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FIVE PHD PROGRAMMES OF THE FACULTY OF LAW AT VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” RECEIVED PROGRAM ACCREDITATION FROM THE NATIONAL EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION AGENCY At a meeting held on 10 June 2010 and under Art. 88, item 6 of the Law on Higher Education, the Accreditation Council members of the The National Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (NEAA) gave program accreditations to five scientific majors of the regulated professions of educational and scientific degree “doctor” at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”. In the period 24 - 26 June 2010 for a third time in Varna Free University “Chernorozets Hrabar” will be held the International conference “Informatics in scientific knowledge” 2010. The conference is organized by Varna Free University and the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and is managed jointly by Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova, Rector of Varna Free University and Acad. Prof. Stefan Dodunekov, Director of the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics.
The third International Scientific Conference “Informatics in scientific knowledge” aims to discuss the basics and achievements in the implementation and use of informatics and information technology in the field of scientific knowledge.
There are plans to be conducted a roundtable “Action Plan for ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) - support for lifelong learning” - problems of the Higher education. During the roundtable will be organized a videoconference with interlocutors from Bulgaria and abroad.
The authors of the reports are from Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Greece, USA and Israel. A guest from Austria will participate in the roundtable discussions. The participants from Bulgaria are from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski”, Russe University “Angel Kanchev”, University of Shumen “Konstantin Preslavski”, Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”, Technical University - Varna, University of Veliko Turnovo “St. Cyril and St. Methodius”, Institutes from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and IT companies.
SCIENTISTS FROM THREE CONTINENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE CONFERENCE “APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY IN BULGARIA: OPPORTUNITIES AND PERSPECTIVES 2010” In the period 18 - 20 June 2010 at Varna Free University “Chernorozets Hrabar” was held the ninth international scientific conference: “Applied Psychology in Bulgaria: Possibilities and Perspectives 2010”. It was attended by scientists from three continents - Europe, Africa and Asia. VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” RECEIVED A SECOND CERTIFICATE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR RECOGNITION OF THE STUDY ABROAD The “ECTS Label” certified appreciation of the European Commission for the successfully implement of the credit system and ensure the unconditional recognition of the credits acquired in the university in all countries. A STUDENT FROM VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” VISITED THE HEADQUARTERS OF NATO IN BRUSSELS On 02 – 03 May 2010 Borislav Dobrev, a student, IV course in “Protection of national security” at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” visited the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. This was a reward for his classification by the National Essay Competition on the topic: "The new NATO Strategic Concept: the way forward", announced by the Diplomatic Institute (DI) with the assistance of the Directorate “Public diplomacy” of NATO, on the occasion of April 4 – The Day of the Atlantic solidarity. The competition involved students from Bulgarian universities and schools in Sofia, Varna, Dimitrovgrad, Vidin, Koprivshtitsa, Pazardzhik, Pomorie, Burgas and other towns.
"I am very pleased and delighted by the perfect organization. Our hosts in Brussels were extremely polite. The meetings that we held were very fruitful. I believe I was worthy to represent my university – Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”, and I am happy to consider that I have been able to arouse people’s interest to what is done here – which is absolutely great! Let all students at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” be proud of being part of this institution, as I am. I would like to tell all my colleagues that the knowledge and skills acquired here give self-esteem, confidence and real ground for competitiveness and realization!”, Borislav shared with us.
MASTERS FROM VFU “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” INTERNSHIPED IN GERMAN COMPANIES 21 students, from the master degree programmes at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” and the European College of Economics and Management in Plovdiv, internshiped in German companies. They visited North Rhine-Westphalia state of Germany and key EU institutions in Brussels. The lucky ones were selected among 240 candidates for their excellent grades received in the first semester, reported the partner universities. PROFESSORS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM AT VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” GAVE LECTURES IN MOSCOW In Moscow, at the invitation of the Rector of the Moscow Architectural Institute and Vice - President of the Academy of Fine Arts, Academician D. O. Shvidkovskiy and within the inter-university cooperation agreement with Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” signed on 13 May 2010, professors from the Department of Architecture and Urbanism, gave to students and lecturers in Moscow Architectural Institute two lectures on topics: ”International competition for secondary city center of Sofia, 2009”, by Prof. Ivan Nikiforov and “Bulgarian traditional architecture and contemporary interpretations in the practice and in the Architectural education”, by Prof. Rosica Nikiforova.
A TEAM FROM VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” WON THE AWARD OF THE ARCHITECTURAL WORKSHOP For a third time Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” organized an international student workshop - a contest with real architectural problems in the region of Varna. This year’s topic was “Artificial island situated opposite the beach resort “St. St. Constantine and Helena”. Its construction is provided in the new Master Plan of the city, as a possible protection of the coast from marine erosion.
The competition program, consistent with the holding “St. St. Constantine and Elena” - investor and co-organizer of the workshop, foresees the security features of the island to be supplemented with recreational-touristic features by building a five-star hotel, various shops and restaurants, an outdoor summer theater, gardens, marina and more.
An international jury consisting of: President - Arch. Dimitar Stefanov, a chairman of the Union of Architects in Bulgaria - Varna and members - arch. Georgi Minchev, a chairman of the Bulgarian engineering – architectural chamber – Varna; Prof. Vladimir Mako - Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at Belgrade State University, Serbia; Prof. Rosica Nikiforova, a Head of the Department of Architecture and Urbanism at VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” and all tutors of student teams from the country and abroad have identified the following awards:
The awards were presented by Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova, Rector of Varna Free University, Mr. Ilko Zapryanov, commercial director of “St. St. Constantine and Elena” Holding and Prof. Dr. Stefan Terziev, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at Varna Free University. TO LEARN ECOTOURISM On 28 and 29 May 2010 at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” was held a meeting under the project “To learn ecotourism” (N8Urjob). The meeting was attended by representatives of the leading organization - Center for development of region of Karelia-Pielinen, Nurses, Finland and the partner organizations: Global Village, Joensuu, Finland; European Centre for Ecological Agriculture and Tourism, Lyubavka, Poland; Regional Cooperation Partnership, Meath, Ireland; West Lithuanian Business College, Klaipeda, Lithuania and Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”, Varna.
The project aims to overcome the educational deficits in the field of ecotourism, to develop and implement a pilot e-learning platform. Tasks pursued by the project are: to develop and implement a pilot online module curriculum and program for ecotourism, which to be certified in the countries - partners in the project.
