An applied science conference for students, PhD candidates, and young scientists convened at the Taraclia branch of Angel Kanchev University of Ruse on Monday. This event marked the first student conference held at the branch and was organized as part of the University of Ruse’s 65th science conference. The proceedings began with a plenary meeting, attended by the Taraclia branch Director, Assoc.
Prof. Valentina Vasileva, and Administrative Director Alexandr Borimecicov. During the opening ceremony, Vasileva presented on establishing a common European space for education and science and the role of universities in this endeavor.
The agenda also included a presentation of three books published with the support of the Bulgarian Spirit Foundation by its President, Oleg Kosih. Vasileva noted the conference’s dual aims: encouraging students to generate scientific materials and assessing the capability of their academic tutors. She highlighted the success of the team, which produced 23 papers, and encouraged students to participate actively.
The conference was structured across three thematic areas. The first covered Bulgarian cultural-historical heritage, addressing topics such as the contributions of Bulgarian historians and archaeologists. The second focused on interdisciplinary research, examining folk music as a cultural identifier, Bulgarian folk dance in Moldova, and the use of folklore in teaching.
The final section addressed modern challenges in education and psychology, including the development of communication skills and the integration of AI in student academic growth. The establishment of the Taraclia branch itself is a recent development, having officially transitioned
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