At the prestigious CONAF Leadership Excellence Gala, the“Award for Excellence in Leadership,” granted for the South-East Region of Romania to the President of the Board of Directors, Dr. Andy Pușca, stands as a professional and academic recognition of his managerial vision and of his essential role in strengthening the institutional profile of Danubius International University.

At the event, Dr. Andy Pușca was accompanied by the Rector & CEO, Dr. Steve O. Michael, the Vice-Rector, Dr. Alina Beatrice Răileanu, and the Director of the Department for Student Relations and Professional Development, Victoria Onofrei.

In his address delivered on this occasion, Dr. Andy Pușca highlighted the historical and community dimension of the institution’s development: “Danubius International University represents a community that began the construction of a private university 33 years ago—a process we continue to this day. We are profoundly grateful to our colleagues and students, past and present, whose dedication and trust have shaped this journey.”

These remarks outline, in a reflective manner, the way in which the institution’s evolution has been made possible through the continuity of collective efforts and through the sustained commitment to a coherent educational project, in which the contributions of both faculty and students have played a central role in defining the university’s identity over time.

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Prof. PhD Cristina Elena Popa Tache, Dean of the Faculty of  International Governance and Law, has been appointed Director of the CIRET Observatory for Law and Transdisciplinarity (International Observatory for Law and Transdisciplinarity – IOLT), within the International Center for Transdisciplinary Research and Studies (CIRET, Paris).

Information on CIRET activities can be consulted here:
https://ciret.hypotheses.org/activites

The page dedicated to the International Observatory for Law and Transdisciplinarity is available at:
https://ciret.hypotheses.org/observatoire-international-pour-le-droit-et-la-transdisciplinarite-oidt-ciret-international-observatory-for-law-and-transdisciplinarity-iolt  and at:  https://legalmutationsinstitute.eu/ciret/

Benefits of This Role for DIU

The appointment of the Dean to this position brings numerous significant advantages to the academic environment of the Danubius International University. It enhances the institution’s international visibility through integration into a prestigious global network of transdisciplinary research. Furthermore, it provides access to international projects, advanced research platforms, and academic initiatives at both European and global levels, while strengthening the scientific profile of the faculty through involvement in innovative interdisciplinary programs in law, social sciences, emerging technologies, and governance.

The University also benefits from the development of international academic partnerships and collaborations with renowned universities and research institutes.

Students will gain access to enriched educational experiences through the integration of transdisciplinary principles into the curriculum, research activities, and extracurricular initiatives. Through this appointment, the Danubius International University consolidates its position as a leading actor in transdisciplinary legal research, in alignment with global academic developments.

This remarkable achievement represents a significant contribution to the consolidation of the institution’s prestige and to the development of a modern, innovative, and highly internationalized academic environment, consistent with the standards and strategic directions promoted by prestigious universities such as Utrecht University, Leiden University, KU Leuven, and the University of Helsinki.

Monday, 15 December, starting at 2:00 PM, during the International Law course and seminar, we will host a special lecture dedicated to a highly topical subject: the role of civil society in shaping international law, with a particular focus on climate litigation as an example of how international law is evolving today.

Guest: Dr Federica Cristani, Head of the Centre for International Law and senior researcher at the Institute of International Relations, Prague. Her outstanding expertise covers fields such as state responsibility in international law, international economic law, international law of cyberspace, gender policies, and the dynamics of subregional groups in Europe.

An excellent opportunity for all students interested in the transformations of contemporary international law.

The lecture will present some of the findings of the Horizon Europe HRJust Project (https://www.hrjust-intersect-observatory.eu/)

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86907468832?pwd=182wbafI8UO7r85N0dsO0TqqdMGuLr.1
Meeting ID: 869 0746 8832
Passcode: 473930

We are delighted to announce that Danubius International University (DIU), represented by our Rector & CEO, dr. Steve O. Michael, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre International de Recherches et Études Transdisciplinaires (CIRET), Paris.

Thanks to the initiative and academic coordination of Assoc. Prof. Cristina Elena Popa Tache, Dean of the Faculty of International Governance and Law and Director of the International Observatory of Law and Transdisciplinarity within CIRET, this strategic agreement opens numerous avenues for cooperation across all DIU faculties.

This partnership strengthens DIU’s international presence and creates opportunities for joint research, scientific events, collaborative projects, and participation in global transdisciplinary networks.

It is likewise noted with appreciation that DIU has been included among CIRET’s official partner institutions.

This MoU represents a significant step toward a more interconnected and innovative academic future for our university community.