A day dedicated to knowledge, dialogue, and authentic experiences for the students and academic staff of the Faculty of Law and International Governance within Danubius International University

The programme began with a visit to Radio România, where participants had the opportunity to discover the contemporary role of public media in the democratic sphere, institutional communication, and the importance of responsible information in contemporary society. We spoke about ourselves with pride and had the honour of meeting distinguished radio professionals.

“Non scholae, sed vitae discimus” (“we do not learn for school, but for life”) are the words inspired by Seneca that symbolically accompanied the visit to Romanian Academy, during a truly special year marked by the 160th anniversary of this fundamental institution for Romanian culture and research.

The Danubius team had the opportunity to discover not only the history of a prestigious institution, but also the idea of academic continuity, intellectual memory, and responsibility towards future generations. Such moments remain authentic experiences that enrich the path towards knowledge and professional development.

Danubius — una mente, unum iter, una communitas.

The EIRP 2026 International Conference represented a significant platform for interdisciplinary academic dialogue, bringing together researchers, academics, and specialists from the fields of law, economics, international relations, technology, and education. Within the panel dedicated to legal sciences, the debates highlighted the impact of digital transformation and artificial intelligence on contemporary legal practice, addressing topics such as legal liability for automated decisions, the protection of medical data in the digital era, and emerging perspectives regarding the rights of nature within European legislation. Furthermore, the issue of migration and the legal status of immigrants was examined through the lens of the economic and social implications generated by recent crises and Europe’s demographic decline. In parallel, the panel devoted to the European citizen and public administration emphasized the importance of public sector digitalization, administrative reform, and the use of artificial intelligence in decision-making processes, while also underlining the challenges related to social inclusion, labor market transformations, and the adaptation of public management to new European realities.

The economic and geopolitical dimensions of the conference were reflected in the contributions dedicated to sustainable development, economic security, and the transformations generated by emerging technologies. Presentations within the economic colloquium analyzed the integration of ESG criteria, the role of artificial intelligence in logistics and accounting, as well as the relationship between sustainable development, economic competitiveness, and the green transition. At the same time, the panels focused on international relations and emerging technologies addressed highly relevant topics such as European Union border security, the geopolitics of a multipolar world, contemporary diplomacy, and the impact of hybrid threats on regional security. Particular attention was devoted to the transformation of the 21st-century university and the digitalization of education, with discussions centered on academic micro-credentials, the use of artificial intelligence in teaching processes, and the ethical challenges associated with FinTech ecosystems and cybersecurity. Within the panels dedicated to psychology, culture, and education, participants explored the effects of misinformation and fake news, the relationship between technology and mental health, and the role of European culture and identity metaphors in shaping new educational and social models. Through the complexity of its themes and the international character of participation, EIRP 2026 reaffirmed the essential role of academic research in understanding and addressing the challenges of contemporary society.

Claudia Stefania Marghiru

The School of International Governance and Law announces the participation of Associate Professor Dr Cristina Elena Popa Tache as a speaker in the prestigious international webinar series “ESIL Teaching Corner”, organised by the European Society of International Law.

The event entitled “Diversity and Teaching International Law” will take place on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, between 14:30 and 16:00 CET, and will bring together academics and international researchers to discuss how diversity can transform the teaching of international law.

The webinar will address diversity from multiple perspectives related to teaching and classroom experiences, including cultural diversity, the decolonisation of legal studies, modern methods such as transdisciplinarity, the gender dimension, the geographical diversity of international legal practice, student inclusion, multilingualism, and the diversity of academic and professional backgrounds among teaching staff.

The invited speakers are:

1. Angelica Bonfanti – Professor of International Law, University of Milan
2. Michelle Burgis-Kasthala – Professor, La Trobe Law School, La Trobe University
3. Patryk Labuda – Assistant Professor, Central European University
4. Cristina Elena Popa Tache – Associate Professor, Faculty of Law and International Governance, Danubius International University; Member, ESIL Diversity Advisory Board
5. Klaudia Szableka – Lecturer, University of Glasgow; Member, ESIL Diversity Advisory Board
6. Liliana Tymchenko – Researcher and Lecturer, European Humanities University; Member, ESIL Diversity Advisory Board

The moderator of the event will be Giulio Bartolini – Professor of International Law, Roma Tre University; Member of the ESIL Board.

Participation in this event demonstrates the active involvement of the School of  International Governance and Law in international academic debates concerning diversity, inclusion, and the transformation of contemporary methods of teaching international law.

Danubius International University organized on 15 May 2026 the 21st edition of the International Conference “European Integration – Realities and Perspectives” (EIRP), a long-standing academic landmark dedicated to interdisciplinary dialogue and international research cooperation. Held in a hybrid format, the event brought together academics, researchers, representatives of the business sector, and public authorities in an extensive exchange of ideas and perspectives regarding the contemporary challenges of education and global society. The central theme of this year’s edition — “Emergent Global Issues in Education: Rising to the Challenges and Embracing the Opportunities” — highlighted the need for innovative and sustainable approaches in addressing current global transformations.

Through the diversity of topics addressed — ranging from legal sciences, international relations, and green economy to psychology, FinTech, cybersecurity, and educational management — the conference underscored the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary research and strengthened Danubius International University’s position as a benchmark of academic excellence and scientific cooperation. The publication of papers in volumes and journals indexed in specialized databases reflects the relevance of the contributions presented at the event. At the same time, the academic dialogue and collaboration among participants emphasized the importance of innovation, knowledge exchange, and the development of academic partnerships in shaping new directions in education and research, in line with the challenges and dynamics of contemporary society.

Claudia Stefania Marghiru