INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE EDUCATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA 4th Edition, July 24-25, 2025

Organized by DPPD, Danubius International University, and partners:

Universities from Italy, the Republic of Moldova, Bulgaria, Albania, and Ukraine, Galati County School Inspectorate, Galati Teaching Staff House, County Center for Resources and Educational Assistance, and Education is Power Association are hosting an event of debates and academic research. The central theme of this event focuses on identifying innovative methods for teaching, learning, and assessment in this new challenging context of digitalization.

The conference will be held in a hybrid format.

All accepted papers will be published in the journal Didactica Danubiensis, ISSN 2821-4374, included in the EBSCO BDI.

Conference details can be accessed on the event website:

https://conferences.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/EED/EED2025

Deadlines:

• Preliminary submission of title and abstract in English: July 18, 2025

• Notification of acceptance of the paper: July 19, 2025

• Submission of the final paper to the journal: August 30, 2025

Claudia Ștefania Marghiru

At Danubius International University, the beginning of June marks the opening of the summer examination session—an essential stage in the academic journey of our students. During this period, faculty members and students engage in intensive collaboration as they complete the evaluation process and bring to a close the academic activities carried out throughout the second semester.

Danubius International University extends its best wishes to all students and encourages them to view each examination as an opportunity to affirm their knowledge, determination, and ability to perform within a modern and competitive academic environment. Through sustained effort and active engagement, every step taken during this period becomes a valuable investment in their future professional development.

Claudia Ștefania Marghiru

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Junior Achievement Gala – Invest in Education! was held at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest.

During this prestigious event, Danubius International University, represented by Lecturer Dr. Nicolae-Florin PRUNĂU, received a Diploma of Recognition for its outstanding contribution to the national Entrepreneurial University program, as a result of implementing the Danubius International Entrepreneurial Hub mini-grant, carried out with the support of the Romanian-American Foundation.

This distinction reflects not only the efforts of the Danubius students involved in the project, but also the dedication of the academic staff and business community representatives who helped shape and convey to our students the profile of a successful entrepreneur.

We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Nicolae-Florin PRUNĂU, project manager of the mini-grant, to Ms. Andra Luciana MARCU, the initiator of this project, to Ms. Georgiana-Alexandra MOROȘANU, as well as to all the professors and students of Danubius International University who contributed to this initiative, and to the business representatives who supported us with their expertise. We are also grateful to everyone who recognized in this endeavor a modern and impactful approach to education.

Last but not least, we thank the leadership of Danubius International University for their trust and support, Junior Achievement Romania for the opportunity to implement this project within our institution, and all those who made its successful completion possible.

We express our gratitude to the organizers of this gala for their impeccable event coordination and for facilitating such a dynamic exchange of ideas, as well as to all the dedicated individuals—creators of modern educational models—with whom we had the privilege of connecting.

Let us continue to invest in the future of our youth!

On May 29, 2025, the Senate Hall of Danubius International University hosted the roundtable discussion entitled “Protection Orders and the Need for Psychological Counseling for Both Victim and Offender: Controversial Issues in Judicial Practice.” The event was organized by the Faculty of Law – Public Law Student Scientific Circle “Nicolae Titulescu,” in collaboration with the Galați Court of Appeal, the “Al. I. Cuza” Professional Association of Judges Galați, and the Psiworks Association. The roundtable brought together a significant number of experts from the legal and psychological fields, including magistrates, attorneys, clinical psychologists, law enforcement representatives, and academics, in an interdisciplinary dialogue addressing current challenges in the implementation of protection orders and the psychological counseling required in cases of domestic violence.

Moderated by Associate Professor Dr. Ana Alina Ionescu Dumitrache, Judge Dragoș Iulian Beligan, and clinical psychologist Aurel Lefter, the debate highlighted systemic dysfunctions in the application of protection orders, as well as the critical importance of early psychological intervention for all parties involved. The speakers—judges, prosecutors, lawyers, police officers, and psychologists—emphasized both the divergent interpretations in judicial practice and the pressing need for cooperation between legal professionals and mental health practitioners. The role of legal and psychological education in preventing and addressing domestic violence was underscored, along with the necessity for a coherent and effective legislative framework to support victims. The event thus served as a platform for both academic reflection and practical insight, drawing on multidisciplinary expertise in the service of social justice.

• Judge, Galați District Court, ILIE Loredana Elena
• Judge, Galați District Court, CLIPCEA Ștefan
• Judge, Galați Tribunal, CHIRIAC Valentina Cristina
• Judge, Galați Tribunal, CRIHANĂ Norina Viorica
• Prosecutor, Prosecutor's Office attached to the Galați District Court, NEDELCU Marinela
• Chief Inspector, Galați County Police Inspectorate, PELIN Dan
• Attorney, Teaching Assistant and PhD Candidate, PALADE ROPOTAN Mihaela, Galați Bar Association
• Lecturer, PhD, SUSANU Neaga, Faculty of Behavioral and Applied Sciences

Claudia Ștefania Marghiru