On September 19, the academic and administrative leadership of Danubius International University convened in a setting dedicated to reflection and planning, with the aim of outlining the strategic directions for the 2025–2026 academic year. The agenda of the meeting included the analysis of institutional priorities, the establishment of objectives for academic and research development, as well as presentations delivered by deans and department directors regarding projects and initiatives for the upcoming period.

The event was further distinguished by the participation of the international guest, Dr. Kenneth Cushner, Professor at Kent State University (Ohio, USA), who provided a global perspective on the challenges and opportunities in higher education. Through dialogue and collaboration, Danubius International University reaffirms its commitment to delivering excellence in education and to preparing professionals who are competitive, innovative, and attuned to the demands of a rapidly changing world.

Claudia Stefania Marghiru

The Faculty of Law and International Governance is pleased to announce the participation of Associate Professor Cristina Elena Popa Tache, PhD, Dean of the Faculty, in the Annual Conference of the European Society of International Law (ESIL), held these days in Berlin.

As Co-Chair of the Interest Group on International Business and Human Rights (IG IBHR), Associate Professor Cristina Elena Popa Tache co-organised and moderated the dedicated session within the official programme of the ESIL Interest Groups. Details of the programme can be consulted here: https://esil-sedi.eu/ig-workshops-2025-esil-annual-conference-in-berlin-programmes/ .

Furthermore, in her capacity as advisor to the Diversity Advisory Body (DAB) of ESIL, Associate Professor Cristina Elena Popa Tache contributed to the co-organisation of the special event “International Law Publishing and ‘EDI’: Limits, Blindspots, and Alternatives”, a Lunchtime Event hosted by the ESIL Diversity Advisory Body, held in the Senate Room of Freie Universität Berlin. The event featured distinguished speakers:

• Sarah Nouwen, European Journal of International Law (Oxford)
• Adaena Sinclair-Blakemore, International & Comparative Law Quarterly
• Anna Sophia Tiedeke, Völkerrechtsblog

Further details are available on the official conference website: https://www.esil2025.de/

This participation highlights the commitment of the Faculty of Law and International Governance to academic excellence and to active engagement in international networks of research and legal dialogue.

The 15th International Conference “Perspectives of Business Law in the Third Millennium” will be held online on 14 November 2025. The event is listed on the OCEAN Bulletin Board as an upcoming event and Call for Papers announcement: https://www.coe.int/en/web/open-academic-networks/home.

The conference is jointly organized by:

• University of Málaga, Faculty of Law (Spain),
• Danubius International University, Faculty of Law and International Governance (Romania), and
• The Society of Juridical and Administrative Sciences (Adjuris).

The event has established itself as a platform for international scientific dialogue, focusing on the evolution and perspectives of business law in the third millennium. It brings together academics, researchers, PhD students, and legal practitioners, with sections dedicated to: Council of Europe’s Mission and Conventions, Public Law, Private Law, as well as European Union & International Law.

Keynote Speakers will be:

• Dra. María Isabel Torres Cazorla (Professor of Public International Law and International Relations / Vice Dean of International Relations and Institutional Outreach, University of Málaga),
• Steve O. Michael (Rector & CEO, Danubius International University),
• Moderator Assoc. Prof. Cristina Elena Popa Tache (Dean, Faculty of Law and International Governance, Danubius International University).

Accepted papers will be published in partner journals or in the conference proceedings, which are periodically submitted for evaluation to the Web of Science – Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI).

The Call for Papers, registration details, and publication guidelines are available at:
 https://businesslawconference.ro/index_en.html

Claudia Stefania Marghiru

We are pleased to announce that the Faculty of Law and International Governance, represented by the Dean, Assoc. Prof. Cristina Elena POPA TACHE, has been accepted free of charge as a member of the international academic network OCEAN (Open Council of Europe Academic Networks), an initiative of the Council of Europe bringing together prestigious universities and research institutions from around the world: OCEAN Member Database.

About OCEAN

OCEAN is the Council of Europe’s academic platform designed to create a space for dialogue and cooperation between academia and European institutions by:

• promoting academic excellence in the fields of law, democracy, and governance;
• facilitating the exchange of good practices and educational resources;
• integrating the European dimension into teaching and research activities;
• strengthening the international network of partnerships between faculties of law and research institutes.

Advantages of OCEAN Membership

According to the official presentation of the Council of Europe, membership in this network offers the following benefits:

• international visibilitythrough inclusion in the official OCEAN database;
• access to information and resourceson Council of Europe activities, including academic and training materials;
• the opportunity to publish announcements and calls(calls for contributions, conferences, events) on the OCEAN platform, accessible to the international academic community;
• participation in the general OCEAN calendar, with our faculty’s events integrated into the wider European network of activities;
• access to the Council of Europe’s free online HELP courses, recognised as part of the curriculum and regarded as a membership condition: HELP Courses;
• use of the OCEAN and Council of Europe logos, with prior notification to the OCEAN Secretariat, for our official events 
  • Open Council of Europe Academic Networks.

• Beginning with the next academic year, our curriculum will include the free online HELP coursesdeveloped by the Council of Europe, thus enhancing our students’ training to European standards: HELP Course Catalogue.

Membership of the OCEAN network represents a significant step in the internationalisation process of the Faculty of Law and International Governance, reaffirming our commitment to academic excellence, transnational cooperation, and the promotion of European values.