The Faculty of Natural Sciences is pleased to announce the start of the third edition of the photo contest "Discover and Protect Nature!" and invites all students to participate with their unique and own photographs inspired by nature. Unleash your talent and capture a compelling image of a natural object, event, or special moment that reflects your connection with the environment.

Showcase Your Efforts - Exhibition and Awards!
All submitted photographs will be featured in an exhibition opening in early December 2025, where they will be evaluated by a jury, and the audience will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites on the Faculty's Facebook social media page. The best photographs will be awarded, and after the exhibition, they will decorate the classrooms and offices in the “Inorganic Building” as a lasting symbol of nature’s beauty and our students’ commitment to its preservation.

How to Participate?
Each photograph must be in JPEG digital format, with a minimum resolution of 200 dpi and a maximum file size of 10 MB. Only basic adjustments in brightness, contrast, and sharpness are allowed. Photo collages and digital additions are prohibited. The photos should capture the natural setting as it was seen. Photos downloaded from the internet or social media will not be accepted!

Registration and Submission:
Follow the Facebook page of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, BSU “Prof. Dr. Assen Zlatarov”. Send your photographs by November 28, 2025, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., including the following information:
Title of the photograph
Author’s name, year of study, field of study, university, and Facebook or Instagram profile.
A short description of the location, situation, or story behind the image (up to 500 characters)
Year the photo was taken
Email and contact phone number

Deadlines and Important Dates:
Contest Start: November 13, 2025
Submission Deadline: November 28, 2025

Nominees and winners will be announced at a special ceremony during the opening of the exhibition on Student Day.
Don’t miss the opportunity to present your unique view of nature and contribute to the message of environmental preservation!