the two countries

WORKING MEETING AT THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA ON THE JOINING OF THE TARACLI STATE UNIVERSITY INTO THE STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Today, September 13^th , 2024, a working meeting was held at the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova to clarify the issues and the necessary actions related to the accession of the Taraclia State University to the structure of the University of Ruse Ängel Kanchev".

On behalf of the University of Ruse and  Ruse, the following participated in the meeting: Academician Hristo Beloev - Honorary Rector of the University of Ruse and Chairman of the Ruse Municipal Council, DscEng, Prof. Dr. Eng. Gencho Popov, PhD - Rector of the University of Ruse and Prof. Teodor Iliev - Director of the Directorate "Foreign Students".

On behalf of the Ministry of Education and Science, the following participated: Ms. Rositsa Koleva - Director of the Directorate "Higher Education", Ms. Yana Yotova - Head of the Department "Implementation of the Regulatory Framework" in the Directorate "Higher Education", Mr. Milen Botev - Head of the "Financing of Higher Education" Department in the "Finance" Directorate, Mr. Georgi Kirkov - state expert in the "State Property and Public Procurement" Directorate, Mrs. Veselina Paunova - chief expert in the "International Cooperation" Directorate.

On behalf of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Republic of Moldova, the following participated: Mr. Kiril Dimitrov - First Secretary and Mr. Martin Vladimirov - Second Secretary of the Embassy.

On behalf of the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova, the following participated: Ms. Adriana Kazaku - Secretary of State, Ms. Lyudmila Pavlov - Deputy Secretary General, Ms. Lilia Parnomenko - Director of the "Policies and European Integration" Directorate, Ms. Doina Usach - head of the "Higher Education" department.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, experts and advisers.

Mrs. Rositsa Koleva and Academician Hristo Beloev,DscEng informed the representatives of the Ministry of Education and Research and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova with the results of the meetings and talks held in the last two days at the Taraclia State University.  They presented information about the meetings with the management of the university, with teachers, employees and students, as well as with the chairman of the Taraklia region, Mr. Lazar Dermenzhi, and also about the questions raised, sharing their impressions of the meetings and the material base of the university.

Solutions on questions of the following topics were discussed:

- The study specialties in the branch of the University of Ruse in the town of Taraklia;

- The method of conducting students' training;

- Contacts with local and national structures and businesses;

- The building fund and procedures for transfer of ownership;

- The labor-legal relations with currently acting teachers and employees;

- The financial situation of Taraklia State University;

- The necessary activities for registration and the branch of the University of Ruse in the town of Taraklia and others.

The two sides expressed their conviction that the accession of the Taraklia State University to the structure of the University of Ruse will contribute to raising the level and quality of education of students in the city of Taraklia, to European integration, to improving cooperation between the two countries, to the creation of more good conditions for the Bulgarian community in the Republic of Moldova and preservation of traditions.

THE FIRST GRADUATES  OF THE  UNIVERSITY OF RUSE IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA, TARACLIA, HAS GRADUATED WITH A SPECIALTY "BUSINESS MANAGEMENT"

Today, September 12, 2024, at the Taraklia State University "Grigoriy Tsamblak", the Graduation ceremony of the first graduate of the "Business Management" major, trained under a joint program between the University of Ruse and the Taraklia State University, took place.

The training took place for four years at the Taraklia State University under a contract signed between the two universities and the Ministry of Education and Research of the Republic of Moldova.

15 students who successfully graduated as bachelors of the University of Ruse, majoring in "Business Management", received their diplomas.

The promotion was attended by: Professor Gencho Popov , PhD- Rector of the University of Ruse, Academician Hristo Beloev - Honorary Rector of the University of Ruse and Chairman of the General Assembly, DscEng, Professor Teodor Iliev - Director of the "Foreign Students" Directorate, Associate Professor Maria Paslar, PhD - Rector of Taraklia State University, Mr. Martin Vladimirov - Second Secretary of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Republic of Moldova, Mrs. Donka Nikolova - representative of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria, school principals, business representatives and many teachers and students.

After the student anthem and musical performances by students from the Taraklia State University, the rector of the Ruse University Professor Gencho Popov, PhD and the guests congratulated. Mr. Alexander Borimechkov answered on behalf of the graduates.

The celebration was led by Academician Hristo Beloev, DscEng.

The Ambassador of Bangladesh, His Excellency Daud Ali, visits the University of Ruse

On 5th September, 2024, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bangladesh in Romania His Excellency Daud Ali together with Sheikh Kaushik Iqbal - second secretary (political) and head of the office, visited the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev".

The guests were welcomed by the Honorary Rector of the University of Ruse and Chairman of the General Assembly Academician Hristo Beloev, DScEng, the Deputy Rector for International Cooperation Associate Professor Galina Ivanova, PhD and the director of the Directorate "Foreign Students" at the higher school - Professor Teodor Iliev.

The Honorary Rector of the University  of Ruse Academician Hristo Beloev, DscEng presented the modern base, the modern resources for teaching and research, the long-standing educational traditions and the authoritative leadership position of the university. Emphasis was placed on the extensive network of education and research partnerships with prestigious universities around the world and project work. Academician Beloev, DscEng noted that the University of Ruse is one of the 10 research universities in Bulgaria. He also emphasized that the University of Ruse has the largest funding among higher education institutions in Bulgaria under the Erasmus+ program (ka171).

Associate Professor Galina Ivanova, PhD presented the international activity at the University of Ruse, with an emphasis on the concluded contracts under the Erasmus+ program with various universities.

Professor Teodor Iliev introduced His Excellency Daoud Ali with the training of foreign students at the University of Ruse and pointed out that for the academic year 2023/2024, more than 220 foreign students studied at the Bachelor's College, Master's College and Doctoral College from Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Germany, China, Moldova, Ukraine, Algeria, Morocco, Russia, Greece, Cyprus, Kuwait, Republic of North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkey, Russian Federation, UAE and others.

His Excellency Daud Ali thanked for the hospitality, stressing that it was an honor for him to visit the University of Ruse.

The rector's leadership expressed its readiness for new contacts and partnerships with Bangladesh.

His Excellency Daud Ali toured the university campus, visiting the "Educational Space of the Future" hall. He met and talked with Bangladeshi students studying at the University of Ruse.

The State University of Taraklia becomes a structure of the University of Ruse

The State University of Taraklia becomes a structure of the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" according to the signed Agreement between the governments of Bulgaria and Moldova. This was adopted at today's cabinet meeting.

In this way, access to Bulgarian higher education will be given to a significant number of Moldovan citizens of Bulgarian origin from the Tarakli region and the Republic of Gagauzia.

In the newly created structure, it is planned to train students in seven professional fields of the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev": Pedagogy of training in ....,,,Administration and management",,,Informatics and computer sciences",,, Mechanical Engineering", "Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation", "Communication and Computer Engineering" and "General Engineering".

The training will be held in Bulgarian, Romanian and English. Students will receive a diploma of the University of Ruse for the completion of a relevant educational and qualification degree of higher education, if desired and a European diploma supplement.

At the University of Ruse, the qualification course for pedagogical specialists from Taraklia was completed

Today, July 5^th, 2024, the qualification course of 25 pedagogical specialists from the Taraclia region, Moldova, was completed at the University of Ruse. After a week of training, today they officially received their certificates for the completed course. The documents were handed to them by the vice-rector for academic work at the University of Ruse - Prof. Gencho Popov, PhD.

The main hosts of the training were the Department of BELII, represented by the head of the department Assoc. Prof. Mira Dushkova, PhD, Assoc.Prof. Emilia Nedkova,PhD, Dr. Nia Peneva, Dr. Maria Stefanova and Dr. Veselka Radeva.

The course included a historical walk around Ruse and lectures dedicated to the most current problems of the development of the Bulgarian literary language and literature, as well as modern teaching methods. An unforgettable experience will remain the symphonic concert, where, together with the orchestra of the State Opera - Ruse, soloist Enrico Cavaliere and conductor Alfonso Todisco, the Moldovan teachers immersed themselves in the magical world of Mendelssohn and Brahms. Tomorrow, an excursion to historical and cultural sights in Pliska, Shumen, Madara and Preslav is planned, together with Assoc. Prof.  Velislava Doneva, PhD and Dr. Petya Abrasheva.

With the organization of at least two such courses per year, the University of Ruse has established itself as one of the centres for training students and teachers of Bulgarian origin from Moldova and Ukraine, thus testifying to its patriotic mission and high social responsibility towards Bulgarians abroad.

The first doctoral student from Dubai in Bulgaria obtained a doctoral degree at the University of Ruse

On July 3rd , 2024, the public defense of PhD student Rashid Sultan Rashid Alkaitub Alnuaimi was held, who successfully defended his dissertation on the topic "Business development: strategy and process" and obtained the educational and scientific degree "Doctor" in professional direction 3.8 Economics, doctoral program "Economics and Management (Industry)".

Dr. Rashid Sultan Rashid Alkaitub Alnuaimi studied at the Department of "Business Development and Innovations" at the Faculty of Business and Management of Ruse University from 01st May, 2021 with scientific supervisors Assoc. Prof. Lyudmila Mihailova, PhD and Assoc. Prof. Emil Papazov, PhD.

The scientific jury chaired by Prof. Milena Kirova, DscEng and members Prof.  Georgi Zabunov, PhD Assoc. Prof. Yana Stoencheva, PhD Assoc. Dr. Ivo Kostov, PhD and Assoc.Prof. Dafina Doneva, PhD highlighted the indisputable qualities of the dissertation work, the responsible and the competent attitude of the doctoral student to the researched problems for business development in the Emirate of Dubai and the achieved scientific and applied contributions, then unanimously awarded the educational and scientific degree "Doctor".

Congratulations to Dr. Rashid Sultan Rashid Alkaitub Alnuaimi, who is the first citizen from the Emirate of Dubai to be enrolled as a part-time doctoral student for study in the Republic of Bulgaria and to have obtained the EQD "Doctor" at the  University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev".

The University of Ruse organizes a qualification course for 25 pedagogical specialists from Tarakli district, Moldova

On July 1^st , 2024, a group of 25 pedagogic specialists from Tarakli district, Moldova arrived at the University of Ruse. The teachers will be given a one-week qualification course under DCM 103/1993 after the university's request has been approved by the Ministry of Education and Science.

The group was welcomed in the Educational Space of the Future by Assoc. Prof. Galina Ivanova, PhD - Deputy Rector for International Cooperation, who presented the University of Ruse and its achievements in educational, research and international activities. The robot Sana greeted the guests with a favorite Bulgarian folk song.

After the official welcome, the teachers from the Tarakli district were greeted by the main hosts of the training - BLII department, represented by the head of the department Assoc. Prof. Mira Dushkova, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Emilia Nedkova, PhD, Dr. Nia Peneva and Dr. Veselka Radeva. They introduced the course participants to the program of the course, which included a historical walk around Ruse and lectures devoted to the most current problems of the development of the Bulgarian literary language and literature. At the end of the training, an excursion to historical and cultural sights in Pliska, Madara and Preslav is planned for the students.

The Deputy Rector of the university, Mr. Vencislav Dimitrov, has a huge credit for the living arrangement of the students.

At the end of the first working day of their stay, the group visited the University of Ruse, receiving special attention in the University Library. Director Dr. Victoria Ivanova presented the main highlights of its activities, as well as the prepared exhibitions and events on the occasion of the library's 70th anniversary, which will be officially celebrated on the Holiday of the University of Ruse – 12^th November, 2024.

With the organization of at least two such courses per year, the University of Ruse has established itself as one of the centres for training students and teachers of Bulgarian origin from Moldova and Ukraine, thus testifying to its patriotic mission and high social responsibility towards Bulgarians abroad.

New success for the University of Ruse after the announcement of the selection results for European Universities

On June 28^th , 2024, the results of the initiative of the European Commission for European Universities - call 2024 were announced. The University of Ruse is a member of one of the consortia approved for funding - ACROSS - European University for Cross-border Knowledge Sharing. The consortium consists of nine universities located in European cross-border regions: Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany – leader of the consortium; Technical University of Bialystok, Poland; University of Girona, Spain; University of Perpignan, France; University of Udine, Italy; University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia; University of Craiova, Romania; University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev". The University of Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is the ninth member of the consortium, joined the latest project proposal. The total number of students within the consortium exceeds 100,000 people, and the teaching and administrative staff - 10,000 people.

The mentioned universities have been working together for the organization of various joint initiatives: summer schools, international academic weeks, scientific conferences and others for more than three years. In June 2023, the University of Ruse hosted the forum TACKLING CROSS-BORDER CHALLENGES: An Inter disciplinary and Transregional Approach, in which representatives of all partner universities took part.

After the signing of the financing contract, serious work is ahead of the partners to build a real European University with common curricula in some professional fields, common modules in the curricula and intensive mobility of students and teachers, a common digital platform and others.

This is another great success of the University of Ruse and recognition of its achievements as a research higher school and a university with significant international influence and prestige.

The 9th International Scientific Conference on Energy Efficiency and Agricultural Engineering is being held at the University of Ruse

Today, June 27^th , 2024, the 9th International Scientific Conference on Energy Efficiency and Agricultural Engineering (EE&AE 2024) opened in hall 2.101 of the University of Ruse, with the participation of over 150 scientists from Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, India, Mexico, Russia, Ukraine, Philippines, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and others. This event, which will last until June 29^th , also includes an industrial session, where personal meetings between representatives of students, science and business are also planned. Leading companies Huawei, Photomate, FOT, MIK-GREEN, PM Electrical, Solar MD and others will demonstrate the latest innovations in the field of renewable energy and industry.

The conference was opened by Prof. Boris Evstatiev, PhD, and the guests were welcomed by the vice-rector Prof.  Gencho Popov, PhD.

In the vision of the University of Ruse, the dissemination of knowledge, the organization and conduct of fundamental and applied scientific research and the implementation of innovations in agriculture, industry and transport occupy a leading place. The impressive number of reports that will be presented at the conference, the attraction of young researchers, students and doctoral students to participate in this scientific event, unites our efforts to achieve this goal. I am sure that during the conference you will discuss ideas for joint research, preparation of proposals for participation in various European scientific programs and others that will stimulate young people's interest in engineering sciences. I have no doubt that you will also show interest in our latest project Ruse Research University, which is also a great opportunity for a successful partnership, Prof. Gencho Popov, PhD invoked the participants and guests at the conference and wished them success.

In the period June 25-29^th, 2024, the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" is hosting the Innovative Technology Week initiative. It includes several student events of Bulgarian and foreign students and the 9th International Scientific Conference on Energy Efficiency and Agricultural Engineering (EE&AE 2024).

The week began with the Electroniad 2024 student competition, an international version of the EEA Faculty's Electroniad competition, with the participation of student branches of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), as well as professional student branches of the Electronics Packaging Society (EPS) from Bulgaria and Romania. In it, young people demonstrated their knowledge and skills in the field of electronics, and the best were awarded.

On June 26^th , 2024 the First Balkan Meeting of IEEE Student Branches and EPS Professional Branches was opened. During the event, leading speakers from Photomate (Bulgaria), Microchip Technology (Romania) and Endava (Bulgaria) presented innovative products, solutions and vision for the future in the field of modern technologies.

Innovative technology week is organized at the University of Ruse

In the period June 25-29^th , 2024, the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" is hosting the Innovative Technology Week initiative. It includes several student events of Bulgarian and foreign students and the 9th International Scientific Conference on Energy Efficiency and Agricultural Engineering (EE&AE 2024).

The week begins with the student international competition Electroniad 2024, with the participation of student branches of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), as well as professional student branches of the Electronics Packaging Society (EPS) from Bulgaria and Romania. In it, young people will demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the field of electronics, and the best will be awarded.

On June 26^th , the First Balkan Meeting of IEEE Student Branches and EPS Professional Branches opens. During the event, leading speakers from Photomate (Bulgaria), Microchip Technology (Romania) and Endava (Bulgaria) will present innovative products, solutions and vision for the future in the field of modern technologies.

From June 27 to 29^th , the IEEE conference EE&AE 2024 is being held, with the participation of over 150 scientists from Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, India, Mexico, Russia, Ukraine, the Philippines, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, etc. This event also includes an industry session where B2B and face-to-face meetings between student, science and business representatives are planned. Leading companies (Huawei, Photomate, FOT, MIK-GREEN, PM Electrical, Solar MD, etc.) will demonstrate the latest innovations in the field of renewable energy and industry.

The 25th International Scientific Conference COMPSYSTECH'24 was held at the University of Ruse

On 14th June, 2024, the 25th International Scientific Conference COMPSYSTECH'24 was opened in the "Siemens" Hall of the University of Ruse. The meetings of the scientific sessions continued on 15^th  June 2024 (Saturday). 42 reports of scientists from 19 countries were presented: Jordan, Canada, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Finland, Mozambique, Portugal, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Vietnam, Greece, Romania, Albania, Great Britain, Slovakia, Spain and Bulgaria.

The organizers of the conference are the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria, the Union of Automation and Informatics "John Atanasov" and the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev".

The participants in the conference were greeted by the rector of the university Prof.  Plamen Kangalov, PhD, who noted the importance of the forum, its popularity and its high level.

"We are glad that the CompSysTech conference is already established and becoming more and more popular in the country and abroad. The fact that scientists from 19 countries are participating in person and online today is ample evidence of this. Another proof of the attractiveness and level of the conference is the fact that for more than 17 years the papers presented at CompSysTech have been published in the virtual library of the Computer Association - the most authoritative international organization in the field of computing and indexed by SCOPUS. The conference profile on Google Scholar is also very impressive. The fact that the conference has an impact rank is also a fact that deserves special mention," emphasized the rector in his welcome.

A congratulatory address was also received from the Chairman of the Automation and Informatics Union "John Atanasov", Prof. Kosta Boshnakov, PhD.

The conference was opened with a musical performance of the flute by Assistant Professor Petya Stefanova, PhD and she was joined by the robot Sana with her dance.

Prof. Candelaria Goya, PhD from the University of La Laguna, Spain participated with reports in the plenary session; Prof. Antonio Mendes, PhD from the University of Coimbra, Portugal; and Prof. Maya Dimitrova, PhD from the Institute of Robotics - BAS.

The best papers were awarded with the BEST PAPER crystal prize. The prizes and diplomas were presented by the vice-rector for international cooperation, Assoc. Prof. Galina Ivanova, PhD and Prof. Tsvetomir Vassilev, PhD - chairman of the program committee of the conference.

According to the idea of Academician Petar Kenderov, students who have appeared and already have certain achievements in the field of computing participate in the work of the conference every year with reports. Two of the reports of students from the "Baba Tonka" Mathematics High School were awarded the BEST PAPER crystal prize. The leader of the students is Mrs. Suzan Feimova.

More information about the conference can be found at: https://www.compsystech.org

The University of Ruse awarded the honorary title "Doctor honoris causa" to Prof.  Jinghui Yang, PhD

Today, June 14^th , 2024, in the "Siemens" hall, a ceremony was held to award the honorary title "Doctor honoris causa" of the University of Ruse to Prof. Jinghui Yang, PhD.

The decision on the award was made by the Academic Council on May 28^th , 2024.

In the reasons for awarding the honorary title "Doctor honoris causa" to Prof. Jinghui Yang, PhD, put forward by the management of the Faculty of "Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Automation", it is stated that this is recognition and high appreciation for her contribution to the development and validation of the cooperation between Shanghai Polytechnic University and the University of Ruse. Her contribution to strengthening and expanding the ties between the Faculty of Computer Engineering of the Shanghai Polytechnic University and the Faculty of "Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation" of the University of Ruse is also noted.

The rector of the university Prof.  Plamen Kangalov, PhD announced the legality of the procedure. He presented the honorary doctor Prof.  Jinghui Yang, PhD with a diploma affixed with the Rector's seal and signature, an honorary badge of the university and a symbolic statuette.

The dean of the EEEA faculty, Prof. Vyara Ruseva, PhD, introduced the attendees of the ceremony to the academic and social activities of Prof. Jinghui Yang, PhD, presented to the guests the brightest contributions in her long-term teaching and scientific activity, and thanked her for the joint work on behalf of the academic college.

Among those present, who honored the ceremonial recognition, was the chairman of the General Assembly academician Hristo Beloev - Honorary Rector of the University of Ruse, members of the Academic Council, teachers and others.

The rector of the university Prof. Plamen Kangalov, PhD wished the honorary doctor Prof.Jinghui Yang, PhD health, creative courage and new excellence in the professional field.

Honorary Doctor Prof. Jinghui Yang, PhD delivered an academic speech and signed the "Book of Ruse University".

Prof.  Jinghui Yang, PhD made a significant contribution to the development and consolidation of the cooperation between Shanghai Polytechnic University and the University of Ruse, especially for the signing and implementation of a student exchange contract, a consultant to doctoral students from the faculty, participation in the preparation of documentation for the recognition of the diplomas issued by the two universities.

Dr. Jinghui Yang, PhD is a professor at Shanghai Polytechnic University and concurrently director of the Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology (Robotic Technology) located in Wuyi City. She is a member of the 10th Political Consultative Conference of Wuyi County, head of the special mission on science and technology. He advises doctoral students from the National University of Defense Technology, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the University of Ruse. He is an expert in the Intelligent Manufacturing Group of the Shanghai Association for the Promotion of Science and Technology Transformation, as well as in Shanghai Government Procurement Evaluation. He is an academic leader of production informatization and system integration processes.

Her publication activity includes more than 50 articles, including 5 SCI articles, 6 EI articles, and numerous articles in prestigious Chinese and international journals. Has obtained 24 patents, including 4 invention patents, 4 software copyrights, 1 group standard. In 2023, she was a plenary speaker at the international conference CompSysTech at the University of Ruse.

Professors from 6 countries are visiting the University of Ruse under the Erasmus+ program

Professors from universities in 6 countries - Albania, Vietnam, Georgia, Jordan, China and Uzbekistan - are visiting the University of Ruse"Angel Kanchev" under the Erasmus+ program.

On June 11^th , 2024, in the "Educational Space of the Future" hall, the guests were welcomed by Associate Professor Galina Ivanova, PhD - Deputy Rector for International Cooperation of the University. Assoc. Prof. Ivanova, PhD provided information about the University of Ruse, as well as the concept of an educational space of the future - Future Education Space. In turn, all the guests also presented their universities and the scientific and educational activities conducted there.

The visit of the foreign guests continued with a tour of the museum exposition and the university campus. At the Research Complex of the University of Ruse, they had the opportunity to visit the laboratory of "Intelligent Cyberphysical Systems and Technologies for the Generation and Visualization of Spatial Objects and Processes", where they examined various robotic systems and unmanned aerial vehicles.

In the UNITe Centre for Excellence (UNITE Project), foreign teachers participated in a scientific seminar related to 3D technologies and methods for digitization and visualization of objects. They had the opportunity to see the specialized equipment for 3D scanning, 3D printing, kinematic filming, various hologram pyramids, systems for augmented and virtual reality and others.

Foreign teachers visit the University of Ruse within the framework of the Erasmus+ program. Bilateral student and teacher exchange agreements with these universities are coordinated by teachers from the "Computer Systems and Technologies" and "Telecommunications" departments of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation.

Students from the University of Ruse participated in an International Camp on Artificial Intelligence

Master's students in the "Computer Systems and Technologies" of the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" participated in the International Camp on Artificial Intelligence, which is organized by the Ruse Alma Mater under the MAI4CAREU project.

The event was held in the period June 4-6 June, 2024, and 22 students and mentors from the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev", Alma Mater Studiorum Universita di Bologna (UNIBO) - Italy, University of Cyprus participated in the camp.

Master's students in "Computer Systems and Technologies" at the University of Ruse - Viktor Velikov, Deyan Vasilev, Agop Artyunyan, Nikolay Spasov and Tsvetelin Iliev participated in the International Artificial Intelligence Camp "AI Camp 2024", enriching their knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence . Moreover, they made many new contacts and exchanged ideas with their colleagues, which will contribute to their future professional development.

The main goal of the International Artificial Intelligence Camp is to offer students experience gathered from the project network. The students were divided into five teams formed by students from the different universities and worked in the months before the camp on projects in the field of artificial intelligence. Each team works with a mentor from the participating universities and develops a scientific report on the chosen topic.

The international teams presented their projects on June 5th   and 6^th  in the "Educational Space of the Future" hall at the University of Ruse.

The camp was officially closed with the presentation of certificates to the students and mentors for their successful presentation and participation.

A delegation from the University of Ruse visited McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada

Lecturers from the Department of Electronics of the University of Ruse were on a working visit to the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada in the period from May 27^th  to June 3^rd , 2024. It is carried out within the framework of a bilateral agreement of the department "Electronics" under the Erasmus+ program, activity KA171, supervised by Prof. Dr. Anelia Manukova.

The working team included Assoc. Prof. Krasimira Shtereva, PhD and Prof. Anelia Manukova, PhD from the Department of Electronics. The high-tech and modern base of the University of McMaster ranks it in the leading second place in Canada and in 85^th place in the world ranking of universities .The university ranks first in research revenue as a function of operating expenses.

The lecturers from the University of Ruse got acquainted with the educational technologies of the lecturers from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of the University of McMaster and with the laboratory base for teaching bachelors and masters. The training lectures and the shared experience of updating the undergraduate curricula with the aim of changing the learning style of young people and continuous upgrading of knowledge and skills.

Prof. Anelia Manukova, PhD and Assoc. Prof. Krasimira Shtereva, PhD participated in a scientific seminar of doctoral students from research laboratory of prof. Nataliya Nikolova, PhD on radio electronics - radio frequency, microwave and millimeter wave image analysis. Each PhD student presented the results of their research and demonstrated the developed systems focused in digital and intelligent systems, healthcare and bioinnovation. Prof. Nataliya Nikolova, PhD presented her laboratory's research area as the next frontier of wireless technology - detection of hidden weapons on walking people, microwave tissue imaging and non-destructive testing for cancer screening and detection of structural defects under protective coatings in industrial applications.

The  University of Ruse team - Prof. Anelia Manukova, PhD and Assoc. Prof. Krasimira Shtereva, PhD visited the two research centers of Prof. Michael D. Noseworthy, PhD at the University Children's Hospital and at the St. Joseph's, equipped with the latest generation of nuclear magnetic resonance, where shared experiences and practical discussions were extremely useful for future scientific collaborative projects. Prof. Michael D. Noseworthy's , PhD research interests are primarily focused on the development of new hardware for MRI and imaging pulse sequences, as well as the development of software for MRI signal and image processing. His team and research group work to study physiological problems and diseases using advanced medical imaging techniques. Prof Michael D. Noseworthy, PhD is one of the world's leading experts in creating medical hardware and software applications and benchmarks for medical information analysis.

The workshop held and shared experience at the MARC Automotive Research Resource Centre of the University of McMaster brought the team of the University of Ruse together with one of the world's leading academic research centers in the field of electric vehicles and intelligent mobility. The visit focused on the exchange of experience on sustainable energy-efficient solutions for the advancement of electric motors, power electronics, energy management and control systems to electric vehicles and autonomous systems. Prof.  Babak Nahid, PhD presented the centre and his team's developments related to motor drives, design of non-linear and stable control for power converters, fault detection and sustainable control of electrical systems and design, control and stabilization.

The visit to Canada's only university nuclear reactor, where masters in nuclear engineering, nuclear electronics and energy are annually trained and graduated, began with a welcome to a delegation of the University of Ruse to the information monitors. It is a "pool" type reactor with a core of enriched uranium fuel moderated and cooled by distilled water. The main objective is the training, research and production of medical isotopes aimed at medical and health physics and other applied radiation sciences. Scientific research aimed at the design, production and research of new materials and components to create sensor systems for the needs of healthcare, ecology and energy production and storage is developing thanks to the 60-year-old nuclear reactor and the training of highly specialized specialists.

The visit to the EMC research and training centre for renewable energy introduced the University of Ruse team to the trends in the use of renewable energy sources in Canada and to the means of scientific research and training of students and doctoral students in the built laboratory in the Faculty of Engineering of the University of McMaster.