All products will be translated into all partner languages, including Bulgarian and will be available for usage on the project’s page. VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” WITH TWO AWARDS “VARNA” Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” took two awards “Varna” in the field of Science and Higher Education on a solemn service held on 23 May 2010 in Municipality of Varna.
Prof. Dr. Galia Gercheva - Vice-Rector of Varna Free University, took the award “Varna” in the field of social sciences for her book “Communicative anxiety - personal and contextual dimensions”. In the field of engineering the award took Prof. Dr. Stefan Terziev, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at Varna Free University. The award is given for a new direction in electronics and electrical equipment - architectural lighting and his book “Architectural Lighting”. The monetary amount, which was part of the award, Prof. Dr. Stefan Terziev will provide as a scholarship for a student from the Faculty of Architecture at Varna Free University.
The ceremony was attended by Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova, Rector of Varna Free University, Prof. Dr. Pavel Pavlov – Vice-Rector of Varna Free University and many teachers, staff and students of the university.
SCIENTISTS FROM BARCELONA WILL BE PARTNER WITH VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY AND TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY – VARNA Wave power could produce electricity just as successful as the sun and the wind. With this thesis scientists from the Technical University of Barcelona want to establish contact with Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” and Technical Univesity - Varna. This was announced by the President of the Union of the Bulgarian Black Sea Local Authorities (UBBSLA) and Mayor of Aksakovo, Mr. Atanas Stoilov. He committed to establish a connection between the research teams at short notice. STATE INSTITUTIONS MET MASTERS FROM VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” Between 11 to 14 May 2010 in Sofia was held an academic training for the students in Master program “Advertising and public relations in business management”. In the training were included visits to state institutions, national media, leading business organizations and meetings with the heads of their PR departments. The masters were acquainted with the activities of the Press of the National Assembly, the Council of Ministers, the Directorate “Public relations, Protocol and Administrative Services” at the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism, the Directorate ”Dissemination of information” at the National Statistical Institute, the Public Relations Departments of the Bulgarian National Television (BNT), Bulgarian National Radio (BNR), Bulgarian Industrial Association, Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The general opinion of the masters is that this is an excellent initiative took by VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” and the future PR’s get a real picture of this particular profession.
IN MAY 2011 IN VARNA WILL BE HELD THE NINETEENTH INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE OF NISPAcee (NETWORK OF INSTITUTES AND SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE) In the period 12-15 May 2010 in Warsaw, Poland was held the annually Eighteenth International Scientific Conference “Public administration in times of crisis”, which was attended by over 350 scientists, experts and specialists from government bodies and public administration from over 40 countries from Europe, Asia and America. The conference was attended by seven reports of professors, associate professors and graduate students from the Department “Administration and Management” at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”. In the scientific forum participated the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Poland - Yazhek Rostovski, the Minister of Science and Higher Education - Barbara Kudriska and the Minister of Interior and Administration - Dzherzi Miller. The participants in the conference were accepted by the director of the Office of the Council of Ministers of Poland. During the conference was accepted the proposal of the Rector of Varna Free University - Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova, the following nineteenth international scientific conference of NISPAcee to be held from 19 to 22 May 2011 in Varna. There was also a programme approved for the accompanying scientific events between members of NISPAcee and Varna Free University for the period May 2010 - May 2011.
TRAINING ON “LEONARDO” PROGRAMME WAS HELD AT VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR”
On 14 May 2010 in Hall 3 of the Educational and Sports complex of VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” was held a training of trainers on Event Management. 20 trainers, representatives of the tourist business, took part in it and at the end of the event they received certificates from the Rector of Varna Free University - Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova.
Trainings have been conducted by partner organizations in their respective countries - University Foundation for Training in the Region of Murcia, Spain; College of Business and Technology, Lithuania and Liverpool John Moores University, Centre of Tourism, Consumer and Food Studies, UK. The trainings were carried out on different topics out of the manual for Event Management, developed by partner organizations and released in September last year in four languages: Bulgarian, English, Spanish and Lithuanian.
The trainings are part of the activities under the project “Enhancing the Capacity of Tourist Businesses in Europe in Event Management” (EVENTI), co-financed by Lifelong Learning Programme, Leonardo da Vinci, Transfer of Innovation and it amounts to 231 797 euro.
A WEEL-KNOWN GERMAN ECONOMIST HELD A PUBLIC LECTURE AT VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” Prof. Martin Rosenfeld – a Head of the Department “Research of Urban Economics” at the Institute for Economic Research in the city of Halle, Germany, held a public lecture at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”. The lecture on topic: “Factors of successful urban and regional development” took place on 10 May 2010 in Hall 1 of the Educational and Sports complex of VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar”.
VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY "CHERNORIZETS HRABAR" BEFORE THE UNIVERSITY OF NATIONAL AND WORLD ECONOMY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ARCHITECTURE, CIVIL ENGINEERING AND GEODESY BY RATING OF THE UNIVERSITIES IN BULGARIA VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” is on fifth place by rating among the universities in Bulgaria. The rating is prepared by the Institute for National Policy. Evaluated are only the universities with a positive assessment for accreditation by the National Agency for Assessment and Accreditation. In Bulgaria the accredited universities are over 50.
In the research the team from the Institute for National Policy has complied with: THE ANNUAL AWARDS “GOLDEN MUSE” WERE HANDED Assoc. Prof. Galina Shamonina Ph.D., Director of the Foreign Language Teaching Department at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” took the “Golden Muse” this year. The award is in recognition of her pedagogical activity, of her high artistic achievements and personal contribution to the development of the Bulgarian-Russian cultural relations. On the solemn ceremony Assoc. Prof. Galina Shamonina Ph.D. said: “I accept the award as recognition for the university, where I work, for the tireless efforts and support of the academic leadership for quality language training of the students. Personally the magic of success is in the love of the profession, the love for the Russian language and culture. This magic is the key to all closed doors.”
A special award for lifetime achievement was given to the opera singer Stoyan Popov and to the famous dancer and choreographer Biser Deyanov - “the living legend of the Bulgarian ballet”. A STUDENT OF VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY IS THE WINNER OF THE AWARD “FASHION IS BEAUTY” The distinction “Fashion is beauty” of “Brisay”, Germany, received Dimitrina Tasheva, a student of Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” for her ensembles “The Berlin Wall”, presented at the International Fashion Forum in Russe, held from 22 to 24 April 2010.
