Within the Faculty of International Governance and Law, represented by its Dean, Associate Professor PhD Cristina Elena Popa Tache, a symbolic academic–cultural partnership has been established with Professor Norman Cornett, an internationally recognized curator and promoter of intercultural dialogue through art and humanistic education, and a member of CIRET Paris.

Within the framework of this symbolic academic–cultural partnership, the Faculty assumes the role of supporter of Professor Cornett’s initiatives, facilitating the promotion, through its institutional channels, of selected cultural and academic events, with the aim of strengthening students’ transdisciplinary education.

Through engagement with artistic expression, historical memory, and human dignity, alongside studies in law and governance, this collaboration contributes to the expansion of academic horizons and to the cultivation of ethical and cultural awareness in contemporary education.

Within the context of this partnership, the following event curated by Professor Cornett is presented:

Exhibition Opening – Art, Memory, and Human Dignity
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10KomzdCjaIOdXZFj-Cna5j_8aaC238ks/view?usp=sharing

The public is invited to participate virtually in this exhibition, created by a Cambodian artist whose work reflects the experience of losing her husband and two daughters in the context of the massacres committed by the Khmer Rouge regime during the dictatorship of Pol Pot.

Guest of Honor:
Professor Peter Leuprecht, internationally renowned jurist and former Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Human Rights in Cambodia.

Special Guest:
Dr. Mounir Samy, distinguished psychiatrist, who will address the dimensions of trauma and resilience.

Through this symbolic academic–cultural partnership, the Faculty of International Governance and Law reaffirms its commitment to integrating law, culture, ethics, and human experience into the education of future professionals in the fields of law and international governance.

On 13 March, at 16:00, we invite you to attend the online lecture delivered by Dr. Paulina E. Wilson, Senior Lecturer in Law at the School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast (UK), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and member of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, the Centre International de Recherches et Études Transdisciplinaires (CIRET), the British Institute of International and Comparative Law and the British Association of Comparative Law, where she serves as the institutional representative at Queen’s University Belfast.

Since 2021, Dr. Wilson has held the position of Deputy Director of Education, coordinating the LLB (Single Honours) Programme, acting as Advisor of Studies, managing the recruitment, training and coordination of Teaching Assistants involved in core modules, and contributing to the development of university teaching policies. She has been involved in the Student Voice – Education Strategy 2030 working groups, the institutional External Examiners Project, and the evaluation of the University-wide Welcome Week programme.

The lecture is held under the auspices of the School of International Governance and Law, with the support of the Dean, dr. Cristina Elena Popa Tache, reflecting the Faculty’s commitment to educational excellence and international openness.

The lecture is open to all students, academic staff and friends of Danubius International University and will take place online via Zoom, accessible at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86907468832?pwd=182wbafI8UO7r85N0dsO0TqqdMGuLr.1
Meeting ID: 869 0746 8832
Passcode: 473930.

The topic of the lecture addresses the growing prominence of digital communication in the post-pandemic period, analysing recent transformations in communication practices and their implications for education and law.

The School of International Governance and Law provides its graduates with solid and diverse professional opportunities through an academic structure tailored to the demands of today’s labor market. Undergraduate programs in Law and International Relations and European Studies pave the way for careers such as legal advisor, lawyer, judge, public prosecutor, diplomat, expert in European affairs, political analyst, or civil servant in national, European, and international institutions.

https://univ-danubius.ro/en/facultatea-de-drept/programe-de-licenta

At the advanced level, master’s programs in European Law and Public  Administration, Criminal Sciences, and Security Management in International Relations provide opportunities for in-depth specialization and access to leadership and expert roles within public administration, the judicial system, law enforcement and public safety institutions, international organizations, and strategic analysis structures.

https://univ-danubius.ro/en/facultatea-de-drept/programe-de-master

Throughout their studies, students develop essential skills such as interpreting and applying legal norms, analyzing public policies and international relations, managing risks and security, as well as argumentation, negotiation, and institutional communication. Master’s programs further strengthen strategic thinking, professional ethics, research abilities, and decision-making in complex contexts, equipping graduates with the tools to become competitive and responsible professionals in an ever-evolving European and international environment.

For details regarding admission requirements and procedures, please consult the Admissions section:

https://univ-danubius.ro/en/

https://admitere.univ-danubius.ro/en/

Claudia Stefania Marghiru

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