The meeting organized by the School of Life Sciences and Human Development for the Psychology program took place at Danubius International University and was marked by active student participation and constructive dialogue with the university leadership. The Rector and CEO, Steve O. Michael, encouraged students to engage proactively in the development of their academic and professional competencies, emphasizing the importance of participating in projects and initiatives that support holistic training in the field of psychology.

The meeting provided students with a suitable framework to express their opinions, pose questions, and contribute to the academic dialogue regarding the faculty’s didactic and administrative matters. Additionally, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nicu Ionel Sava, Dean of the School of Life Sciences and Human Development, interacted directly with the students, offering guidance and valuable perspectives for their academic and professional development within the Psychology program.

Claudia Stefania Marghiru

The event held on November 15 in Amphitheatre 1 of Danubius International University was marked by active participation and substantive dialogue between students and members of the academic leadership.

Steve O. Michael, the University’s Rector and CEO, presented the strategic directions for medium- and long-term development, emphasizing the importance of adapting the academic environment to emerging educational challenges and the demands of contemporary society.

Students enrolled in the RISE (full-time and distance learning) and MSRI programs engaged actively in the discussions, posing questions and offering proposals aimed at enhancing the educational experience. The meeting provided a constructive setting for clarifying various didactic and administrative aspects, thereby strengthening the relationship between the student body and the academic staff. Overall, the event represented an important step toward consolidating a cohesive university community grounded in collaboration, transparency, and sustainable academic development.

Claudia Stefania Marghiru

As part of the educational activities designed to provide a comprehensive professional formation, the students of the School of International Governance & Law at Danubius International University participated in a study visit at the Tichilești Detention Center – Brăila.
The event took place under the guidance of Dr. Ana Alina Ionescu Dumitrache, Associate Professor and course holder of Criminal Law – Special Part, and was honored by the presence of Dr. Steve O. Michael, Rector & CEO of Danubius International University.

This activity, one of the most anticipated by future legal professionals, offered participants the opportunity to engage directly with the practical realities of the criminal justice system. The visit was conducted within the framework of the institutional partnership established between the School of International Governance & Law and the Tichilești Detention Center – Brăila.

The students had the opportunity to observe the environment in which custodial sentences are served by individuals who committed offenses during their minor years. During the visit, six particularly complex and disturbing cases were presented, involving young people convicted of serious crimes, most of which were committed under the influence of drugs or other prohibited substances. These included cases of homicide and attempted homicide against close persons—partners, relatives, or, in one instance, a teacher.

The offenders also shared details regarding the factual circumstances of human trafficking and pimping offenses, notably those carried out through the so-called “Lover Boy” method.

The atmosphere during the discussions was deeply emotional and tense, as many of these young inmates came from respectable families with good financial standing. One of them had even been a triple national Olympiad winner in mathematics, physics, and English, illustrating the complex and unpredictable nature of juvenile criminal behavior. Conversely, other young offenders had endured deprived childhoods, coming from disadvantaged backgrounds, often with parents involved in criminal activity. The common thread uniting these contrasting life stories was drug addiction and the inability to control emotions, both of which proved decisive in the commission of serious criminal acts.

Following the discussions, participants visited the main facilities of the detention center, including the library, chapel, computer lab, classrooms, and other areas dedicated to the educational and social reintegration processes of young detainees.

Danubius International University and the School of International Governance & Law extend their sincere gratitude to the Tichilești Detention Center – Brăila for their valuable cooperation and continued support, with special thanks to Chief Commissioner of Police Nicușor Sterian – Director, Chief Commissioner of Police Camelia Enache, Police Subcommissioner Raluca Bocioagă, Principal Inspector Valentina Voinea, as well as to the entire staff of the institution for their openness and professionalism.

Claudia Stefania Marghiru

On November 7, 2025, Danubius International University, through the School of International Governance & Law, participated as an institutional partner in the international conference Bridging Research and Society: Reflections on Human Rights and Civil Society Engagement, the final event of the HRJust-Intersect Observatory. Organized online, this scientific forum brought together prestigious academic and research institutions — the Institute of International Relations Prague, the World Trade Institute of the University of Bern, the University of Gothenburg, the Swedish Network for European Legal Studies (SNELS), Danubius International University, and Adjuris International Academic Publisher — in a joint effort to foster dialogue between academia and civil society, with a special focus on human rights and civic engagement.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cristina Elena Popa Tache, Dean of the School of International Governance & Law, delivered a presentation entitled Research Centers as Engines of Transdisciplinary and Social Transformation. Perspectives from CIRET, COST, and Adjuris. Her intervention emphasized the fundamental role of research centers in facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and generating applied knowledge aimed at addressing the needs of contemporary society.

Claudia Stefania Marghiru