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The Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IEFSEM–BAS) has announced a call for applications for the Travelling Lectorium “Bulgaria: Intercultural and Inter-Religious Spaces,” which will take place from 24 to 30 August 2026. The one-week programme will combine academic lectures with ethnographic fieldwork and meetings with …

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Members from the Balkan Ethnology Department at the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences took part in the international conference “Generations – Memory, Dialogue, Conflict,” held on 24–25 April 2026 at New Bulgarian University in Sofia. The forum brought together scholars from different countries to discuss …

International Forum in Sofia Brings Together Scholars on Memory, Dialogue, and Conflict Read More »

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 …

Balkan Ethnology Department Presented at Sofia University Career Forum Read More »

The Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences has opened a call for papers for the 8th edition of the international conference “Between the Worlds: Solidarity and Civic Action in Times of Uncertainty,” scheduled to take place on 28–29 October 2026 in a hybrid format. The event …

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Members of the “Balkan Ethnology” Department at the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences took part in the academic conference “30 Years of the BA Programme in Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology”, held on 23–24 March 2026 at Hall 1 of the Rectorate of Sofia University St. …

Researchers from the Balkan Ethnology Department Participate in Conference Marking 30 Years of Ethnology at Sofia University Read More »

On 20 March 2026, a guest lecture by Dr. John Paul Newman was held at the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. The event was organized by Mina Hristova, PhD and other members of the “Balkan Ethnology” Department and was entitled “Biographies of War and Welfare in …

Dr. John Paul Newman Delivered Lecture on Tito’s Yugoslavia at IEFSEM Read More »