Clean&Circle will once again participate in the Sofia Science Festival. From May 11 to 14, our experts will be at Sofia Tech Park, where they will share more about research and innovation in environmental protection, sustainable development, and the circular economy. Clean&Circle will be part of the festival’s demonstration booth, one of the largest events dedicated to science and technology in Bulgaria.

At the latest meeting of the Academic Council, Prof. Dr. Rumyana Dzhingova-Kostadinova from the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy was awarded the Honorary Badge "St. Kliment Ohridski" with a blue ribbon for her outstanding achievements in teaching and research. Prof. Dzhingova-Kostadinova received the award from the Vice-Rector of Sofia University, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Georgi Vylchev.

On April 26, the Centre of Competence “Clean & Circle” and the Faculty of Biology at Sofia University welcomed experts from the European Commission to discuss synergies between programs. The project coordinator, Prof. DSc. Yana Topalova, presented a developing ecosystem in the field of clean technologies and sustainable environment, applying a STEM approach in creating advanced technologies for sustainable environmental management and student training. Prof. Topalova also showcased the ideas behind the technologies developed at the Clean&Circle Centre, which are at various levels of technological readiness.

On Friday, March 31, the International Conference "Construction Waste as a Resource" took place at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia. The program included three panels focused on regulatory frameworks and opportunities for the utilization of construction waste. The Centre of Competence Clean&Circle co-organized the event, which was held as part of Architecture and Construction Week in Bulgaria.