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„Go abroad, study and then – come back!”

H.E. Stefano Bassano, the Ambassador of Italy, started his lecture on diplomacy upon his very entering Hall 1: he sat among the students to share his experience.

Forth National Poem and Short Story Competition

Foundation "St. Kliment Ohridski" announced the Forth National Poem and Short Story Competition. All students of Bulgarian nationality, studying in Bulgaria or abroad, are eligible.

Sofia University: an active participant in the political debates

If you ask a student from Sofia University which is the event of the week, they will surely answer: the lecture by Dr Simeon Dyankov on "Bulgaria after the crisis"

Official ceremony of Graduation 2009 of the Faculty of Geology and Geography

The Faculty of Geology and Geography graduates received their diplomas on an official ceremony just before the Christmas holidays.

Christmas cultural programme

The academic community will have a Christmas cultural programme for the first time at Sofia University. This is the first act of the newly established Cultural Centre, Director Assoc. Prof. Aleksander Kyosev.

Exhibition

Alma Mater Gallery hosted the second exhibition on 15th December. Well-known artists and lecturers of the Art Department of the Faculty of Preschool and Primary School Education were invited to show their pictures: Prof. Stefan Altukov and Prof. Buyan Filtchev, Faculty of Preschool and Primary School Education

The most fafoured lecturer for 2009

The Bulgarian students' portal www.diploma.bg announced the results of the competition for best university lecturer. Prof. Hadzhikosev, Head of the Department of Theory of Literature, Sofia University won by much in comparison with the other Bulgarian lecturers collecting the largest number of votes.

No boundaries for solidarity

These words by Acad. Peter Kenderov, President of the International Foundation "St. St. Kiril and Methodius", opened the ceremony of awarding 100 grants "Nellie and Robert Gipson" for students with low income studying at Bulgarian universities.

E-Learning Day

Prof. Nedyu Popivanov, Vice-Rector, opened the first E-Learning Day at Sofia University on 11th December.

Celebration at Faculty of Philosophy

Faculty of Philosophy: official ceremony of Graduation 2009

Symposium "German Romanticism: leading figures and projects"

Symposium "German Romanticism: leading figures and projects" organized by the Department of German Studies in collaboration with Literature Association "Goethe in Bulgaria" started today, 4th December in Hall 1.

Evrica Foundation Grant

Eureka Foundation gave out grants to 43 students at Bulgarian universities, 26 of them Sofia University students

The British Council donated books to English and American Studies Library

The British Council donated their library to the English and American Studies Library of Sofia University.

The second Bulgarian astronaut delivered a lecture for law students

The Bulgarian astronaut Prof. D-r Aleksandar Aleksandrov (Brigade General) delivered a lecture for the law students on 2nd December, 2009 at 8:00 in auditorium 255.

The University Library celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dimitar Dimov

Promotion of Prof. Vesselinov's new book "French lexicon in the novel "Tyutyun" by Dimitar Dimov" took place in Sofia University Library yesterday.

100th anniversary of Prof. Marco Minkoff's birth

Official session "Prof. Marco Minkoff: a world renowned researcher in the field of English Studies", dedicated to100th anniversary of Prof. Marco Minkoff's birth

Academic celebration dedicated to the 70 year anniversary of the birth of Prof. Marko Semov

The Aula was full of public figures, scientists, Members of the Parliament, lecturers and students gathered to honour Prof. Marko Semov.

H. E. Jeffrey Keating delivered a lecture in Sofia University

H.E. Jeffrey Keating, Ambassador of Ireland delivered a lecture to the members of the Permanent Seminar in International Law and EU Law of the Faculty of Law.

Sprorts person of the year

"Our most important task is the good physical condition and health of the student" - these words by Assist. Prof. Andgelina Yaneva, Director of the Department of Sport opened the official awarding of the ten best student sports people and trainers lecturers

Doctor Honoris Causa of the Faculty of Chemistry

Official ceremony of awarding Prof. Dr. Michael Spitteler on 26th November. The honorary insignia was given by Prof. Ivan Petkov, Vice-Rector of Sofia University.

25th November: Sofia University Patron's Day

Traditionally the celebration started by a procession to the St. Kliment Ohridski's monument. After laying the wreaths the procession changer the traditional route and entered the University by the North entrance in order to open the new Gallery Hall.

Sofia University was given two awards

Sofia University was announced to be the University of the Year for the second year in the fields of "Humanitarian Sciences" and "Law"

Todor Borov: Librarian Studies is also a science!

The unique book by Todor Borov (real name: Todor Tsvetanov Todorov) is a famous Bulgarian bibliographer.

Celebration in Faculty of Theology

Awarding an honorary degree Doctor Honoris Causa of Sofia University to Prof. Ioanis Tarnanidis, ex-Dean of the Faculty of Theology at Thessaloniki. An official ceremony of Graduation 2009 of the Faculty of Theology was held in the Aula.

Open lecture delivered by Mr. Thomas Weiser

The Department of European Studies at the Faculty of Philosophy welcomed one of the most famous financiers: Mr. Thomas Weiser, Chair of the Economic and Financial Committee

Lecture by Iliana Yotova "Problems of the EU policy in the region"

The Member of the EU Parliament Iliana Yotova delivered a lecture for the students of the Master's Degree Programmes "Regional development and regional government" and "Human resource management" of Sofia University.