The mayor of Russe - eng. Bozhidar Yotov opened the event and there was a warm welcoming by Mr. Plamen Stoilov – the Governor of district with administrative center Russe.
The International forum began with presentations and innovative demonstrations, and later in the evening in the City Theatre was held a fashion show – “Competition for young designers”, with the participation of ensemble “Bulgare” and trio “Unique voices”. In the fashion show participated 38 young pretenders for the award “Golden Needle”, which together with the performers from the ensemble did an incredible show. The way the clothes were presented showed their functionality in their natural environment, and the demonstration of models and athletes in sport dances brought to euphoria the guests and the representatives of the fashion industry.
The jury consisting of journalists from leading Bulgarian media, with President Prof. Dr. Lubomir Stoykov, chose Nikolay Bozhilov from the National Art Academy for the special award “Golden Needle”. The Commission assessed the highest the models from his project “Recycling fashion” - functional clothing with futuristic vision of the range of industrial brown in combination with metal elements. This brought to the winner and prestigious award - a unique sculpture by the famous jeweler Angelo Krassini.
In parallel with the main initiatives of the forum, under the “Richmart innovation” were made presentations by leading Bulgarian and foreign companies. The guests of the event witnessed demonstrations of some innovations in the industry, including a visit to the famous factory “Top man”. Organizers of the forum were the Municipality of Russe, the Bulgarian association of apparel and textile producers and exporters, the Branch Union of light industry producers and “Richmart innovation”, with the support of Russe region. VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” – A STUDENT TEAM CHAMPION IN KICK-BOXING VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” is a student team champion in kick-boxing, style “light contact” in the National Student Championship which took place on 24 and 25 April 2010 at the University. The contest was initiated by Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova, Rector of Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” that wished the participants success in this powerful, but also beautiful sport. Chief judge of the matches was Assoc. Prof. Dimitar Uzunov.
In the National Student Championship in kick-boxing, style “light contact” participated students from nine Bulgarian universities: Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”, Technical University – Varna, Technical University - Russe, Trakia University - Stara Zagora, Academy of Economics - Svishtov, University of Economics - Varna, Burgas Free University, Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski” and South-West University “Neofit Rilski” - Blagoevgrad.
Organisers of the event were the Bulgarian Confederation of kick-boxing and muay thai, the Association of University Sport “Academic” and Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”. SILVER MEDAL FOR PLAMENA DIMOVA AT THE WORLD MUAY THAI CHAMPIONSHIP IN THAILAND Plamena Dimova, a student in International Relations at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” returned home as the silver medal winner at the World Muay Thai Championship, held between 18th and 26th March 2010 in Thailand, the home country of this sport.
619 fighters from 53 countries fought to prove best in Bangkok. Bulgaria’s national team won 3 silver and 2 bronze medals. At the women’s finals Plamena was defending her last year’s world champion title against a representative of the host country, who, at the end of the round was given 3 points by the judges, which represented a whole cycle, thus ensuring that the host competitor got the world title. Plamena with the medal - first from the left (in red) MASTER PROGRAMME STUDENTS IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING WERE AWARDED IBM CERFIFICATES On 27th March 2010 master programme students in Software Engineering were awarded their IBM certificates at Varna Free University. ![]() THIRD ISO 9001:2008 RECERTIFICATION FOR VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY On 24th and 25th February 2010 a recertification audit was held at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” in order to establish the compliance of the university’s quality management system with the requirements of the ISO 9001:2008 international standard. Following the report of compliance, written by the independent supervisory auditing committee of Bureau Veritas Certification, on 28th February 2010, Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” was awarded its third ISO 9001:2008 recertification for a period of three years, until 28th February 2013. To view the certificates, go to the ISO section of the university’s website: http://vfu.bg/. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EN PLEIN AIR IN ARCHITECTURE – 25-30th MAY 2010 From 25th to the 30th May the Varna resort “St. St. Konstantin and Elana” will host an International student competition in architecture - En plein air. The organizers of the event include Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”, “St. St. Konstantin and Elena” resort – Varna, Varna Municipality, The Union of Architectures in Bulgaria – Varna and The Camber of Architectures in Bulgaria – Varna. GERMAN GIANT COMPANIES TAKE ON STUDENTS FROM VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” WITHIN THE ERASMUS PROGRAMME German giant companies operating in the fields of industry, finance, tourism and administration are taking on eight students from VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” within the Erasmus programme. The lucky ones have been selected through a special procedure, in the presence of the manager of the European Academy of Banking, Economics and Management Heinrich Nihaves. He himself is Doctor Honoris Causa of the university. Meeting the candidates personally has proved necessary in order to make sure they are bright enough and truly motivated to do the respective jobs. Excellent command of German is among the major requirements. Most of the companies in question have representatives in Bulgaria, said a representative of the university.
