What is the winning formula to establish a successful partnership in the region striving to achieve responsible economy? An answer to this question was provided by the large-scale international project STAR (HORIZON-MSCA-2023-SE-01) – Sustainability Transformation: Research and Innovation Network for Quality Information, Better Sustainability Reporting Practices and Business Resilience – which took center stage at an inspiring event held on October 14 and 16, 2026, at the University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”.
The main goal of the event was to promote a successful partnership of all the stakeholders needed to have a responsible economy as well as raise awareness regarding the research and innovation activities and results achieved within the STAR project. Through the project, the university and its partners are joining forces to build a transnational research network focused on improving non-financial reporting and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices in business.
The event was shaped as two-days activities. On 14.10.2026 in held place in the Scientific complex of University of Ruse. It was held under the motto “Social responsibility, Leadership, and Equality”. Among the guest speakers who contributed to sharing their expirences on the topic were: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rositsa Simeonova Chairperson of BAOSR, Prof. Dr. Veselina Ilieva – Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yulia Pulova St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo, Deana Dimova, Manager of the “Center Dynamika” Association; Katya Petrova, UNICEF From business side: Boyka Stoeva from Seven Generations Complex, Aleksandra Grigorova “АЛЕКС 002” Ltd, Diana Avramova from Regional Information Centre-Ruse. The opening speakers of the event were Academician Hristo Beloev Chairman of the Ruse Municipal Council; Dimitar Nedev Municipality of Ruse Deputy Mayor of Ruse; Prof. Dr. Desislava Atanasova Rector of University of Ruse „Angel Kanchev”. Than all the participants in the event had the opportunity to share their knowledge and experiences on the topic.
News prepared by: Assoc. Prof. Irina Kostidanova, PhD – Head of the STAR Project for Bulgaria; and Dr. Ana Todorova.