Prof. Howard Gardner was awarded an honorary degree Doctor Honoris Causa of Sofia University

An official ceremony of awarding Prof. Howard Gardner an honorary degree Doctor Honoris Causa of Sofia University was held in the Aula on 20th November.

Lecture by H.E. Mrs. Sheila Camerer

The committee of the Permanent Seminar in International Law and EU Law of the Faculty of Law invited H.E. Mrs. Sheila Camerer, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa, to deliver a lecture on "Bilateral relations between Bulgaria and South Africa".

International Humboldt Conference

International Humboldt Conference on "Interdisciplinary research of Bulgarian cultural heritage" was opened on 19th November in the Aula.

New initiative of the Student Diplomatic Club

Mr. Rayko Nikolov delivered a lecture on "The Bulgarian diplomacy in the past - a Bulgarian Ambassador talks" to the students of the Faculty of Law. He was invited by the Student Diplomatic Club.

Trilogue between the Abraham's religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam (rediscovering traditions and values)

This theme united the participants of the international symposium, organizes by the Faculty of Theology. In the Conference Hall gathered representatives of Bulgarian Orthodox Church, Macedonian Orthodox Church, Evangelist Church in Germany, Higher Islamic Institute, Institute of East European Churches in Germany, lecturers of the Faculty of Theology.

MUSARUM SEMPER AMATOR

A conference dedicated in memoriam to Prof. Dimitar Boyadjiev gathered on 13 and 14 November the most well-known Bulgarian researchers and specialists in the field of classical philology, history, culture and literature

Mr. John McClintock, guest lecturer at Faculty of Law

Mr. John McClintock introduced the vision of the EU for the preservation and development of quality agriculture, as well as its advantages. The topic was "EU's common agricultural policy"

Language policies Bulgaria - Europe

An international conference on the language policies and the European dimension of the education in the EU started on 11th November. The participants were addressed by the Rector, Prof. Ilchev, and H.E. Etienne de Poncins, Ambassador of France.

Sofia University will not shut down because of the grippe

The Rectors are closely monitoring the attendance. In case of attendance below the critical minimum immediate reaction will follow.

Grants "Ready for Success"

Foundation for Charity in Bulgaria in collaboration with foundation "Orphan" and the International Women's Club gave the grants for the forth year.

European Union Law

The unique for the East Europe International Masters' Degree Programme "European Union Law" starts for the forth academic year in row. The programme is realized in collaboration with the University of Nancy, France and is patronized by the Prime Minister and H.E. Ambassador of France.

European Union, Russia and the common neighbours

An open lecture on "European Union, Russia and the common neighbours" was the first event for the academic 2009/2010 organized by the Student Diplomatic Club, Faculty of Law. The event took place in collaboration with the European Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Institute of Economics and International Economic Relations.

8th South-East European Regional Conference of Psychology

THE SOUTH-EAST EUROPEAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY (SEERCP 2009): Southeastern Europe Looking Ahead - Paradigms, Schools, Needs and Achievements of Psychology in the Region opened on 30th October

Edgar Allan Poe

A conference dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe's birthday was organized by Faculty of Classical and Modern Philology, Comparative Literature Studies Academia, and Bulgarian Association for American Studies

Mahatma Gandhi - the voice of humanism and wisdom

The 140th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated in Sofia University Aula.

Day of the Bessarabian Bulgarians

Traditionally, Sofia University marks the Day of the Bessarabian Bulgarians, 29th October.

Bulgarians in Krim

Issue of the collection"Bulgarians in Crimea", compiled by Prof. Ivanichka Georgieva and Assoc. Prof. Kresimir Stoilov, Department of Ethnology, Faculty of History

Chinese-Bulgarian Rectors' Forum

Sofia University was the host of the first Chinese-Bulgarian Rectors' Forum, in which the Rectors and representatives of 40 Chinese Universities and 50 Bulgarian Universities were present.

National Scientific Forum

The second stage of the National Scientific Forum took place in the Aula.

Nicholas Rourich's Central-Asian expedition (1923-1928)

A conference dedicated to Nicholas Rourich's Central-Asian expedition (1923-1928) was held on 23rd October, in Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies.

Donation for the Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies

A generous donation by the Republic of Turkey Embassy and the Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency provided the financial support for redecoration and equipment for the Department of Turkic Studies, Centre for Eastern Languages and Studies

Bulgaria in Europe, Europe in Bulgaria: two partners and one challenge

Mr. Pavel Samecki - Regional Policy Commissioner of the EU visited Sofia University. He delivered a lecture on "Bulgaria in Europe, Europe in Bulgaria: two partners and one challenge"

Jubilee scientific conference "With love and care for the language"

A jubilee scientific conference "With love and care for the language", dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the birth of Acad. Aleksandar Teodorov-Balan: the first Rector of Sofia University and founder of the University Library, opened today

Sofia University Press donated books to the largest library in Macedonia

Sofia University Press donated Bulgarian books to the largest and unique library in Macedonia