“I have done two periods of internship. The first one took place at a savings bank in Germany. I have also worked in the field of real estate, as well as in a call centre. I would like to thank Varna Free University for the opportunity to do so. I have also gained experience at another company which has offices in 110 countries worldwide. I worked at the international department with colleagues of various nationalities. I had the chance to acquire some competences in other languages too. I speak English, German, Russian and I am currently studying Arabic, which is a rare, valuable language, which not many people speak. I now work in Egypt for a German company. When travelling with the Erasmus programme, each student should bear in mind that they will experience a completely different environment and way of living. Those places are few; therefore they are valuable for those who really aspire to them. Anton Stoyanov and Teodor Tanev NORTH RHINE – WESTPHALIA WELCOMES OUR STUDENTS WITHIN THE ERASMUS PROGRAMME From 1st July to 30th September 2010 students from Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” are going to do their internship within the Erasmus programme in North Rhine – Westphalia, Germany. The selection procedure for singling out successful internship candidates, held on 15th March at VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar”, was carried out in the presence of the manager of the European Academy of Banking, Economics and Management Prof. Heinrich Nihaves, Doctor Honoris Causa of Varna Free University. He presented the requirements of the companies where the internship is planned to take place and listened to the students, who in their turn, demonstrated excellent command of spoken German and true motivation to work in an intercultural environment. Among the companies which are welcoming the distinguished students are TUI, Kärcher, Praktiker, the Municipality of Düren etc. ![]() Prof. Heinrich Nihaves CERTIFICATES AWARDED TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE SECOND MODULE IN COMMUNICATIVE CULTURE OF LEADERS Managers and experts from the National Chamber of Independent Appraisers in the Republic of Bulgaria took part in the second module in communicative culture of leaders, which was held on 13th March 2010 at Varna Free University. The training was organized by the Institute of Communicative Culture of Leaders, and took place within the framework of the International Academy for Leaders, chaired by the Rector Prof. DSc Anna Nedyalkova, who, at the end of the seminar, presented all participants with certificates. STUDENTS FROM VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY CONQUER MONTE CARLO Fourteen students from Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”, doing a degree in Fashion and Management in Fashion, were given credit for their talent by an international jury which ranked the projects they presented for the final stage of the International Contest JEANSATION 2010", held in Monte Carlo from 25th to 28th November, 2010. DELEGATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND ECONOMICS IN ST. PETERSBURG ON VISIT AT VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY Following an invitation from the Faculty of Economics at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” a delegation from the University of Engineering and Economics in St. Petersburg visited the Varna university from 9th to 12th March 2010. The delegation, which included Prof. Aleksey Gavrilovich Makarov, Prof. Igor Leonidovich Andreev and Prof. Irina Olegovna Cherkasova, aimed at meeting the Management Body of Varna Free University, the Management Body of Deans, as well as the Head of Departments, at familiarizing themselves with the university facilities, with the activity of the Erasmus Office and the Projects Office, at the same time expressing a keen interest in co-working with the university, including student and lecture exchange between the two institutions. VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” HELPS STUDENTS TO WORK, WHILE THEY ARE STUDING On February 12, 2010 was signed a social contract between the university and business representatives which will support the initiative of VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” - “Partnership for student employment”. The event was attended by mayors of municipalities from district of Varna, business representatives and various institutions and students. The partnership aims at creating of conditions which will support the opportunities of the young people in our country to continue to learn and develop their knowledge and skills, despite the difficulties caused by the global economic crisis.
“This is a unique meeting, which aim to create more flexible system in which students are less dependent on the economic situation in which we live,” said Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova - Rector of VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar”.
According to a survey made by the university 85 % of the interruption of the training is mainly due to the financial and economic reasons. “Students rely on their parents, but now the situation is difficult,” said Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova.
Both sides expressed their willingness to develop the necessary interaction between the university and the employers and to achieve an effective exchange of information which will support students and employers in matching their interests. VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY IN COLLABORATION WITH “KONRAD ADENAUER” FOUNDATION The head of the Sofia office of the “Konrad Adenauer” Foundation, Dr. Andreas von Below visited Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”. His visit was related to the negotiation of future joint activities and projects with the university. The Foundation's interest is directed mainly to the Black Sea cooperation.
At the meeting with the Rector of VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” - Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova, Dr. Andreas von Below said that the university plays a very important role not only in the region of Varna but also beyond it. ... “The energy with which you move things forward is absolutely impressive”..., noted in his speech to the leadership of Varna Free University Dr. Andreas von Below. Before the meeting the head of the Sofia office of “Konrad Adenauer” Foundation was acquainted with the facilities of the university and he didn’t hide his impression of his visit to the library, the Technological Institute, the Educational and Sports complex and the Russian center. At the end of the visit, Dr. Andreas von Below gave books published by the Foundation, including “Tolerance is the soul of Europe” with thoughts of the Federal Chancellor of Germany - Mrs. Angela Merkel, who is also a member of the Foundation, as well as a book about Mrs. Herta Müller - a winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Throughout 70 offices and projects in over 120 countries “Konrad Adenauer” Foundation give its contribution for strengthening democracy, rule of law and social market economy. To ensure peace and freedom the Foundation supports continuity of foreign policy dialogue and exchange between different cultures and religions. Its partners are government institutions, political parties, civil society organizations and selected elites. ![]() A SEMINAR ON TOPIC: “GET YOUR STUDENTS TALKING WITH NEW ENGLISH FILE” On February 10, 2010 at the conference hall of the Russian center at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” was held a seminar on topic: “Get your students talking with New English File”. The seminar was attended by the representative of Oxford University in Bulgaria - Mrs. Milena Kostova and Mrs. Dora Kristeva - Sales Manager at “Book House” AD. ![]() ONE YEAR RUSSIAN CENTER AT VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” There are still feasts of the Russian Center at VFU titled: “VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” - 1 year in the world of “Russian peace”.
All the events that began on 25 January and will continue until February 12, 2010 are devoted to the first anniversary of the Russian Center at Varna Free University. On February 5, 2010 the center will celebrate the 150 Anniversary of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov with Nikita Mikhalkov’s movie “Unfinished piece for mechanical piano”, on themes from the works of Chekhov. On 5 and 6 February, 2010 the Russian center will hold a seminar with the Heads of the Chambers for authentic folklore. The final event will be held on 12 February at Radio Varna. The festivals for the first anniversary of the Russian Center at VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” were organized by courtesy of the General Consulate of the Russian Federation in Varna and the media partnership with Radio Varna. “MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES – 2009” Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova was awarded with the national prize "Manager Human Resources – 2009” in the category “Leader in Higher Education". At an official ceremony held on January 22, 2010 in Sofia under the patronage of the Minister of Labor and Social Policy - Totyu Mladenov, “The Human Resources in Bulgaria and European integration” Foundation and the magazine “Human Resources”, the rector of Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” - Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova was awarded with the national prize "Manager Human Resources – 2009”. THE EUROPEAN COMMISSIONER FOR REGIONAL POLICY HELD A PUBLIC LECTURE AT VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” On 27 November, 2009 Dr. Pawel Samecki, the European Commissioner for Regional Policy, held a public lecture on topic: “Bulgaria in Europe, Europe in Bulgaria. Two partners - one challenge”.
During his visit in VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” the Commissioner was accompanied by Mr. Renaldo Mandmets - Head of the Bulgarian Unit in Directorate General “Regional Policy”, Mrs. Jana Trost - Program Manager at Directorate General “Regional Policy” and Mrs. Malgorzata Potocka – personal assistant of the European commissioner for regional policy. Among the official guests were: Mrs. Juliana Nikolova - Advisor to the Prime Minister and Secretary of the Council for Management of the Funds from the European Union, Dr. Liliana Pavlova - Deputy Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Mr. Ivaylo Moscovski - Deputy Minister of Transport, Information Technology and Communication, Mrs. Dobrinka Kristeva - Director of Department “Programming of European Union Funds” at the Council of Ministers, Mrs. Nadia Genova - Head of Department “Coordination of Structural Instruments” at the Council of Ministers, Mr. Kiril Yordanov, Mayor of Varna and Mr. Dancho Simeonov, Governor of district with administrative center Varna.