The meetings with Prof. Jamal Dean, PhD and Assoc. Prof.  Matiar Houlader, PhD, who presented their new scientific developments in the field of artificial intelligence and nanotechnology, were extremely fruitful.

At the meetings held with the scientific team of Prof. Mohamed Bakr, PhD (project leader and head of department), opportunities for expanding cooperation between the University of Ruse and the University of McMaster related to joint scientific activity, exchange of scientific potential and establishment of a sustainable partnership were discussed. A project agreement was prepared between the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of McMaster University and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation and the Department of Electronics for the training of students in the master's programs of McMaster University and the expansion of scientific exchange through joint training in doctoral programs in the long term. The two countries found common positions for the development of cooperative relations and mutual support in the field of educational and scientific technologies.

The visit to the research base of and shared experience in the team's areas of scientific interest are related to the creation and use of medical devices, data analysis in health and ecology, nanotechnology, as well as the design of hybrid and electric cars, provides guidance for future modern activity between the two universities.

University of Ruse participated in China Education Tour 2024

In the period May 19-28^th , 2024, China Education Tour 2024 was held in Beijing and Ningbo with the participation of 18 representatives from 9 countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

The representative of the University of Rousse "Angel Kanchev" in the international forum was Prof. Teodor Iliev, PhD - Director of the "Foreign Students" Directorate. The main goal of the event is to expand cooperation between the educational institutions of China and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe for the development of higher education, the training of talented students and the inclusion of business in the educational process. The program included a number of meetings at the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, the University of Foreign Language Studies, Beijing Institute of Technology, Nottingham University in Ningbo, China, Ningbo City University and others.

On May 24^th, 2024, Prof. Teodor Iliev, PhD took part in the ninth meeting of the Association of Universities of China and Central and Eastern European Countries, hosted by the China Association for International Exchange in Education.

Nearly 260 executives and university representatives, government agency representatives, experts and scholars from China and more than 10 Central and Eastern European countries attended this meeting.

The theme of this conference was "Quality education enables sustainable development", the purpose of which is to jointly explore new trends and opportunities for cooperation in higher education between China and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe against the background of digitalization.

The conference was opened by Ms. Fu Bo, Deputy Secretary-General of China International Education Exchange Association, Mr. Xie Bin - Vice Director of Zhejiang Provincial Education Department, Mr. Xu Yang - Vice- Mayor of Ningbo, Mr. Zhao Gan - Vice President of Peking University for Foreign Studies. Prof. T. Iliev, PhD presented the University of Ruse in the "Integration of Business and Education" panel.

This conference created three sub-themes: new ways to diversify faculty and student mobility, digital transformation to support research and innovation, and integration of industry and education and green development. Leaders and representatives of universities and relevant educational institutions from China and Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria and other countries shared their experiences and practical progress and presented proposals and plans to promote educational cooperation between China and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and achieve mutual benefit and winning results.

The conference created excellent prerequisites for joint work, exchange activities between participating Chinese and foreign representatives of educational institutions, and opportunities to promote strategic cooperation between scientists, experts, businesses, etc.

The University of Ruse will host an International Artificial

Intelligence Camp

On June 4^th , 2024, at 10:15 a.m., the official opening of the International Artificial Intelligence Camp "AI Camp 2024" will take place in Hall 1 of the Kanev Center. This is the second international camp organized within the MAI4CAREU project. In 2023 AI Camp 2023 was held at the University of Cyprus campus.

22 students and mentors from the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" and Studiorum Universita di Bologna (UNIBO) - Italy, University of Cyprus participate in "AI Camp 2024". The main objective of the International Artificial Intelligence Camp is to offer students experience gathered from the project network.

The added value aimed at organizing the international camp in the field of artificial intelligence is multi-layered, as it covers transnational cooperation and is related to the parallel acquisition of knowledge and skills through the study of contemporary topics in artificial intelligence, as well as the opportunity to get acquainted with career prospects in industry and research organizations.

The camp will feature five teams formed by students from the various universities who work in the months leading up to the event on projects in the field of artificial intelligence. Each team works with a mentor from the participating universities and presents a scientific report on the chosen topic.

On June 5^th  and 6^th  at 9:30 a.m., in the "Educational Space of the Future" hall at Ruse University, the five international teams will present their projects. After each presentation, discussion sessions are planned, where other students and participants can ask questions.

The programme of the international camp includes a visit of the students to the Innovative Youth EXPO 8, to the Competence Centre of the Univerisyt of Ruse and to the company "FAAK Bulgaria" EAD.

Guests from the Danubius International University in Galati, Romania visited the University of Ruse

Today, May 28^th , 2024, a delegation from the Danubius International University in Galati, Romania visited the University of Ruse. The delegation was led by Prof. Andi Pushka, PhD - President of the International University "Danube". He was accompanied by Prof. Emmanuel-Stefan Marinescu, PhD - Director of the "International Relations" Department; Oana Pokovniku - Director of the "Public Relations and Marketing" Department; Victoria Onofrei from the Student Department and Elise-Carmen Login from Danubius College.

The guests were welcomed by the rector of the University of Ruse, Prof. Plamen Kangalov, PhD, the chairman of the General Assembly of the university academician Hristo Beloev, DScEng - honorary rector of Ruse University, the vice-rector for international cooperation, Assoc. Prof. Galina Ivanova, PhD, and the vice-rector for research activity Assoc. Prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD.

The visit to the University of Ruse takes place within the framework of the Erasmus+ program. The relations of the University of Ruse with the Danubius University in Galats date back more than a decade with joint summer school, participation in conferences, lectures and trainings under the Erasmus+ Program and others. There is a signed framework contract for cooperation and a contract under the Erasmus+ Program and a high level of implementation under both contracts.

Rector of the University of Ruse Prof. Plamen Kangalov, PhD presented the modern base, modern resources for training and research, long-standing educational traditions and authoritative leadership position of the university. Emphasis was placed on the extensive network of educational and research partnerships with prestigious universities around the world and project work. The University of Ruse is one of the 10 research universities in Bulgaria.

The University of Ruse is a pioneer in Bulgaria in terms of digital transformation in education and the application of artificial intelligence. We have already organized two scientific conferences on these issues, which are being held in April at the University of Ruse. For the next year, I would like to invite you to share experience, the rector addressed the guests.

Prof.  Andi Pushka, PhD - President of the Danubius International University said that he feels at home at the University of Ruse, as, apart from the fact that the two universities have had common projects for many years, the rector's management is always hospitable and welcoming.

At the end of the meeting, the two sides expressed their common will to deepen and expand the cooperation between them.

The Romanian guests toured the University of Ruse, visiting the "Educational Space of the Future" hall and the new scientific research complex. Prof. Ivan Beloev, PhD and Prof. Plamen Zahariev, PhD presented two laboratories. The guests shared that they were extremely impressed by the university and material base and expressed their admiration for the high-tech equipment.

The Eighth Erasmus+ week  was opened at the University of Ruse

Today, May 13^th , 2024, the Eighth International Erasmus+ Week opened in the Kanev Centre of the University of Ruse. In the period May 13-17, 2024, international partners under the Erasmus+ program from 11 partner universities in 8 countries are visiting the university: Albania, Algeria, Jordan, Kosovo, Mexico, Moldova, Romania and Slovakia. The week is under the title "Digitalization of higher education - good international practices".

The Erasmus week was officially opened by the management of the University of Ruse in the person of the vice-rectors Assoc. Prof. Galina Ivanova, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD and Prof.  Gencho Popov, PhD. Erasmus coordinators from all faculties of the University of Ruse were present at the opening.

The university and its international activities were presented by Assoc. Prof.  Galina Ivanova, PhD - Deputy Rector for International Cooperation. Diana Georgieva - senior expert in the "International Cooperation" sub-direction and Milena Bogdanova - chief expert at the university's Erasmus office, presented the challenges in their work under the Erasmus+ program.

The guests toured the university campus and visited the museum exposition of the university.

In the following days, the forum continues with presentations by the participants about their universities and their lectures to students and teachers from the University of Ruse.

On Wednesday (15th May, 2024) a round table will be held in the "Educational space of the future" hall of the University of Ruse, where current practices of digitization of higher education on an international scale will be discussed. The guests will also visit the Centre for Excellence at Ruse University.

On Thursday (16th May, 2024) an International lunch (presentation of the national cuisine to the participants of the week) is scheduled, in which cultural clubs of the University of Ruse will take part.

On the last day of the week (17th May, 2024) all participants of the week will be awarded certificates during a boat ride on the Danube.

The University of Ruse is one of the first universities in Bulgaria to organize an Erasmus week for its partners since 2014. The event attracts the interest of numerous participants from partner institutions from and outside the EU, strengthening cooperation and creating long-lasting friendships. It is no coincidence that the number of Erasmus students who come to the university for one or two semesters of study is increasing with each passing year.

The University of Rousse ranks sixth among Bulgarian universities in the world ranking

"Angel Kanchev" University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" occupies the prestigious sixth place among Bulgarian higher education institutions in a world ranking based on the latest data from the university database in Study Abroad Aide for the year 2024. This ranking covers 8,023 universities from 69 countries and is considered the most comprehensive For the University of Ruse, this is a confirmation of the high quality of the education it offers and its attractiveness for international students, the number of Bulgarian universities included in the world ranking.

Ranking criteria in this ranking include academic quality rated at 75% and value of education rated at 25%. This approach allows for a more detailed assessment of universities and combines the important aspects of the curriculum with the importance of education. The place of the Ruse Alma Mater in the world ranking of universities reflects its high quality of education and the importance it attaches to the international community.

This recognition will significantly contribute to increasing the visibility of the University of Rousse among international students who are looking for educational opportunities outside their countries. This will attract the attention of these students and strengthen the university's reputation as one of the leading educational institutions worldwide.

In the academic year 2023/2024, the University of Ruse welcomed 164 students from abroad who are studying for one or two semesters under the Erasmus+ program. This is a record number compared to previous academic years.

A delegation from Kosovo visited the University of Ruse

Today, May 9^th , 2024, a delegation from "Kadri Zheka" University in Kosovo visited the University of Ruse. It included the Rector of the University Assoc. Prof. Artan Demarku, PhD, the Vice-Rector for International Cooperation Assoc. Prof.  Dukazhin Leka, PhD and the teacher Dr. Shehnaze Gagitsa.

The guests were welcomed by the vice-rectors Assoc. Prof. Galina Ivanova, PhD and Assoc. Prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD, who presented the University of Ruse and its achievements in education, science and international activity. Prof. Yuliana Popova, PhD also took part in the conversation.

The university "Kadri Zheka" is state-owned and one of the most dynamically developing higher education institutions in the country with an interdisciplinary profile and a wide network of international contacts.

During the visit, the cooperation agreement between the two universities was renewed. A visit of the delegation to the Razgrad Branch of the University of Ruse is scheduled for tomorrow, as the guests expressed a desire for joint programs in the field of food technology and biotechnology, as well as joint training of doctoral students in doctoral programs of the University of Ruse.

Visiting professors from McMaster University in Canada give lectures at the University of Ruse 

According to a bilateral agreement under the Erasmus+ program, activity KA107, headed by Prof. Dr. Anelia Manukova, guests of the University of Ruse are professors from the Department of "Electrical Engineering and Computer Science" of McMaster University, Canada - Prof. Michael Noseworthy (Prof. Michael Noseworthy) and Prof. Babak Nahid, leading specialists in the field of imaging technologies and electric motor control. 

McMaster University has over 135 years of history and is one of the four Canadian universities that is included in the world ranking of the top 100 universities in the world (85th position). It is among Canada's leading research institutions in a range of fields such as Engineering, Health, Natural Sciences, Economics and Humanities. McMaster University's research facility includes Canada's only university nuclear reactor. The university is deservedly proud of two Nobel laureates: 

Dr. Bertram Brockhaus, co-winner of the 1994 Nobel Prize in Physics, and 1997 Nobel Prize winner in Economics, Dr. Myron Scholes. The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at McMaster University specializes in and offers training in the areas of Microelectronics and Ultra High Integration Circuits; "Biomedical technologies"; "Communication technologies"; "Systems and Networks"; "Electric cars"; "Electromagnetism and Photonics"; "Integrated, embedded and interconnected systems"; "Power Electronics and Electrical Machines"; "Signals, Images and Video Signal Processing"; "Optimization, Learning and Control". 

The lectures of the guest lecturers are organized according to the following schedule: 

08.05.2024 (Wednesday) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in room 2G.204 - Development of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologies for non-invasive assessment of human physiology; Prof. M. Noseworthy 

09.05.2024 (Thursday) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in room 2G.204 - Management of energy systems for electrified transport and management of electric motors; Prof. B. Nahid

Ambassador of Slovenia H. E. Natasha Bergel is a guest at the University of Ruse

Today, April 28^th , 2024, H.E. Natasha Bergel, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Slovenia to the Republic of Bulgaria, together with Alizan Yahova - Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Bulgaria-Slovenia Friendship Group, visited the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev,

The guests were welcomed by the Rector of the University of Ruse Prof. Plamen Kangalov, PhD, the Chairman of the General Assembly of the University Academician Hristo Beloev - Honorary Rector of the University of Ruse, DscEng and the Deputy Rector for International Cooperation Assoc Prof. Galina Ivanova, PhD.

Rector of the University of Ruse Prof. Plamen Kangalov, PhD presented the modern base, modern resources for training and research, long-standing educational traditions and authoritative leadership position of the university. Emphasis was placed on the extensive network of educational and research partnerships with prestigious universities around the world and project work. The University of Ruse is one of the 10 research universities in Bulgaria.

Academician Hristo Beloev, DscEng who is also the chairman of the Municipal Council, presented the main priorities for the development of the city of Ruse and introduced H.E. Natasha Bergel with the main activities of the Municipality of Ruse and the Municipal Council.

Assoc. Prof., Galina Ivanova, PhD presented the international activity at the University of Ruse, with an emphasis on the concluded contracts under the Erasmus+ program in various directions with universities from Slovenia. A strong contact has been established with the University of Nova Gorica in the Across Alliance, in which a total of 10 European universities from 10 different countries participate, in order to promote cross-border cooperation. The university participates in many partnership networks with other countries.

His Excellency Natasha Bergel noted that she will work towards the creation of a friendship group in the Slovenian Parliament between the two countries, as well as to strengthen the exchange of students and teachers. His Excellency Natasha Bergel thanked for the hospitality, emphasizing that it was an honor for her to visit the university and stated that she would return again.

Rector's leadership expressed its readiness for new contacts and partnerships with Slovenia.

His Excellency Natasha Bergel took a tour of the university's campus, visiting the "Educational Space of the Future" hall. She shared that she was extremely impressed by the university and its material base.

At the end of the meeting Prof. Plamen Kangalov, PhD presented to His Excellency Natasha Bergel an album of the University of Ruse with QR codes.

SECOND NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF EDUCATION - PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

The SECOND NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF EDUCATION will be opened on 25th April, 2024  (Thursday), at 2:30 p.m., in the "Siemens" hall.

The program of the conference is published at: https://www.conf-dte.bg/programme.html. The conference will be available to watch online at: https://www.conf-dte.bg/online.html

WELCOME!

Representatives of the Directorate "Foreign Students" of the University of Ruse participated in a candidate student campaign in the Republic of Turkey

Representatives of the Directorate "Foreign Students" of the University of Ruse participated in a candidate campaign in the Republic of Turkey in the period April 15-20^th April, 2024. The motto and purpose of the Directorate's work were "LET'S GO TO BULGARIA and UNIVERSITY OF RUSE". The idea of the directorate is  more and more young people from the Republic of Turkey to be familiar with the conditions for admission and study in Bulgaria, to receive up-to-date information and to choose the University of Ruse for their future professional development.

Prof. Teodor Iliev, PhD - Director of the "Foreign Students" Directorate held meetings with graduates of Ruse University and their parents. He also spoke with representatives of the International Department of Uludag University in Bursa. Prof. Iliev, PhD also held informational meetings with student exchanges , organized by consultancy firms in Istanbul offering study abroad.

Further working meetings were held with the managers of "Herand Academy" - Assoc. Prof. Deniz Herand, PhD and advocate Zafer Herand , both in Bulgarian and in English.

At a meeting-discussion with students preparing for candidate student exams, the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" and the study opportunities were presented.

On April 20th, 2024, an information meeting LET'S GO TO BULGARIA was held in Istanbul, presenting the opportunities for studying in higher education institutions in Bulgaria, organized by Mrs. Panar Yozer and Mr. Çaglayan Yozer - representatives of the CDS Study Abroad company. The information meeting was opened by Mrs. Radoslava Kafedzhiyska, consul at the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Istanbul. In addition to the presentation of the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev", questions were put to the Consulate General in Istanbul in connection with the administrative procedures for issuing the necessary student visas and the subsequent recognition of the issued Bulgarian diplomas in the Republic of Turkey.

Representatives of universities in Kyrgyzstan and Armenia  visit the University of Ruse under Erasmus+

On 22^nd April, 2024 Rector of the University of Ruse Prof. Plamen Kangalov, PhD, the chairman of the General Assembly, Hristo Beloev – honorary Rector of the University of Ruse, Academician, DscEng, the Deputy Rector for International Cooperation, Galina Ivanova, Associate professor, PHD and Associate Professor Stoyanka Smrikarova, PhD met guests from the universities of Kirgizstan and Armenia at the meeting room of the Rectorate. Prof. Sanzharbek Erdolatov, PhD, who was a Rector of the International University Ala Tu in Bishkek, and since one year is an advisor of the Rector, prof. Akylbek Chymyrov, PhD, vice rector of the Kirgiz State University in Bishkek, doctor Mahabat Baitokova – a lecturer in the National Kirgiz state university in Bishkek, Naita Avetian and Naira Aloyan from the Armen national agrarian university (Erevan).

Opportunities for deepening cooperation in the field of higher education, joint research projects, training of students and doctoral students were discussed during the conversation.

The meeting took place in a warm friendly atmosphere. The guests and the hosts expressed their satisfaction with their work together so far and their common will to continue their fruitful partnership.

They are guests under the Erasmus+ program for a period of one week. The guests will also participate in the second national scientific and practical conference "Digital transformation of education - problems and solutions" with an emphasis on the application of artificial intelligence, which will be opened on April, 25^th (Thursday). A tourist tour and a visit of Bulgarian sights are planned.

At the end of the meeting, the rector's leadership and the guests exchanged protocol gifts.

A joint scientific seminar of doctoral students from Istanbul Cerrahpasa University and Ruse University was held

On 16th April, 2024, a joint scientific seminar was held by doctoral students from Istanbul Cerrahpasa University and the University of Ruse, from two faculties: Faculty of Engineering (FE) and from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation.

The work program was saturated with workshops and presentations with the scientific achievements of the doctoral students.

Meetings were held with the dean of the Faculty of Engineering Prof. İsmail İnci, PhD, with Prof. Ahmet Sertbaş, PhD – Head of Computer Engineering Department, with representatives of the Electrical-Electronics Engineering Department, as well as Erasmus coordinators of the faculty and departments.

Good practices in working with doctoral students, topics for joint activities, future Erasmus exchange of students and teachers from the two universities were discussed. There were fruitful discussions between the doctoral students.

29.01.2024

27.11.2023

VIETNAMESE DOCTORAL CANDIDATES DISCUSSED THEIR PROSPECTIVE THESES WITH SCIENTIFIC SUPERVISORS AND LECTURERS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Two lecturers from Nong Lam University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam met with their supervisors and professors of the Extended Research Unit at the Agrarian and Industrial Faculty of the University of Ruse to discuss potential topics for their future doctoral theses. The Vietnamese delegation is on an Erasmus+ mobility, in the frame of the bilateral agreement signed between the two universities seven years ago.

Nam Quyen Nguyen, a lecturer in the field of Renewable Energy Sources, will work on the topic of the effect of photovoltaics in Vietnam, and Die Lam FAM, a lecturer in the field of Agricultural Engineering, will prepare a thesis on the developments in the cocoa production process. The doctoral studies will be in a correspondence form (part-time) with two supervisors - the rector of the University of Ruse, academician Hristo Beloev and Hui Bih Nguyen, who is a professor at the Vietnamese Nong Lam.

The two doctoral candidates presented key points in their future developments and action plans to their academic supervisors, and the members of the Research Unit including the vice-rector for academic work Prof. Dr. Plamen Kangalov, the vice-rector for Development, Coordination and Continuing education Prof. Plamen Daskalov and the vice-rector for Internationalization and Communication Policy and university Erasmus+ coordinator Assoc. Dr. Desislava Atanasova.

Academician Beloev said that the University of Ruse has experience in both topics. He emphasized that cooperation between the two universities in the field of agriculture should be expanded. Joint activities such as development of joint projects, participation in scientific conferences, joint publications in refereed journals, exchange of lecturers and students will be undertaken. The two PhD students are a big step in the joint work, added Academician Beloev.

Prof. Huy Bih Nguyen shared that this is his third visit to the University of Ruse, and the reason for his choice of the latter as host university for the two PhD students is that in Vietnam all specialists in the field of agriculture have graduated from University of Ruse.

After discussing the topics, the two Vietnamese PhD candidates were given approval for the start of their studies and received advice from their research supervisors that will help them develop specific and relevant research projects.

24.11.2023

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE WELCOMED DOCTORAL STUDENTS FROM VIETNAM UNDER THE ERASMUS PROGRAM

The University of Ruse welcomed lecturers and students from Vietnam under the Erasmus+ program.

The university with which a bilateral agreement was signed seven years ago is Nong Lam in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hui Bih Nguyen, who is a professor in the field of Agricultural Engineering, Nam Cuen Nguyen a lecturer in Renewable energy sources and Dee Lam FAM - lecturer in the field of Agricultural Engineering arrived for a five-day visit to the university. They were also accompanied by Tan Duong DO, an employee and member of the international department, who will be on exchange training for mobilities.

The four guests met with the Rector Academician Hristo Beloev, the Vice-Rector for Education Prof. Dr. Plamen Kangalov and the Vice-Rector for Internationalization and Computer Policy and University Erasmus+ Coordinator Assoc. Dr. Desislava Atanasova.

Together they discussed the possibilities for upgrading the cooperation between the two universities through the development of joint projects, participation in scientific conferences, joint publications in refereed journals, exchange of teachers and students, as well as training of doctoral students.

It is in connection with the doctoral studies that a plan is to be prepared for two of the Vietnamese lecturers. The topics will be specified, and the doctoral studies will be part-time and with two supervisors from the University of Ruse and from Vietnam's Nong Lam. It is expected that the two PhD students will be officially enrolled at the end of January.

Two students from Ho Chi Minh also arrived to study at the Ruse Alma Mater under the Erasmus programme - My Bui Thi Yen, who majors in "Agrarian Sciences" and Toan Nguyen Thai - in "Informatics". They will stay here for a period of 4 months.

The visit of lecturers and students from Vietnam is realized under the Erasmus+ program, invitation 2022, with countries outside the European Union.

Under this contract, Ruse University conducts mobility with 12 countries, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Jordan, Russia, Vietnam, China and Kyrgyzstan. For the last two academic years from 2022 to 2024, 18 teachers and 22 students visited the University of Ruse, and in the new academic year 23 teachers and 9 students are expected.

The guests' program includes academic meetings with professors from the Department of Agricultural Technology, as well as sightseeing and a trip to Veliko Turnovo..  

09.02.2023

 DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSA

Today, the academic management of the University of Ruse welcomed the renowned of Prof. Khamba Lama Damdinsuren Natsagdorj, Director of the Medical Training centre of Traditional Mongolian Medicine Manba Datsan in Ulan Bator and Rector of the University of Traditional Mongolian Medicine "Otoch Manramba", accompanied by H.E. Lhagvasuren Sayanaa – Ambassador of Mongolia in Bulgaria.

The Rector of the University of Ruse, Acad. Hristo Beloev, opened the meeting, welcomed the guests and presented H.E. Lhagvasuren Sayanaa and Prof. Khamba Lama Damdinsuren Natsagdorj to the audience.

Other official visitors were Assoc. prof Kiril Panayotov, MD – owner of Medica University Hospital, Mrs. Alice Murtezova – administrative director of Medica, prof Kamen Milkov – honorary consul of Mongolia in Bulgaria.

Prof. Natsagdorj has prepared for the audience an attractive lecture, connected to the application of the Mongolian traditional medicine from antiquity to present day. The lecture was illustrated with interesting examples, which captivated all the attention of those present in the hall.   

The lecture was followed by the ceremony for awarding Prof. Khamba Lama Damdinsuren Natsagdorj with the honorary title Doctor Honoris Causa of the University of Ruse. He expressed his gratitude and warm feelings, saying that Ruse University will forever remain in his heart.

In the month of May 2017, during the visit of representatives of Medica Medical Institutions to the University of Traditional Mongolian Medicine in Ulaanbaatar - Mongolia, a tripartite contract was drawn up between the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev", the University of Traditional Mongolian Medicine "Otoch Manramba" " and Medical facilities "Medica". On the basis of this contract, permanent and long-term cooperation between the three countries has been established. The three institutions declared their willingness to continue the exchange of knowledge and good practices and expand this cooperation in the future with joint research and other scientific activities. 

13.10.2022

DIPLOMAT FROM ISRAELI MISSION VISITED THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Vice-chief of Israeli Mission, HE Naama Levi visited the University of Ruse today. She met the University management, represented by Prof. Plamen Kangalov, PhD, Vice-rector in Education and Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD, Vice-rector in Communications Policy and International Relations. They presented the strong position of the University of Ruse in the international space, as well as its various scientific fields.

Before the lecture in front of students and lecturers, HE Levi was shown around the modern facilities of the University. Her interest in the highly advanced Hall of the Future, where doctoral students and other student groups are trained was great.

She asked questions, related to studying Computer Science at the University of Ruse, related to the topic of the lecture in Hall 2 of Kaneff Centre.

HE Naama Levi's lecture was titled "Israel as a startup nation". The audience heard an inspiring talk about the 74-yeaqr history of the state of Israel and the factors, which stand behind its success as a highly advanced, prospering nation, attracting number of high tech global companies in the field of innovations.

The young people were encouraged to think in a non-standard way, looking for ways of meeting the challenges of our present day. 

13.10.2022

THE TEAM OF PROJECT ASEAN FACTORI 4.0.  FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE TRAINS LECTURERS FROM LAOS AND THAILAND IN THE FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

The second stage of training lecturers from Savannakhet University (SKU), Laos, in compliance with the activities under the Project Across South East Asian Nations: From Automation and Control Training to the Overall Roll-out of Industry 4.0: ASEAN FACTORI 4.0. was held in the newly-built Education Centre of SKU by the lecturers from the University of Ruse Prof. Plamen Daskalov, PhD and Assoc. prof. Tsvetelina Georgieva, PhD. The vice-rector of SKU, Assoc. prof. Sitha Khemmarath, PhD welcomed the Ruse University team and wished then efficient work. At this stage of the training, the focus is on the practical part, working with the platform designed and built in the higher school. In the course of the training the trainees have to prepare the labs for their students. The final goal is obtaining accreditation of the respective curricula by the institutional bodies responsible, so that the training could be held in the next years. Such training is going to be held by the University of Ruse in the second university, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand in November as well. During the next stages of training in the two universities, the Asian colleagues, mentored by the partners from the University of Ruse, will conduct practical training of students and company representatives from Laos and Thailand.

11.10.2022

THE RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE ACADEMICIAN HRISTO BELOEV AWARDED WITH THE HONORARY TITLE DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSE OF THE ANDIZHAN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE, UZBEKISTAN

On 11 October 2022, the Rector of the University of Ruse Academician Hristo Beloev was awarded with the honorary title DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSA of the Andizhan Mechanical Engineering Institute, Uzbekistan.

The solemn ceremony in Andizhan was part of the eighth partner meeting of the Eurasian project HiEdTec. It took place at the Andizhan Youth Centre in the presence of more than 600 guests, leaders of institutions, rectors of foreign and domestic universities from Uzbekistan, lecturers, students.

