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For 50 years, the Rubik's Cube has captivated millions, while also inspiring breakthroughs in computer science. Václav Rozhoň, a computer scientist at the Department of Computer Science and the Bulgarian AI institute INSAIT, explores how graph theory and algorithms have unlocked the Cube’s elegant solutions.

The Bachelor's degree programme in Computer Science opens up a wide range of options and career prospects. But getting started can be full of challenges. Five students talk about the highs and lows of their studies - and why it's worth persevering.

Professor Timothy Roscoe, head of the Network and Operating Systems Group at the Department of Computer Science, has been awarded the Golden Owl 2024. The distinction honours lecturers for their excellent teaching. Congratulations!

Parnian Kassraie, Simon Meierhans, and Lorenzo Noci, all three of them doctoral students at the Department of Computer Science, have been awarded the Google PhD Fellowship. The programme was created to recognize outstanding students doing innovative research in areas relevant to computer science. Congratulations!

The University of Library Studies and Information Technologies (Sofia, Bulgaria) has awarded the National Award for Contribution to Education and Science 2024 to Professor Martin Vechev. The award was presented as part of the Day of the Awakeners. Congratulations!