The lecture by Dr. Pawel Samecki passed with great interest by students and teachers, which led a discussion after its end. There were questions about the status of the Bulgarian economy after the country's accession to the European Union and the mechanism of control over spending the EU funds, in particular Bulgaria. At the end of the meeting, Prof. DCs. Anna Nedialkova, Rector of Varna Free University, handed a gift to Dr. Pawel Samecki - a replica of the Thracian treasure. ![]() FOR A FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” SEND STUDENTS IN BRUSSELS Students from VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” visited the main European institutions in Brussels and listened lectures specially prepared for them, associated with the euro funding for Bulgaria and with the technology for development of projects.
For a fifth consecutive year for a week students from the master program “Management of international business projects” and the master programmes “Public Administration” and “Management of European Projects” were acquainted with the work of the European institutions. In the period 09-16.11.2009 the students participated in a specially prepared for them training course in the European Parliament, Directorate-General for Education and Culture, Directorate-General for Research and Development and Directorate-General for Regional Policy. Trainees also heard lectures on the opportunities for Bulgaria to raise funds under the Structural Funds and participated in a discussion in the Council of the European Union for future changes in EU governance. Special presentations were presented to the Bulgarian students also in the Committee of the Regions, in the Permanent Representation of Bulgaria and in the Swedish Presidency. Interesting were the meetings with the Bulgarian Members of the European Parliament.
Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” is the only university in Bulgaria, which for a fifth consecutive year organizes training in Brussels for specialists with a professional interest in project management. ![]() REWRITING OF THE HISTORY IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE TRUTHFUL A great interest was showed in the lecture given at the Educational and Sports Center at Varna Free University by Andrei Vladimirovich Vorobyov, Vice Director of the Information and Press Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. Its topic was: “For certain problems related to the counterfeiting of the history of World War II ”.
The prominent Russian scientist expressed his view that the rewriting of the history is dangerous and should always be truthful. He drew attention to some historical facts related to the beginning of World War II as the invasion of the Soviet Union, the decision of this attack and the consequences for modern Europe. The lecture was attended by many teachers and students from the specialities “International Relations” and “European Studies”. For them the lecturer and the topic were of great interest.
There were questions related to the protection of the Russian-speaking population in the Baltic regions. There was also a discussion about the attitude of Mr. Andrei Vorobyov to the false historical novels. Different perspectives and interesting citations were served. After the lecture, Andrei Vladimirovich Vorobyov visited the Russian center and didn’t hide his satisfaction at the extensive library available to the students studying Russian language and culture in Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”. ![]() THE BUSSINESS - A PARTNER IN TRAINING OF STUDENTS IN SPECIALITY “INFORMATICS” Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” launched a project: “The Business – a partner in training of students in speciality “Informatics””, headed by Prof. Nikolay Lutov, Director of the Department of Informatics at VFU. University partners are: “Mobile Info Services”Ltd., “TEMPUS 2000”Ltd. and “Skynet Group”Ltd.
The project was won under the scheme for providing grants: BG051PO001-3.3.03: “School and student practices”, under contract № BG051PO001-3.3.03-0039 and is in force from 13.10.2009 until 12.10.2010. The total project cost is 82 033.18 lv., and its purpose is to create conditions for quality professional training in real working conditions for students in speciality „Informatics”. Other guidelines in the program of the project are the conducting of practical training of the students in companies from the IT sector and raising the qualification of the teachers in the Department of Informatics for bringing education to the needs of the practice.
Within the project 27 students in speciality “Informatics” at VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” will hold for one academic year a 30 days internship in “Mobile Info Services” Ltd. and in “Skynet Group” Ltd. “TEMPUS 2000” Ltd. will take for the same period 9 students. Three employees of “Mobile Info Services” Ltd. and “Skynet Group” Ltd., and one of “TEMPUS 2000” Ltd. will be trained for mentors to students and conducting of student experience. Five teachers from Varna Free University will undergo two courses, each 60 hours to improve their skills in specific subjects. STUDENTS ENTERED FOR EXAMINATION TO GET AN INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF RUSSIAN LANGUAGE On 23 November, 2009 in the Russian center at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” was held an examination for obtaining of an international certificate for the level of fluency in Russian. Examiners were Dr. Elena Korchagina, Head of Test Control Department at the Institute of Russian language “Al.S.Pushkin” (Moscow) and Prof. Dr. Vladislav Lesnevski from the Russian Cultural and Information Center in Sofia. ![]() ![]() VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” PUBLISHED A GUIDE FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE EVENTS In November 2009 was published a guide for management of the events. The guide is issued on the project “Strengthening the capacity of tourism businesses in Europe and management of the events”. THE GENERAL CONSUL OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN VARNA WAS ON OFFICIAL VISIT IN VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” The new General Consul of the Russian Federation in Varna, Mr. Yuri Alexandrovich Solovyov, was on an official visit at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”. Immediately after his visit to Shumen on 23 October 2009, Mr. Solovyov attended VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” to get acquainted with the necessary equipment and the conditions for learning at the university. During the meeting the Rector of Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”, Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova presented to the General Consul the academic authorities and familiarized him with the opportunities that VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar”offers for training of Russian students. At the end of the visit, Mr. Yuri Alexandrovich Solovyov visited the Russian center at Varna Free University, stressing that he is extremely pleased with the conditions offered in VFU and he is ready to cooperate in the future plans of the Center for development of the Russian language and culture in Varna. A DELEGATION FROM ALL-CHINA JOURNALISTS’ ASSOCIATION VISITED VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY "CHERNORIZETS HRABAR" On 22 November 2009 a delegation from All-China Journalists’ Association visited Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”.
