On 23 April 2026, the first edition of the Career Forum of the Faculty of History took place at the foyer of the Faculty at Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski.
The forum was officially opened by the Dean of the Faculty of History, Prof. Mira Markova, who highlighted the importance of the initiative as a platform for dialogue between students, academics, and employers. In her address, she emphasised the high level of academic training provided at the faculty, as well as the value of humanities education in developing broad perspectives and transferable skills applicable across various professional fields.
Following the opening, the programme continued in two main segments: meetings with employers and institutional representatives, and presentations of the Master’s programmes offered by the Faculty of History.
As part of the forum, Dr. Petya V. Dimitrova presented the Balkan Ethnology Department, introducing its research focus and academic activities to students and attendees.
The event drew strong interest from students and partner institutions, highlighting the growing need for direct engagement between academia and the labour market.