The hybrid international conference “Romanian as a Foreign Language: Linguistic and Intercultural Perspectives” (1st Edition) took place on January 16, 2026, at Danubius International University. The event represented a significant academic initiative dedicated to the analysis and exchange of best practices in the field of teaching Romanian as a foreign language, bringing together specialists in applied linguistics, language pedagogy, and intercultural studies. The conference was held within the framework of an extensive international academic partnership involving prestigious universities and institutes from Italy, Bulgaria, Albania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine, thereby strengthening the European and intercultural dimensions of scholarly dialogue.

Scientific coordination was ensured by distinguished academic figures, including Dr. Corneliu-Andy Pușca, President of Administrative Board of Danubius International University, and Dr. Steve O. Michael, Rector and CEO of the institution, in their capacity as hosts of the conference. The program featured contributions from renowned invited speakers such as Dr. Alexandra Barbăneagră, Dr. Gina-Aurora Necula, Dr. Habil. Cristinel Munteanu, and Dr. Ivana Ivanic, whose presentations addressed contemporary educational policies, innovative strategies for teaching Romanian, and the role of intercultural competence in the current European academic context.

Claudia Stefania Marghiru

In March 2026, Danubius International University (DIU) becomes a genuine academic hub dedicated to the law of new technologies, data protection, cyberspace, and artificial intelligence, through a series of prestigious national and international scientific events.

Programme of events of the School of International Governance and Law

• 3 March 2026, 11:00
  Academic lecture: “Personal Data Protection Today”
  Luisa Dumitru
  Head of the External Relations Department – National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP)
  The online event is addressed to students, academic staff, and researchers interested in the application of the GDPR in the era of new technologies, dialogue between academia and public authorities, and current legal issues in the field of data protection.

• 16 March 2026
  9th edition of the National Conference: “Virtual Communities in the Era of the General Data Protection Regulation (CVGDPR)”
  Online event
  Organisers: European Law Studies Centre of the “Acad. Andrei Rădulescu” Institute for Legal Research of the Romanian Academy, the School of International Governance and Law of Danubius International University, and the Department of Political Sciences of the “Luigi Vanvitelli” University of Campania.
  Conference information: https://www.csde.ro/

• 27 March 2026
  International Conference on FinTech, Cyberspace and Artificial Intelligence Law
  6th edition
  Format: online – Zoom
  Organisers: the Society of Legal and Administrative Sciences, in cooperation with a top 500 university worldwide, and the School of International Governance and Law – DIU
  Details and registration: https://adjuris.ro/fintech/
  The proceedings of this conference are periodically submitted for evaluation with a view to indexing in the Web of Science – Conference Proceedings Citation Index.

Why “New Technologies Month”?
This initiative strengthens the academic visibility of DIU, reflects its commitment to interdisciplinary research and innovation, enhances strategically relevant fields, and, last but not least, encourages the involvement of all faculties in meaningful academic projects.

The School of International Governance and Law announces that Associate Professor Dr. Cristina Elena Popa Tache, Dean of the school, has been invited to join the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality & Anti-Discrimination Law, a research center affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley (UCB), ranked among the top 17 in the QS World University Rankings 2026, as well as its Digital Equality Working Group. More information about the center and the faculty can be found here: https://www.law.berkeley.edu/.

The Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality & Anti-Discrimination Law is a prestigious international academic center dedicated to comparative research in the field of equality and fundamental rights, with a particular focus on the impact of emerging technologies and digital transformation on law and society.

This invitation creates direct opportunities for students of the School of International Governance and Law by providing enhanced access to: comparative and up-to-date perspectives in the field of equality and non-discrimination; international academic events, conferences, and specialized webinars; globally relevant academic and professional networks and platforms; and potential educational collaborations and research projects with an international scope.

By strengthening these academic connections, the faculty aims to enrich its educational offerings, stimulate legal thinking, and prepare students in an international and interdisciplinary environment.

The School of Global Business and Leadership offers a coherent and forward-looking educational portfolio, tailored to the current demands of the economic environment, through bachelor’s and master’s programs with strong academic relevance and practical applicability. At the bachelor’s level, the specializations Finance and Banking, Accounting, and The Economy of Commerce, Tourism and Services provide a solid foundation in economic, financial, and managerial domains, developing analytical skills, the ability to interpret economic data, understanding of market mechanisms, and the use of tools specific to the business environment.
https://www.univ-danubius.ro/en/facultatea-de-stiinte-economice/prezentare

The master’s programs – Finance and Digital Technology (FINTECH), Business Management in Commerce and Tourism, Business and International Economy, Private and Public Auditing and Control, and Public and Private Financial Management – are designed to deepen knowledge and develop the strategic competencies required for positions such as economist, financial analyst, manager, auditor, consultant, or specialist in the financial-digital and international business sectors. Graduates acquire skills in decision-making, financial management, leadership, the application of digital technologies in economics, and an understanding of global economic processes.
https://www.univ-danubius.ro/en/facultatea-de-stiinte-economice/programe-de-master

For more information about study programs and admission, interested individuals are invited to visit the official website of Danubius International University, where they can explore the academic opportunities that can serve as the foundation for a successful professional career.
https://www.univ-danubius.ro/en/
https://admitere.univ-danubius.ro/en/

Claudia Stefania Marghiru