The Rector of the Andizhan Mechanical Engineering Institute, prof. Umid Turdialiev, announced the decision of the Scientific Council of the Institute for awarding Academcian Hristo Beloev with the honorary title Doctor Honoris Causa. He reported the joint activities of the two universities, Acad. Beloev's contribution and held the award ceremony.

The Honorary Diploma was conferred to Academician Beloev both by the Rector of the Andizhan Mechanical Engineering Institute, prof. Umid Turdialiev and by Mr. Nasibulo Muminov – Governor of Andizhan region.

Academician Hristo Beloev expressed his gratitude for the great honour bestowed and his words were accompanied by the applause of the audience.

The Andizhan Mechanical Engineering Institute was established in 1986 година. More than 8000 students are educated there in bachelor and master degree programmes in the field of machine-building, transport, computer engineering, economics, etc. The University has 6 faculties and two branches with more than 300 lecturers.

07.10.2022

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE PARTICIPATED IN AN EXPERT MEETING OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITIES HEINNOVATE IN BRUSSELS, 5-7 OCTOBER 2022

The General Directorate on Education and Science of the EC and Technopolis Group consultancy company held a work meeting and workshop with delegates from selected European universities on 5-7 October in Brussels. The topic was the improvement and implementation of the HEInnovate instrument for self-evaluation of the entrepreneurial features of higher educational institutions. The University of Ruse was represented by Assoc. prof. Daniel Pavlov, PhD – head of the Centre for stimulation of entrepreneurship and Assoc. prof. Svilen Kunev, PhD – 5D Alliance Laboratory for innovative business and social models. The University of Ruse has been chosen for participation from among the Bulgarian higher schools due to its experience and expertise in education and research in the field of entrepreneurship, as well as the outcomes achieved under the project for strategic partnership BeyondScale, financed by the EC. A prerequisite for this is the fact that the university was already part of the national pilot research on entrepreneurial universities in 2014, conducted by the EC and the Organisation for economic cooperation and development (OECD). A significant event in this regard was the hosting of the International Conference „HEInnovate: Support for institutional change in higher education", by the University of Ruse in 2018. This conference was held in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science and the European Commission within the framework of Bulgaria's presidency of the European Council and with the participation of four presidents of European countries – Bulgaria, Austria, Lithuania and Romania. At present, two of the master degree programmes of the University of Ruse – „Entrepreneurship and Innovations" and „Social Entrepreneurship" have been developed  together with partners of the University from several European countries and attract the interest of experts, willing to specialize in generating innovative ideas for solving business and social challenges.

09.07.2022

OPENING „EDUCATION FOR FUTURE"   HALL AND PRESENTING THE PhD SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Today the Minister of Education and Science – Acad. Nikolay Denkov, together with the Rector of the University of Ruse - Acad. Hristo Beloev, opened the „EDUCATION FOR FUTURE" Hall. It happened through a smart card with the name and photograph of Minister Denkov. He was acquainted with the dissertation research of the PhD School of the University of Ruse through a Poster Exhibition in front of the Hall.

The „EDUCATION FOR FUTURE" Hall is part of the 5D Alliance Project and its building is initiated by the Body of Rectors of the University of Ruse. The futuristic design was the work of the Industrial Design Department of the Agrarian and Industrial Faculty.

The Hall will be used for training of students, PhD students and high school students, who are connected to the University and work in cooperation under various projects. 

02.07.2022

8^th International Scientific Conference Energy Efficiency and Agricultural Engineering was held at the University of Ruse

The 8^th International Scientific Conference Energy Efficiency and Agricultural Engineering was held at the University of Ruse from 30.06. to 02.07. 2022.   In the course of three days, the participants from Romania, France, South Africa, Mexico, Turkie, Slovakia. Russia, Moldova, Serbia and many Bulgarian higher schools discussed the results from research in the field of modern power engineering and agriculture. A special focus was put on the challenges facing modern education and training. For the first time, the event included a panel called Dialogue University – Business. Leading companies, specializing in the field of renewable energy sources, research journals and teams, working on international projects, related to the Conference topic, made presentations during this session.  A large Romanian delegation, led by Cor. Mem. Valentin Nedeff, President of the Senate in "Vasile Alecsandri "University of Bacau (Romania), got acquainted with the educational and research infrastructure of the University of Ruse. A COLLABORATION AGREEMENT IN THE AREA OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER between the two organisations was signed. The scientific conference had many cultural events on its agenda as well.

REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE TOOK PART IN A TRANSNATIONAL PARTNER MEETING UNDER  „COMENTER&RC" PROJECT IN REUS, SPAIN

The project „ComEnter&RC – Community Enterprises and responsible Citizenship for Youth and Women", financed under the Erasmus+ Programme aims at providing support for acquiring skills, needed for combating depopulation and poverty in remote areas through the creation of social enterprises, functioning for the benefit of the local community. In this way, through including the citizens in planning, production, financing and operative activities of similar enterprises, the project, implemented in strategic partnership between organisations from Italy, Great Britain, France, Portugal and Bulgaria, aims at addressing the shared local needs and improving the employment eligibility of the target groups.

In the framework of the transnational partner meeting in Reus, Spain, the participants discussed the content of the toolkit for starting a social enterprise for the benefit of the local community, developed within the „ComEnter&RC"project. The toolkit includes a profile of entrepreneur's competencies and a self-assessment tool, в т.ч. профил на компетенциите на предприемачите и инструмент за самооценка, training program and content for the development of key skills for starting such an enterprise, business model and business plan canvass. It is envisaged that the instruments in question will be translated into the national languages of the partners by the end of the year and made available for free use by the target groups and stakeholders.

The main role in the project of the team from the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" is related to the development of a web-based portal for starting a social enterprise for the benefit of the local community. During the meeting in Reus, the project partners clarified the requirements regarding the functionalities of the future platform with a view to the most effective positioning of the created content for the users and the creation of opportunities for its fast and easy use.

The implementation of „ComEnter&RC" continues til the end of August, 2023.

For more information, follow the project website https://comenter.eu/

The present press release was prepared with the financial support of the EU Erasmus+ Programme. The University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" has full responsibility for its content and under no circumstances can it be accepted as an official position of the National Agency of the Erasmus+ Programme INDIRE, Italy and the European Commission.

Project No 2020-1-IT02-KA204-079192 - „Community Enterprises & Responsible Citizenship for Young and Women - ComEnter&RC".

20.06.2022

THE AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES VISITED THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Today, the Ambassador of the united |Arab Emirates – His Excellency Sultan Rashid SultanAlkaytub Alnumaymi visited the University of Ruse. The cooperation and interaction between the two countries was confirmed once again with the Ambassador expressing his positive attitude to the University of Ruse. 

The Rector – Academician Hristo Beloev, DSc informed His Excellency that after his visit to the United Arab Emirates in December last year, Agreements for cooperation with the two universities visited have been prepared and sent, awaiting approval from these two universities.

Both parties expressed once again their mutual satisfaction with the cooperation and their firm belief that it will be prospering in the future. 

09.06.2022

SIXTH INTERNATIONAL INNOVATIVE YOUTH EXPO WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION WAS HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Today, in front of Kaneff Centre was opened the SIXTH INTERNATIONAL INNOVATIVE YOUTH EXPO, which was the final event of the 24^th Spring Holidays of Science in the University of Ruse. The initiative was held by the Academic management and the Student Council of the University of Ruse, under the patronage of the Minister of education and science and with the participation of the National Representation of the Student Councils in Bulgaria.

The rector of the University of Ruse, Academician Hristo Beloev, DSc opened the EXPO and Academician Nikolay Denkov, Minister of education and science, gave a welcome speech to the participants and guests. The latter were also greeted by the Vice-mayor of Ruse – Mr. Dimitar Nedev. Many organisations, institutions and businesses also sent congratulatory addresses.

The projects of over 300 participants from high schools in Ruse and the region, Bulgarian and European universities and institutes of BAS were presented at 70 stands in the large hall of Kaneff Centre. This year, for the first time individual participants in the EXPO'22 were awarded by a jury from members of the Student Council, chaired by Alexander Uzunov, vice-chairperson of the National Representation of the Student Councils in Bulgaria.

The variety of projects, prototypes, experimental models, samples and demonstrations was impressive. Some of the attractions of EXPO'22 were 3D designs and models of various objects; prototypes of a fuel cell and an electric automobile, prototypes of systems for measuring environmental and human body parameters; demonstrations: shooting with study weapons;  air quality measurement station and many other interesting developments of the participants in EXDPO'22.

Two other important events for the university were held in parallel:

1. 1. Round table "TOGETHER FOR A BETTER SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL WORLD WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION" on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the professional field "Social activities".
2. Final session of the student scientific conference –  Best Paper'22

Acad. Beloev and Acad. Denkov opened the Round Table "TOGETHER FOR A BETTER SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL WORLD WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION", wishing success and fruitful work to its participants.

On the big stage of Kanev Center the student ensembles offered some entertainment with their wonderful dance performances. Stefania Gornachka from the music school in Ruse also gave a musical greeting.

The winners of Best Paper'22, the best English presenters of the competition „Inspire'22" and the  successful graduates of the first class of the International Social Laboratory „Edu4Future" received their awards at the end of the event.

Traditionally, the INTERNATIONAL INNOVATIVE YOUTH EXPO ended with a raffle. The big prize from it was won by the students of Nedka Ivan Lazarova Vocational School of Clothing, who presented an impressive fashion show to the audience. 

07.06.2022

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE "ANGEL KANCHEV"HOSTS A TRANSNATIONAL PARTNER MEETING UNDER „TALENTMAGNET" PROJECT

Project DTP3-454-4.1 'Improved Institutional Capacities and New Multilevel Governance for Talent Attraction and Retention in the Danube Region - TalentMagnet', financed within the programme for transnational cooperation „Danube" 2014-2020, unites the efforts of 18 partners from 12 Danube countries for reducing the "brain drain" of young, qualified specialists from small and medium-sized towns in the Danube region

On 7^th June, in the Conference hall of Kaneff Centre, the Rector of the University of Academician Hristo Beloev, DSc opened the third face-to-face transnational partner meeting under the 'TalentMagnet' project. This project aims at addressing the serious challenges faced by the demographic and workforce market in the Danube region by developing plans, models and instruments for attracting and retaining talented young people.

'TalentMagnet'' focuses the efforts of business, local authorities, civil society and educational institutions for building a better economic and social environment in the small and medium-sized towns along the River Danube, in order to make them more attractive for young people. Regional and local bodies of public authorities, NGOs, research centres and sectoral agencies participate in the consortium.

As part of the project activities a survey has been conducted among the target groups and the employers about the key factors, which make a settlement preferred for life and realization by young people. Analyses of the current state of affairs in partner cities have been carried out and a catalogue of good practices for attracting and retaining talented young people has been compiled. In addition, guidelines have been developed to create a new model for multilevel governance and pilot activities for its implementation and development have been proposed.

Among the set of tools created to achieve the project objectives (a guidebook for a local talent club, for holding a city hackaton, etc.) stands out the mobile application 'TalentMagnet', developed by the University of Ruse. With free access for IOS and Android in the 12 national languages of the project partners, it contains links to information, which could be useful for young people, motivation materials, entertaining tests, chatbot with interesting questions and even a game. In addition, one of the app's functions allows young people and stakeholders to vote for conditions that are important for their choice of a place to live and work.

All project outcomes developed so far are accessible at https://www.interreg-danube.eu/approved-projects/talentmagnet . The project also includesПроектът предвижда още creating policy proposals at local, national and European level in order to overcome the shortage of young educated and qualified workforce in the Danube region.

For more information and opportunities for cooperation:

Prof. Mihail Iliev, DSc – Project manager – miliev@uni-ruse.bg

07.06.2022

A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE AMERICAN EMBASSY IN SOFIA VISITED THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Good perspectives were outlined for the University of Ruse after the visit of Brent LaRossa, Attaché on Cultural and Educational Affairs at the American Embassy in Sofia. He was received by the Vice-Rector on internationalisation and communication policies, Assoc. prof. Dessislava Atanassova, PhD. Lecturers from the Faculty of Business and Management, led by the Dean, Assoc. prof. Milena Kirov, DSc participated in the meeting. After a brief presentation of the University, the discussion moved on to the main reason for the visit – the joint project "Academy for Women Entrepreneurs" of the Faculty of Business and Management and the American Embassy. Mr. Brent LaRossa expressed his gratitude for the involvement of the University of Ruse in this global initiative of the US State Department and his firm belief that the present partnership will develop into an efficient long-term cooperation.

For more information: Assoc. prof. Emil Kotsev, PhD, E-mail: ekotsev@uni-ruse.bg

02.06.2022

WEBINAR WITH THE RECTORS OF UNIVERSITIES IN UZBEKISTAN

On 2 June, a Webinar was held with the Rectors of Universities in Uzbekistan. The Webinar was initiated by the Ministry of Higher and Specialised High Education of Uzbekistan.

The Rector of the University of Ruse, Academician Hristo Beloev acquainted over 200 participants with the main results of the Eurasian project for modernization of higher education in Central Asia through new technologies (HiEdTec). Under this project, centres for innovative educational technologies, modelled after the one at the University of Ruse, have been set up.

The system, created at the University, for determining the degree of digitalization of higher education was also presented. It includes a number of quantity and quality indicators, which are used for determining the integral quantity and quality indicator of the degree of digitization. One ADVANTAGE of this system is that the values of the two integral indicators do not depend on the size of the higher school. Under the proposed system, a small university could receive a higher grade than a large one.

Date: 27.05.2022

STUDENTS AND PHD STUDENTS COMPETED IN PRESENTATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH

The Foreign Languages Department with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Technologies of the University of Ruse has organised a competition on Public Speaking in English for a second year in a row. This year's topic was „Sustainable development – facing the challenges for the 21 century". Students and PhD students from the University of Ruse presented their own ideas or working solutions from the world practice on problems, related to sustainability in different spheres of life: transport, digitalization, education, fashion, cybersecurity, еecology, design. The presentations were divided into two sections: Humanities and Technical Sciences. On behalf of the Mayor of Ruse Municipality, Mr. Pencho Milkov, a congratulatory address was delivered by Mr. Ivailo Kadishev – director of Directorate International Policies, economic activities and analyses, who was a member of the jury.

The event was attended by representatives of the Body of rectors – Prof. Diana Antonova, DSc- Vice-rector in Research and Assoc. prof. Tanya Grozeva – Secretary-in-Chief, who were also members of the jury. The other members were: Prof. Antoaneta Dobreva, PhD, Assoc. prof. Tsvetelina Harakchiyska, PhD, Assoc. prof. Galina Ivanova, PhD, Assoc. prof. Maria Nikolova, PhD, Ms. Milena Bogdanova – Erasmus coordinator and Mihaela Georgieva – second year student in Bulgarian Language and Literature.

The winners in the section Technical Sciences are:

• First prize – Petar Stoilov, PhD student at the Department of Telecommunication for his presentation on „Image steganography"
• Second prize – Borislav Borisov, first year student in Transport Technology and Machinery for his presentation on "Public transport and sustainable development of cities – problems and solutions"
• Third prize – Anka Ilie and Stefanica Toroymak. Erasmus students from the University of Pitresti, for their presentation on „Society, technologies and sustainable development: Software application for volunteering organisations"
• The special prize of the audience went to Borislav Borisov.

The winners in the section Humanities are:

• First prize – Monika Deneva, first year student in Financial Mathematics for her presentation on  „Vending machine for collecting plastic bottles"
• Second prize Yoana Delimarkova, first year student in Financial Mathematics for her presentation on  „Fashion and sustainable development"
• Third prize – Anelia Pancheva, third year student in Elementary School Pedagogy with a Foreign Language and Uang Ziue, Erasmus student from China
• The special prize of the audience went to Yoana Delimarkova

26.05.2022                      

CLAAS, GERMANY MAKES ANOTHER DONATION TO THE AGRARIAN AND INDUSTRIAL FACULTY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

On 26.05.2022, representatives of CLAAS, Germany officially presented a real ROTO PLUS separation mechanism from a CLAAS APS HYBRID harvester. At the ceremony were present Finn Petersen, Chief Service Manager of CLAAS, Germany, Mr. Mihael Beyer – regional director for Southeast Europe, Nikolay Tsekov, Sales Manager in RAPID-KB LtD., an official representative of CLAAS in Bulgaria, Svetlin Staychev Head of Department After-sales Services in RAPID-KB LtD.

Prof. Plamen Kangalov, Vice Rector for Education, opened the ceremony and outlined the long-term cooperation between the University of Ruse and CLAAS, as well as their official representative, RAPID-KB LtD. Mr. Petersen noted the significance of the mechanism donated and said it is still being used in the new models of harvesters such as TRYON in the company. Mr. Beyer spoke about the contribution of the three organisations to the preparation of highly qualified engineers for our agriculture. Lecturers and students from the Agrarian and Industrial Faculty were present at the ceremony as well.

After the ceremonial ribbon cutting, the guests had a meeting for discussing the opportunities for expanding the cooperation where a decision was made to create a specific Action plan for upgrading the curricula and syllabi for the degree programmes Agricultural Machinery and Technologies, Agrarian Engineering and Management and Servicing of Machinery. It was also agreed to include a lecture and a practical workshop training course taught by specialists from RAPID-KB LtD.  to the students from the above-mentioned degree programmes.

25.05.2022

PRIZES FOR THE MATHEMATICIANS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

On 14 May 2022, in Ravda, the National Student Olympiad in mathematics was held. It was hosted by the University of National and World Economy. The team of the University of Ruse participated with 7 students in Group B. Tsvetelina Stefanova, a second year student in the degree programme Computer Systems and Technologies won a gold medal, and Georgi-Ventsistav Penev, Yoana Delimarkova and Gabriela Nedelcheva, first year students in Financial Mathematics degree programme, won bronze medals. The University of Ruse team won the bronze camp in the team competition, and another bronze cup in the higher schools competition.

The team leader of the University of Ruse team was Slavi Georgiev, and Assoc. prof. Iliyana Raeva, PhD was a member of the National jury. Both lecturers are from the Department of Applied |Mathematics and Statistics

20 to 26th May, 2022

A delegation from McMaster University, Canada on a visit to the University of Ruse

Four lecturers from the Department of Electronics and Computer Sciences of McMaster University, Canada, are on a visit to the University of Ruse and its Department of Electronics from 20 to 26^th May, 2022. The work visit is within the frame of a bilateral agreement under the Erasmus+ Programme, Activity KA107, with Assoc. prof. Krasimira Shtereva as the coordinator for the University of Ruse. The four members of the delegation, Prof. Jamal Deen, PhD, Prof.  Mohamed Bakr, PhD, Matier Howlader, PhD and Joseph Peric, MSc, are leading specialists in the field of micro- and nanotechnologies, as well as in the educational technologies.

On 23 May 2022, the Canadian researchers met with the rector of the University of Ruse, Acad. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, the Vice rectors Prof. Plamen Daskalov, PhD and Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD, as well as members of the Department of Electronics – Assoc. prof. Krasimira Shtereva, Assoc. prof. Anelia Manukova and Pr. Assistant Sehr Kadirova, PhD. The rector acquainted the guests with the educational traditions, the existing teaching and research facilities and teaching resources of the University. The opportunities for expanding the cooperation between the two universities through joint research and publications, exchange of research potential and establishing sustainable partnership and dialogue were discussed. The two parties find common position for the development of the relations of cooperation and mutual support.

17 May, 2022

Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek

ACADEMICIAN HRISTO BELOEV WAS AWARDED THE HONORARY TITLE DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSA OF THE KYRGYZ STATE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

(this is the 13^th honorary title for the Rector of the University of Ruse)

The Kyrgyz State Technical University "I. Razzakov", Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan hosted the 7^th partner meeting of the Eurasian Project HiEdTec with the University of Ruse as a coordinator. It will last 3 days under a comprehensive work programme. The second day of the meeting will be held in Ala-Too International University in Bishkek, and the third day – in Isak-Kul State University "K. Tinistanov", Karakol.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Rector of the University of Ruse, Academician Hristo Beloev, was awarded the title Doctor Honorсis Causa of the Kyrgyz State Technical University "I. Razzakov".

The Rector of KSTU, prof. Mirlan Chinibaev, announced the decision of the Scientific Council of the University for conferring the honorary title to Acad. Beloev and then the ceremony was held.

In his speech the Rector noted the merits of Acad. Beloev for expanding the joint activities between the two Universities, and especially the role of the project for Modernisation of higher education in the countries of from Central Asia through the use of innovative educational technologies.

Acad. Beloev thanked for the high honour bestowed on him with the awarding of the title DOCTOR HONORIS CAUSA of the Kyrgyz State Technical University. He then made a retrospection of the joint activities and the project work, successfully coordinated by the University of Ruse for a fourth year in a row. Thanks to the project, we are taking a big step in the digitisation of our universities and adaptation of the educational systems in the partner universities to the digital generation through implementing innovative educational technologies and didactic models in the study process.

The Rectors of the two universities signed an Agreement for cooperation and in a bilateral meeting outlined the next steps for cooperation.

The Kyrgyz State Technical University "I. Razzakov", Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan was founded in 1954. Today it is a leading multi-profile university and a flagman of higher technical education in Kyrgyzstan, as well as an innovation centre for integration of science, education and culture. About 11 000 students in 46 bachelor and 33 master degree programmes, incl. 560 foreign students study in KSTU. The structure of the University comprises 5 faculties, 3 institutes and 4 branches. KSTU is active in international cooperation and project activities with 320 partners from all over the world.

10-13.05.2022                

INNOVATION CAMP ON DECARBONIZATION OF TRANSPORT IN RUSE DURING THE GREEN TRANSITION – BUILDING INNOVATIVE CAPACITY FOR THE FUTURE THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

From 10 to 13 May, 2022 an innovation camp DECARBONIZATION OF TRANSPORT IN RUSE DURING THE GREEN TRANSITION – BUILDING INNOVATIVE CAPACITY FOR THE FUTURE  was held at the University of Ruse under the programme Science Meets Regions of the Joint research Centre of the European Commission.

The organisers of the event were the Municipality of Ruse, the University of Ruse and the Association of the Danube Municipalities. Co-chairs of the event were Mr. Pencho Milkov, Mayor of Ruse Municipality and Academician Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse.

The event was under the patronage of the President of R Bulgaria, Rumen Radev, who sent a congratulatory address to the participants. The Minister of Education and Science, Academician Nikolay Denkov also greeted the forum with an address. With a video message, Ms. Maria Gabriel, the EU Commissary on innovations, research, culture, education and youth, reviewed the role of the University of Ruse in the European higher education space and estimated highly the contributions of the research teams and the management of the University to the European Green Agenda.

Guests at the opening were also the EU member of Parliament Mr. Petar Vitanov, the Bulgarian MPs prof. Mihail Iliev and Mr. Kalin Ivanov, the Vice-Mayor of Ruse Mr. Dimitar Nedev, the Vice – Governor of Ruse, Mr. Lyudmil Hristov, who also expressed their approval of the special engagement of the academic community of the University of Ruse with the ecological issues facing Europe and the world.

The main goal of the Innovation Camp is to expand the capacity for developing policies in the field of transport and special urban planning through close cooperation between the authorities, science, business and citizens for eco-friendly and smart city and regional transport systems. The event was held in a hybrid format – live at Kaneff Centre University of Ruse and online at: https://meet1.uni-ruse.bg/b/xx4-jze-ndw.

09 Мay  2022

The first international meeting under the Project MEDUS „INOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES AND PRACTICES FOR ENHANCING EFFICIENCY OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LEARNING MIGRANTS" was held at the University of Ruse

On 9 May, 2022, the first  international meeting under the Project MEDUS „INOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES AND PRACTICES FOR ENHANCING EFFICIENCY OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LEARNING MIGRANTS"No 2021-1-LT01-KA220-SCH-000024051 was held in Kaneff centre  University of Ruse. 

The main goal of the project is to develop the professional competences of teachers and specialist staff for creating an inclusive academic, social and emotional environment for the training of migrants.

The project participants noted their successful activities in partnership with the University of Ruse and the significance of the project in view of the current situation in Ukraine.

The guests were welcomed by the Rector of the University of Ruse, Academician Hristo Beloev, DTSc, DHC mult. The University was represented by Assoc. prof. Emilia Velikova – project coordinator, and Assoc. prof Yuri Kandilarov – head of department of Mathematics with the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Education.

Also present at the meeting were the Mayor of the Slivo pole Municipality, a project participant - Valentin Atanasov, MEng, Maria Mireva, MEng – headmaster of "St. St. Paisii Hilendarski" school in Slivo Pole, as well as Ms. Antoaneta Yabanozova – Director of the Secretariat of the Bulgarian Red Cross – Ruse, which is also a project participant.

The international participants in the project present were: Mrs. Laymute Ruzgiene – Project Coordinator, Director of the Educational Centre, Kaunas region – Lithuania and Assoc. prof. Ion Mierlus-Mazilu – Head of Department Mathematics and Informatics at the Technical University in Construction in Bucharest, Romania.

 The project aims at developing the professional competences of teachers and specialised staff for creating an inclusive academic, social and emotional environment for the training of migrants. The project direct target groups are: teachers who are working or planning to work with migrant students; specialised staff, providing pedagogical and psychological help at school; migrant students. An indirect target group consists of parents of migrant students. The expected project impacts are:

Developing professional, digital, social, communication and team work competences of teachers and specialised staff; acquiring better understanding and greater responsiveness to the needs of the different groups (migrant parents and students), which will aid direct teaching, on one hand, and the better academic achievements and/or emotional state of the groups, on the other.                                                                                                          Innovative materials and tools will be provided for the teachers and specialised staff. These are progressive educational technologies, innovative teaching materials, digital scenarios, best pedagogical practices, vertical classroom model.

For more information: Assoc. prof. Emilia Velikova – project coordinator for the University of Ruse – tel.: (+359) 885 635 874

The virtual meeting of the rectors of the 10 higher schools was opened by the President of the Chemnitz University of Technology, prof. Gerd Strochmayer, PhD, who noted that with the establishment of the university network ACROSS, the partners not only emphasize the significance of the international cooperation in higher education, but also give impetus to successful cross-border transfer and exchange of ideas and initiatives. The Vice-President of Chemnitz University of Technology, prof. Maximilian Eibl, PhD, who was the moderator of the event, emphasized the fact that in the last two years, the consortium partners have invested a lot of labour and efforts, in order to intensify their cooperation and form a common vision for a European cross-border university. In his presentation of the project proposal, prof. Eibl summarized what has been achieved by the project consortium so far, focusing on the strategic partner meeting in Kemnitz in September 2021 and the jointly organised European Cross-Border Doctorials and Winter School program.

Prof. Eibl outlined the strategic priorities of the European Cross-border University ACROSS, such as: effective cross-border, trans-national and interregional cooperation in the field of higher education and research; training professionals in joint educational programmes and establishing communities of practice, in order to face the future challenges in their cross-border regions and in Europe; creating strong, continuous relations with the regional ecosystems and all stakeholder countries; of regional development in all its spheres and aspects.

A distinctive feature of all universities, included in the consortium is that they are located in cross-border regions and are acquainted with the challenges facing their development: economic and social inequality, language and cultural barriers. A study from 2016 on the special and cohesion development of Europe, shows that the cross-border regions in EU cover 40 % of the territory and 30 % of the population and the GDP, which is indisputable proof for the substantial potential of the idea for a European Cross-border University. Under the motto „Collaborative leadership in cross-border territories”, ACROSS aims at forming common European educational space for over 100 000 students and nearly 10 000 lecturers and administration, serving as a model for other cross-border regions and the promising European regional development.

As a participant in the meeting, Acad. Hristo Beloev – Rector of the University of Ruse presented the achievements of the University and its leadership position in the cross-border Bulgarian-Romanian region and the Danube space. With his signature under the Convention for establishing the European Cross-border University ACROSS, Acad. Beloev confirmed the ambitions and priorities of the academic community of the University of Ruse for national and international leadership in education, science, innovations and regional development.