The purpose of the visit was the delegation to be familiarize with the training at Varna Free University, with the opportunities for future exchange of Bulgarian and Chinese students, with the opportunity of studying Chinese language in the university and with the eventual creation of an educational center for Chinese language and culture in VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar”. The delegation was led by Yin Yungong, President of the Institute of Journalism and Communication at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, followed by Li Yue – Vice President of the international relations at All-China Journalists’ Association, Wang Gang - deputy editor of “Dzhansu” journal, Zhu Diane - deputy editor of the “Ksinmin” journal, Lu Huimin - honorary journalist from “Beijing evening news” journal and Xian Hong Ching - deputy head of the Military Department of the newspaper of the Chinese People’s Army. At the end of the meeting the guests thanked for the comprehensive presentation of the university and expressed their desire for cooperation between Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” and Chinese educational institutions. ![]() RUSSIAN SCIENTIST WILL TALK ABOUT THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH FALSIFICATION OF THE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II A lecture for certain problems with falsifying the history of World War II will be held on 25 November from 14:30 in the Conference hall of the Russian Center at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”. Lecturer will be the prominent Russian scientist, doctor of the historical sciences, Andrei Vladimirovich Vorobyov, Vice Director of the Information and Press Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. “Yes, the topic is difficult, but it must be spoken. Because it is too cowardly to forge closer and more distant events. We just have to face this truth against the lies and the counterfeits. Bulgarians will understand me, because we’ve always had a common language with you.” This is what the Russian scientist said in an interview for “Duma” newspaper. The whole interview can be read on: http://www.duma.bg/cgi-bin/ecms/vis/vis.pl?s=001&p=0002&n=554&g= PROF. DSc. ANNA NEDYALKOVA, RECTOR OF VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY "CHERNORIZETS HRABAR" PAID AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO KREMLIN AT THE INVITATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova, Rector of Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” and Assoc. Prof. Galina Shamonina Ph.D., Director of the Russian Center participated in the Third Assembly of Fund “Russian Peace” in Moscow at the personal invitation of the Executive Director of the Fund - Mr. Vyacheslav Nikonov.
The Assembly is the largest event in the activities of the Fund and it is traditionally held on the eve of The National Unity Day (04 November). This year's intellectual potential of the Fund was presented in 1000 delegates from over 80 countries. The participants were welcomed by the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev, the Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Education and Science Andrei Fursenko, the Chairman of the State Duma Boris Gryzlov. Commitments to the ideas and the activities of the Fund and its centers operating in 40 countries of the world, expressed the Russian Patriarch Cyril, the Chairman of Russia’s Council of Muftis Ravil Gaynutdin and the Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar. ![]() ![]() ![]() GOLD BADGE AND CERTIFICATE FOR CONTRIBUTION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BULGARIAN SCIENCE FOR VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY "CHERNORIZETS HRABAR" On 29 October 2009 on an official ceremony of the European Forum of Experts was given official honorary status – a certificate and a gold badge to VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” for high prestige and social recognition, as well as for contribution to the development of Bulgarian science. ![]() European Forum of Experts
SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL PUBLIC FORUM WAS HELD IN VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY "CHERNORIZETS HRABAR" At the invitation of the Rector of VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” and the Faculty of Economics on 27 October 2009 was held scientific and practical public forum on the topic: "Where and how to invest after the end of the financial crisis.". Lecturers together with Alexander Nikolov and Christina Doncheva from “Karoll Capital Management” Inc. - Sofia showed the specifics of management, revealed investment opportunities due to the financial crisis and provided products and services of “Karoll Capital Management” in this direction. This visit has been prepared in co-operation agreement between “Karoll Capital Management” Inc. and the Faculty of Economics at VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar”, with an emphasis on professional and practical training and opportunity for approbation of new methodologies, tools, etc. related to the business management. COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY "CHERNORIZETS HRABAR" AND KETTERING UNIVERSITY, MICHIGAN, USA Official delegation led by Acad. Stefan Dodunekov - Director of the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS), visited Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” on 27 October 2009. The purpose of the visit was the signing of a cooperation agreement between Kettering University in the city of Flint, Michigan, USA and VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar”. Recognizing the importance of mutual cooperation and contribution of the universities to the society, mainly from the research activities conducted by them, both sides expressed their willingness to cooperate in enhancing and enriching the educational and scientific experience which they possess. The main purpose of the agreement is to provide a common basis on which to be build joint activities of academic and cultural nature in which to take part faculties and students from Kettering University and VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar”. Under the program, developed by the two universities will be established contacts and joint projects, organization of summer courses, management of Senior Projects (educational program in Canada, the United States and other countries where English is a leading educational system) and collaborative research on level faculties and students.
The agreement was signed by Prof. John Geske - Head of the Computer Science Department at Kettering University and Prof. Dr. Pavel Pavlov – Vice-Rector of Varna Free University.
Among the officials were also Dr. Fausto Rabiti - Director of the research activities at the Institute of Information Science and Technology of the Italian National Research Council, Dr. Giuseppe Amato from the same institute, and Prof. Peter Stanchev - Head of the Information Systems Department at the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS). ![]() PARTICIPATION OF VFU “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” IN THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE “INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS" On 13 and 14 October, 2009 in Czech Republic was conducted the Second International Conference “Intelligent Technologies for Video Communications”. It was held within the European Network for Video Education and Research (ENOVER). Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova, Rector of Varna Free University, participated in the opening of the conference from Bulgaria through videomost together with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dobrin Denev - rector of UACEG (University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy). In the conference took part partners from the European Network for Video Education and Research ENOVER, which support cooperation with VFU - 26 European countries - Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, France, Germany, Sweden, Great Britain, Spain and others. In process of developing are modules for video conference training as part of the University network. VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” participated with a report on the application of adaptive web-based e-learning systems.
PHD STUDENTS FROM VFU “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” TOOK PART IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE Lecturers from the Department of Economics at VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar”, Assistant Prof. Iva Moneva, Assistant Prof. Nikolina Grozeva and Assistant Prof. Sylvia Bratoeva-Manoleva took part in International Conference "The Social Sciences Research Society" in Turkey, the city of Izmir. The conference was organized by Dokuz Eylul University for second year. The reports of the participants were divided into forty-two sections, five reports in each section. The skilful distribution of the reports in the sections and the good organization of the conference made communication between colleagues extremely successful. There were guests from many countries - Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Poland, Iran, Australia, India, Malaysia, Russia, France, Germany, Canada, Ukraine, Hungary and Belgium. Many of them showed interest in Bulgaria, Varna, and in particular in VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” and expressed their desire to participate in such event, organized by our University. Reports from the conference are published in a collection that is available in our library. At the end of the forum organizers handed certificates for participation in the conference.
