Technical University - Varna

University

Varna, Bulgaria

About

Technical University of Varna is a state institution of higher education and it is the first Bulgarian university with accreditation by the European University Association.

Technical University of Varna is a state educational institution which has taken the challenge and responsibility to serve the needs of society for training and development in a period of global technological and cultural changes. Our mission is to be a factor in the development of the intellectual potential of Bulgaria, to support the process of sustainable development and contribute to the attainment of new standards of communication between nations. Based on a close partnership with industry, intensive research activities, close cooperation with European universities, using the achievements and traditions of the university to provide the training of market-oriented engineering professionals from all educational qualifications and degrees for the Bulgarian and world economy in the sphere of: • Shipbuilding and shipping • Engineering and engineering technology • Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Automation • Communications and Computer Engineering • Energetics • Industrial Management • Ecology and art and technology for protection of the environment and the sea. Technical University of Varna is the only Bulgarian civil state university which, given its geographical position, performs the specific mission to integrate into an overall process the preparation of graduates and performance of research related to shipbuilding and marine technology, shipping and water transport, ecology, techniques and technologies for the protection of sea area. To achieve this mission the Technical University of Varna counts on the competence, enthusiasm and faith of its staff and students in the advancement of society through knowledge and shared values - a reputation established over nearly half a century old presence in the spiritual and economic life of Varna and Bulgaria. We are here to interact, improve and to cooperate with state and local institutions and business organizations.

Fair, healthy and environment-friendly food systems from primary production to consumption

1 Additional activities for the European partnership on accelerating farming systems transition - agroecology living labs and research infrastructures12 Nutrition and Mental Health15 Additional activities of the European partnership on sustainable food systems for people, planet and climate18 Emerging and future risks to plant health20 Making food systems more resilient to food safety risks through the deployment of technological solutions21 Research and innovation for food waste prevention and reduction at household level through measurement, monitoring and new technologies

Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities

1 Adapting to and mitigating demographic trends in rural areas through evidence-based planning and innovative solutions4 Creating urban co-creation spaces for driving sustainable food system transformation

Clean environment and zero pollution

6 Provide digital solutions tailored to small and medium-sized farms to monitor and sustainably manage agricultural inputs and natural resources

Representatives

Kristiana Apostolova

Project Developer and Manager

Technical University - Varna