For more information: Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD
Vice rector in internationalisation and communication policy
Tel.: +359 888 983 334

11.03.2022

THE AMBASSADOR OF INDIA VISITED THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Today, the Ambassador of India H.E. Sanjai Rana visited the University of Ruse. He was welcomed by the Vice-rector in Education, prof. Plamen Kangalov, PhD, the Vice-rector in Development, Coordination and Continuous Education, Prof. Plamen Daskalov, PhD, the Director of Foreign Students Directorate, Prof. Krasimir Martev, PhD and Prof. Juliana Popova, PhD – coordinator in institutional communications.

Prof. Kangalov acquainted the guest with the large-scale international cooperation of the University of Ruse with universities from all over Europe and the world. Possibilities for cooperation with universities in India were discussed. Currently, about 20 students from India are studying at the University of Ruse. „I am happy to learn that you are doing so much for the adaptation of the foreign students in Bulgaria and your university", mentioned H.E. Sanjai Rana, after meeting them during their classes. The Body of Rectors invited him to take part in the Festival of Foreign Students in May at the University of Ruse, when he will give a lecture to the academic community about education in India.

28 February, 2022

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSECOMPLETES SUCCESSFULLY AN INTERNATIONAL PILOT PROJECT FOR STUDENT INTERNSHIPS IN DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT

On 28 February, 2022, the implementation of activities under Project 2020-1-RS01-KA226-HE-094527 „Digital internship model for higher professional studies" – DIMPS, funded by the Erasmus+ Programme, component KA2 - Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices and call for proposals KA226 - Partnerships for Digital Education Readiness was completed successfully.

The Lead Partner in the Project is the Academy for Applied Sciences of Western Serbia (Uzice, Serbia), and the other partners in the implementation of the Project are the University of Ruse, the University of Western Atica (Egaleo, Greece) and the Higher Technical School for Applied Sciences (Novi Sad, Serbia).

The results from the implementation of Project DIMPS are three – a methodology for conducting student internships in an electronic environment has been created, n online platform for conducting internships in various fields of higher education has been designed and implemented and a set of auxiliary tools has been developed - guides and instructions for conducting internships and working with the platform. In the conditions of global pandemic COVID-19, which does not allow quality attendance of student internships, the creation and use of this online platform allows students to participate fully in the effective implementation of this mandatory element of their education.

            In the period October – December, 2021, 21 students from Serbia conducted their mandatory student internships online, following the developed methodology and using the created platform. The topics of the internships were in the field of software engineering, information and communication technologies, entrepreneurship, tourism and hospitality management.The following Bulgarian companies from Ruse participated as associate partners for providing internships in the field of information and communication technologies: „Tornado studio" LtD and „Teracom" LtD, while the tour agency „Alexandra Travel" LtD offered internships in the sphere of tourism. Five of the Serbian students chose these partner companies of the University of Ruse to have their internships in.

The project activities of the University of Ruse were carried out by assoc. prof. Georgi Hristov, PhD (project coordinatorкоординатор for the University of Ruse), assoc. prof. Nina Bencheva, PhD, assoc. prof. Plamen Zahariev, PhD, Pr. assistant Diana Kinaneva, PhD, Georgi Georgiev, BSc from the Department of Telecommunications and assoc. prof Ivan Beloev, PhD, from the Department of Transport.

25.02.2022

THE AMBASSADOR OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES VISITED THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

His Excellency Sultan Rashid Sultan Alkaitub Alnumaimi visited the University of Ruse today, where the expansion of the partnership relations between the Ruse Alma Mater and the universities of OAE was discussed. In December 2021 the Rector of the University of Ruse Acad. Hristo Beloev had several work visits in two of the largest universities in UAE, where valuable experience was exchanged and the opportunities for cooperation and future joint activities were discussed.

Today the meeting was held in a pleasant friendly atmosphere. The discussions were directed to new ideas for expanding the joint work, the exchange of research potential, establishing mechanisms for sustainable partnership and dialogue through meetings, discussions and visits. The two parties have found common grounds for developing the cooperation and mutual support. 

25 February 2022

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE JOINED THE RACE FOR EUROPEAN DIGITAL INNOVATION HUBS

The University of Ruse applied with a new project for a European digital innovation hub under the Programme within the Digital Europe Programme. The competition is pan-European and there will be between 3 and 5 hubs in Bulgaria. The Project of our University unites 13 partners with proven experience in digital business transformation and the introduction of technologies related to artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, cybersecurity, blockchain technologies and 3D modelling.

The RU-DIH project aims to improve the competitiveness of the regional businesses in the North Western and the North Central planning regions through digitalisation of production processes and services and introducing innovative solutions, by using the synergy and potential of the regional innovation ecosystems. It is based on the strengths of all partners, among which are the Ruse Chamber of Commerce and industry, the Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce, the Municipality of Ruse, the Association of the Danube Municipalities, the innovation company Recheck, the IT company Sirma AI, the Artificial Intelligence Cluster, the Bulgarian Drone Society, the Cluster for Integration of New Technologies (ETIC), the Human Resources Development Agency, the Inobridge Association, as well as the Danube Digital Hub, established last year. The University of Ruse is a leading partner and will participate with the expertise of almost all its faculties, with three of them in leading positions for the project: the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Education, the Faculty of Business and Management and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation. In case the project is approved, the regional companies will be able to benefit from the expertise and developments of the laboratories set up within the UNITe Centre of Excellence, as well as those in the range of 5D Alliance – a large-scale initiative for the creation of a research infrastructure within the National Roadmap for Scientific Infrastructure.

„RU-DIX" is designed to offer integrated digital services, consultations, testing before investing, prototyping, technological transfer within existing European networks, promotion and branding of products and services of regional businesses, hybrid trainings and free access educational contents, support and pre-assessment of business projects, directed to digitalisation and support of investors. All these services will be offered to companies and public administrations, in order to accelerate the execution of processes/products or services through digital solutions.

If the Project „RU-DIH" is funded, at least 30 companies and 10 public administrations will receive support within its three-year duration to the amount of 3 million Euro. The services packages include the development and implementation of self-improvement tools, face-to-face consultations and trainings, support through creating shared work spaces, as well as opportunities for using the state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment owned by the RU-DIH partners.

The project is supported by the European Entrepreneurship Network, the European Business Network, the Bulgarian Association of Start-up Companies, as well as by the European Digital Hub – Wallachia (Romania). The united efforts of the two hubs will be directed to the creation and development of „Danube Digital Green Corridor", including existing and newly established digital hubs in the Danube space.

For more information: Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD – Vice-rector in internationalisation and communication policy, e-mail: datanasova@uni-ruse.bg

The participants in the workshop were 24representatives of the 4 project partners, of which 6 from the University of Ruse. All of them received a Certificate for the successful completion of training.

The educational initiative is funded under the Erasmus+ Programme. Partners of the University of Ruse are: University of Nish, Serbia and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.

The work on this educational project enables the Ruse team to use its accumulated experience and capacity and to carry out a successful exchange of new and effective educational practices. The activities are coordinated by assoc. prof. Teodor Iliev (Team leader).

The European Commission's support for this publication does not constitute endorsement of content that reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

18 January, 2022

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE STARTS AN INTERNATIONAL PROJECT FOR GAME THERAPY FOR CHILDREN

The University of Ruse starts 2022 with a new international project, directed to the development of syllabi and materials based on game therapy as an effective tool for intervention in children.

The outcomes of the project will be applicable in the practice of nursery, kindergarten and elementary school teachers, as well as useful for all specialists, whose application field is related to holistic solutions of medical, educational and psychological problems, appearing in early childhood.

In the context of social and psychological negatives resulting from the restrictions because of the pandemic crisis COVID-19, the initiative of the University of Ruse becomes even more relevant. It starts today (20.01.2022) with a hybrid meeting of the partners from Bulgaria, Belgium, Turkey and Portugal, who are gathering face-to-face and virtually in Ruse to discuss the implementation of the two-year project Training in game therapy for intervention in young children, in accordance with the European credit transfer system for vocational education and training (ECVET)", for which the University has signed a funding agreement with the National Erasmus+ Agency. 

Game therapy is both a scientific area and a professional activity, hence it is expected that the National Association of Professionals Working with People with Disabilities and the Centre for Psychological Support and Intervention "Analytical Zone", which are partner organisations with a serious practical experience will have a significant contribution to the successful implementation of the project.

The challenging international endeavour will be coordinated by the University of Ruse, which is planning to involve in its implementation academic staff from two faculties with a different expertise, due to the interdisciplinary nature of the project.

The Project is funded by the ERASMUS+ Programme, activity КА2,

Project number 2021-1-BG01-KA220-VET-000024805

9^th June 2021

Crystal Prizes for the Best paper were conferred at the Innovative Youth EXPO

In the final session Best Paper "Crystal Prize", held during the Innovative Youth Expo participated students, PhD students and young researchers – winners of their respective Faculties student sessions. Their papers were in English and so were the presentations they made face-to-face and online.

9^th June 2021

Fifth Innovative Youth EXPO was held at the University of Ruse

Today the Fifth Innovative Youth EXPO was held within the frame of the 23^rd Spring Science Fest at the University of Ruse. This is a joint initiative of the Academic Management and the Student Council of the University, under the patronage of the Minister of Education and science, who sent an address of congratulations. The event started at 11.30 with words of welcome by the Rector, Cor.Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, who wished the participants success and work in a face-to-face environment. Among the official guests of the event were: the Mayor of Ruse Municipality, Mr. Pencho Milkov and Vice-Mayors, the Governor of Ruse region – Mr. Borislav Bulgarinov and Vice-governors, the Governor of Razgrad region – Mr. Ivan Genchev, and his Vice-governor – Mr. Nayden Kusov, the Vice-governor of Silistra region – Mr. Mincho Yordanov, the Vice-chair person of the National Representation of Student Councils – Mr. Stanimir Boyadviev, representatives of the Ruse University Body of Rectors, business, public institutions, students and high school students.

 The participants were greeted by the Mayor and the Governor, as well as the Vice-Chairperson of the National Representation of Student Councils and finally, Prof. Diana Antonova – Vice-rector for Research, introduced the programme of the EXPO and also extended her greetings.

The Fifth Innovative Youth EXPO started with an extravagant fashion show entitled Мovid-19 Pro Fashion in red and black, with clothes designed by the students of the High school of fashion Design in Ruse. It was followed by presentations of over 250 participants in 38 teams, which had exhibited their projects on 38 stalls. Among them were high school students – winners in national competitions such as School companies ,,BioFoam"  and ,,KafEco"from the High school of Mathematics, Ruse; Gaming club „Zenith" from the German Language High School in Ruse – winner of the competition "Be a Young Entrepreneur, organised by "Bulgarian Entrepreneur "journal and Ruse Municipality; the joint teams of the English Language School and the Faculty of Business and Management – Entrepreneurship Module under the projects „Cooking Masters", „FarinaFlo" and „FutureHow"; the student teams of the Faculty of Public Health and Healthcare, which has created the student film "Kinezitherapy after Covid -19"; Agrarian and Industrial Faculty - with 3D models of objects designed by students from Industrial Design, and an almanac – "Remarkable plant species in the University Botanical garden", compiled by students and lecturers from the degree programme of "Plant Growing". The Exhibition "130 years of European spirit in the educational work in Silistra (1890-1913)", organised by the University Branch Research and Educational Laboratory Cultural and Historic Heritage. The activities of the 5D ALLIANCE – laboratory in digital, layered energy-aided innovative technologies and the 5D ALLIANCE – research laboratory Low carbon mobility and intelligent transport systems.

During the exhibition, the prizes of the university Public Speaking in English Contest Inspire were conferred by the head of the Department of Foreign Languages, Sen. lecturer Elitsa Georgieva. The first – year student in Bulgarian language and History, Michaela Georgieva, won the First prize with her presentation The Four Colours of Modern Education and the Grand Prix was won by Nikolay Raykov from the degree programme Informatics and Information Technologies in Business, on the topic The evolution of Smartphone.

The participants were greeted by the dancers from the University Folk Dancing group Harmony.

5-6 June 2021

International Conference with the special participation of His Excellency Christoph Eichhorn, the Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany in Bulgaria, organised by BRIE held at the University of Ruse

On 5-6 June in the halls of Kaneff Centre, the University of Ruse an international conference was held, with the special participation of His Excellency Christoph Eichhorn, the Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany in Bulgaria, organised by the Bulgarian-Romania Interuniversity Europe Centre (BRIE). The title of the conference was DIVERS. The conference was organised within the framework of the annual Danube school under the slogan „Danube, Inclusive, Value-based, Emphatetic, Responsive Society".

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, President of the Board of BRIE opened the conference with a paper, entitled Cultural diversity of BRIE, followed by the presentations of prof. Krasimir Martev, PhD, Director of International Students Directorate, TheCultural Diversity of the University of Ruse; Assoc.prof. Mimi Kornazheva, PhD, Director of BRIE and academic supervisor of PhD students in Political Studies – United in Diversity: Management of language Policies in EU; Eva Parvanova, alumna and assistant in BRIE, PhD in Political Studies -  Linguo-cultural communities and Separatism in the EU; Andrea Radu, PhD, BRIE alumnus from Romania and advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Romania – Cultural Minorities in the Danube Region; Prof. Penka Angelova, DPhSc, Chairperson of Elias Canetti Society – The Cultural Heritage of Elias Canetti.  

The afternoon session included presentations of Master degree students from BRIE and PhD students in Political Science, related to the cultural diversity of Ruse and the region. The first day ended with an interesting role play If I Were You, prepared by Political Science PhD students and improvisation group ViZHna!, led by Ivaylo Nenov and Iliyan Ilkov. It presented some controversial situations with some of the "diverse" members of our society. 

The second day was dedicated to the special participation of His Excellency Christoph Eichhorn, the Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany in Bulgaria. He met the Body of Rectors of the University of Ruse. The Rector, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, presented the international activities and priorities of the University. Opportunities for expanding the cooperation between the higher school and German educational institutions were discussed. H.Ex.Eichhorn was conferred with the sign of the University of Ruse.

Later, H. Ex. Eichhorn presented to the youth audience of the conference his vision for United Europe. PhD students, and high school students participated in the discussion, named attractively "Same bed – Different dreams? German- Bulgarian discussion about Europe".

At the end of the conference the participants visited Canetti's Home, the Jewish club Shalom, the Armenian Church and the Said Pasha Mosque.

For contacts: Assoc. Prof. Mimi Kornazheva, PhD, Director of BRIE, tel.: 0888 411 953

4 June 2021

Memorandum for cooperation between the University of Ruse and "Mircea cel Batran" Naval Academy, Constanta, Romania

Today, 4.06.2021,  a delegation from "Mircea cel Batran" Naval Academy, led by its Rector – Superintendent naval captain Alecu Toma, Ph, accompanied by Assoc. Prof. Colonel Catalin – Vice-rector for international programmes and Captain Marius Cucu – Head of International Relations visited the University of Ruse. Our university was represented by the Rector, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, who is also a DHC of the Naval Academy and the Vice-rector for internationalisation and communication policy – Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, as well as Prof. Nikolai Mihailov, PhD – also a DHC of the Academy.

                The opportunities for deepening the cooperation between the two higher schools were discussed and a Memorandum for Cooperation and Partnership was signed. The document envisages the development of cooperation in a wide range of areas, with education and science being in the priority list.

                In the field of education, the document states the following activities: cooperation for development of interdisciplinary education; improving the quality of using information technologies and digital means in teaching and research – exchange of experience and good practices; upgrading the electronic platforms and other advanced educational technologies for teaching and assessment of the results; developing joint syllabi, including some in foreign languages; joint participation in university networks; sharing of educational and information resources.

                 In the field of science, research and innovations, agreements were reached on the following: joint work, including: research and innovation activities at a national and international level; participation in projects under regional and transborder programmes for cooperation and joint scientific journals; organisation of national and international scientific forums; joint teaching and supervising of PhD students and supporting the career development of young and established scientists.

For more information: Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD Vice-rector for Internationalisation and Communication Policies tel.: 0888 983 334

31 May  2021

Winners of the Inspire Speaking Contest, 2021

The Foreign Languages Department would like to send a big thank you to everyone who participated in our contest and helped make it a success!

First Prize goes to Mihaela Georgieva for her presentation The Four Colours of Modern Education. Her inspiring speech and vivid presence won the hearts of the audience and the panel of judges.

Second Prize goes to Hristo Chukurov for his presentation Finding Talent in Education for great passion and personal involvement and interest in the topic he presented on.

Third Prize goes to Mario Nikolov for his presentation Five Ways Technology Is Changing the Automotive Industry for the Better for his tremendous enthusiasm and great public speaking skills during the competition.

We are proud to announce that there are also winners in several special categories:

Grand Prix for Excellent Presentation Skills goes to vNikolay Raykov for his presentation The Evolution of the Smart Phone. The panel of judges would like to congratulate Nikolay on his eloquence and enthusiasm.

Petar Stoilov receives our special prize THE GREAT INSPIRER.

Hristina Darakeva receives our special prize the Most Extensively Researched Presentation. Her well-researched topic and the logical order of ideas impressed the judges.

Selina Sindjo receives the prize A Presenter with Potential. Well-done Selina!

Kristian Dimitrov, Ivaylo Enchev and Daniel Nikolov receive the special prize Efficient Team Work. Working and presenting as a team is not an easy job and Kristian, Ivaylo and Daniel did really well!

Denis Assenov receives the special prize for the most Creative Presentation. The original way to present combined with ease of speech classified Denis among our winners.

Nikoleta Goranova receives the special prize for the most Captivating Presenter. It was a pleasure listening to you!

All winners will receive special prizes and certificates. We would like to thank the rest of the contestants and their excellent performance will be acknowledged with a certificate.

The prizes will be awarded during the Innovative Youth Expo on June, 9th. The ceremonies will begin at 11.30.

For more information: Sen. lecturer Elitsa Georgieva, Head of Dept. of Foreign Languages - 082-888-230

31 May  2021

Successful ending of the academic year at Confucius study hall of the University of Ruse

                On 31 May 2021 a solemn gathering marked the end of the academic year at the Confucius Study hall of the University of Ruse. The Rector of the University, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc and the Vice-Rector in internationalisation and communication policies, Assoc. Prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD attended the event.

                The Rector Prof. Beloev, conferred the certificates for participation in the international competition "Chinese Language Bridge" to three students from the University: Hristina Krumova (Countering Crime and Maintaining Public Order degree programme at the Faculty of Law), Philip Petkov (European and Global Studies at the Faculty of Business and Management) and Karina Zavlieva (European and Global Studies at the Faculty of Business and Management). Recognition of the high achievements of the students from the University of Ruse in studying Chinese language and culture is the second place won by Hristina Krumova in the prestigious competition, which gives her the right to attend the final stage of the competition in China. At present, Hristina is expecting the approval of the Chinese government for a scholarship, which will give her the opportunity to study Chinese for a year at a prestigious Chinese University.

                With true satisfaction and pleasure the Rector, prof. Beloev, also handed the certificates for the completion of the subsequent level of the course in Chinese language, organised annually at the University of Ruse as one of the traditional activities of Confucius Study hall. Among the successful course attendants are the lecturers from the University of Ruse Assoc. prof. Zornitsa Yordanova, PhD (Faculty of Law), Pr. Assistant Tsvetelin Georgiev (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Technology) and Pr. Assistant Elena Ivanova (Faculty of Electrical Engineering Electronics and Automation).

                At the end of the solemn event, Prof. Beloev conferred honorary diplomas to the two Chinese lecturers Uang Bing and Hu Yuan, whose four-year stay in Bulgaria is soon to be over. Thanks to their dedicated work and numerous initiatives, Confucius Study Hall at the University of Ruse, under the auspices of Confucius Institute, Sofia, serves as an example in Bulgaria of as a well-functioning hub for promoting the Chinese language and culture, as well as a working model of active Bulgarian – Chinese friendship and cooperation.

Date: 14 May 2021

THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE STUDENT COUNCIL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE TOOK A LEADERSHIP POSITIONIN THE EUROPEAN STUDENT UNION

The Chairperson of the Student Council of the University of Ruse – Stanimir Boyadjuev, was elected a member of the newly-formed Executive Committee with the European Student Union. He is an alumni of the Faculty of Law in the master degree programme of Law and a Vice Chairperson in International activities in the National Representation of the Student Councils in Bulgaria.

„It is a privilege and an honour for me to represent the students from the entire European community next year!" said Stanimir.

We wish Stanimir success and new horizons!

Date:13 May 2021

Francophonie'2021 at the University of Ruse in partnership with the University Agency of Francophonie (UAF)

Francophonie at the University of Ruse continues even through the pandemic restrictions of COVID 19. The student  activity is versatile and the events are numerous, attracting high school students from language high schools as well. The International Francophonie Day was also marked by many events, not just on the day itself – 20^th March. For some of the students it is not the first time they celebrated the solemn day, but others met Francophonie for the first time and they were really enthusiastic.

Traditionally, from the first year of Ruse University's UAF membership, an essay competition in French was organised. The topic this year was " Work keeps away three big evils: boredom, vice and avarice" (Voltaire). The competiton was announced by the University of Ruse and the University Agency of Francophonie – Sofia.

The students from the degree programme of European and Global Studies have participated in other competitions and events as well. The most active ones are Lora Dimitrova – first year, Vitorio Venkov, Plamen Bonev and Veronika Dimitrova – second year, Denislava Kuncheva and Elizabet Tsvyatkova – third year. They translated French poems into Bulgarian, visual French poetry and caligraphy.

Other competitions were held on the topics of "Calendar of Bulgarian holidays", " My Town", Entrepreneurship/ Hospitality Management" and "Europeanization and Globalisation" all of them in French.

This year, besides the students from the High School for European Languages in Ruse, some students from the First English Language School and Ninth French Language School "Alfons de Lamartine" in Sofia took part in the competition. The competition was contested and the essays were of high quality.  Rostislava Ruseva from Ruse participated for a third time in a row. Most of the participants were from 12^th grade but there were also some 9^th graders to add to the topic palette – Desislav Nikolov, for example.

Each participant felt the festive spirit and the richness of the French language not just for a day, but for the whole period of studying the French language with its melody, the French  spirit and knowledge.

For the Unibversity of Ruse, all these events marked the fifth anniversary of its joining the large Francophone community of educational institutions.

Other initiatives are awaiting you on the website of UAF – one more open dor for the University of Ruse:

https://www.auf.org/europe-centrale-orientale/nouvelles/appels-a-candidatures/

The competition ranking can be ssen on the Website of the University of Ruse.

Author: Kremena Tsaneva – 4^th year European and Global studies, University of Ruse

For more information: sen. Lecturer Rumyana Ivanova, tel.: 0885022985

Date: 11 May 2021

The European Universities Association celebrates its 20^th Anniversary

​At the end of April, the European Universities Association celebrated its 20th Anniversary. The University of Ruse has been part of it for more than 10 years. On the occasion of the celebration, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc conferred his greetings online to the President and the management of the association, saying that out membership there is a privilege and a responsibility.

The European Universities Association creates the most advanced educational policies. It brings together the Universities in Europe.

The University of Ruse has broad leadership positions in the Danube region. The higher school is striving to be on the spearhead of innovations and entrepreneurship and is constantly developing broad education and research networks with its European partners.

Date: 29 April 2021

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE " ANGEL KANCHEV" PARTICIPATED IN A TRAINING OF LECTURERS AND STUDENTS FROM 7 ASIAN UNIVERSITIES FROM THAILAND, LAOS AND CAMBODIA

Within the project ASEAN FACTORI 4.0., teams of lecturers from the departments of Telecommunications and Automation and Mechatronics of the University of Ruse conducted seminars, training lecturers and students from 7 universities from South East Asia: Chulalongkorn University (Thailand), Mae Fah Luang University (Thailand), National University of Laos (Laos), Savannakhet University (Laos) and University of Health Sciences (Laos), Royal University of Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Institute оf Technology Of Cambodia (Cambodia). 

Coordinator of the consortium is Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (France). The seminars are part of the project activities, funded by the Erasmus+, Key activity 2. The training is related to  building capacity in these universities in the field of industrial automation and information technologies and the topic of the traing are: Introduction to telecommunication networks and cybesecurity; Programmable logic controllers (PLC) and programming languages; Modern industrial networks and application of PLC, Databases and MySQL.

The lecturers from the University of Ruse participating in the training are: Prof.Plamen Daskalov, PhD, Assoc. prof. Plamen Daskalov, PhD, Assoc. prof. Tsvetelina Georgieva, PhD, Assoc. prof. Georgi Hristov, PhD, Pr. assistant Diyana Kinaneva, PhD. The training is conducted online via ZOOM. The number of students, registered in the Mooldle platform and participating in the training is between 50 and 100 from each participating university. In the first phase if the training, an intensive course for the lecturers from the Asian universities in the laboratories of the Bulgarian and French universities is planned. The second phase of the training will be held in the newly built innovative laboratories and the Centre of Excellence, built in cooperation with European partner universities.

Date: 29 April 2021

RECOGNITION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE AND INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORLD FORUM FOR MODERNIZATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION

From 5 to 7 September 2021 in Bishkek – the capital of Kirgizstan, a World Forum of University Rectors will be held. Over 200 rectors from all over the world will be present.

The forum will emphasize the digital transformation of education – a topic made  particularly relevant by the pandemic.

From Bulgaria, the Rector of the University of Ruse, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc was invited to participate in the forum. The main reason for this is the fact that the University is the initiator and coordinator of an Eurasian project, whose purpose is to modernize the system of higher education in Central Asia by innovative educational technologies. Such technologies have been developed at the Centre for innovative educational technologies at the University of Ruse for more than 20 years. They have proved extremely useful in the conditions of pandemic. 

Prof. Beloev will participate in the section „University 4.0 Outlook" with a paper on the vision for a university of the future. 

27 April 2021

The University of Ruse hosted an international webinar

On April 23, the University of Ruse hosted the online webinar COPILOT World Cafe "AROUND THE WORLD FROM YOUR UNIVERSITY", which is the third multiplier event of the COPILOT project. The event was attended by teachers from Belgium, Lithuania, Romania, Turkey and Bulgaria. The participants were welcomed by the Rector of the University, Cor.Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DSc, who wished them fruitful work and new successful projects. The webinar was organized by the teaching staff of the Occupational Therapy programme Assoc. Prof. Lilia Todorova, Assoc. Prof. Petya Mincheva and Assist. Prof. Margarita Asparuhova-Kandilarova with the support of partners Elisabeth Fattinger from Austria, Anja Christopher from Switzerland and Maria Prellvitz from Sweden.

The COPILOT project (Cooperative Online Peer-assisted and Intercultural Learning in Occupational Therapy) is the result of a long-term cooperation between six European universities from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland in the online module ICC@Home with over 300 participating students. The partners developed a model for collaborative online international learning (COIL) with instructional materials for its application, as well as a collection of digital tools and open educational  resources (OERs) on free access. 8 modules for training in Occupational Therapy, which are transferrable to other healthcare studies, have been fully developed and piloted. From the end of June, all products will be available on the website of the European Network for Occupational Therapy in Higher Education (https://enothe.eu/).

COPILOT provides an opportunity for enriching of the international and intercultural experiences of students parallel to their normal studies, without financial costs and leaving home.

 22 April 2021

The University of Ruse celebrated the international Earth Day

Today 22.04.2021 The University of Ruse celebrated the Earth Day and the Day of Trees, celebrated in China. To mark the activity of the study hall "Confucius" with the University of Ruse, three coniferous trees were planted and a special plate was put by them as a sign of the eternal friendship between Bulgaria China.

The Rector of the University of Ruse, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc congratulated the lecturers in Chinese on all the educational and cultural initiatives  during the years , and, in their turn, they thanked him for the hospitality, concern and support. Then the Rector and reperesentatives of the academic management planted the trees, symbolising the dtrong friendship between the two countries, and the students who are studying Chinese at the University watered them.

Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD – Vice-rector in internationalisation and communication policy, Prof. Velizara Pencheva, PhD – Chairperson of the Assembly Genera and Prof. Juliana Popova – Coordinator Interinstitutional Communications.

