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NTCenter at the XVI Sofia Science Festival
On May 17, 2026, a packed conference hall of John Atanasoff Forum in Sofia Tech Park hosted an hour-long presentation by Andy Stoycheff and Dr Vladi Pachemanov of NTCenter. Within the bounds of the famed Sofia Science Festival and its 16th edition, at the opening of the the presentation titled “Information: battle for influence”, Andy…
Read MoreSkillFoster | Second Production Workshop on 3D Scanning and Cultural Heritage
The second hands-on workshop, dedicated to 3D scanning and storytelling techniques in the context of cultural heritage, took place from March 17 to 19. The training took place in Tomar and Leiria and combined lectures, hands-on activities, and cultural visits. Participants discussed their digital projects, developed so far, and brainstormed possible upgrading and improvements. The…
Read MoreDisinformation and Teens: Polling Insights
NTCenter’s activities in the domain of disinformation cover a wide portfolio: analytical work based on cognitive science and neuroscience, development of solutions for education, media and information literacy and science communication. Recently, we worked with a large group of teens (15-19), where we ran a few questions before and after our interventions. A few among…
Read MoreSkillFoster Training in Istanbul: 3D Scanning and Digital Storytelling
From October 22 to 24, NTCenter took part in the SkillFoster training in Istanbul, focused on 3D scanning and digital storytelling for cultural heritage. The event, part of the Erasmus+ project “SkillFoster (Heritage Matters: Fostering Cultural Awareness and Professional Development)”, was hosted by Koç University. Over three days, participants from Bulgaria, Türkiye, the Netherlands, and…
Read MoreNew Erasmus+ Project GRASP Officially Launched!
We are delighted to announce the launch of GRASP, a new Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership in School Education dedicated to strengthening critical thinking, democratic dialogue, and citizenship education. Over the next three years, the project will bring together researchers, teacher educators, philosophers, and education specialists to develop innovative methodologies and practical resources that support teachers in…
Read MoreCognitive Triggers and Vectors Model: New Blueprint Seeks to Decode the Mind’s Response to Disinformation
A groundbreaking new framework is stepping into the spotlight, promising to reshape how educators and analysts approach the tangled web of disinformation, propaganda, and information warfare. Developed at the NTCenter by Andy Stoycheff and collaborators, the Cognitive Triggers and Vectors Model, fondly called “The Blueprint” and even featuring a stylised image of a cunning fox…
Read MoreNet4Society Annual Meeting Held in Sofia
On 12–13 June 2025, Sofia hosted the annual meeting of Net4Society – the support network of National Contact Points (NCPs) for Cluster 2 “Culture, Creativity and Inclusive Society” under the Horizon Europe programme (2021–2027). The event, organised by NTCenter, offered an unforgettable experience, blending an intensive professional agenda with the unique cultural atmosphere of the…
Read MoreCapacity building in cultural heritage: what do stakeholders want?
On June 9, 2025, a focus group was held in the New Conference Hall of Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” on the topic: “Capacity Building in the Field of Cultural Heritage: What Do Stakeholders Want?”, organized by the University Center “Professional Development in the Field of Cultural Heritage” / Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and…
Read MoreDECIDE moves ahead confidently
Through our Erasmus-funded project DECIDE, we study the effects of cognitive biases on decision-making. We are currently testing how a range of short training interventions have a measurable and sustainable impact on university students’ decisions. For this, we are running pilot testing in 4 European universities: Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski (UniSof) from Bulgaria, Karel…
Read MoreWorkshop ‘Working with Cultural Heritage’ within the SkillFoster Project
On 27 November 2024, the second workshop of the series “Working with Cultural Heritage” was held within the SkillFoster project Heritage Matters: Fostering Cultural Awareness and Professional Development. Dr Boyana Mincheva, expert on old-printed books, introduced the participants of the workshop to the history of world printing and its different periods in the Latin and…
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