The Faculty of Smart Education and Innovative Teacher Training of Danubius International University organized the 5th edition of the International Conference “Education in the Digital Era”, held in a hybrid format. The event was organized in partnership with higher education institutions from Italy, the Republic of Moldova, Bulgaria, Albania, and Ukraine, as well as with the Galați County School Inspectorate, the Galați County Center for Educational Resources and Assistance, and the “Education is Power” Association. The conference brought together academics, researchers, and education specialists, providing an interdisciplinary framework for examining the challenges and opportunities generated by the digital transformation of educational processes.

The conference sessions focused on key contemporary topics, including the role of the reflective, creative, and innovative teacher in the digital age, inclusive education in virtual learning environments, the professionalization of the teaching career, initial teacher education and continuous professional development, as well as the use of artificial intelligence in educational research. Through the diversity of scientific contributions and the exchange of international best practices, the event strengthened academic dialogue on the modernization of education and its adaptation to the demands of contemporary digital society. Accepted papers will be published in Didactica Danubiensis (ISSN 2821-4374), a journal indexed in the international EBSCO database.

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Danubius International University promotes academic excellence and supports young individuals with outstanding potential, recognizing performance, innovation, and civic engagement as essential pillars of a knowledge-based society. By fostering educational initiatives developed by pupils and students, the University actively contributes to strengthening an educational ecosystem in which talent is encouraged and innovative ideas are provided with the necessary framework to evolve into projects with meaningful societal impact.

In this context, Danubius International University supports the “Next Gen Science Club” project, founded by Alesia Șerban-Radovici, Rareș Mihaescu, and David Nicodim—three international Olympians and graduates of the prestigious “Vasile Alecsandri” and “Costache Negri” National Colleges in Galați. The Club aims to develop an educational community dedicated to learners of all ages through mentorship activities, interactive workshops, and projects focused on mathematics, physics, and astronomy, fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and engagement with the sciences. By supporting such initiatives, the University contributes to shaping future generations of researchers, innovators, and leaders equipped to address the challenges of contemporary society.

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The School of International Governance and Law warmly congratulates its colleagues who have recently contributed, as editors and co-editors, to scholarly volumes published by internationally recognized academic publishers in the fields of law, governance, and interdisciplinary research.

We extend our special congratulations to:

Associate Professor Ana Alina Ionescu Dumitrache

Co-editor of the volume:

Artificial Intelligence, Cyberspace and Digital Transformation: Legal Challenges for Innovation, Security and Human Rights

• Editors:Marc-Abraham Puig Hernández, Simona Fanni, Ong Van Nam, Ana Alina Ionescu Dumitrache
• Publisher:ADJURIS – International Academic Publisher
• Publication date:13 July 2026

Associate Professor Cristina Elena Popa Tache

Co-editor of the volume:

Law, Ethics and Human Vulnerability: Global Perspectives on Responsibility and Governance

• Editors:Cătălin-Silviu Săraru, Cristina Elena Popa Tache, Federica Cristani
• Publisher:Springer Cham (Springer Nature)
• DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-19547-0
• Publication date:8 July 2026

Earlier this semester, two of our distinguished colleagues also co-edited another important international volume. We are delighted to congratulate them once again on this achievement:

Professor Georgeta Modiga and Lecturer Iulian Savenco

Editors of the volume:

Law, Governance and Economic Relations in a Digital and Integrated Europe: Contributions to the 15th International Conference Perspectives of Business Law in the Third Millennium, November 14, 2025, Bucharest

• Publisher:ADJURIS – International Academic Publisher
• Editors:Chamundeeswari Kuppuswamy, Valentina Rita Scotti, Georgeta Modiga, Iulian Savenco
• eBook ISBN:978-630-6743-07-0

These achievements reflect the high standard of scientific research carried out within the School of International Governance and Law and highlight the significant contribution of our academic staff to the advancement of international legal scholarship.

We congratulate our colleagues on their professionalism, dedication, and outstanding editorial work. We also reaffirm our commitment to fostering excellence in research, encouraging participation in international editorial projects, and strengthening global academic collaboration.

We wish all our colleagues continued success in their future scholarly endeavors and many more achievements that will further enhance the international reputation of the School of International Governance and Law.

The School of International Governance and Law is pleased to announce that Associate Professor Cristina Elena Popa Tache, PhD, Dean of the Faculty, has been invited to join the Steering Committee of the Existential Threats and Risks for All (EXTRA) Working Group, an initiative of the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS).

WAAS is one of the world's most distinguished international academic organizations. Founded in 1960 at the initiative of leading intellectual figures, including Albert Einstein, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and Bertrand Russell, the Academy was established to bring together leaders in science, education, public policy, and culture to develop solutions to humanity's most pressing global challenges. Throughout its history, WAAS has brought together numerous Nobel Prize laureates, heads of state, distinguished scholars, and internationally recognized experts.

The EXTRA (Existential Threats and Risks for All) Working Group is currently developing an InfoHub dedicated to monitoring and analysing global existential risks, bringing together specialists in global governance, international law, artificial intelligence, security, climate change, and sustainable development.

The appointment of Associate Professor Cristina Elena Popa Tache to the Steering Committee represents international recognition of her expertise in global governance, emerging technologies, international law, and legal foresight. It also strengthens the international visibility of the School of International Governance and Law and of the University as a whole.

This appointment creates valuable opportunities for expanding international academic partnerships, participating in high-impact research initiatives, engaging with global expert networks, and enhancing the University's scientific and institutional profile in the fields of governance, law, and public policy.

Further information about WAAS EXTRA and the members of its Steering Committee is available at: https://worldacademy.org/extra-about/.