Date: 21 April 2021

INCREASED INTEREST TO THE VIRTUAL LIBRARY IN INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE  

Nearly two years ago dtarted the Eurasian project Modernization of higher education in Central Asia using new technologies with the University of Ruse as a coordinator.

The transition to online education due to the COVID-19 pandemic made this project relevant and useful, but created personal problems both for the coordinator and the partner universities.

One of the main goals of the project was training lecturers from 15 central Asian universities to use innovative educational technologies (IET) in their activities. To facilitate the implementation of this objective in the conditions of pandemic, the University of Ruse created a virtual library with syllabus, guidebook, multimedia presentations and video lectures in IET – in Russian and English.

At the suggestion of the Rector of the University of Ruse, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, the library was transformed into open source for all interested lecturers. Recently, the number of visits to the library exceeded 340 thousand and keeps growing by 2 – 3 thousand daily, which means that the universities in Central Asia, which   330, are using this library actively for training their lecturers.

The fact that the Belgian educational council, which has conducted a cycle of master classes, dedicated to IET has used the Ruse University virtual library is indicative.

https://hiedtec.ecs.uni-ruse.bg/ru/?cmd=cmsPage&pid=38

15 April, 2021

The University of Ruse welcomed the Ambassadors of Slovakia, Slovenia and Cyprus

His Excellency Manuel Korček, Ambassador to the Slovak Republic in Bulgaria, together with His Excellency, Anžej Frangeš, Ambassador to Slovenia in Bulgaria and His Excellency Marios Kountourides, Ambassador to Cyprus in Bulgaria, as well as Ms. Dagmar Ostranska, Director of the Czech Centre in Sofia and Ms. Ivana Marksfeldova, Consul of the Slovak Republic in Sofia visited the University of Ruse today.

The meeting at the University was the first of a number of meetings at institutions in Ruse.

The Rector of the University of Ruse, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, presented the state-of-the-art facilities, the modern resources for research and education, the long-standing traditions in education and the authoritative leadership position of the University. The meeting was also attended by Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD, vice-rector in internationalisation and communication policies and prof. Plamen Daskalov, PhD, vice rector in development, coordination and continuing education.

The hosts and the visitors discussed the opportunities for establishing mechanisms for sustainable partnerships and dialogue through online meetings and visits. The meeting was beneficial to both parties as the establishment of such viable partnerships provides an advantages in the current conditions.

The diplomatic visit was organised on the occasion of an exhibition in the Historical Museum of Ruse "Significant women in history: from Prague, through Bratislava to Ruse"

14 April, 2021

The University of Ruse recognizes a test of Oxford University

With a decision of the Academic Council, the University of Ruse has become an institution, recognizing Oxford Test of English (ОТЕ) на Oxford University for the needs of training Bulgarian and international students.

ОТЕ is suitable for students, applying students and adults and determines the level of English language proficiency within valid levels A2 to B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It will be recognized for incoming and outgoing mobility for students and PhD students under the Erasmus programme. Applicants to the University of Ruse can also use it for admission, including admission to bachelor and/or master degree programmes, offered by the University of Ruse in English.

The University of Ruse recognizes other standardized tests like those of Cambridge English and IELTS.  In this regard, the Department of Foreign Languages and the Centre for Continuing Education organise courses in business English, preparing for the Cambridge English exams: B1 Business Preliminary and B2 Business Vantage.

For more information: tel.: 082 888 230 and 082-888-406; e-mail: edgeorgieva@uni-ruse.bg

13 April, 2021

The University of Ruse joined the Association of the European Research Libraries (LIBER EUROPE)

The University of Ruse joined the Association of the European research Libraries (LIBER EUROPE) (Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche – Association of European Research Libraries).The organisation whose headquarters is in the Hague, the Netherlands, is the voice of the research libraries in the European community.

The Association of the European Research Libraries organises and holds conferences, seminars and webinars for keeping the librarians informed about the research policies of the European Union and the new developments in the library services. The work groups, functioning in the organisation, promote and aid the development of key competencies, the exchange of experience and expansion of professional contacts. In addition, the association includes the research libraries as partners in international projects and creates project consortiums.

The members of the Association are over 450 institutions. Four other institutions from Bulgaria besides the University Library of the University of Ruse have membership: the Central University Library of Sofia University, The library of New Bulgarian University; the Library of Medical University, Varna and the Library and Information Centre of the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies.

12 April, 2021

The University of Ruse is participating in the opening of an international conference in Baku

Today, the Rector of the University of Ruse, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc and the vice-rector in internationalization and communication policy – Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD, took part in the opening of the online Second International Student Research and Science Conference, organised by Baku Higher Oil School, Baku, Azerbaijan. Prof. Beloev greeted the participants and thanked for the invitation the Rector of the Higher Oil School, Prof. Elmar Gasimov. The Conference has three fields – „Oil Science and Engineering", „Process Automation and Information Security 2021" and „Sustainable Development in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering". Over 880 participants and guests took part in the opening of the conference.

The relationship between the University of Ruse and the Higher Oil School in Baku Azerbaijan date back more than 10 years ago. In 2017, they became official through signing an agreement for a bachelor degree in Automation in Baku in English, using the curriculum and syllabi of the same degree programme at the Univeristy of Ruse. Now a new agreement is being prepared for a master degree in the same field.

25 March, 2021

Start of the new seven-year period of the Erasmus+ Programme

On 25 March, 2021 the start was given of the new seven-year period of the Erasmus+ Programme (2021 – 2027), which has existed since 1987, and in which the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" has participated for 22 years.

The programme for cooperation and mobility in the field of education, training, youth and sport is emblematic for the European Union and is one of its greatest achievements. The start was given by Maria Gabriel, a Commissary on the issues of innovations, research, culture, education and youth, who said: „The fact that the Erasmus+ budget for the next seven years is almost twice as big as the previous one (28,4 bln Euro), shows the significance attached to education, lifelong learning and youth in Europe. Erasmus+ is still a unique programme in terms of its size, scope and global recognition, with 33 countries participating in it and access for the remaining part of the world through its international activities".

During the last three decades over 10 million people in 33 countries (EU plus Iceland, Lichtenstein, Northern Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Turkey) have participated in it. The international field of the Erasmus+ Programme provides opportunities for mobilities and cooperation all over the world.

For the period of its participation, the University of Ruse has implemented dozens of projects for cooperation with European higher schools and has sent over 1400 students and PhD students for exchange study and internships to European Universities and companies. Within the framework of the4 Programme, over 1300 lecturer mobilities with the purpose of giving lectures or gaining experience have been organised. The Erasmus+ programme allowed the University of Ruse to become an accepting institution for over 400 incoming students from European partner universities. In recent years, the University of Ruse has been using the opportunities the Programme offers for partnerships all over the world, and has realized projects and mobilities with higher schools from Asia. With one of them, the Shanghai Polytechnic University, The University of Ruse has expanded the cooperation by signing an Agreement for education with the purpose of obtaining a dual diploma for students from both countries.

With over 500 bilateral agreements for mobilities with Universities from and outside the EU and an annual funding of over 500 000 Euro, the University of Ruse offers its students and lecturers huge opportunities for exchange, funded by the Programme. The students have the opportunity to apply for Erasmus exchange to the University Erasmus office twice a year. They can use 12 months for each of the three levels of education, which they could use for a mobility of minimum 3 months for studying and 2 months for internsgip.

During the last seven-year period of the Programme (2014-2020), the University of Ruse was awarded with a Certificate  for quality work on mobility projects under the Erasmus+ Programme, conferred by the National Erasmus Agency, which is the financing unit for Bulgaria and monitors the work and reports of the Bulgarian Universities.

23 March 2021, Tuesday

The University of Ruse Angel Kanchev hosts an International conference "The power of peer learning and management of change during a pandemic"

On 23.03.2021, an International conference "The power of peer learning and management of change during a pandemic" was held online under the project Beyond Scale (Developing the organisational capacity of higher education institutions with the support of the HEInnovate platform, in order to facilitate university learning and applying the European practices in the communities). The conference was hosted by the University of Ruse.

Over 57 participants from various national and international institutions were involved in the conference. The students from the Business and Management Faculty of the University of Ruse, where the entrepreneurship and innovations training is taking place, demonstrated particular interest to the topics of discussion.  

 The special guests of the event greeted the participants in the forum:

• Brigitte Ecker, PhD – executive director of WPZ Research, Research Centre for economic and innovational studies in Vienna, Austria;

• Barbara Hermans – project advisor and coordinator with the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency of the European Commission, Brussels, Belgium;

• Ivana Radonova, PhD – state expert in Higher Education Director\ate of the Ministry of Education and Science, Bulgaria;

• Ruaidhri Neavin – special advisor at the Irish Higher Education Agency on the higher education policies and programme development activities - HEA, Ireland; member of EU's HEInnovate Expert Group; OECD's Group of National Experts on Higher Education; Regional University Network of Europe; and member of the Science, Research and Higher Education Coordination Council in Portugal.

In the first panel of the conference, Brigitte Ecker, WPZ, Austria presented the three goals ofthe BeyondScale Project: (1) developing the entrepreneurial capacity of the higher education institutions in the common European practical community; (2) further upgrading and implanting of the HEInnovate approach in European university education; and (3) documenting and sharing emerging practices in the project partner organisations: WPZ-Research GmbH, Austria (coordinator); University of Twente, Center for Higher Education Policy Studies, Нидерландия; University of Ruse „А. Kanchev"; FH-Campus Wien; Austria; Cork Institute of Technology - Ireland; Dublin City University – Ireland; Stichting NHL Stenden Hogeschool – the Netherlands;  Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo - Portugal; Universidade Nova de Lisboa - Portugal; Universität Innsbruck - Austria.

The HEInnovate tool of self-evaluation approach has been developed with the aim to help strengthen the entrepreneurial approach of the higher education schools and their stakeholders, both internal and external. It can have a significant positive impact on higher schools to strengthen their vision for future education through developing innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to education, research and counselling activities. Beyond Scale seeks to create a pan-European community of practices to be shared and documented, based on the outcomes from the individual and joint activities of the participants.

Representatives of leading research structures from Bulgaria, Austria, Ireland and Portugal were invited to deliver plenary papers.

The first plenary paper „Activities of the University of Ruse in a COVID-19 environment" was presented by the rector of the University of Ruse Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc.

Here is part of his exposition: Today the University of Ruse has included a number of research characteristics in its activities, which trace its development as a fourth generation university. Our most convincing competitive advantage in the sphere of research is our development as an open innovation space, evidenced by the building of infrastructure complexes of the Centre of Excellence and the Center for ICT competences. The 5D ALLIANCE 2019-2028 Project, which permanently puts the University of Ruse on the European Roadmap for Scientific Infrastructure, provides for the establishment of 7 mega laboratories as part of a research complex with no analogue in Bulgaria and the Danube3 area. The newly established Institute for technology and Innovation also has its leading role.

Another proof of the innovative and leadership potential of the University of Ruse are the activities undertaken to cope with the challenges, caused by the global pandemic of COVID 19. In an extremely short time we have readjusted all our systems for working in an electronic environment, and from the first days of the pandemic, we organised the production of shields and other protective materials for the medical staff at the front line.

Next came the patenting of protective filters for masks, applicable also in the production of protective clothing for medical and laboratory staff, working in a highly aggressive infectious environment. The innovations can be used in air and bus transport, as the companies, running these businesses, will be offering the passengers masks, disinfected in mobile containers, supplied with ozone generators and/or UV rays. Furthermore, the protective filters can be used in air-conditioning systems in public buildings, transport (river, urban, air, etc.) and in households.

Today, when influenced by the Corona virus, all people started talking about online learning, the University of Ruse is proud of the fact that as early as the beginning of this century, it developed the first in Bulgaria own platform for online learning - e-Learning Shell 2; the first web-based course – now there are 1300 such courses; the first virtual laboratory –now they are 9, and later, the first video lectures – now over 300 and growing.

In the University was developed the Concept for digital transformation of education and the Vision for the University of the Future. Under the Eurasian project „Modernisation of the Higher Education System in Central Asia through the New Educational Technology", initiated and coordinated by the University of Ruse, a unique virtual library in Innovation and Education Technologies (IET), which integrates the 20-year experience of the Ruse Alma Mater in this field."

Presentations and papers were presented by:

• Frank Zigele, CHE Center for Higher Education, Digital transformation & peer-learning

•Karl-Heinz Leitner, Austrian Institute of Technology &University of Graz, Transformation through strategic foresight

• Zsuzsa Javorka, Technopolis Group, HEInnovate future outlook

•Bárbara Coelho Gabriel, University of Aveiro, THEI 2.0

• Susanna Boldrino, FH Campus Wien, BeyondScale inbound perspective

•Helen McGuirk, MTU, BeyondScale Outbound perspective

•Ben Jongbloed, Andrea Kottmann, CHEPS, The accompanying research of BeyondScale

Straight after the end of the international conference, the first feedback for the successful team work of the hosts were received:

"Dear colleagues from the University of Ruse,

Many thanks on our part, especially for the fascinating plenary paper of Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc on the role of the University of Ruse as a research organisation of the fourth generation. Thank you very much! We consider the Conference a huge success.

Best wishes, Brigitte Ecker, WPZ, Austria"

"I completely agree, I think we all can be proud 😊 - your platform and the technique worked perfectly, very good presentations and a happy audience! Thank you!!!

Susanne Fröhlich, WPZ, Austria"

17.03.2021

"Changing geopolitics – pathways  for universities in Europe" webinar hosted by the University of Ruse

Today, 18.03.2021, a webinar on the topic "Changing geopolitics – pathways  for universities in Europe" was held at the University of Ruse.

The University of Ruse was reoresented by the vice-rector on internationalisation and communiucation policy – Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhDПредставител от Русенския университет „Ангел Кънчев".

Pathways for achieving the desired vision and opportunities for "universities without walls 2030" and other issues related to the global changes were discussed .

Over 40 participants  from European countries such as Spain, Italy, Austria, Poland, Russia, Turkey and others.

16.03.2021

International Webinar within BEYONDSCALE Project

Today, 16.03.2021, an International Webinar within BEYONDSCALE Project  was held with the University of Ruse as a host, represented by assoc. prof. Daniel Pavlov, PhD. The Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria is an associated partner in the project. The project coordinator, Ms. Brigitte Ecker (Austria) and Mr. Ruaidhri Neavin (Ireland) were   present as well.  

Over 20 students from the degree programmes in  Business Management and Industrial Management took part in the webinar. The University of Ruse is the only participant in the project from Eastern Europe.

The ability of the НEInnovate platform to stimulate the exchange of knowledge and the cooperation between business and university. Assoc. prof. Pavlov gave an account of the webinar, held on 08.12.2021 and showed a preserntation on the webinar topic. He encouraged the students to share their personal experiences in entrepreneurship.

The University of Ruse is a pioneer in the field of academic entrepreneurship and has a long history of projects and practical events such as fairs and field trips as expressions of the successful partnership with business.  

11.03.2021

Leading position for the University of Ruse in a world ranking system

For another year the University of Ruse occupies a leading position in the information-retrieval system for universities around the world UniRank (World Universities Search Engine). It provides an answer to the question „Which are the most popular universities by regions and countries?",  searching among 13 800 universities around the world.

According to the ranking of UniRank for Bulgaria, the results repeat those from last year placing the University of Ruse in third position among the state universities, after Sofia University and Technical University – Sofia, and in fourth position among all 48 participating Bulgarian universities. The University of Ruse is the only one outside the capital that has found a place in the leading section of the ranking, which is a recognition for its undisputed leadership position in the surrounding area and its educational, scientific and innovation potential.

UniRank's web metrics takes into account objective criteria such as accreditation of the higher school by a state agency; offering higher education in the three cycles – Bacheror, Mater and OhD (or in some of them); implementing classical academic education. In addition, UniRank offers a ranking of the popularity of the universities in the social media Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, as well as the YouTube Channel.

The fact that for another year the University of Ruse occupies leading position in UniRank's ranking is a proof of the consistant aspiration of the University to maintain high quality of education and research, realising its mission and vision to be a driver of the regional innovation growth and a leader in the cross-border Bulgarian-Romanian region and the Danube space. With its good academic practices, the University of Ruse has long since reached the stage of third generation universities (the entrepreneurial ones) in the evolutional development of the university model and is working actively towards achieving the next goal – to be a fourth generation university – an enabler and a motivator in value creation .

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05.03.2021

Multiplication event under ЕduLab4Future Project of the Faculty of Business and Management  and the English language School "Geo Milev"-Ruse

Today, 05.03.2021, a team of the Faculty of Business and Management of the University of Ruse organised a multiplication event under ЕduLab4Future (Laboratory for education of the future) on the topic:Enhancing education for responsible management through innovative curricula for civic and sustainable business development. The event started with a welcome address by the Rector of the University of Ruse Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, who wished all the participants good luck. The project funding is under the Erasmus+ Programme of the EC, Prioruty Axis KA 2, with a Lead partner University Politechnica – Bucharest, and partners: UNIVERSITY OF LODZ  (Poland); Brno University of Technology (the Czech Republic) and centres  for vocational training - INFOR ELEA (Italy) and EUROTRAINING SOLUTION (Romania).

The Bulgarian party was represented by lecturers from the Faculty of Business and Management, teachers and students from the English Language School, who have developed a very successful partnership since mid-2020, implementing the agreement for joint activities between the English language School "Geo Milev"-Ruse and the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev". The cooperation is directly supported by the Ministry of Higher Education  and aims at acquiring high quality knowledge, skills and competences in the field of information technologies, STEM and entrepreneurship.

The project team had invited representatives of businesses in the dairy industry throughout the value chain, to present their activities and give direct feedback to the students.

The work in this educational project gives an opportunity to the Ruse team to use the experience and capacity it has accumulated so far in training in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility and Entrepreneurship. By organising this public multiplication event in the Transnational Laboratory for education of the future EduLab4Future, the specialists in corporative social responsibility of the University of Ruse will realise a successful exchange of innovative practices in teaching and business councelling in this area. The aim of this practical workshop is to motivate competitive young people to understand the point of sustainable business as a guarantee of their future in the active cross-border area. The activities are carried out and coordinated by Prof. Diana Antonova, PhD – vice rector in Research, Pr. assistant Irina Kostadinova, PhD (team leader) and Pr. assistant Svilen Kunev.

05.03.2021

Congratulatory address to the Taraklia Regional Council and the State University "Grigorii Tsamblak" on the occasion of 3^rd March

Today, 05.03.2021, The rector of the University of Ruse, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc conferred a congratulatory address to Mr. Ivan Paslar, Chairperson of the Regional Council of Taraklia Region, Moldova and to Assoc. Prof. Maria Paslar, PhD, Rector of State University "Grigorii Tsamblak" on the occasion of the Independence day of the Republic of Bulgaria.

The address was read online by Assoc. Prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD, vice- rector on internationalisation and communication policy, to the participants in the solemn meeting, dedicated to the Liberation of Bulgaria. The meeting was organised by the Taraklia Regional Council and the State University "Grigorii Tsamblak".

02.03.2021

The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates visits  the University of Ruse

Expanding the partnership relations between the University of Ruse and thye higher schools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was discussed at the meeting between the Rector's Management and a delegation of the UAE Embassy. It was led by the Ambassador His Excellency Sultan Rashid Sultan Alkaitub Aliumaimi, who was pleased to state that " there is a lot to be learned from the Bulgarian educational system." The Rector, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, expressed the readiness of the University of Ruse to expand its network of international partenrtships and share the experience and good practices of the academic community with colleagues from UAE.

The talks continued with a discussion of the opportunities for signing agreements and establishing mechanisms for sustainable partnership and dialogue through online meetings, discussions and visits. The two parties found common grounds for the development of cooperation and mutual support between the Ruser Alma Mater and the Universities in UAE for combining efforts to face today's challenges of the transforming digital society.

The meeting was useful, because the ever increasing expectations to the quality of higher education require such viable partnerships, which could provide advantages in the conditions of hyperdynamical and often critical social and economic environment.

02.03.2021

Online conference under the project „ Talent Magnet"

Attracting and retaining talents is a key factor for the competitiveness of cities and regions

Why do talented people leave our cities? Why is this a serious problem and what can we do to address it?

These issues were in the focus of the discussiobs during the online conference  under the project DTP3-454-4.1 TalentMagnet, financed by the Programme for transnational cooperation „Danube" 2014-2020, which was held on 24 February 2021. During the event, more than 160 participants  from over 20 countries, among which a team from the University of Ruse, participated in discussions with the aim of engaging the local authorities with the questions, related to attracting and retaining talented young people.

Talented young people from the new generation are extremely mobile as they are free to pursue the best opportunities for them not only locally. They choose to live and develop their talent in places where they find the best environment for themselves and their families. The cities where most  well-educated specialists settle down turn to be more competitive and their economies are developing more dynamically. That is why it is important the city authorities to undertake specific steps in order to attract and retain more and more talented people.

As a result of the ever growing globalisation, the movement of talents is becoming more intensive all the time. While some decades ago young people had to choose between their native town and the town where their university was, today they can practically aim at any part of the world. And as the talents have specific knowledge and skills, the companies are fiercely competing for them globally. Talents offer them new approaches, creative perspectives and non-standard solutions, providing them with key competitive advantage. The tendency is similar for cities.

The emphasis of the guest lecturers, presenting good practices, related to talented people from Studtgart, Helsinki, Ostrava, Velene, Varazhdin, Klaipeda and others, was that city authorities should be aware of the importance  of attracting and retaining young talents. Undoubtedly, it is a new vocation for the local authorities although the successful city mayors worldwide have already started to implement initiatives for attracting and retaining talents in their strategies and programmes.

The main target froup of the Talent Magnet Project are talented young people, whose development is the priority of the project. In the session of the conference, which was dedicated specifically to them, participated 86 young people from 21 countries, among which was Bulgaria. Spread into 11 focus groups, they identified the factors, which make the cities attractive to them. As a result from the discussions, a set of criteria, leading to their choice  of  a certain place to live, was identified. Among then stand out factors like the attractiveness of the settlement, its appearance and established image, its territorial structure, the opportunities for mobility offered, the security the residence facilities, opportunities for culture, entertainment and rest, and, last but not least – the availability of attractive employment.

The Project 'Improved Institutional Capacities and New Multilevel Governance for Talent Attraction and Retention in the Danube Region - TalentMagnet has been developed  by the Lead partner – Research Centre Bistra Ptuy, Slovenia. Eighteen partners from 12 Danube countries, among which regional and local public authorities, NGOs, research centres  and sector agencies participate in the project consirtium.

Visit the project webpage at https://www.facebook.com/TalentMagnetProject

The Project is financed by the European Union (European Fund for Regional Development , Pre-accession Assistance Instrument, European Neighbourhood and Natioanal Co-financing Instrument).

For more information and opportunities for cooperation:

Management team of the University of Ruse

Prof. Mihail Iliev, DSc – Project leader – miliev@uni-ruse.bg

Liliya Ilieva, PhD – Communications manager - lilieva@uni-ruse.bg

02.03.2021

Three prizes  for students from the University of Ruse in the  "STUDENT OF THE YEAR" competition

On 1^st March, 2021, in the ceremonial Grand Hall of Sofia University the 14^th edition of "STUDENT OF THE YEAR" competition, organised by the National Representation of Student Councils, was held. This year, three students from the University of Ruse were awarded for high achievements during the past year.

Alexandra Klimenko, a fourth year student in Financial Mathematics degree programme, won the prize STUDENT OF THE YEAR in the category "Natural Sciences , Mathematics and Informatics".

Angel Georgiev, a third year student in  Plant Growing degree programme, won the prize STUDENT OF THE YEAR in the category "Agrarian Sciences and Veterinary Medicine.

"Slavi Georgiev, a PhD student in the faculty of Natural Sciences and Education, was ranked second in the category PHD STUDENT OF THE YEAR. He was the winner of the STUDENT OF THE award in 2018.

The delegation from the University of Ruse was led by Stanimir Boyadjiev, Chairperson of the Student Council.

This year 10 students and PhD students from the Ruse Alma Mater applied for the prize.

01 March 2021

STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE PARTICIPATED SUCCESSFULLY IN THE HACKATON FOR ECONOMIX EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN, VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE

Following active analytical and creative activities for economic empowerment of women, victims of violence, students from the degree programmes "Social work", "Medical Nurse', "Midwife"  and others from the University of Ruse, as well as social workers from social services and employees from the Humanitarian Activities Directorate of Ruse Municipality presented their project proposals on 27^th-28^th February, 2021. The HACKATON was held under an international project "Building economic independence: the way out of intimate partner violence" WE GO2 (GA number: 810371) (http://www.wegoproject.eu/). In the last two days of the online event, students and specialists from the field of social work took part in training modules, in which they were introduced to new approaches for solving problems, techniques and methods for successful presentation and interpreting of specific content. Following that with the help of mentors from Association "Centre Dynamika" – Ruse and Diana Georgieva from the Centre for Development of Sustainable Communities  (https://cscd-bg.org/bg/proekti/proekt-we-go-2), the teams had the opportunity to seek solutions of specific problems, related to economic empowerment of women, victims of violence through attracting the resources of business, educational and social institutions, NGOs, volunteers, etc. by forming partnerships.

The members of the jury congratulated all successful participants in the HACKATON from the University of Ruse and the specialists from the sphere of social work, for their active and responsible attitude to the fulfilment of tasks, for the innovative ideas presented and the well-structured project proposals.    

The Director of the Centre for Development of Sustainable Communities, Stranimira Hadjimitova and the project coordinator, Diana Georgieva also greeted the participants. They expressed their gratitude to Prof. Sasho Nunev, DSc and Pr. assistant Evgeniya Bratoeva, PhD for their cooperation in the organisation of the event. They also expressed their willingness to continue working in joint project activities with students and lecturers from the degree programme "Social work" and the University of Ruse. The idea of Prof. Sasho Nunev DSc, member of the jury, to hold a "market" of ideas and project proposals of all participants for the stakeholders, so the most successful ones could find realisation was accepted unanimously. This will encourage  the students from supporting specialities and professions, as well as specialists from the field of social work to increase their commitment for overcoming the serious problem of violence against women and find more opportunities and solutions for  economic empowerment of women, victims of violence.   

Essay Competition in French

On the occasion of the Day of Francophonie - 20 March, the University of Ruse  "Angel Kanchev"and the Francophonie  Agency announce an essay competition in French on the topic "Le travail éloigne de nous trois grands maux : l'ennui, le vice et le besoin" (Voltaire) / "Work keeps us away from three big evils – boredom, vice and avarice" (Voltaire).

University students from Bulgaria and abroad, as well as high school students from French Language schools can participate in the competition.

The essays will be evaluated on several criteria – compliance with the topic, structure, spelling, style and vocabulary, originality.

The best authors will be awarded by the Rector of the University on the Day of Francophonie.

All participants will receive a certificate, which will provide for them admission to the University of Ruse.

Requirements:

Length – 200 words.

Deadline for submission: 17.03.2021, 24:00

The essays are to be sent via e-mail to: ruivanova@uni-ruse.bg

The participants should include three full name, institution, year of study, e-mail and telephone number.

Bonne chance!

26.02.2021

The Rector of the University of Ruse opened a session ubder the Project "Modernisation of Higher Education in Central Asia through New Technologies"

"Today, 26.02.2021, The Rector of the University of Ruse, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev DTSc, opened a session of the Academic Universities Network, established under the project "Modernisation of Higher Education in Central Asia through New Technologies". The University is an initiator and coordinator of the network. All Central Asian partner universities participated in the meeting. The next one will be attended by many other higher schools from the region.

Prof. Angel Smrikarov, PhD presented the goals and objectives of the project. The main goal is the exchange of knowledge, experience and good practices in the field of innovative educational technologies. The University of Ruse has been working actively in this area for more than 20 years. The pandemic added value to these technologies and the project itself, especially for the educational system in the countries from Central Asia.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

24 February (Wednesday), 2021

Working meeting between the Rector of the University of Ruse and the Chairperson of Taraklia region, Moldova

Today, 24 February 2021, a working meeting was held between Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc – Rector of the University of Ruse And Ivan Paslar - Chairperson of Taraklia region, Moldova.

