UNWE Hosted Pythagoras Annual Awards for Contribution to Science for 2023

Nominations for participation in the competition were submitted both by scientific organizations, universities, teams of scientists and individuals. 51 scientists applied in the current year for contribution to science.

"Many people do not realize what a heroism it is to do science in Bulgaria and what challenges our scientists face. However, I dare to say that Bulgarian science continues to be world-class in a number of fields of knowledge and I greet all of you for that", said the Minister of Education and Science Prof. Dr. Sasho Penov. "These awards are part of the small contribution to which we as a society express our appreciation for the activities of scientists in Bulgaria. I will remind what Aristotle have said about Pythagoras and his followers: 'Always one quality of numbers is fairness. Another is soul and mind, the third is success!"

"Many people do not realize what a heroism it is to do science in Bulgaria and what challenges our scientists face. However, I dare to say that Bulgarian science continues to be world-class in a number of fields of knowledge and I greet all of you for that", said the Minister of Education and Science Prof. Dr. Sasho Penov. "These awards are part of the small contribution to which we as a society express our appreciation for the activities of scientists in Bulgaria. I will remind what Aristotle have said about Pythagoras and his followers: 'Always one quality of numbers is fairness. Another is soul and mind, the third is success!"

The Rector of UNWE Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov expressed thankfulness for the opportunity to host the ceremony for awarding the most prestigious prizes for scientific achievements. "The challenges of our time have shown us how important is the investments in science and education. Research and innovation contribute to the realization of citizens' priorities, boosting productivity and competitiveness. That is why at the UNWE we strive to provide practically oriented training and to develop practically-applied research", said Prof. Dimitrov

The Rector Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov awarded the prize for Established Scientist in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities to the sociologist Prof. D.Sc./Soc./ Pepka Boyadzhieva from the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and the prize for Young Scientist in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities to Assoc. Prof. Dr. James Yolovsky from the Higher School of Insurance and Finance - Sofia and Doctoral Student of the Year of UNWE.

All nominees were awarded plaques, certificates and cash prizes.

The good mood was provided by the children's choir Bodra Smyana and students from Prof. Pancho Vladigerov National Academy of Music.

The good mood was provided by the children's choir Bodra Smyana and students from Prof. Pancho Vladigerov National Academy of Music.