The 13th Annual Student Awards of Varna Municipality were presented today at a solemn ceremony. Students from Varna Free University hold first place in two categories.
Assoc. Prof. Milena Kichekova, PhD - Head of the Department of Construction of Buildings and Facilities at Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar" was elected a member of the Board of Directors of the Scientific and Technical Union for Construction in Bulgaria. This happened at the General Assembly of the branch organization, which was held in Sofia.
With festive fireworks and high spirits the lights of the Christmas tree of Varna Free University shone. Students, staff, faculty, and guests drew their fortune slips for the new year.
The Vice President of VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar" took part in the discussions on amending the bill to the higher education held in the Committee in Science and Education at the National Assembly. Yani Yanev declared the opinion of the academic community of Varna Free University - the bill offers good solutions, but there are problematic issues that need to be carefully analyzed between the first and second reading of the bill. Regarding the development of the national map of higher education, Yani Yanev said that it is important that the basic criteria, requirements, principles and policies of its development to be laid down in the law. This will ensure stability that is not influenced by political influences.
Special guests of Varna Free University today were students from the Vocational High School of Engineering and Light Industry in the town of Popovo. They visited students majoring in "Fashion Design" and took part in an interactive seminar on zero waste design and a workshop in which they created their own models. The girls who study in grades 8, 10 and 12 in the specialty "Dress maker" and "Model Maker" have been challenged to design clothes or accessories out of one material in one hour. The aim which was to make a unique product with zero waste was met by all eight teams. They designed skirts, blouses, handbags, and some of the items transformed into a different look. The 12th graders were the fastest. They want to study at Varna Free University and dream of a career in fashion.
VFU “Chernorizets Hrabar” welcomes Elsevier information rally in Varna which will be held on December 12, 2019 at the University. Training agenda: December 12, 2019
The Leaders Lectures |Series at Varna Free University "Chernorisets Hrabar" started with an impressive lecture delivered by Col. (Retired) Yitzhak Turgeman - former Director of the Ministry of Defense of Israel for Social Policies and member of the board of trustees of the Black Sea Security Academy. The event is organized by the Black Sea Security Academy and is financially supported by Guzik Technical Enterprises - USA.
For the first time in Bulgaria a university will be established in the Cloud, a space will be created - a model for an innovative technological educational environment and a teacher training center will be launched on the territory of Varna Free University. This will be part of the pilot project of VFU "Chernorizets Hrabar” and the Creative Training Center for the implementation of Google G suite at the university. The partnership is based on a signed memorandum between the two organizations.
A congratulatory address was sent to the students of Varna Free University "Chernorizets Hrabar" by Prof. Dr. Peter Hristov - Rector of the University, on the occasion of the holiday of the Bulgarian academic community.