Several topics were discussed at the meeting:

- The activities so far, related to the transformation of Taraklia State University “Grigorii Tsamblak” into a Branch of the University of Ruse, as well as the meetings held at government level. The establishment of a Branch in Taraklia region will be the best solution for supporting the development of education for young people of Bulgarian origin and the whole Bulgarian community. The expectations of all institutions engaged with the process of transformation are for it to be finalized by June.

- The training of 24 students for the academic year 2020-2021 in the degree programme Business Management, conducted jointly by the two universities. The engagement of both students and lecturers despite the pandemic situation was found highly satisfactory.

- The three degree programmes for joint training in the next academic year (2021-2022)  -  in Business Management, Computer Science and Agricultural and Transport Machinery.

- The prospective joint activities between the Universities, the Municipality of Ruse and the Bulgarian communities in Taraklia region.

During the meeting, some issues related to the facilities and the transformation of units from Taraklia State University, its budget for this and the following years, commemorating holidays and anniversaries were discussed.

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

12.02.2021, Friday

First online meetings of participants in the International Academic Network INTERGEN

   Participants from two continents gathered for their first online meetings withing the framework of the International Academic Network INTERGEN, held between 09-11.02.2021. The network was founded in 2018 and conducts active surveys among students from 12 universities in 6 countries for studying  the entrepreneurial attitudes through intergenerational family businesses. In 2020, more universities from Asia and Europe joined it. Thanks to the virtual rooms, the online meetings were conducted with the voluntary participation of researchers from two continents. Participants in the Network from Bulgaria are: the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev", University of Shumen „Konstantin Preslavski", Sofia University „St. Kliment Ochridski", Veliko Turnovo University „St. St. Cyril and Methodius", Academy of Economics „Dimitar Tsenov"- Svishtov, Economic University - Varna. Other participating universities are from Albania, Iran, Poland, Romanuia, Russia, Serbia and Uzbekistan.

For more information: Assoc. Prof. Daniel Pavlov at: dpavlov@uni-ruse.bg

12.02.2021, Friday

The University of Ruse  - a partner in an international project on gender equality

In the period 03-04.02.2021 the first formal meeting of the international project consortium ATHENA, funded under HORIZON 2020 Project of the European Commission 101006416-ATHENA-H2020-SwafS-2018-2020 / H2020-SwafS-2020-1.

At this meeting, the vision on the main project components and basic activities under its planning were presented. Key representatives of the 10 research organisations, participating in the Consortium attended the Webinar, which allowed the roles  of each member  of the international network to be discussed.

The aim of the  European research team is to outline the prospects of a research career, set with the European Commission's strategic commitment to gender equality, and the established reference framework, based on the need for greater efforts at all levels of policy development to improve gender equality. The main documents, on which the conceptual framework of Project ATHENA-H2020 is based are: EUR-Lex: Directive 76/207/EEO of the of the Council, concerning equal treatment of men and women and the European Commission: Strategic commitment for gender equality.

The duration of ATHENA is 48 months and includes the period 01.02.2021 – 31.01.2025. In the founding Webinar participated  representatives of:

- European Commission (DG for Research and Innovation);

- Research Executive Agency;

- Related scientific consortia under H2020 - SPEAR and CHANGE Programmes.

- Consulta Europa projects and innovation sl (Canary Islands-Spain) – Lead Partner

- INSTITUT JOZEF STEFAN, Slovenia

- UNIWERSYTET JANA KOCHANOWSKIEGO W KIELCACH (UJK), Poland

- UNIVERSITATEA DIN BUCURESTI (UB), Slovenia

- UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA (ULPGC), Spain

- CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE (CNR), Italy

- USTAV VYSKUMU SOCIALNEJ KOMUNIKACIE SLOVENSKEJ AKADEMIE VIED (UVSK SAV), Slovakia

- UNIVERSITY OF RUSE ANGEL KANCHEV (URAK), Bulgaria

- GOBIERNO DE CANARIAS (GOBCAN), Spain

- FUNDO REGIONAL PARA A CIENCIA E TECNOLOGIA (FRCT), Portugal

During the forum, the participants introduced their academic organisations and exchanged various ideas for the successful implementation of the project.

The invitation for participation of the University of Ruse Angel Kanchev is a result if previous successful research projects of the team from the Faculty of Business and Management in consortia with the Lead partner.

For more information: prof. Diana Antonova, PhD, Vice-rector of Research, tel.:0878822303

3 February 2021, Wednesday

Foreign language exams for PhD candidates held at the University of Ruse

                Today, 3 February 2021, foreign language exams (in English, French and German) for PhD candidates held at the University of Ruse. The exams were held on schedule by four exam panels in four virtual classrooms by lecturers from the Foreign Languages Department.

            There will be additional admissions session to be announced in February. Follow the information for the new session at:

 https://www.uni-ruse.bg/education/phd

For more information:

Assoc. prof. Galina Ivanova, PhD, director of PhD Centre, tel.: 0888245697

28 January 2021, Thursday

Students of the University of Ruse won gold medals in an International Olympiad

Today, 28 January 2021, the rector of the University of Ruse Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc officially handed the medals and congratulated the students, who participated in the Fifth International Student Olympiad on financial and actuarial mathematics. The Olympiad was held online on 19 December 2020 with more than 100 students from Bulgaria, Russia, the Netherlands and Macedonia participating in it.

The award ceremony was attended by the Dean of the faculty of Natural Sciences and Education, prof. Velizar Pavlov, the Head of Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Assoc. prof. Iliyana Raeva and the Head of the Ruse University team, Slavi Georgiev, doctoral student. Prof. Beloev congratulated the students for the success they had achieved and thanked them for defending the positions of the University at an international level. Prof. Pavlov introduced the students from first to fourth year in the degree programme Finacial Mathematics. Two of the students are already doing their Master degree in Mathematic Modelling in finance, insurance and social work.

                A total of 16 students from the University of Ruse participated in the Olympiad. Gold medals were awarded to: Vyara Kostadinoiva, Iva Stefanova, Preslav Karanedev, Simona Petrova. Silvewr medals were obtained by: Mihaela Dimitrova, Petya Georgieva, Daniel Grancharov. The bronze medal winners were: Emiliya Pancheva, Marinela Dimitrova, Preslava Dimitrova, Gabriela Milanova, Alexandra Klimenko, Viktoria Deniska, Teodora Klimenko. Certificates for participation were given to Ayshe Ahmed, Elif Sali and Mertan Ismet.

For more information:

Prof. Velizar Pavlov, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Education,tel.: +359 887618850

The students and lecturers from the Social Work degree programme received high evaluation for the activities under the international project „DARE TO CARE"

In February 2020 Ahmed Husham, a student in Social Work degree programme  at the University of Ruse, participated a one-week training in Riga, Latvia, under activity No. 1 in Project № 2019-3-LV02-KA105-002799 DARE TO CARE with the Erasmus+ Programme. The lead partner of the project is Centre "Martha" – Riga, Latvia. This participation is based on our partnership with Centre Dinamika – Ruse, Bulgaria. After the student's return, together with his colleagues and partners, successful training was organised in 15 thematic modules from the project programme. Students from different years in Social work degree programme participated in the training with great interest. In the organisation and realisation of the training participated the lecturers in social work Prof. Sasho Nunev, DSc and Principal assistant Evgenia Bratoeva, PhD.   

At the end of the training, a survey for identifying the opinion of the participants on its quality and effectiveness was conducted and Prof. Sasho Nunev, DSc sent information on the results achieved to the Lead partner under the project – Centre „MARTA" – Riga. The Director of the youth programme in Madara Mazzhane Centre and the project team expressed their respect and gratitude for the activities realised at the University of Ruse. In their view, the online trainings conducted have contributed to acquiring the necessary competencies for creating and maintaining healthy relationships between the participants, with their peers and other members of the society, as well as raising their awareness concerning issues of gender-based violence and equality in a given context. The active participation of students and lecturers in the project has been highly praised by Centre "MARTA" – Riga, and an interest in future cooperation was declared by them. The Director of the youth programme Madara Mazzhane mentioned that the training modules conducted at the University of Ruse has a significant positive and qualitative impact on achieving the project goals and ensuring the project's sustainability.

For more information: prof. Sasho Nunev, DTs, tel.: +359 886802466

16 January 2021, Saturday

The University of Ruse is the first to organise workshops with the business as part of an international research project consortium

The main results from the workshops of the international research project consortium „BeyondScale" with the business in Austria, Bulgaria, Ireland, the Netherlands and Portugal were presented at an online meeting (15 January 2021).

During the event, it became clear that the workshop organised by the University of Ruse in December was the first for the project consortium. The main objectives of the event were to discuss opportunities for promoting the link "business-university" and implementing the scientific achievements of the University at the request of companies through the initiative of the European Commission for promoting entrepreneurial universities in Europe „HEInnovate".

More international events are coming up, in which the University of Ruse will be monitored by the European Commission as a sole participant from Eastern Europe in the international research project consortium „BeyondScale". These activities aim to improve the entrepreneurship education in favour of local companies, thus supporting the national economies of the EU, according to the dimensions adopted in the instrument for promoting entrepreneurial universities.

In 2019, the European Commission officially announced the training of a new type of students – "a new generation of entrepreneurs", who will masterfully combine technological skills with business culture, as a key factor for the successful development of the EU. The University of Ruse consists of eight faculties and three branches, which is a competitive advantage, allowing the preparation of both staff for the companies and institutions and a new generation of entrepreneurs, who will develop the Danube region successfully.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

Assoc. prof. Daniel Pavlov, PhD, Faculty of Business and Management, tel.: 0884343132

30 December 2020, Wednesday

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE EVALUATED WITH THE HIGHEST GRADE, WHICH GUARANTEES ITS PARTICIPATION IN THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME DURING THE NEW PROGRAMMING PERIOD

The application of the University of Ruse for continuing its participation in the new seven-year Programme of the European Union for education, training, youth and sport Erasmus+ received the maximum points (100/100). Along with the high appreciation, the European Commission, represented by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) conferred to the Ruse Alma Mater a quality certificate ERASMUS CHARTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION 2021-2027.  

The Charter is the entrance ticket of the University of Ruse for the continuation of their European and international activities in the framework of the most successful EU Programme – Erasmus+. The European Commission intends to make the Programme more inclusive, innovative, digital and green.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD, vice-rector in internationalization and communication policy, tel.: 0888983334       

28 December 2020, Monday

WORK MEETING AND GREETINGS FROM THE CONSUL GENERAL OF RUSSIA IN RUSE, ANDREY GROMOV

Today, 28 December 2020, at the University of Ruse, a work meeting was held between the Rector, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc and Mr. Andrey Gromov, Consul General of Russia in Ruse.

During the meeting, the joint activities realized between the two institutions during the past year were discussed and the perspectives for new initiatives in 2021 outlined.

The Consul General presented to the University of Ruse a bust of Academician Igor Kurchatov in connection with the 75^th Anniversary of the development of the nuclear industry in Russia. Mr. Gromov explained that following a decision, an international humanitarian action in memory of the great Russian scientist and his contribution to the development of the Russian nuclear energy complex. As part of the campaign, 100 busts of Acad. Kurchatov have been made and will be presented to scientists and institutions from all over the world, related to the development of nuclear industry.

At the end of the meeting, Prof. Beloev and Mr. Gromov wished each other joyful Holidays and plenty of health, success and joint activities during the New 2021.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

23 December 2020, Wednesday

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE HAS OFFICIALLY BECOME PART OF THE NATIONAL ROADMAP FOR SCIENTIFIC INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA FOR THE PERIOD 2020-2027

he University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" welcomes Christmas with satisfaction since in the final days before the holidays Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc signed an Agreement with the Ministry of Education and Science (MES) for starting the Project „DIGITAL TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS FOR CLEAN AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT – 5D ALLIANCE".

With this project, the University of Ruse has officially become part of the national roadmap for scientific infrastructure of the Republic of Bulgaria for the period 2020-2027!

The project was highly praised by the European Commission and MES during the selection of project proposals with a high degree of maturity to be implemented during the new programming period.

This unique initiative unites 12 Bulgarian universities and institutes:

Agrarian University in Plovdiv; Military Academy G. S. Rakovski, Sofia; Economic University, Varna; Institute of Electro-chemistry and Energy Systems Academican Evgeni Budevski with BAS, Sofia; Institute Nikola Pushkarov of Agricultural Academy, Sofia; HI-TECH IMS, LTD of the Institute of Metal Science, Equipment and Technology with BAS; Technical University, Varna; Technical University, Gabrovo; Technical University, Sofia; Thracian University – Stara Zagora and 13 other associated national and international partners in the research family of 5D ALLIANCE!

The main goal of the eight-year long project is the creation of distributed digital research infrastructure with a potential to impact the Danube macro region through advanced interdisciplinary research on intelligent, secure, environmentally-friendly management of interconnected systems and their business applications for achieving a clean and secure environment in the conditions of shared responsibility for sustainable macro regional development.

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc wished good luck to the project teams and emphasized that the road to be taken by the research consortium is challenging and unchartered but he believes that with aspiration, innovation, joint knowledge and capacity of all partners a shared research infrastructure, significant for the future of Bulgaria, will be built and will open new horizons for many young researchers and dreamers!

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

Prof. Diana Antonova, PhD, vice-rector in research, tel.: 0878822303

18 December 2020, Friday

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE WAS AWARDED A QUALITY CERTIFICATE IN THE SECTOR „INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION IN HIGHER EDUCATION 

Today, 18 December 2020, during the Annual Valorisation Conference, which is the most solemn annual event of the Centre for Human Resources Development (CHRD), the University of Ruse was awarded with a quality certificate in the sector: International Dimension in Higher Education. The event was held online.  

 The Awarding ceremony was officially opened by Mr. Petyo Kunev, Executive Director of CHRD. He presented the achievements of the Erasmus+ Programme and European Solidarity Corps Programme for the past programming period in Bulgaria, and then highlighted some new moments in the future of these programmes.

The University of Ruse was represented by the Rector, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, and the Vice-rector in Internationalisation and communication policy – Assoc. Prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD. During the presentation of the Ruse higher school, they pointed out that:

„The cooperation under the project contributed to the implementation of the strategy for internationalization of education and research of the University of Ruse, in which the main priority is expanding the partnership network and the geographical scope of mobility activities  and achieving synergetic effect of these activities through intensifying the cooperation in other activities of mutual interest. The University of Ruse has strengthened its position on a national and an international level. It has enhanced its ability to attract students from abroad, as well as expanded the opportunities to start joint degree programmes with dual diplomas."

For the third time the higher school has received an excellent evaluation for its work in the Erasmus+ programme. The awarded project of the University of Ruse this year is focused on mobilities in countries outside the European Union for the academic 2018/2019. The project is the fourth in a row of this kind. The University of Ruse has bilateral contracts with 73 universities from 23 countries. In the project that was awarded, we have as partners 11 universities from 5 countries outside the EU – Azerbaijan, Armenia, Vietnam, Georgia and China. In the framework of its implementation, a total of 73 mobilities of students and lecturers in both directions were realized, which covered the number shown in the contract. The total satisfaction of the participants – both students and lecturers, can be seen in the surveys and reaches exactly 100%, and the evaluation of the final report by the Erasmus Agency is 97 out of 100 points.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc , Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

Assoc. Prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD., Vice-rector in Internationalisation and communication policy, tel.: 0888983334      

18 December 2020, Friday

Team "Motorist" with the University of Ruse was awarded by the National Sector Organisation for Electric mobility

Team "Motorist" with the University of Ruse was awarded a prize in the category "Science and Education", Sector Electric Mobility in Bulgaria for 2019 by the National Sector Organisation for Electric mobility  IKEM – Industrial Cluster  Electric Automobiles.

The prize was conferred to the Head of the Team, Assoc. Prof. Simeon Iliev, PhD by the Rector, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc. This prize was to be officially conferred at a special ceremony, but due to the measures imposed for limiting the COVID-19 infection, the event was postponed.

The prize was conferred for the participation of the team in the prestigious Shell Eco-marathon competition, in class Prototypes with an electric drive and the second place for design that the team had won. We would like to remind that teams from all over Europe participated in this competition with their engineering developments. The competition panel conferred the prize for the use of an advanced contemporary approach - CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), in the design of the new prototype DTT 3. Last year, "Motorist" won the prize for design for excellent ergonomics and interior comfort of the electric automobile and the pilot's seat, as well as for the high level of safety of the construction. With its new achievement, the team  continuously confirms  their engineering talent on an international level.

For more information:

Assoc. prof. Simenon Iliev, PhD, Head of "Motorist" Team, tel.: 0878 8333922

17 December 2020, Thursday

STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE WON AN AWARD IN THE INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION FOR DIGITAL ADVENT CALENDAR OF DANUBE NETWORKERS – ULM, GERMANY

Students from the University of Ruse in Industrial Design (Agrarian and Industrial Faculty) and Software Engineering (Faculty of Natural Sciences and Education) won the award for group participation in the International competition for digital Advent calendar of Danube Networkers – Ulm, Germany.  

A total of 53 students from Industrial Design wrote 24 greetings and created more than 100 computer drawings (72 of which were selected for the calendar). Lyubomir Stankov, a student in Software Engineering, developed a professional design and programme for the calendar.

The young people participated in the competition with the desire to bring joy with this Christmas calendar to many people, who, despite the Corona virus pandemic want to be merry and happy, expecting the Christmas Season. The calendar can be seen on the internet page of the University of Ruse at: https://www.uni-ruse.bg/christmas-calendar

The students present this calendar to Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse with the wish for health and many happy moments.

"Christmas is not only about presents. It is about spirituality, humanity and compassion.

Keep the magic of Christmas through the New 2021 and create something good and useful every day!"

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

15 December 2020, Tuesday

Opportunities for new initiatives at a university, municipal and regional level were discussed with the Chairperson of Taraklia Region, Moldova 

Today, 15 December (Tuesday) 2020, Mr. Ivan Paslar, Chairperson of Taraklia Region, Moldova, was at a work visit to the University of Ruse. Together with the Rector, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beoev, DTSc, they discussed the joint work plan for the new year. Opportunities for new initiatives at a university, municipal and regional level were also discussed.

At the meeting were also present Assoc. Prof. Desislava Atnasova, PhD, Vice – rector in internationalization and communication policy, Prof. Krasimir Martev, PhD, Director of International Students directorate and Assoc. prof. Pavel Vitleemov, PhD Head of Management and business development Department.

Assoc. проф. Витлеемов shared his good impressions from the work of the first students from "Grigorii Tsamblak" Taraklia State University, studying in Business Management degree programme. The students are managing very well with the material, added Assoc. prof. Vitleemov. To present, the training is online, but the rector assured Mr. Paslar that as soon as it is possible, the young people will come to Bulgaria.  

In the course of the meeting, the possibilities for starting new degree programmes in various professional fields were discussed as well.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

14 December 2020, Monday

INTERNATIONAL ONLINE COMPETITION FOR THE BEST BUSINESS PLAN

In the course of two days in December, the National online competition for the Best Business Plan was held between student teams – bachelors and masters from the state universities of Moldova. An international panel, consisting of representatives of 4 European Universities - Politechnica, Bucharest, Romania (coordinator of ReSTART project), the University of Ruse, the Technical University, Kosice, Slovakia and University Francophone agency, Bucharest, Romania – evaluated the developments of the top-ten nominated student teams and their mentors.

Lecturers from the Faculty of Business and Management, represented by Prof. Diana Antonova, PhD, Svilen Kunev, PhD and Bozhana Stoycheva, PhD (coordinator of ReSTART for Bulgaria) were invited as experts – representatives of the University of Ruse in the international panel for preliminary evaluation of the Business plans developed and ranking of the final participants. The two-day 10-hour marathon was held within the framework of the ReSTART project- „Strengthening the entrepreneurial and digital abilities of students and lecturers in the state universities and modernisation of higher education in R Moldova" (585353-EPP-1-2017-1-RO-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP). The consortium under the ReSTART project involves four European partners from EU-member countries and 5 universities from different regions in Moldova.

Pairs of two young entrepreneurs from 5 universities of Moldova offered one-hour presentations of their ideas: State University „Aleku Ruso" - Balti; Moldova State University, Chisinau; Moldova Economy Academy - Chisinau; Moldova State Agrarian University - Chisinau; State University "Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" - Kahul.

All 9 partners under the project participated actively in the   evaluation of the student business ideas. The panel was unanimous on the 10 evaluation criteria and conferred the first place to the project „Respect LtD" of Alexandra Tkachenko and third place to "Cultivation of eco production of lavender oil" of Ana Virlan, both masters from the State Agrarian University – Chisinau, and the second place – Моon Light LtD (the unusual restaurant) of Julia Makarchuk from State University – Balti. 

The three-year RеSTART project that started at the end of 2017, is directed at sustainable increase of entrepreneurial and digital skills of lecturers and students from the 5 largest universities in Moldova. It is based on sharing good practices and expertise from leading European universities in the field of entrepreneurial training: Politechnica, Bucharest, Romania, the University of Ruse, and the Technical University, Kosice, Slovakia.

The work packages of the project involve development of master and bachelor degree programmes in the professional fields „Administration and Management" and „Economy", which are based on strategic partnerships and exchange of experience between the 9 partners. The priority goals of ReSTART are to improve the quality of education and training in Moldova Universities, with an emphasis on the teaching and training tools; methods, pedagogical approaches, based on cooperation through innovative digital education.

             The expertise offered by the University of Ruse team will be needed for the upcoming online training of the Moldova partners, directed to career guidance and development of their entrepreneurial and digital skills.

For more information:

Pr. Assistant Bojana Stoycheva, PhD, bstoycheva@uni-ruse.bg, tel.:082 888715, Management and Business Development Department

11 December 2020, Friday

FOR THE THIRD TIME THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE RECEIVED RECOGNITION FOR ITS WORK ON THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME

The University of Ruse was awarded for a third time for its excellent work on the Erasmus+ programme. The national Erasmus+ Agency informed the management of the higher school in writing that the project for mobility of lecturers and students in countries outside the European Union for 2018/2019 academic year was awarded with a Quality Certificate in the Sector International dimension of higher education.

The award-winning project of the University of Ruse included mobilities to 11 universities from 5 countries outside the European Union – Azerbaijan, Armenia, Vietnam, Georgia and China. During the implementation of the project, 73 mobilities of students and lecturers have been realised.

The prize will be officially awarded to representatives of the University management on 18^th December 2020, during the annual valorization conference, which is the most formal annual event of the Centre for Human Resources Development, in its capacity as a National Agency under the Erasmus+ Programme. The event will be held online.

 The award ceremony for conferring the Quality Certificates  to the organisations, whose work has been awarded for successful completion of projects under the Erasmus+ programme, and the  European Solidarity Corps programme this year will be accompanied by marking the end of the Erasmus+ programme period 2014-2020.

For more information:

Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD, vice-rector in internationalisation and communication policy, 0888983334      

11 December 2020, Friday

FRANCOPHONE INITIATIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE ON THE OCCASION OF THE 150IETH ANNIVERSARY OF FRANCOPHONY ON A GLOBAL SCALE

In the schedule of events dedicated to the 75^th Anniversary of the University of Ruse, a worthy position was occupied by a number of initiatives on the occasion of the 150^th Anniversary of Francophony on a global scale. In the emergency situation, some of these events were held virtually.

Among the most popular ones is the international essay competition in French. For the first time two topics were offered: „My city, my school/ my university, Francophonie and I. (Ma ville, mon école/université, la francophonie et moi) and „Friendship occupies an important place in life" (L'amitié tient une place importante dans la vie).

Traditionally, students from the High School of European languages, where French is one of the options to study, as well as students from Bulgaria and abroad took part in the competition.

A pleasant surprise was the participation of a student from the Vidin Branch of the University of Ruse from the degree programme Pedagogy of teaching Bulgarian and French, and Silistra Branch, which shows that Francophony has spread along the Bulgarian part of the River Danube.

The first place amnion high school students was won by Seldjan Raimova, 12^th grade (on the first topic) and Alexandra Georgieva, q2th grade (on the second topic).

Second place was taken by Rostislava Ruseva, 12^th grade and Martin Stanchev, 12^th grade (on the first topic).

This year again foreign students marked an impressive participation. With her moving essay, Liana Melkonyan from the French University in Erevan, Armenia occupied the first place together with Diana Kirilova, from the Vidin Branch of the University of Ruse, degree programme Bulgarian language and history. Both of them wrote on the topic of friendship. They were followed by Plamena Yankova, Iva Mitkova, Bilhan Doctorova, Svetoslava Mechkova and Daniela Kostadinova, Rumyana Kudrova fropm Silistra Branch, senior students in the degree programme Pedagogy of teaching Bulgarian and French.

Other interesting activities were virtual visits to Paris, acquaintance with catholic customs and traditions for Easter in France, mini-projects and posters on various topics with the students from European and Global studies.

Yet another touch from the Francophone colourful palette was the poems competition. Since they could not recite poems live, the students wrote their own poetry. Bilhan Doktorova and Plamena Yankova from Silistra Branch presented their own works.

Along with the Erasmus students from France at the University of Ruse, the Francophone initiatives of our Alma Mater create a unique atmosphere, favouring other similar performances of students, PhD students and lecturers.

On this respect, of paramount importance is the video address of the Rector of the University of Ruse, Cor. Me. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, published on the w2ebsite of UAF, in which the experience of the University of Ruse in digital education was shared. Thus, the message and good practices shared reached 118 countries and universities, which are members of this international organisation. This presence is an extremely important dimension of the rich international involvement of the Ruse Alma Mater.

For more information:

Assoc. prof. Desislava Atasnasova, PhD, vice-rector in internationalisation and communication policy, tel.: 0887047069

9 December 2020, Wednesday

THE RECTOR OF THE KAZAKH NATIONAL AGRARIAN RESEARCH UNIVERSITY SENT A LETTER OF GRATITUDE TO THE RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Today, 9 December (Wednesday), 2020, Prof. Tlektes Espolov, Rector of the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University, sent a letter of gratitude to the Rector of the University of Ruse Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, on the occasion of the support given in the organisation of the Fifth international agro-technological summit on the topic: „Innovative development of Agrarian and Industrial Complexes in the conditions of globalisation of the economy", dedicated to the 90^th Anniversary of KAZNAU.

The letter reads:

"On 3th and 4^th December the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University held online the Fifth international agro-technological summit on the topic: „Innovative development of Agrarian and Industrial Complexes in the conditions of globalisation of the economy", dedicated to the 90^th Anniversary of KAZNAU .

In the conference sessions took part 258 presenters from 55 countries, the USA, Europe and Asia-Pacific region.

……….

More than 2000 people took part in the summit meeting. A resolution and recommendations were voted at the end, which will be sent to all participants and published on the University website.

This format has become the best dialogue form for close integration between the agrarian science, education and industry.

Thank you for your greetings on our Anniversary and the support you have lended in the organisation of this event!

We wish you health, well-being and creative achevements!

Yours faithfully,

Prof. Espolov – Chairperson of the Organisation Committee and Rector

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

9 December 2020, Wednesday

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE PARTICIPATES IN BUILDING OF INNOVATIVE LABORATORIES IN ASIAN UNIVERSITIES FROM THREE COUNTRIES

Lecturers' teams from the Departments of Telecommunications and Automation and Mechatronics with the University of Ruse start work on the project ASEAN FACTORI 4.0. Partners in the project are three European higher schools – the University of Ruse and two French universities (Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and Université Grenoble Alpes). In the partner consortium are also included seven Asian Universities – two from Thailand (Chulalongkorn University and Mae Fah Luang University), 3 from Laos (National University of Laos, Savannakhet University and University of Health Sciences), as well as two higher schools from Cambodia (Royal University of Phnom Penh and Institute оf Technology of Cambodia). The project duration is three years.

The main goal of the project is modernisation of higher education and introducing education in the field of industrial automation in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, whose educational systems lag behind in this field. The implementation of the objectives is planned to be fulfilled through an innovative approach in training of students, lecturers and business specialists, through developing a set of practical laboratories and building a distribution centre of excellence.

