On October 12, 2025, the academic community marked the commencement of the new academic year through a significant inaugural event held at the Buzău Center. The organization of the event was overseen by Florin Georgescu, Coordinator of the Buzău Enrollment Center, and it brought together faculty members, students, and representatives of the university leadership.

Prominent figures in the academic environment were in attendance, including:

• Prof. Steve O'Michael, Rector & CEO
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Andy-Corneliu Pușcă, Chair of the Board of Administration

Representatives of the faculties were also present:

• Faculty of Law and International Governance: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Florin Iftode and Prof. Dr. Filofteia Repez
• Faculty of Global Business and Leadership: Lect. Univ. Dr. Ciprian Manea
• Faculty of Media, Design and Technologies: Lect. Univ. Dr. Nicolae-Florin Prunău
• Faculty of Life Sciences and Human Development: Lect. Univ. Dr. Ecaterina Popa

The event was also attended by Asst. Univ. DrD. Camelia Aramă, Director of the Department of Recruitment and University Extensions, further strengthening the connection between the university leadership and the student community.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants for their presence and engagement, contributing to the success of this important academic occasion.

Claudia Stefania Marghiru

The Faculty of Law and International Governance is pleased to invite you to the international webinar entitled:
“How to Start and Develop a Law Moot Society: First Steps, Good Practices, and International Perspectives.”

 Wednesday, 26 November 2025
 14:00 (Bucharest time)
 Online & University Senate Hall

The main guests of the event are:

• Dr Darren Harvey, Senior Lecturer in Law & Director of Undergraduate Studies, King’s College London
• Ms Nina Hart, Visiting Lecturer, King’s College London

The webinar is organized as part of the launch of the Faculty’s Moot Society, an initiative dedicated to developing legal skills through simulations, international activities, and academic collaborations.

The online connection link will be shared in due course.

Assoc. Prof. Cristina Elena Popa Tache
Dean

Danubius International University is honoured to announce the publication of the international volume:

Contributions to the 8th International Conference Contemporary Challenges in Administrative Law from an Interdisciplinary Perspective
 Bucharest, 16 May 2025

The work, co-edited by Prof. Steve O. Michael, Rector of Danubius International University, together with Prof. Hitomi Takemura (Japan), represents a reference volume for contemporary interdisciplinary legal research.

This editorial contribution confirms the visibility of Danubius International University and the Faculty of Law and International Governance in the international scientific landscape, by strengthening global academic dialogue and promoting interdisciplinary approaches in law, technology, and governance.

In the context of the entry into force of Order no. 3019/2025 approving the minimum national standards required and mandatory for the conferral of academic titles in higher education, ADJURIS Publishing House underlines its confirmed status as a scientific publisher:

 According to Art. 9 (a) of the Order:
“Scientific publishers are considered to be those publishing houses that host collections of legal works, provided that the respective collection includes at least eight legal book titles published in the five years preceding the candidate’s book.”

 ADJURIS Publishing House fully meets this condition through its specialised collections:

• Adjuris Law Collection - https://adjuris.ro/law-e-books/
• Multilingual Law Collection - https://adjuris.ro/multilingual-law-e-books/

These collections include rigorous legal scientific works (2020–2025), validated through peer review, with ISBN, DOI, international indexing, and wide dissemination.

 The volume is available online at:
 Public Law at the Crossroads of Technology, Jurisprudence and Governance in Contemporary Europe - https://adjuris.ro/public-law-at-the-crossroads-of-technology-jurisprudence-and-governance-in-contemporary-europe/ .

The opening ceremony of the 2025–2026 academic year at Danubius International University marked a significant moment in the academic life of the institution. The event brought together faculty members and the university leadership, providing an official setting for welcoming new students and reaffirming the institution’s values. During the ceremony, the Rector and CEO, Dr. Steve O. Michael, together with the President of the Board of Administration, Dr. Andy Pușca, faculty deans, and vice-rectors, delivered welcome addresses, emphasizing the importance of academic excellence, collaboration, and active engagement in university life.

The special guest, Judge Doru Benescu, President of the Galați Court of Appeal, delivered a keynote speech to the audience, highlighting the importance of legal values and academic training in the development of society.

The event also featured a retrospective video presentation showcasing the most significant moments of the 2024–2025 academic year, including students’ reflections on their university experience, events, and projects carried out throughout the year.

Today’s ceremony marks the beginning of a new stage in the professional and personal development of young people, opening new perspectives for growth and success.

Claudia Ștefania Marghiru