Today marks the opening of the 25th Summer Research School in Mathematics and Informatics (SRS’25) at the Creative Home of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) near Varna. The school is organised by the High School Students’ Institute of Mathematics and Informatics (HSSIMI) and proudly celebrates its 25th edition this year.
Over the next three weeks, 50 high school students from across Bulgaria with outstanding interests and achievements in mathematics, informatics, and information technologies will participate in the program. The school traditionally includes international participation, and the official working language is English. This year, six students from Luxembourg, India, Pakistan and Turkey have joined their Bulgarian peers.
As in previous editions, the first week of the program features lectures by leading experts in mathematics, informatics, and IT. Each student will work independently or in co-authorship on an individual research project, guided by a mentor. The program offers a unique opportunity to build strong academic and professional connections, benefiting both students and mentors alike.
At the end of the summer school, all student projects are presented at a final seminar. Many participants continue to develop their work beyond the school, and each year, SIMI alumni present their research at national and international science forums. Several have received recognition at prestigious global competitions such as EUCYS, the Regeneron ISEF, and Expo Sciences. Collaborations between students and mentors often lead to scientific publications.
Founded in 2000, the Student Institute of Mathematics and Informatics has consistently supported talented youth in taking their first steps in science. The Summer Research School is made possible thanks to HSSIMI’s founding institutions: the Union of Bulgarian Mathematicians, the Evrika Foundation, the International Foundation “St. Cyril and St. Methodius”, and the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics at BAS.
The SRS is led by Prof. Emil Kolev (IMI–BAS), with Emil Kelevedjiev (IMI–BAS) serving as deputy head and responsible for the informatics program. Both are highly experienced in working with gifted students and in preparing the Bulgarian national teams for mathematics and informatics Olympiads.
The Summer School is held with the support of the National Program “Education with Science”.
