The newest and most modern hall of TU - Sofia, equipped with nearly 600 seats, will be a space to inspire new projects, exchange knowledge and experience, and develop engineering talents!
Its opening took place during a solemn academic council on the occasion of the university's 80th anniversary. The Chairman of the General Assembly of TU - Sofia, Corresponding Member Professor Dr. Eng. Georgi Todorov and Professor Dr. Eng. Ivan Králov cut the ribbon and named the new hall – Tech Arena. It was built on the site of a former foundry. The Minister of Education and Science, Krassimir Valchev, attended the ceremony.
Minister Valchev congratulated the university on the jubilee and expressed confidence that the new hall would also be used by other higher education institutions and organizations. He pointed out that TU - Sofia is one of the higher education institutions on which the country's public and socio-economic development relies to the greatest extent.
The Minister noted a positive change in student admissions this year and stated that the number of students in technical professional fields is increasing overall, and even more so at the Technical University - Sofia.
On behalf of the Rectorate leadership, the Minister received a Jubilee Gold Medal and a certificate on the occasion of the university's 80th anniversary. Tanya Mihaylova, Head of the Minister's Office, who is also a member of the Board of Trustees of TU - Sofia, was also honored. The award was presented by the Vice-Rector for "International Activities and Accreditation", Professor Lidia Galabova.
Jubilee medals and certificates were also received by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Innovations and Growth, Tsvetan Tsvetanov, and the Chairman of the University's Board of Trustees and the Association of Industrial Capital in Bulgaria, Vasil Velev.
Corresponding Member Evelina Slavcheva, Chairman of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, and the Rector of Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", Professor Georgi Valchev, were also honored.
Awards were also received by Dobri Mitrev, Chairman of the Management Board of the Bulgarian Chambers of Commerce and Industry; Professor Liliana Valcheva, Chairman of the Higher Education and Science Union at the Confederation of Labor "Podkrepa" (KNSB); Angel Stoykov, Chairman of the National Representation of Student Councils; Professor Senya Terzieva, Rector of the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy; and Professor Dr. Iliya Zhelezarov, Rector of the Technical University - Gabrovo.
In appreciation of the support for the Technical University - Sofia, representatives of leading Bulgarian and international companies also received a Golden Jubilee Medal and a certificate. They were awarded by the Vice-Rector for "Academic Activities and Accreditation", Prof. Milena Lazarova.
Today, more than ever, the partnership between education and business is crucial. Thanks to it, internships, joint projects, and training are offered. Students have the opportunity to put into practice the latest technologies and, most importantly, to turn their knowledge into skills.
The ecosystem between the university and business is extremely important because it does not exist separately; it is constantly developing. The energy of this partnership gives a boost to successful projects, the establishment of innovative approaches, and, above all, opportunities for young people to have a successful professional career, because they are the ones who will shape the successes of tomorrow.
The Technical University - Sofia prepares educated engineers for the industry, while business provides direction for academic programs, experience, and technology, which leads to the creation of a stable, competitive environment and dedication to the engineering profession.