CERTIFICATES FOR LEADERS WERE GRANTED FOR THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE FIRST GRID SEMINAR IN BULGARIA The first GRID seminar on leadership was carried out at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”. The future leaders had to absorb the team work techniques and individual work, to produce concepts and strategies for corporate management, personal development strategies and organizational behavior of individuals. The goal is to improve the participants personal skills to take initiative, presentation and argumentation of opinion, conflict resolution, decision making, crisis management, prevention of failure, the exercise of criticism, change and achievement planned objectives. Moderator of the Forum was Mrs. Christiane Tiyle - advisor and licensed trainer in GRID International, Germany. In the last day of the seminar the participants received certificates for completed course in leadership. Diplomas were awarded by the President of the Academy of Leaders of VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” - Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova, the rector of Varna Free University and Prof. Heinrich Nihaves - manager of the European Academy of Banking, Economics and Management. Special guest at the ceremony was the President of the World Association of Schools and Institutes of Public Administration and Director of the Institute of public management and public services at Florida International University, Prof. Allan Rosenbaum.
LECTURE OF PROF. HEINRICH NIHAVES AT VFU “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” On 09 October 2009 from 10:00 pm in Hall 2 of the Educational and Sports complex of VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” a lecture on topic: "Structure of municipal government in West Germany and pleas for the creation and development of German and foreign companies. Opportunities for participation in Erasmus for VFU students and conversion after graduation.” Was given by Prof. Neinrich Nihaves. He is the manager of the European Academy of Banking, Economics and Management Prof. Heinrich Nihaves and also Doctor Honoris Causa of Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”.
AN HONORARY SIGN BESTOWED THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA ON PROF. DSC. ANNA NEDYALKOVA On a special ceremony in the Revenue hall at the Presidency, the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Mr. Georgi Parvanov bestowed an Honorary sign on Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova, Rector of Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”. The award was for her outstanding contribution to conservation and development of scientific and artistic potential in Varna, for her fruitful work in science, education and culture. NINTEEN ACADEMIC YEAR AT VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” MINISTER SVILEN NEYKOV AND OLIMPIC CHAMPION RUMYANA NEYKOVA WERE PART IN THE OPENING OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR Over 2800 first-year students at VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” received their student books on 28 September 2009 on a special ceremony at the university. In the new academic year 2009/2010, more than 10 000 students will be trained in 12 bachelor’s, 17 master’s and 8 doctoral’s degree programmes.
In her speech, Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova, Rector of Varna Free University, talked about the new academic projections, which the university will implement in the current academic year. Aim will be the realization of the basic motto of the university - a high quality educational process and actively interact with business partners. New moment in the university activities will be the ambition to preserve and develop the young intellectual elite. Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova announced that the university provides six scholarships to excellent students from different schools in Varna who continue their education at VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar”. ![]() With the title “Honorary member of the Academic community of Varna Free University” was awarded and the Minister of Physical Education and Sport, Asoc. Prof. Svilen Nejkov Ph.D. This title was given for his contributions to the development of sport and hopes for the future development of youth activities. Minister Svilen Neykov told those who presented that he is for the first time at Varna Free University and is surprised by the high level of teaching and the modern technology, which are established at the university. "... You have the necessary equipment and wonderful lecturers. You have your evaluation of the European Commission of the European Union, which is our common goal. This sign, which the university received is a guarantee that the road on which you walk is correct. Our aim in the future is to be closer to the European standards, not only in Bulgaria, but to win European and global level. You are our future potential and we are proud of you. I wish you to find the best way to absorb knowledge and talent”. The Minister of Physical Education and Sport, presented on behalf of the Association “Varna Free University”, student books and scholarships for the first-year students. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar”, Mr. Yani Yanev announced the decision on awarding six students with special scholarships. Two personal scholarships were provided from the Rector, Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova, one scholarship from the Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Pavel Pavlov, who also gave student books and announced scholarships on behalf of the Russian center at the university.
After the official ceremony at the conference hall of the University was held a discussion on topic: "LLL - a key factor in the transition to economy and society based on knowledge”. In the opening of the discussion the Rector, Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova, noted that VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” is the first training center in Bulgaria to introduce training in this system. She pointed the personal merits of the President of Bulgaria Mr. Georgi Parvanov. Presentation for the work, the university did on the system was made by Prof. Theodora Bakardjieva. CONFERENCE ON COMENIUS PROGRAM WAS CARRIED OUT IN VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” From 28 to 30 September 2009 Varna Free University hosted the IX-th National Conference with international participation "Humanism and pragmatism in the education of XXI century". VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” PRESENTED ITS PRODUCTION ON THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL ART FORUM “WITHOUT BORDERS” The film "Heraclea Lyncestis - Terra Cognita", directed by Peter Pavlov from the Media center at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”, was presented on the second edition of International Art Forum "Without Borders”. The art forum was organized in the period 18 – 20 September 2009 in ”The Palace” - Balchik. The video tells of the ancient city of Heraclea (modern Bitola) Macedonia, which was founded by Philip II. For Theodoric the Great, who destroyed this place twice. Emphasis is on the history of east and west of Bitola, which were part of the Roman Empire. For the road “Via Ignatius” which was set during the time of the proconsul Ignatius and which served for the movement of the Roman Legion, etc.. Terra Cognita (Known Land) is the second title of the film, because as the authors say, the place has a very rich history. Script-writer of the film is Kaloyan Smilkov.
The Second International Art Forum included in itself an art management conference. The conference involved more than forty leading international promoters from the field of music and culture from 24 countries on 4 continents. Within the forum on 19 and 20 September was held also an international art festival, which included the leading musicians and artists from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, Israel, Italy, Norway, Romania, Slovenia, Turkey and Sweden. There were classical music, ethnic / world music and jazz music concerts, and also presentation and exhibition of artists. All art events of 19 and 20 September were from 17:00. ![]() Peter Pavlov Organizers of the event were The Chamber of Commerce - Varna, in partnership with the Art Network “Skenderman” and “The Palace” - Balchik.
