On June 20, 2025, DC Media Group organized the fifth edition of the national conference “Reforming the Higher Education Funding System”, held in the P.S. Aurelian Aula of the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, starting at 10:00 AM. The event brought together leading representatives of the Romanian academic environment, including rectors, vice-rectors, members of Parliament, and government officials.

Invited as a keynote speaker, Professor Dr. Steve O. Michael, Rector of Danubius International University, emphasized the importance of reforming funding mechanisms based on performance criteria, transparency, and equity among universities. Joining him were Professor Dr. Psych. Daniel-Ovidiu David, Minister of Education and Research; Robert-Marius Cazanciuc, Vice President of the Romanian Senate; and Elena-Adelina Dobra, Chair of the Senate Committee on Education, Science, and Innovation.

For the full program, please access:

files/data/AGENDA CONFERINTA UNIVERSITATILOR EDITIA A V A_20 IUNIE 2025.pdf

Through the participation of Rector Steve O. Michael and the involvement of key decision-makers, the conference fostered an integrated framework for reform and opened an expanded dialogue among institutions, the ministry, and the academic sector.

Claudia Ștefania Marghiru

The 15th Edition of DAIE Conference, organized by Danubius International University of Galati, Romania, in collaboration with Cahul State University “B.P. Hasdeu”, Republic of Moldova, Izmail State Liberal Arts University, Ukraine, University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev", Bulgaria and EDUCONS University, Serbia, Kyiv National University of Culture, Ukraine, Free International University of Moldova, Republic of Moldova, will be held at the seat of Danubius International University of Galati, Romania, on June 29, 2025, online via ZOOM Platform.

The central theme of this series of events focuses on the Danubian scientific research. The participants, academics and researchers, meet yearly, on the occasion of the International Danube Day (June 29), in order to exchange information and to conceptually debate the wide range of Danubian issues.

Mobilizing experts from different fields, the Conference regards interdisciplinarity as a goal of university research.

The purpose of the Annual International Conference The Danube - Axis of European Identity is to provide a forum for exchange of ideas and research outcomes on the following themes:

1.     Danubian Economy and Legislation;

• Danubian Economy;
• River Legislation.

2.     European Construction between desideratum and realities

• Europeity and Europeism;
• Communication and Spirituality;

3.     Local Communities – diachrony and synchrony

• Local Communities;
• History, Mentality and Imagology.

4. Estudentiana (Students and MA students)

5. Entrepreneurial Perspectives and their Impact on the Danube

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

The conference official languages are English, French

PAPERS PUBLISHING:

All accepted papers will be published in the Journal of Danubian Studies and Research, under the ISSN reference 2284 – 5224, a journal included in international databases (BDI).

For further details, we kindly invite you to access:  https://conferences.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/DAIE/DAIE2025/schedConf/overview

Claudia Ștefania Marghiru

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE EDUCATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA 4th Edition, July 24-25, 2025

Organized by DPPD, Danubius International University, and partners:

Universities from Italy, the Republic of Moldova, Bulgaria, Albania, and Ukraine, Galati County School Inspectorate, Galati Teaching Staff House, County Center for Resources and Educational Assistance, and Education is Power Association are hosting an event of debates and academic research. The central theme of this event focuses on identifying innovative methods for teaching, learning, and assessment in this new challenging context of digitalization.

The conference will be held in a hybrid format.

All accepted papers will be published in the journal Didactica Danubiensis, ISSN 2821-4374, included in the EBSCO BDI.

Conference details can be accessed on the event website:

https://conferences.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/EED/EED2025

Deadlines:

• Preliminary submission of title and abstract in English: July 18, 2025

• Notification of acceptance of the paper: July 19, 2025

• Submission of the final paper to the journal: August 30, 2025

Claudia Ștefania Marghiru

At Danubius International University, the beginning of June marks the opening of the summer examination session—an essential stage in the academic journey of our students. During this period, faculty members and students engage in intensive collaboration as they complete the evaluation process and bring to a close the academic activities carried out throughout the second semester.

Danubius International University extends its best wishes to all students and encourages them to view each examination as an opportunity to affirm their knowledge, determination, and ability to perform within a modern and competitive academic environment. Through sustained effort and active engagement, every step taken during this period becomes a valuable investment in their future professional development.

Claudia Ștefania Marghiru