International Scientific Journals
of Scientific Technical Union of Mechanical Engineering "Industry 4.0"

The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence (Generative AI) tools into higher education has significantly influenced student learning behaviour and academic practices. This research paper explores the ways in which undergraduate students at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” apply these technologies for both academic and non-academic purposes. The results reveal that students predominantly use Generative AI for academic support, such as explaining complex concepts, conducting research, and assisting in writing tasks. At the same time, they also engage with Generative AI for personal productivity, communication, and creative exploration. Despite having generally positive perceptions of academic effectiveness, students show critical awareness of risks related to information accuracy, privacy, and ethical use.

Dynamically developing plant growing continuously sets challenges to the system for training specialists, who have to be able to develop competitive and sustainable agriculture. In the conditions of market economy and various forms of land management, for the development of plant growing are needed managers and executives, who will be able to apply successfully the scientific principles of research, analysis, support and management of cost-effective agricultural production units. The degree programme Plant Growing provides preparation of such specialists. Education in Crop Science and Production offers such kind of training by application of innovation moments such as practical semester and development of integrated project.

The report focuses on the study of the features of trust among the students of technical specialties. In particular, it discusses the interrelation of social trust level and self-control of students. The report contains the results of surveys conducted among the students of the National Technical University of Ukraine "Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" (Kyiv, Ukraine) and the correlation of the results as well.

Introduction of training in entrepreneurship, innovation and project management is one of the most discussed topics in the field of education as a whole. Particular attention is paid to this education in the field of higher education and is one of the priority objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy.

According to the European Commission study, carried out in the Member States of the EU and 15 other countries in the period 2015-2015 students received training in entrepreneurship and innovation be implemented most successfully. They are the best paid in the labor market, employment is almost maximum, the more likely they are to start their own business and their companies are the most innovative and creative.

This article presents the experience in entrepreneurship education, innovation and project management of the students from the UMG "St. Ivan Rilski”, Sofia.

An essential point in this education is the acquisition of knowledge and skills that link higher education with the requirements of the business and the labor market.