“CONTEMPORARY PEDAGOGICAL METHODS IN THE STUDY OF RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE” In the period 3-7 August 2009 the Russian centre at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” starts Summer training school “Contemporary pedagogical methods in the study of Russian language as a foreign language”. ![]() A SECOND INTRODUCTORY SEMINAR ON GRID TECHNOLOGY AT VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR” A second introductory seminar on Grid technology was carried out at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” on 25th July 2009. The seminar was organized from Grid Institute – VFU, which is part of the Academy for Leaders established at the University. Moderator of the seminar was Mrs. Christiane Tiyle, advisor and licensed trainer in Grid International, Germany. ![]() ![]() ![]() AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUMMER SCHOOL AT THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMICS, PODOLSK, RUSSIA An International student summer school was organized from 13th to 20th July 2009 at the Institute of Economics, Podolsk, Russia. The School was attended by students from Russia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Germany and Bulgaria. Eight students from the specialities “Informatics” and “Public Administration” at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar” took part in it. They presented four reports (three in English and one in Russian), as follows: ![]() ![]() ![]() „LAND SO BUILT” It was for the first time that the public of Varna saw the projects for renovation of the green spaces in residential complex “Mladost” worked out by students majoring in Architecture speciality. All architects-to-be took part in the International workshop landscape planning and design „LAND SO BUILT” and guest lecturers were Prof. Dr. Arch.. Mikela De Poli and Arch. Adriano Marangon from the University of Architecture in Venice, Italy. On the opening of the forum the Mayor of Mladost region – Yordanka Yunakova rewarded the winners of the contest organized earlier at Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”. The winners Yuliyan Nachev and Iliya Tsonev with project “Tornado” shared the first place with Hristo Hadzhiyski and project “Urban vegetable gardens”. The project “Green veins” by Yordanka Vicheva, Elena Nacheva and Vanya Gencheva took the second place. The third place remained for Dimitar Katsarov and Ivan Kovachev and their project “The bridge”. ![]() ![]() ![]() THE EC AWARDED VFU ‘CHERNORIZETS HRABAR’ WITH THE ‘DS LABEL’ On an official ceremony in Brussels on the 11th June 2009 Mr. Jan Figel, a member of the European Commission handed out to the Rector of Varna Free University Prof. Anna Nedyalkova the label for the European Diploma Application ‘DS Label’ in the presence of Mrs. Odile Quintin, Director General for Education, Training, Culture and Youth in the European Commission. 65 higher education institutions from 16 countries were awarded with special European quality labels in recognition of their efforts to make it easier for students to study abroad. These labels are given to universities which have shown excellence in applying the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) and the Diploma Supplement (DS).
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY IN BULGARIA – OPPORTUNITIES AND PERSPECTIVES An international conference on the subject ‘Applied Psychology in Bulgaria – opportunities and perspectives’ was opened today, 19th June 2009 at VFU ‘Chernorizets Hrabar’. For the eighth year in succession the academic team of the professional area ‘Psychology’ gathered the professional elite from around the country. 4 professors, 18 associate professors, 9 PhDs, 8 doctoral students, 17 specialists and 8 students are presenting papers in the scientific forum. For three days they will lead discussions in two sections. The scientific research in the first section involves topical problems of school and social psychology, ethnopsychology and psychology of the culture. Analyses in the area of psycho diagnostics, clinical psychology and consultative psychology, psychology of security and behaviour in extreme situations are discussed in the second section. Scientists from nine Bulgarian universities, the Bulgarian Academy of Science and specialists from different institutions take part in the forum. Students from the speciality Psychology at VFU ‘Chernorizets Hrabar’ are actively involved, too.
THE NEWEST SPECIALITIES OF VFU ARE AMONG THE MOST PREFERRED IN THE UPCOMING ACADEMIC YEAR More than 4800 are the applicants for the specialities at VFU ‘Chernorizets Hrabar’ who have sat for an exam during the week (15th – 19th June). The first and the only university in Bulgaria which was awarded the European quality label for education ‘DS Label’ is again among the most preferred higher education institutions in the upcoming academic year. Among the most desired specialities are ‘Law’ and ‘Architecture’ for the Master’s educational and qualification degree. For the Bachelor’s degree the greatest interest is towards the specialities ‘Protection of National Security’, ‘Public Administration’, ‘Structural Engineering’ and ‘Space Design’, as well as towards the newest ones: ‘International Marketing’, ‘Finance and Accounting’, the two areas of the speciality ‘Computer Studies’: ‘Computer Networks and Systems’ and ‘Applied Information Technologies’, and the areas of the speciality ‘International Relations’: ‘International Law’, ‘Eurointegration’ and ‘Diplomacy and Politics’. THREE-DAY TRAINING SEMINAR FOR REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES In the period 24th-26th June 2009 the non-profit association ‘Varna Free University Association’ will carry out a three-day training seminar for representatives of the nongovernmental organizations and local authorities. During the training the following topics will be presented: ‘Communication Skills’ and ‘How to work with the European Institutions’ The seminar will be carried out under project ‘Capacity Development of the Nongovernmental Sector for Effective Partnership with the Local Administration’ under the Operational Programme Administrative Capacity. STREAMNET PRESENTED VIDEO LINE TECHNOLOGY OF POLYCOM A seminar to present the opportunities for VFU to take part in the project ENOVER (European network for video training) was carried out on 9th June 2009 in hall 1 of the Technological Institute of Varna Free University. A video line technology of Polycom was presented by making a video bridge between VFU and the University of Ostrava. The event was organized together with the Department of Informatics and the Technological Institute within the frames of the Academy for Computer Leadership of VFU ‘Chernorizets Hrabar’.
SPACE IN THE EUROPEAN ARCHITECTURE – TRADITION AND NOVELTY The first and the only international conference Space in the European Architecture – tradition and novelty was organized from the 3rd to 5th June 2009 in the Balchik Palace under the patronage of Prof. Stephan Danailov – the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria and Prof. DSc. Anna Nedyalkova – Rector of Varna Free University ‘Chernorizets Hrabar’. It is a continuation and development of the traditional conference of the Faculty of Architecture in Varna Free University ‘Chernorizets Harbar’ – ‘Architecture, construction – Modern Times’.
VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE UNIVERSITIES IN THE ACADEMIC COOPERATION IN EUROPE ‘I am impressed by what I see as a development, as facilities and as academic achievements. I understood that Varna Free University would be the first university in Bulgaria with an official accreditation for the credits approved by the European Union (Diploma Supplement Label). If there is one area in which we can say that it is important for Bulgaria to develop and to go ahead, we will probably reject all others but education’, this is what the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria Ivailo Kalfin in his public lecture under the title ‘European Membership of Bulgaria – results and perspectives’ on 29th May 2009 at VFU ‘Chernorizets Hrabar’.
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