In partnership with the French universities, the lecturers from the University of Ruse will participate in creating innovative study laboratories in industrial manufacturing controllers and a training centre of excellence, which will be built as a distributed infrastructure with the seven Asian universities.

The European higher schools will be leading in the design and building the laboratories and the centre of excellence, as well as in the development of training materials.

In the first training phase, an intensive course for the lecturers from the Asian universities is planned in the laboratories of the universities in Bulgaria and France. In the second phase, the lecturers trained will hold training courses in the newly built laboratories and centre of excellence for both local lecturers and specialists from businesses. Each European university will lead the development of 5 projects for the utilisation of the new laboratories, where interns from the Asian universities will participate. Training seminars for more than 450 students from the Asian Universities will also be conducted.

For more information:

Assoc. prof. Nina Bencheva, tel.: +359 88 7746257

8 December 2020, Tuesday

A SEMINAR WAS HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE FOR DISCUSSING THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COOPERATION BUSINESS - UNIVERSITY

Today, 8 December (Tuesday) 2020, an online work meeting was held between a research team from the University of Ruse and a representative of business – Mr. Sasho Iliev (Redko, LtD). The seminar was on the topic „Discussing the possibilities of HEInnovate platform to encourage the exchange of knowledge and cooperation between the business and the university". The aim of the event, organised under the „BeyondScale"Project is to explore possibilities for maintaining sustainable cooperation, supported by the Research sector of the University of Ruse.

The seminar was officially opened by the Recror, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, who greeted the participants with the Day of Students – 8^th December. After that Prof. Beloev reminded the fact that the University of Ruse is part of the European Commission's initiative for encouraging entrepreneurial universities in Europe (HEInnovate) ever since 2013. The whole academic community is particularly proud to have organised and hosted in 2018 the international conference „HEInnovate – Institutional Change in Higher Education", emphasized Pprof. Beloev. He explained that the forum was part of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of Europe initiatives and added that the new area of digital transformation (the eighth dimension of entrepreneurial activity) was launched at this conference. This is the area where the Ruse Alma Mater has a leading role in Bulgaria and Europe.

During the seminar, the representatives of the research team and the business discussed the opportunities for knowledge transfer, taking into account the interests of and benefits for all stakeholders.

Creating the „BeyondScale" network is the result of active interaction between the European Commission and partner organisations participating in the field „Innovations in Higher Education" (HEInnovate). The goal of the project consortium is to develop good practices and to present them to national and local institutions. The University of Ruse is the only active participant in the network from Eastern Europe.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc , Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

7 December 2020, Monday

THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE STARTS WORK ON A SOCIALLY ENGAGED INTERNATIONAL PROJECT

The University of Ruse starts a socially engaged international project in strategic partnership with organisations from Italy, Great Britain, France, Spain and Portugal. Financed under the Erasmus + project, the project „ComEnter&RC – Community businesses and responsible citizenship for youth and women aims at providing support for acquiring skills, needed in the struggle against depopulation and poverty in the remote regions, through establishing community businesses.

Community businesses are a relatively new social and economic category of subjects for Bulgaria, which rely on the production of benefits for the community through involving citizens in the planning, production, financing and operation of the activities. The project aims at improving the   employability of young people and women and addressing the shared local needs.

In the three-year period for implementing the „ComEnter&RC"two intellectual products will be developed. The first includes tools for starting a community business, incl. a competency profile of the entrepreneurs and a self-evaluation tool, a training programme for developing key competencies for starting up a community business, a business model canvass and a business plan. The university of Ruse team is responsible for the development of the second intellectual product – a web-based portal for starting a community business, which will facilitate the access of ambitious entrepreneurs from the community to the tools created within the framework of the project.

Through the „ComEnter&RC" project the skills for full participation in society and the entrepreneurial competencies of the target groups for creating community businesses will be stimulated. In addition, with the help of the tools developed, positive external effects will be generated, both in terms of the integration of people in difficulty and in terms of job creation and sustainable development.

For more information:

Prof. Mihail Iliev, PhD, tel.: +359 88 7544257

4 December 2020, Friday

TRAINING SEMINAR UNDER THE PROJECT BOOSTING INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN PALESTINE IN THE FIELD OF PRECISION AGRICULTURE (BENEFIT)

In November, an online training was organised under the project Boosting innovations in education and research in Palestine in the field of precision agriculture (BENEFIT). The European partners under the project were the trainers, and the Palestinian partners – the learners. The total number of participants exceeded 50.

The University of Ruse hosted the event. The Rector, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc opened the seminar with a greeting to the participants. The hosts were represented by Prof. Nikolay Mihajlow PhD (Team leader), Assoc. prof. Tsvetelina Georgieva, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Boris Evstatiev, PhD, Assoc. prof. Atanas Atanasov, PhD, pr. Assistant Seher Kadirova, PhD and Pr. Assistant Tsvetelin Georgiev, PhD. The main topic of the first session was focused on synchronous online teaching. At the end of each day, the participants had individual tasks.

The next day, during the seminar the principles of developing syllabi for higher education, compliant with the requirements of the Bologna process and the European System for Credit Transfer (ECTS) were discussed. Moderators of the sessions were the partners from the University of Patra, Greece. Pr. Assistant Tsveteling Georgiev, PhD from the University of Ruse presented audit procedures and accreditation standards. They were illustrated with video materials, demonstrating how they were held at the University of Ruse.

The programme also included a training on developing educational courses on Moodle, with Assoc. prof. Boris Evstatiev, PhD as a moderator. The Greek partners were the trainers.

During the seminar, the online training, working tools, instructions for developing educational documentation (Terms of References), etc. The Palestinian participants were train to use Camtasia software for preparing study materials.

On the last day from the training module, the Palestinian lecturers presented their course projects to all the participants through presentations and discussions. The seminar ended with evaluation of the activities held by all – learners and trainers.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

30 November 2020, Monday

"SCIENCE IS MAGICAL AND EXCITING"- DEMONSTRATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL CLUBS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

On 28 November, the European Researchers' Night at the University of Ruse was finalised with the event "SCIENCE IS MAGICAL AND EXCITING", where three professional clubs with the University of Ruse made demonstrations of their work - „Four Wheels" Club, led by Dimitar Grozev, PhD, HydRU Club lwd by Assoc. prof. Ivan Beloev, PhD and the Club with the Telecommunications department led by the creative team of Assoc. prof. Georgi Hristov, PhD, Assoc. prof. Plamen Zahariev, PhD and Diana Kinaneva, PhD. The audience saw the impressive achievements of the professional clubs of the University in videos. These clubs demonstrate the connection between science and practice and function as creative labs, where students and PhD students prepare for their successful realisation.

All events in the programme of the European Researchers' Night 2020 at the University of Ruse went under the motto "Science Transforms Life". They proved yet again that during its 74 years, the University of Ruse has been developing as a strong, innovative university, whose scientific achievements measure the pulse of time and meet the requirements of practice on a national and international scale.

For more information:

Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD Vice-rector in Internationalisation and communication policy, tel.: 0888983334

Prof. Juliana Popova PhD, Coordinator in interinstitutional communication, 0887899654

30 November 2020, Monday

ACADEMY OF HIDDEN TALENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE "RESEARCHERS ON THE VIRTUAL STAGE"

The events in the Programme of the European Researchers' Night culminated in this year's edition of the Academy of hidden talents at the University of Ruse "Researchers on the virtual stage". The event aroused great interest with more than 50 participants and attendants. The virtual start was given by the Vice -rector in Internationalisation and communication policy, Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD, and the Assembly General's Chairperson, Prof. Velizara Pencheva, PhD wished the participants success in their performance and the audience – positive emotions. The moderator of the event, Assoc. prof. Mira Dushkova contributed to the high emotional impact of the event with her comments and the quotations of world-famous researchers before each performance. She has also prepared the scenario, which alternated impressive presentations, music video shots and original poetic performances, prepared especially for the Researchers' Night.

Veterans in the Researchers' Night at the University of Ruse gave a start: Prof. Stepan Terziyan, DMSc presented his own photographs on the topic Clocks and Astronomy, while Prof. Angel Smrikarov, PhD made an original poetic retrospection of the Researchers' Night at the University of Ruse. He demonstrated that the researcher can be excited not only by his research quests, but also by capturing the beauty of Nature and expressing it in photographs and poems. Two more presentations impressed the audience: that of Diana Georgieva, presenting her paintings, integrated in a colourful extravaganza of digital forms with musical background, and that of Nikolay Kovachev, PhD – with stunning photographs he has taken of known and not so popular nooks of the unique Bulgarian Nature. The presentation of Assoc. prof. Aneliya Manukova, PhD of more than 200 keyholders, collected by her family in the course of more than 15 years showed that the researchers at the University of Ruse can turn a hobby into art.

The poetic part of the Academy of hidden talents 2020 at the University of Ruse included the recitals of Miglena Tsvetkova, a student in the Master degree course in Bulgarian studies and modern education, honorary assoc. prof. Zhivodar Dushkov and Assoc. prof. Mira Dushkova. The three poets touched the hearts of the audience with their intimate poetic insights, and Miglena Tsvetkova inspired all with two of her poems, one dedicated to the 70^th Anniversary of the University of Ruse and the other – to the 75^th Anniversary.

The musical part of the Academy created high emotions among the spectators. Ivaylo Nikolaev, PhD shone with the unusual combination of classical and rock piano performance. Petya Stefanova, Ph presented a moving concert performance on the flute and the Tabula Raza rock group of the University of Ruse with Dimitar Grozev, PhD, Maya Grozeva, PhD, Sergey Kalinkov, PhD and Nina Tagarova, PhD. It must be noted that the creation of the group was inspired by the Researchers' Night at the University of Ruse and for the time of its existence since 2017, it has managed to win the hearts of all representatives of the academic community at the University and beyond.

An interesting detail was that the applause in the Academy of hidden talents was expressed in the Publuc chat of the virtual hall, where a lot of praise and delight were shared.

The culmination and finale of the Academy was the video presented by Miglena Velikova, PhD dubbed The Seven Wonders of Bulgaria, presenting the seven Bulgarian folk regions and filmed in front of the Municipality building in the centre of Ruse with the participation of the folk dancing group Harmonia with the University of Ruse. The video was also meant to commemorate the 50^th Anniversary of the dancing group, since the concert and celebrations of this event were postponed due to the pandemic.

Although virtual, the Academy of hidden talents at the University of Ruse showed that researchers create not only science but are also inspired by every particle of beauty, which makes our life fuller and more charming in its various incarnations.

For more information:

Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD Vice-rector in Internationalisation and communication policy, tel.: 0888983334

Prof. Juliana Popova PhD, Coordinator in interinstitutional communication, 0887899654

30 November 2020, Monday

STUDIO OF YOUNG TALENTS – RESEARCHER FOR A DAY

One of the events in the European Researchers' Night schedule was the Studio of young talents – researcher for a day addressing the high school students from Ruse and the region.

The initiative attracted more than 110 participants in the virtual space of the University of Ruse. Assoc. prof. Anelia Manukova, PhD – Vice Chairperson of the Assembly General, took the students from "BabaTonka" High School of Mathematics, Ruse, The High School of European Languages, Ruse, Professional High School of Electrical Equipment and Electronics, Ruse, as well as students and guests to the city along the steps of a successful research career and the opportunities for realization of scientists in real practice.

Guests of the Studio of Young Talents were two extremely successful alumni of the University of Ruse: Georgi Gospodinov MEng and Kamen Krastev, PhD Eng, who have walked the path of academic development from Bachelor to PhD level and have found a promising professional realization in companies from the sector of electronics and information technologies, recognized internationally – BHTC BULGARIA LTD and SIVIKO LTD. The two young researchers presented to the students online their professional career and noted that now, more than ever, real practice needs to be connected to science and innovations, generated in the universities and research institutes.

The European Researchers' Night schedule continued with popular science documentaries. Four films were shown, demonstrating the role of research for unveiling the secrets of Nature and human genius: the film "Cosmos"of the director Carl Sagan and фthree films of the series of National Geographic: Latest secrets from Nasca, Planet of Disasters and Time Machine: Pyramids. More than 30 visitors attended the virtual cinema of the University of Ruse.

For more information:

Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD Vice-rector in Internationalisation and communication policy, tel.: 0888983334

Prof. Juliana Popova PhD, Coordinator in interinstitutional communication, 0887899654

30 November 2020, Monday

A DISCUSSION CLUB ON THE TOPIC SCIENCE - GETTING CLOSER TO LIFE AND SOCIETY WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF PROF. NIKOLAY VITANOV, DMSC FROM THE INSTITUTE OF MECHANICS WITH BAS AND PROF. IVANKA MAVRODIEVA, DFSC FROM SOFIA UNIVERSITY

The Programme European Researcher's Night 2020 at the University of Ruse was held on 27-28^th November and enjoyed an increased interest of the academic community and the citizens of Ruse. The reason for the wide public response is rooted both in the event selection and their predominantly virtual format, providing the opportunity for remote access in real time.

After the opening of the European Researchers' night by the Rector of the University of Ruse, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc in the central lobby of the Main building, where the prize winners were awarded and the exhibition 75 Years of Science at the University of Ruse was opened, all the other events were online.

At 10:30 a.m. the discussion club on the topic Science - getting closer to life and society started with over 40 participants. Prof. Nikolay Vitanov, DMSc from the Institute of Mechanics with BAS and Prof. Ivanka Mavrodieva, DFSc from Sofia University participated in the discussion.

Prof. Vitanov is a member of the National Operative Task Force for COVID 19 pandemic and is engaged in making prognostic mathematical models for its development.

 Prof. Mavrodieva is an Editor-in-Chief of Rethorics and Communication journal and has developed a serious expertise in studying the media behavior of celebrities from public life.

The discussion was moderated by the current and the former vice-rectors in Internationalisation and communication policy, Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova and Prof. Juliana Popova. The two renowned guests developed the thesis that researchers have always been among those on the front line and this is particularly well-justified in times of global pandemic, when all the world is looking at them with hope that they will find solutions to the global problems. The two famous researchers were unanimous in their opinion that the scientists should promote their work to society more often. They should get rid of the excessive modesty, so inherent to men of science and communicate their achievements to the public in a plain and accessible language. All participants in the discussion agreed that Bulgarian science badly needs additional funding for facilities and lab research, in order for the potential of Bulgarian researchers to be realised and on a par with global research develpments.

For more information:

Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD Vice-rector in internationalisation and communication policy, tel.: 0888983334

Prof. Juliana Popova, PhD, coordinator of interinstitutional communication, tel.: 0887899654

27 November 2020, Friday

EUROPEAN SCIENTISTS NIGHT 2020 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

STARTED WITH AWARDING CEREMONY

Today, 27 November 2020, at the University of Ruse was given the start of the events organised in the framework of Scientists Night – K-Trio 4, a project financed by the Horizon 2020 Programme. This year all initiatives are held under the slogan „Science transforms life".

The Rector, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc declared the start of the series of events dedicated to the Scientists Night. Except for the opening, all other events are in an online format.

Part of the opening ceremony was the awarding of prizes in the competition„Science transforms life". There were two categories, an essay and a photograph on the slogan of the event. The participants were high school and university students from all over the country.

After the awarding ceremony, the Library Director, Ms. Nedeva, presented the exhibition of old university editions by the rectors of the University of Ruse. She informed the audience that today the library has about 460 000 volumes, some of which as old as the University itself.

The University of Ruse has been organising the European Scientists Night ever since the first edition in 2006 and in the last few years , it has become part of the  K-Trio 4 consortium of universities and research institutes, initiating this event in 6 Bulgarian cities – Burgas, Varna, Plovdiv. Ruse, Sofia and Stara Zagora.

For more information: Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

26 November 2020, Thursday

OPENING OF THE 16^TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

„SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE –AGRICULTURE OF THE FUTURE", CRAIOVA, ROMANIA

Today, 26 November 2020, the 16^th annual Symposium „Sustainable Agriculture –Agriculture of the Future", Craiova, Romania, which is being held online, was officially opened. The University of Ruse is one of the organisers of the forum, together with the Ministry of Education and Science of Romania, Craiova University, The State Agrarian University in Moldova, the National Institute for Research and Development of Machinery and Installations for the Agriculture and Food Industry – Bucharest.

The forum was officially opened by the advisor to the Minister of Education and Science, Romania, the Rector of the University of Ruse – Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, the Vice-rector and the Dean of the Agrarian faculty of Craiova University.

In his welcome address, Prof. Beloev wished success to all participants in the forum and noted that: „Today, when humanity is experiencing unrest in different parts of the planet and in almost all sectors, the topic of sustainable agriculture is extremely relevant and important. The accurate and timely solutions to global problems and coming out of heavy crises will not be possible without referring to the problems in the agrarian sector".

During the forum – over 150 papers will be presented by participants from different countries.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

20 November 2020, Friday

LECTURERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE PARTICIPATED IN AN ONLINE TRAINING OF STUDENTS FROM MEXICO

In November, 2020, the lecturers assoc. prof. Lyudmila Mihailova, PhD and assoc. prof. Emil Papazov, PhD from the Department of Management and Business Development with the Faculty of Business and Management participated in an online training, held with students from CETYS, Mexico.  The training was part of the global programme with a series of lectures: International leadership in a world, full of challenges.

The joint lecture of the two associate professors from the University of Ruse was dedicated to the changes in the strategic orientation of companies under the pressure of crisis phenomena. Over 60 students and lecturers took part in the webinar.

For more information: assoc. prof. Lyudmila Mihailova, Department of Management and Business Development, tel.: 089 8281045

20 November 2020, Friday

THE 7 TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (EE&AE) HAS COME TO A SUCCESSFUL END (EE&AE 2020)

In the period 12-14 November 2020 the 7 th International Conference on Energy Efficiency and Agricultural Engineering (EE&AE) was held, with IEEE being the technical sponsor of the event for the first time. The Conference was dedicated to the 75^th Anniversary of the University of Ruse, and due to the complicated epidemiologic situation, it was conducted in a hybrid form – in attendance and virtually, via a video conferencing in Zoom.

Assoc. prof. Boris Evstatiev, PhD opened the conference, and the Rector, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc and the Chairperson of the Bulgarian section of IEEE – Assoc. prof. Kiril Aleksiev, PhD greeted the participants.

During the Plenary session, with Assoc. prof. Irena Valova, PhD as a moderator, the results from research in the field of renewable energy sources and precision agriculture were presented. The plenary speakers were: Gilles Notton, PhD - University of Corsica Pasquale Paoli, France, Gabriela Cîrciumaru, PhD - National Institute for Research and Development in Electrical Engineering ICPE-CA Bucharest, Romania, Assoc. Prof. Radosveta Sokullu, PhD - Ege University, Turkey and Assoc. Prof. Ludmil Stoyanov, PhD Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria.

There were several types of presentations during the conference:

• During three hybrid sessions the results from 21 studies were presented. Some of the participants were in attendance in the lecture hall, while others participated via Zoom;
• 52 papers were presented as posters during two poster sessions in attendance;
• 71 papers were presented online during 6 virtual poster sessions, via separate Zoom channels for each presenter.

The sum total of the papers presented is 147, and the authors come from 12 countries – Bulgaria, Romania, Russia, France, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Slovakia, Ukraine, Pakistan, Finland, Cyprus and Lithuania. Participants from all technical and agrarian universities in Bulgaria, as well as from the Bulgarian academy of science participated in the conference.

The conference Energy Efficiency & Agricultural Engineering 2020 has been realized with the support and active participation of lecturers from the Departments of Electronics, of Power Supply and Equipment, and of Commputer Systems and Technologies, and of Automatics and Mechatronics.

For more information: Assoc. prof. Boris Evstatiev, PhD, Head of NRS, University of Ruse, tel.: +359 887 499 934

17 November 2020, Tuesday

ONLINE AND VIDEO CONGRATULATIONS ON THE OCCASION OF THE 75^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

On the day of the celebrations dedicated to the 75^th Anniversary of the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev", 12^th November, 2020, the academic management, represented by the rector – Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, the Chairperson of the Assembly General – Prof. Velizara Pencheva, PhD, and the vice – rectors Prof. Kangalov, PhD, Prof. Antonova, PhD,  Assoc. Prof. Atanasova, PhD and Prof. Daskalov, PhD, received congratulations in an unusual way, imposed by the emergency epidemiological situation in the country. Through the virtual online platform BigBlueButton, partners and friends of the University extended their greetings and expressed their satisfaction from the collaboration so far and their desire for further joint research, training and exchange of lecturers, students and PhD students.

Prof. Sladkovski from the Silesian University of Technology in Katowice, Poland extended his personal greetings and shared a video address of the Rector, Prof Mezyk, DTSc.  The Kazakh National Agrarian University (KAZNAU) was represented by the vice-rector of International relations, Prof. Alikanov and Prof. Muzaferovich from the Engineering faculty, who congratulated the University of Ruse on the occasion of its anniversary on behalf of the Rector of Kaznau, academician Yespolov. Academician Keshuov, the Chairperson of the Research and Production Centre of Agricultural Engineering sent a video address. With words full of respect and greetings, Academician Bulgakov from Kiev, Ukraine addressed the management in the online platform. From Romania, we heard Assoc. prof. Marinesku – vice rector in International relations of Danubius University.

The attested respect by the partners of the University of Ruse was a cause of pride and joy. 

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

13 November 2020, Friday

THE ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE IN RUSE WAS HELD ONLINE WITH AN INCREASED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

In the days when the University of Ruse marked its 75^th Anniversary, on 12 and 13^th Nove,ber, 2020, in Ruse, the 59^th annual international scientific conference, organised jointly by the Union of Scientists – Ruse and the University of Ruse. The theme of the conference has been sustainable for the last three years: „New industries, digital economy, society – Forecasts for the future" - III. The programme of the scientific forum, which was also held  in the Branches of the University in Silistra (16.10.2020) and Razgrad (6-7.11.2020) attracted scientists from 76 universities and scientific organisations from 15 countries (Belarus, Bulgaria, Italy, Spain, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Moldova, Poland, Romania, NR Macedonia, R of Croatia, Turkey, Ukraine, and France), who participated with 390 reports, abstracts and research results.

For the first time, renowned scientists from France, Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria participated with plenary papers in the parallel scientific event - 7 th International Conference on Energy Efficiency and Agricultural Engineering (EE&AE):Gilles Notton, PhD - University of Corsica Pasquale Paoli, France, Senior researcher Tilos; Gabriela Cîrciumaru, PhD - National Institute for Research and Development in Electrical Engineering ICPE-CA Bucharest, Romania, Senior researcher, Head of the Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency; Assoc. Prof. Radosveta Sokullu, PhD - Ege University, Turkey Head of the Telecommunications Branch IoT in Agriculture and Assoc. Prof. Ludmil Stoyanov, PhD Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria, Vice-dean of R&D and International Cooperation, French Faculty of Electrical Engineering Application of Renewable Energy Sources for Irrigation Power Supply in Bulgaria.

In 31 sessions of 24 sections in Ruse (320 research papers), the authors discussed their views in all scientific areas and professional fields in which the University provides education and research. The research papers and discussions will certainly contribute to deepening the understanding, related to different aspects of the regional economic transformation, based on implementing innovative strategies and approaches to new industries, digital economy, society and its relations to the business environment and quality of life.

Following a double anonymous review, works with a significant contribution will be offered for publication in journals with impact factor and thematic journals distributed in many libraries in Bulgaria and abroad and registered in NACID and COBIS. All the remaining papers, which have successfully passed international double reviewing will be published in the respective volume of Proceedings of the University of Ruse, included in the international database ISSN.

For more information:

Vice-rector on research: Prof. Diana Antonova, PhD, tel.: 0878822303

9 November 2020, Monday

Young Scientist from the University of Ruse awarded with DAUBIUS prize

Diana Kinaneva, PhD an assistant in the Department of Telecommunications with the University of Ruse is the Bulgarian bearer of the award "Young Scientist" of the Austrian Ministry of Science, Research and Economy and the Institute for the Danube region and Central Europe. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the official ceremony did not take place face-to-face. The bearers of the DANUBIUS prize met virtually on 6th November.

Each of the 13 countries from the Danube region has nominated their representatives.  Among the criteria to be met by the nominees are: to have a OHD thesis defended within the last 5 years; to have demonstrated an innovative approach to academic work and achievements; their publications to be related to the problems of the Danube region.

During her presentation, Doctor Diana Kinaneva shared with the audience her belief that her research is closely related to the Danube region and the people who live there. As an example, she presented one of her spheres of research – telecommunication networks. „Every person, uses communication networks everywhere and in every form. The networks improve the way people are working, studying and having fun (especially during quarantine)", explained Dr. Kinaneva. Other areas where she does research are artificial intelligence and 3D technologies.

For more information:

Ass. Diana Kinaneva, PhD dkyuchukova@uni-ruse.bg

Assoc. prof. Georgi Hristov, PhD, Head of Telecommunications Department, tel.:00 359 882000206

5 November 2020, Thursday

The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates in Bulgaria and the Rector of the University of Ruse held an online working meeting

Today, 5 November (Thursday) 2020, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates His Excellency Sultan bin Rashid Sultan Al Kitub Al-Nuaymi, and the Rector of the University of Ruse, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc held a working meeting. The discussion was conducted online in the electronic platform of the University of Ruse BigBlueButton. The advisor in the UAE Embassy, Mr. Mohamed el Bakari and Prof. Krasimir Martev, director of International Students Directorate with the University of Ruse. 

At the beginning of the meeting, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc reminded about the fruitful visits of diplomats from the Embassy to the university and the traditionally warm relations maintained between the two institutions. The Rector also noted that some ambassadors in Bulgaria are studying at or have already obtained their Master degrees from the University of Ruse. Prof. Beloev shared the information that cooperation with universities from UAE have already been initiated with the purpose of exchanging specialists and experience.

His Excellency Sultan bin Rashid Sultan Al Kitub Al-Nuaymi  congratulated Prof. Beloev on his election as an academician of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine just a few days ago. He expressed his gratitude for the successful long-standing cooperation with the management of the University of Ruse and his desire for the joint initiatives to increase. His Excellency Sultan bin Rashid Sultan Al Kitub Al-Nuaymi   also extended cordial greetings on the occasion of the 75^th Anniversary of the University of Ruse.

At the end of the meeting, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc and His Excellency Sultan bin Rashid Sultan Al Kitub Al-Nuaymi expressed their hopes for the chance to meet in person soon and discuss the details of future joint initiatives.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

27 October 2020, Tuesday

COR. MEM. PROF. HRISTO BELOEV DTSC HAS BEEN ELECTED AS AN ACADEMICIAN OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF AGRARIAN SCIENCES OF THE UKRAINE

COR. MEM. Prof. HRISTO BELOEV DTSC has been elected as an academician of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of  Ukraine, as a foreign member of the Academy and as a scientist with outstanding contribution to the development of the agrarian science, with proven high scientific achievements and active, efficient work with research teams from Ukraine.

This is a high award and recognition for the overall scientific activity of Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, as well as a recognition for the scientific potential of the University of Ruse.

The procedure held by the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine is long and heavy, lasting almost a year, with terms described in its Statute and Regulations.

At the end of 2019, the Academy declared the vacant positions for academicians and corresponding members from the country and abroad in its Departments. In the Department of Agriculture, Reclamation and Mechanisation of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences only one vacancy was announced for a foreign member of the Academy – for Academician.

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc was nominated unanimously by a secret ballot by the Scientific Council of the National Research Centre – Institute of Mechanisation and Electrification of Agriculture in Kiev, Ukraine and by a group of academicians from the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine.

The proposal is accompanied by documents that were required a year ago from Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc: a professional CV; lists of scientific publications, citations, patents, author's certificates; participation in editorial boards of scientific journals; prizes and distinctions awarded; information about the most significant achievements; participation in projects; joint projects implemented with research teams from Ukraine; scientific publications, books and monographs co-authored by Ukrainian scientists; contributions to the development of engineering and agrarian sciences, etc.

The documents were submitted in the Presidium of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences by the nominators and sent for reviewing to the Assembly General of the Department of Agriculture, Reclamation and Mechanisation of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences. A nomination committee has been appointed to review the documents. They approved the whole documentation and submitted it for conducting the procedure.

By a secret ballot and absolute majority, the Department of Agriculture, Reclamation and Mechanisation of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, composed of 42 members – 12 academicians and 30 corresponding members, voted and accepted the proposal, then sent the documents to the Presidium of the Academy, to be voted by the Assembly General of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

A few days ago, the Assembly General of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Ukraine, composed of 96 academicians and 102 corresponding members, by a secret ballot and absolute majority, elected Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc as an academician – foreign member of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences of Ukraine.

In the near future, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc will receive his Diploma from the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

This new outstanding recognition comes after another similar recognition from the beginning of October, when Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc was awarded with the prestigious annual award of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences "For exceptional achievements in the field of the agrarian science".

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

16 October 2020, Friday

COR. MEM. PROF. HRISTO BELOEV, DTSc WAS AWARDED BY THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF AGRARIAN SCIENCES OF UKRAINE

At a meeting of the National Academy for Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, Kiev, after a secret ballot and in a serious competition, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc was awarded the annual award of the Academy.

The Decision of the Presidium of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine is that the award is conferred "For outstanding achievements in the field of agrarian science". The same award was given to Academician Vladimir Bulgakov and Academician Valerii Adamchuk from Kiev, with whom Cor. Mem. Prof. Beloev has been collaborating, as well as dozens of fundamental research publications.

The award comes with a diploma, Academy badge and cash prize.

For more information:

Cor. Mem.  Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

15 October 2020, Thursday

STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE APPROACHES IN EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE THROUGH HEINNOVATE TOOL

For 75 years The University of Ruse has been developing innovative and entrepreneurial approaches in education, research and interaction with stakeholders. Fulfilling this mission, the University has acted as a catalyzer of social development and has contributed significantly not only to the positive economic and social change in the regions adjacent to it, but also to the transformation of the public environment in Northern Bulgaria. Acknowledging its role as a socially responsible institution, as well as the responsibility of the Governing Boards of Rectors, Faculties, Branches, Departments, Directorates and Centres, the University of Ruse initiated a survey on the HEInnovate tool in September and October 2020.

HEInnovate is a tool for self-evaluation of higher schools, which are willing to investigate their innovative/entrepreneurial potential. It was launched in 2013 by the European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. It is aimed at identification, prioritizing and planning of activities in eight key areas: governance and management; organisational capacity: financing, people and stimuli; teaching and training in entrepreneurship; training and support of entrepreneurs; digital transformation and capacity; exchange of knowledge and cooperation; internationalised higher school; measuring of impact.

The inclusion of the eighth key area, related to digital transformation is connected to the University of Ruse and the international conference Institutional change in higher education in Europe – a forum co-organised by the European Commission, the Ministry of Education and Science (MES) and the University of Ruse, in the framework of the Bulgarian Presidency of the European Council, and held in June 2018 in our Alma Mater.

The HEInnovate tool also diagnoses areas of strengths and weaknesses, opens discussions and debates concerning the innovative nature of higher schools and allows comparisons and development in time.

   The University of Ruse participated for the first time in a survey with the HEInnovate tool in 2014, as one of five pilot higher schools in Bulgaria, identified by MES and its Directorate of Higher Education. Observers of the survey were representatives of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development with the UN, and their evaluation report presented positive findings about the entrepreneurial potential of the University.

Further through the years, representatives of the University of Ruse have participated as experts and presented papers in 15 forums of HEInnovate, оrganised by the European Commission in Brussels, Swansea, Sofia, Dundalk, Bucharest and others.

Under HEInnovate in 2019 started the BeyondScale project, in which the University of Ruse is the only partner from Eastern Europe in the consortium of universities and organisations from Austria, Ireland, the Netherlands and Portugal. The academic community of Ruse was particularly invited to participate by the European Commission, and the project aims at creating good practices, through which other universities could enhance the entrepreneurial spirit of their academic community on the basis of the HEInnovate tool.

Ninety representatives of the governing bodies of the University of Ruse took part in the new HEInnovate survey in September and October 2020. The results from the survey show the following:

1/ The academic staff surveyed gives HIGH RATING of the achievements of the University of Ruse in each of the eight areas of HEInnovate. The high self-evaluation reflects the good expertise of the academic community to participate in initiatives (local, national and international), which call for high quality and sharing of experience with other partners.

2/ The academic staff surveyed SEES OPPORTUNITIES for further development of the University of Ruse in each of the seven areas of HEInnovate. The critical thinking reflected in the results shows the desire of leaders at all levels for sustainable progress, increasing the benefits of the university academic activities and entering new creative areas on the basis of internal cooperation and partnership with other organisations.

The subjective opinions expressed in the survey of HEInnovate give rise to a number of actions undertaken by the academic management of the University of Ruse for more active work aim at modernization of the university academic activities.

In October 2020, instructed by an expert from the University of Ruse, the whole academic management of Shumen University filled in the self-evaluation survey of HEInnovate. In this way, the University of Ruse supports the efforts of the European Commission and the Ministry of Education and Science to modernize as many universities as possible, which have a critical mass of enterprising academics.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSC, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

14 October 2020, Wednesday

IN A TELEPHONE CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE PRIME MINISTERS OF BULGARIA AND MOLDOVA THE ISSUE OF TRANSFORMING TARAKLIYA STATE UNIVERSITY INTO A BRANCH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

The Prime Minister Boyko Borisov has expressed his willingness to continue the collaboration for improving the welfare of the Bulgarian community in Moldova. According to him, a good opportunity in this direction is the transformation of Tarakliya State University "Grigorii Tsamblak" into a Branch of the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev", which would have a long-term positive effect. (Източник: Blitz.bg)

On 29^th September 2020 the training of the first Moldovan students of the University of Ruse in Business Management degree programme started. 26 young people attend online lectures through the BigBlueButton platform of the University of Ruse. Their training will use mixed environment – face-to-face and online, depending on the international anti-epidemic measures.

This semester the young people will be trained in six disciplines: Fundamentals of Public Law; English; Fundamentals of Private Law; Fundamentals of Public Administration; Bulgarian Language.

The lecturers share that the level of Bulgarian spoken by the student is very good and they have the technical skills needed for online training. They are diligent and actively participate in the discussions on the topics studied.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

12 October 2020, Monday

ENHANCING COOPERATION BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE AND THE THRACIAN UNIVERSITY IN EDIRNE TURKEY

The Rector, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc and a working team from the University of Ruse conducted a number of meetings in the Thracian University in Edirne, Turkey.

During the meeting with the Rector – Prof.Erhan Tabacogly, PhD, vice-rector in International Relations - Prof. Murat Türkılmaz, PhD and the Erasmus coordinator – Ilkay Kaleli, PhD, the opportunities for enhancing the cooperation and working on new joint initiatives were discussed. Information on the organisation of the study process in the conditions of COVID'19 in the two universities was exchanged.

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc and Prof. Murat Türkılmaz, PhD signed a Memorandum for Cooperation for the period 2020-2025 between the two universities.

The hosts organised a visit to the Technopark of the Thracian University, which functions in close cooperation with international and local business organisations in Turkey.

During the visit, a meeting with representatives of the Engineering Faculty of the Thracian University, was held. The Dean. Prof. Yilmaz Chan, PhD presented the structure of the Faculty and the projects they are working on. The vice-dean of the faculty, the Erasmus coordinator and the heads of Computer Engineering and Electrical Machinery and Electronics Department were also present at the meeting.

For their part, the representatives of the higher school in Ruse acquainted the hosts with the university structure and the activities at present. There was an exchange of experience in online student learning. Opportunities for joint activities in national and international programmes were discussed as well.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

9 October 2020 , Friday

Students from the Occupational Therapy degree programme of the University of Ruse participated in two international distance learning modules

Students from the Occupational Therapy degree programme of the University of Ruse participated in two international distance learning modules Family Occupations through Generations and OT Goes Public. The modules have been developed under the project COPILOT - Cooperative Online Peer-assisted and Intercultural Learning in Occupational Therapy, in which the University of Ruse is a partner with the Lulea University of Technology in Sweden and the applied sciences universities JOANNEUM (Austria), HOWEST (Belgium), ZUYD (the Netherlands) and ZHAW (Switzerland). It draws on the experience gained over the years from the module  „International case comparison@home", initiated in 2011 by three higher schools from the Netherlands (HAN), Belgium (HOWEST) and Austria (FHJ). International case comparisons (ICC@Home) have been held regularly in the course of 11 years with the participation of over 330 students, 9 of which are from the University of Ruse.

Since 2018, the COPILOT project has been funded by Erasmus+ Programme for a period of 30 months. The main products under the project are a metamodel for online intercultural education, integrated in the syllabus; a set of innovative and accessible distance modules  and a collection of online educational resources. The manuals of 7 modules have been completed, with 6 of them copiloted in the autumn of 2019 and spring of 2020, and two have been in the process of piloting since 21 September. The model is transferable in other degree programmes in the field of health care.

In the module Family Occupations through Generations participate 79 students from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Netherlands and Sweden. They do research on the models of work and leisure activities in the generations of one family, compared in an international and intercultural context. Assoc. prof. Lilia Tododrova from the University of Ruse is the coordinator of this module. Two Master degree students in Occupational Therapy in the Community degree programme, Madlen Eftimova and Kristin Koleva, participate in the module..

  The second module OT goes Public: Spreading OT in Europe aims at developing international strategies for raising the awareness, concerning occupational therapy in Europe, with a focus on a specific target group. It unites 37 students from Belgium, Bulgaria and the Netherlands, among whom are Irena Hristova and Victoria Ivanova from the Bachelor degree programme and Zlatka Dimitrova from the Master degree programme in Occupational Therapy at the University of Ruse.

The modules are directed to developing the specific competences in the field of occupational therapy, established in Europe, as well as general competences for work in an international and intercultural context, reflective and research skills, critical thinking, foreign language and computer literacy. They have been developed with different levels of difficulty, which makes it possible for students of all courses of study to be involved. Студентите са разпределени в малки групи (3 – 6 студента) от различни страни и университети. The work is carried out in a flexible mode, in parallel with the regular study process. The communication is done on MS Teams, which is easily accessible and provides possibilities for publishing and storing of documents, as well as conference connections.

The COPILOT project provides an opportunity for internationalisation at home for all students, regardless of the existing financial and time constraints. The modules can be integrated in the study content. In a global pandemic situation, they make it possible to conduct international and intercultural training in the conditions of social distancing.

For more information: Assoc. prof. Lilia Todorova, tel.: 0886 781013

6 October 2020, Tuesday

MEETINGS IN BAHCHESHEKIR UNIVERSITY, ISTANBUL

The Rector, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc and a working group from the University of Ruse are on a visit to Bahcheshekir University, Istanbul.

At the meeting with the Rector of the Istanbul University – Prof. Shirin Karadenis – opportunities for expanding the cooperation between the two higher schools have been discussed. At the moment the University in Istanbul is developing applications for 4 projects under different programmes and the University of Ruse can be a partner in those. The Ruse Higher School has also proposed to involve the Bahcheshekir University in its project proposals.

 The main scientific field of prof. Karadenis is Innovative educational technologies – a field in which the Ruse Alma Mater has significant achievements. Prof. Ali Gunor, a counsellor of the Rector and former vice-rector for two mandates was also present at the meeting.

For more information:Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse,

tel.: +359 88 747 2153

5 October 2020, Monday

TRAINING OF STUDENTS FROM BULGARIA AND FINLAND FOR APPLYING XR TECHNOLOGIES IN MEDICAL PROFESSIONS AND HEALTH CARE TRAINING

Students from the University of Ruse, Health Care Department (Medical Nurse and Midwife degree programmes), together with students from Finland – from the University for Applied Sciences Savonia and Savo Vocational College – started an online course: „Internationalisation at home: Using ХR technologies (VR – virtual reality, AR- augmented reality and MR – mixed reality) in the medical professions and health care training (Internationalisation at Home: XR Technology in Multiprofessional Health Care)".

The course is held in the period 29 September -17 November 2020, with 22 students from the University of Ruse, and 60 from Finland. 

The aim of the course is for students from Bulgaria and Finland to acquire knowledge of the cultural features, as well as the educational and health care systems in the respective partner country while they are at home. The training structure involves three modules: cultural meeting in the field of health care; implementing XR technologies in medical professions and training, exchange of knowledge between Finnish and Bulgarian students; presenting  and discussing a case study in the field of health care in Finland and Bulgaria.

The course has been developed by a multidisciplinary team from the University for Applied Sciences Savonia and Savo Vocational College, Finland, the University of Ruse Angel Kanchev and Yatrus Foundation, Bulgaria.

The module is part of the project for transnational cooperation of the European Social Fund „Future Technologies is education - Future Edu", which is a unique international project, with an impact beyond national borders. Future Edu aims at exchange of knowledge about implementing modern technologies and pedagogical methods for improving the quality and access to education in health care.

The implementation of the course will contribute to the enhancement of international cooperation and иinternationalisation at home.

Internationalization at Home is an increasingly widely used form of international education in Europe, aiming to improve the quality of higher education. Through partnerships between two or more universities from different countries, joint educational initiatives are carried out, as well as knowledge exchange, research, seminars and cultural programmes. These processes and initiatives contribute to acquisition of knowledge and development of competences in a larger part of students and academic staff, who have not participated in international mobility programmes.

For more information:

Assoc. prof. Despina Georgieva, Health Care Department, University of Ruse, tel.: 0889789100

https://futureedu.savonia.fi/, https://www.facebook.com/FutureTechnologiesInEducation

30 September 2020, Wednesday

INTRODUCTORY PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE PROJECT

 „DISASTER RELIEF PARTNERSHIPS FOR А SECURE REGION"

                Today, 30 September 2020, an online introductory press conference was conducted on the project „Disaster relief partnerships for а secure region", financed by the programme for cross-border cooperation "Interreg VA Romania-Bulgaria". The press conference was held on the BIgBlueButton platform of the University of Ruse. Over 30 representatives of the partner organisations and media took part in the press conference.

            The event was opened by the Rector of the University of Ruse Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc. He reminded the audience that for the University of Ruse this is yet another project under the programme for cross-border cooperation and the collaboration with the Romanian partners has already been established and is at a high level. Prof. Beloev announced the partners under the programme scheme presented: the District Council – Giurgiu, the Romanian Red Cross – Giurgiu branch and theCluster for business innovations - Ruse. The total sum of the funding is to the amount of €994 135,10 and the project duration is 36 months, added Prof. Beloev and wished to the team successful fulfilment of the objectives, as well as new opportunities for joint initiatives.

 Prof Juliana Popova, PhD – project coordinator for the University of Ruse, presented the members of the Ruse team who were in the room. After that she announced the main goal of the project: increasing the capacity for reaction and prevention of forest fires or floods in the cross-border region Giurgiu-Ruse, as well as improving the cooperation and communication between the respective institutions, engaged in overcoming of crisis situations. Prof. Popova added the objectives through which the main goal will be reached:

•           Increasing the awareness in the cross-border region Giurgiu-Ruse of fires and floods risks through training and communication campaigns;

•           developing a capacity for reaction to forest fires through equipping special operative centres in Ruse and Giurgiu;

•           Developing a joint mechanism for intervention during forest fires and floods in the cross-border region Giurgiu-Ruse.

            During the presentation it become clear that there will be 13 project activities while the University of Ruse team will be responsible for the development of Intellectual products and a bilingual set of information materials.

For additional information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc. - Rector, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

Prof Juliana Popova, PhD – project coordinator for the University of Ruse, tel.: 0887899654

29 September 2020, Tuesday

26 FIRST YEAR STUDENTS FROM TARAKLIA STARTED THEIR EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DEGREE PROGRAMME

Today, 29 September 2020, the training of the first students of the University of Ruse in Business and Management degree programme started in Grigorii Tsamblak Taraklia State University. A total of 30 young people will attend online lectures in the course of two weeks, held via the BigBlueButton platform of the University of Ruse. After that, their training will continue in a face-to face mode or online, depending on the international anti-epidemic measures.

The first-year students were welcomed by the Rector of the University of Ruse, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc and the academic management: Prof. Velizara Pencheva, PhD, Chairperson of the Assembly General, Prof. Plamen Daskalov, Vice-rector in development, coordination and continuing education, Assoc. prof. Desislava Atanasova, PhD, Vice-rector in internationalisation  and communication policy, Prof. Juliana Popova, PhD, Coordinator in interinstitutional communications, Prof. Krasimir Martev, PhD, Director of International Students Directorate. Assoc. prof. Pavel Vitleemov, PhD, Head of Department Management and Business Development, is the coordinator of the training.

The Rector, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, greeted the freshmen on behalf of the Body of Rectors and assured them that they have made the right choice to become part of the Ruse University family.  He promised to give them the chance to get acquainted personally with the capacity and the quality features of our University when they come to Ruse. „The diploma from the University of Ruse opens doors to the whole world. It is a diploma from an internationally recognised university", added Prof. Beloev. „The training in Business and Management degree programme is a result of many years of fruitful cooperation between Grigorii Tsamblak Taraklia State University  and the University of Ruse , and we will continue to work for expanding this cooperation and starting training in other degree programmes as well", Prof. Beloev said in the end.

Assoc. prof. Maria Paslar, PhD, Rector of Grigorii Tsamblak Taraklia State University, expressed her gratitude for the educational opportunities that the Universality of Ruse provides for the young people from Taraklia. She shared her conviction that together with the European diploma, the students will acquire excellent professional skills, which will be a high start in their development. At the end, Prof. Paslar expressed her belief that the collaboration between the two institutions will continually deepen and expand.

The morning lecture of the students was dedicated to acquainting them with the system for online teaching, presented by Assoc. prof. Galina Ivanova, PhD, Director of the PhD Student Centre. In the afternoon, the students had their lecture in Foundations of Public Administration.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc , Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

6 August 2020, Thursday

The University of Ruse presented a filter of a face mask against pathogens and viruses  

Today, 6 August 2020, at a press conference at the University of Ruse a filter of a face mask for individual protection against penetration of pathogens and viruses in the respiratory tract of the human body, as well as against their transmission from a patient to other people from the environment. The presentation was given by the representatives of the research team – Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, rector of the University of Ruse, prof. Velizara Pencheva, PhD, chairperson of the Assembly General, Koycho Mitev, MA in Eng – author of the invention's concept, Emil Yankov, PhD – principal assistant and assoc. prof. Yordan Doychinov from the University of Ruse.  A patent application and an application for registration of useful model were submitted on 5^th August, 2020.

The main advantage of this invention is that it limits considerably the spread of pathogens and viruses as they are deactivated "under the nose" in two directions – from and to the user of the mask.

The invention proposes a construction of a filter for a face mask, which can deactivate pathogens and viruses, coming to it from the outside and from the inside. The filter functions as a passive static galvanic cell, activated by the air stream and humidity droplets in the air, during inhaling and exhaling of the user.

The filters can also be applied in protective clothing for the medical staff at the front line, who work in a highly contagious environment, as well as for lab workers in such an environment. The innovation will be applied in air and bus transport, as the companies, managing these businesses, offer the passengers masks disinfected in mobile containers, equipped with ozone and/or UV rays generators. Besides, they can be used in filters for air conditioning systems of public buildings, transport (water, urban, air, etc.) and in households.

The face masks made only of material with silver and titanium coating, can be reusable after washing at up to 60°. The nanoparticles covering the textile material adhere firmly to the fibers and allow the passing of ions with different electrical potential from one layer of coating to the other, which leads to the deactivation of pathogens and viruses, found in the droplets emitted during breathing.

The filter contains at least one layer of hygroscopic fabric or nonwovens, on both sides of which thick mesh is firmly adhering. The firmly adhering mesh is made of thin fibers of electrically conductive metal and/or fabric or nonwoven material, coated by vacuum, electric arc, or magnetron sputtering in a controlled environment, or galvanic coating with a layer of nanoparticles from two different metals, selected from the group containing silver, platinum, gold, copper, zinc, titanium, magnesium, lithium or their alloys. Another version is when the two meshes made of electrically conductive metal are connected with the poles of a portable battery for producing direct electric current in the process of operation.

The team participating in the development of the invention FILTER OF A FACE MASK AGAINST PATHOGENS AND VIRUSES, consists of 14 researchers from Sofia University and the University of Ruse.

For more information: Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

16 July 2020, Thursday

A letter of Congratulations by the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan in  the republic of Bulgaria Nargiz Gurbanova,  

The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan in  the republic of Bulgaria Nargiz Gurbanova,  PhD sent a  Letter of Congratulations to Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, on the occasion of his election as Vice- Chairperson of the Rectors' Council in Bulgaria.

In her address, D-r Gurbanova shared that the Rectors' Council contributes to the beneficial cooperation between the universities, as well as between universities and other organisations. Ambassador expressed her belief that the cooperation between the Embassy and the Rectors' Council will continue to thrive in the spirit of friendship and the relations between the two countries will become stronger and stronger.

„I believe that under your leadership the Council will continue to achieve its goals", says the letter.

For more information:

Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc,Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: +359 88 747 2153

13 July 2020, Monday

The President of MUSALA SOFT  Ms. Elena Marinova sent a letter of gratitude to the Rector of the University of Ruse

Today, 13 July, 2020, the Rector of the University of Ruse, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, received a letter of gratitude from the President of MUSALA SOFT, Ms. Elena Marinova on the long-standing partnership between the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev and the international competition in programming CodeIT, organised by the software company MUSALA SOFT.

In her letter, Ms. Marinova expressed her gratitude to Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc for the shared experience and joint work.  

 „For me and the CodeIT team it is a great honour to be creating the history of the competition together. We are going to continue with full dedication the development of this competiton, of the IT talent and the global technological scene", finished Ms. Marinova.

For more information:Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse,

tel. +359 88 747 2153

LETTER OF CONDOLENCES

To the family and relatives of

Mr. Ignat Kaneff

Dear bereaved family, dear relatives,

It was with deep sorrow that we learned about the demise of our dear friend and sponsor, Doctor Honoris Causa of the University of Ruse – Ignat Hristov Kaneff (1926 – 2020). 

On behalf of the academic community of the University of Ruse and personally, I express our most sincere condolences on the occasion of Mr. Kaneff's demise.

During his whole life Ignat Kaneff was driven by his desire to build and by the pure joy of working. He left living evidence through the buildings, which he had built or sponsored. Since 2012, he has linked his name with the University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" through two iconic buildings – Kaneff Centre – University of Ruse and UMBAL Kaneff. In one of them life is born and saved, in the other thrives the energy of youth, led by the experience and wisdom of age. Energy, experience and wisdom were combined in our dear Ignat Kaneff – Iggi, as relatives and his friends called him.

Among Ignat Kaneff's numerous virtues are honesty, hard work and empathy to the pains and needs of people of all ages and nationalities. Thousands are those he has helped, led by the belief that if you try to help others and to work for the benefit of the community you live in, good things will happen to you too. The success and the health of young people have always been among his priorities. To the youth of Ruse, the students of the University of Ruse, Ignat Kaneff has conferred scholarships. To the future generations he has left his wisdom, collected in the book of his life.

With his life and work, the lamented Ignat Kaneff has taught us that the only true happiness comes from making other people happy!

You will always be in our hearts and our memories, dear Iggi!  

Rest in peace!

13 July 2020                           Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, DHC mult.,

Ruse                              Rector of the University of Ruse           

Date: 8 July 2020, Wednesday

Best design award for team "Motorist" with the University of Ruse

Team "Motorist"team with the University of Ruse won the honorary award for best design in the category Prototypes in the prestigious international competition Shell Eco-marathon 2020.

Teams from all over Europe have participated with their engineering developments. The jury conferred the prize for using the advanced  innovative approach CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics ), for the design of the new prototype DTT 3.The advantage of  CFD to the other methods is high precision of the calculated results and possibility for simulating conditions, as close as possible to the real ones. Thanks to the use of this innovative approach, aerodynamic optimization of the overall shape has been achieved, and this is one of the factors for reducing energy consumption.

This is the second such prize for the team. Last year, team "Motorist" won the design award for outstanding ergonomy and interior comfort of the electro-mobile and the place of the pilot seat, as well as for high level of safety of the construction. With its achievement, the team is continuously strengthening their engineering talent on an international level.

For more information: prof. Diana Antonova, PhD, Vice rector in research, tel: 0878822303

7 July 2020, Tuesday

THE RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE COR. MEM. PROF. HRISTO BELOEV, DTSC HAS BEEN ELECTED VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCIL OF RECTORS IN BILGARIA FOR A SECOND TIME

Today, 7 July 2020, the new management of the Council of Rectors in Bulgaria (CRB) was elected. The rector of the University of Ruse Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc has been elected Vice Chairperson. Prof. Anastas Gerdzhikov, Rector of St.Kliment Ochridski University of Sofia,  was elected Chairperson.

Prof. Grdzhikov was elected a Chairperson of the Council of Rectors in Bulgaria by 26 votes.

The biggest number of nominations /22/ and the biggest number of votes /34/, were for Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc , who was elected Member of the Management Board of the Council of Rectors in Bulgaria and later on during a session of the Management Board – he was elected Vice- Chairperson.

Other members elected were: Prof. Galya Hristozova- Vice- Chairperson of CRB and Rector of Burgas Free University; prof. Dimitar Dimitrov – Secretary of CRB and Rector of UNWE; Major-General Grudi Angelov, Rector of "G.S. Rakovski" Military Academy; Prof. Hristina Yancheva, Tector of Agrarian University, Plovdiv; Prof. Slavcho Tomov, Rector of Medical University, Pleven. 

Prof, Evgeni Stanimirov, Rector of University of Economy, Varna was elected Chairperson of the Supervisory Board.

During today's session the accounting reports of the previous Management were approved too.

For more information: Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc, Rector of the University of Ruse, tel.: 0887472153

3 July 2020, Friday

ANDREY NOVAKOV, MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, ATTENDED THE DEMONSTRATION OF HIGH TECH EQUIPMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RUSE

Today, 3 July 2020, Mr. Andrey Novakov, European MP, Mr. Plamen Nunev, Bulgarian MP, and Mr. Ivaylo Marinov, representative of the Trade and Economic Affairs Office at the Embassy or R Bulgaria in Romania, visited the University of Ruse. They were met by the rector, Cor. Mem. Prof. Hristo Beloev, DTSc and a project team from the Department of telecommunications, who demonstrated the high tech equipment, purchased under EU funded projects.

During the visit, the two-stage system for early fire detection, designed and created at the University of Ruse was presented. It  uses artificial intelligence, neural networks and computer vision in combination with fixed and rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicles. This development is going to be patented and was made within the framework of the Project „Forest Monitoring System for Early Fire Detection and Assessment in the Balkan-Med Area"(SFEDA), code 2263, which is co-financed by the EU and the national funds of the states, participating in the Programme for cross-border cooperation INTERREG V-B „Balakans-Mediterranean Sea" 2014-2020. Partners in the project that ended on 1 July, 2020 were 9 institutions from Greece, Bulgaria and Cyprus, the Consortium being managed by the University of Patra in Greece, and the Bulgarian participants are the University of Ruse and the National park "Rusenski Lom" Directorate. The guests were acquainted with the unmanned aerial vehicle ALTi Transition F, which is unique for Bulgaria. The airplane has a 3m wingspan, vertical takeoff and 12 –hour flying capacity. It also has a NextVision Nighthawk 2 camera, which is one of the best on the market and wheighs only 250 grams. The camera is equipped with optical sensor with х40 approximation, thermal sensor, as well as laser rangefinder. Mr. Novakov was shown two more unmanned areal vehicles, used within the system for early fire detection – DJI Matrice M210RTK and Yuneek Typhoon H Plus.

The visit continued with presentation of the activities under the Project "Universities for Science, Informatics and Technologies in the e-society (UNITe), funded by the Operative Programme  „Science and education for intelligent growth". Mr. Novakov was shown the unmanned areal vehicles DJI Mavic 2 Proandи DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise, which were offered by the University of Ruse for control of compliance with the emergency measures.