The School of International Governance and Law of Danubius International University proudly announces the outstanding success of the international webinar “How to Start and Develop a Law Moot Society: First Steps, Good Practices, and International Perspectives”, held on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, in the Senate Hall and online.
Organised under the guidance of the Dean, Assoc. Prof. Cristina Elena Popa Tache, the event enjoyed an impressive turnout, bringing together students, academic staff, legal practitioners, and international guests, confirming the growing interest in advanced training in argumentation techniques and moot court competitions.
The University’s Rector & CEO, dr. Steve O. Michael, and the President of the Board, dr. Andy Pușcă, delivered key interventions.

The webinar brought together distinguished experts from King’s College London:

• Dr Darren Harvey, Senior Lecturer in Law & Director of Undergraduate Studies
• Ms Nina Hart, Visiting Lecturer

alongside a special contribution from three renowned participants in prestigious international competitions:

• Joseph Day(European Law Moot Court)
• Mireia Montané(European Law Moot Court)
• Joe Pearn(HSF Competition Law Moot)

Through their dynamic presentations and direct competition experience, the speakers offered participants practical recommendations on organising, developing, and internationalising a Law Moot Society — from the initial institutional stages to good practices and exemplary European models of excellence.

The event marks the official launch of the Moot Society of the School of International Governance and Law, a strategic project of Danubius International University aimed at strengthening legal education through:

• moot court simulations and competitions,
• international participation,
• advanced academic collaborations,
• the development of advocacy, legal drafting, and critical analysis skills.

The School of International Governance and Law of Danubius International University announces the participation of the Dean of the Faculty, Assoc. Prof. Cristina Elena Popa Tache, in the international conference “Advancing Human Dignity 2025 – International and EU Legal Pathways to Justice, Inclusion and Non-Discrimination,” held on 21 November 2025 under the auspices of the University of Salerno (Italy).

Within the section “Advancing Human Dignity under International Law,” moderated by Assoc. Prof. Anna Oriolo (University of Salerno), the Dean delivered the presentation entitled:
“An International Law Approach to Climate Justice: Human Dignity and the Rights of Future Generations.”

The intervention addressed the connections between climate justice, international law, and the protection of human dignity, with a particular emphasis on responsibility towards future generations. The Dean’s recently published book with Palgrave Macmillan, A Transdisciplinary Legal Methodology Guide and Lexicon for Crisis Response, was also presented once again as an example of a scientific instrument useful for analysing the most recent legal phenomena.

Furthermore, the conference marked the inauguration of the third edition of the Jean Monnet EU-GLOBACT course, a European programme dedicated to advanced academic dialogue on inclusion, human dignity, and non-discrimination.

The full programme of the conference can be consulted at the official link of the University of Salerno:
https://www.dsg.unisa.it/uploads/rescue/487/11777/advancing-human-dignity-2025-programme-final-.pdf
(https://www.dsg.unisa.it/unisa-rescue-page/dettaglio/id/1970/module/487/row/11777/advancing-human-dignity-international-and-eu-legal-pathways-to-justice-inclusion-and-non-discrimination)

The central theme of the EIRP series of events focuses on global challenges in the new millennium. The participants, academics, and researchers meet yearly, during the second decade of May, to exchange information and to conceptually debate critical global matters, their effects on human development, and vital statistical facts on major policy areas with implications on a global scale. The purpose of the Annual International Conference on European Integration - Realities and Perspectives is to provide a forum for exchanging ideas, research outcomes, business cases, and technical achievements. The subjects of mutual interest debated during the previous editions of the EIRP Conference Series included, but were not limited to: government debt, world trade, environment, migration, information society, dependency on energy imports, circular economy, climate change, economic crisis, etc. Participants from all over the world are welcome yearly to debate and exchange new ideas and submit their findings to policymakers.

The organizers are looking for original papers, previously unpublished, not currently under review by another conference or journal, addressing state-of-the-art research and development in the following areas:

1.         Legal Sciences in the New Millennium;

2.         The Immigrant’s Legal Status in International Law;

3.         The European Citizen and Public Administration;

4.         Green Economy and Sustainable Development;

5.         Modeling Growth – Challenges and Opportunities;

6.         International Relations in the Contemporary World. Geopolitics and Diplomacy;

7.         Interdisciplinary Dimensions of Communication Science;

8.         The University of the 21st century - Challenges, Emerging Models and Perspectives;

9.         New Trends in Psychology;

10.       Sports Governance. Modern Methods and Practices;

11.       The New Paradigm of FinTech and CyberSecurity;

12.        Higher Education Issues, Policy, and Management

13.        The Youth of Today - The Generation of the Global Development - Estudentiana -


OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: English is the official language of the conference.

DEADLINES:
Extended Abstract Submission: April 29th, 2026 on the website of the conference
Notification of acceptance: April 30th, 2026
Deadline for registration and for paying the conference fee: 2nd May, 2026
2026 EIRP International Conference: May 15-16th, 2026


The hybrid conference (in-person and virtual experiences) will be taking place virtually on ZOOM platform and in-person at the seat of Danubius International University.

PAPERS PUBLISHING:

Final paper Submission for the proceedings: May 31, 2026 on the Proceedings website EIRP Proceedings  (for those interested to publish in the conference proceedings).

Submitting the full paper is not a requirement for participation in the conference.

All papers will be submitted to a scientific review process after which the accepted papers will be published in the EIRP Proceedings, under the ISSN reference 2067 – 9211, included in international databases (BDI).

Danubius International University hosted, on 22 November 2025, the conference entitled “Corruption and the Poverty Trap”, an event of profound academic and civic significance. The participation of Laura Codruța Kövesi, European Chief Prosecutor (EPPO), conferred the meeting a remarkable level of authority through her perspective on strengthening the rule of law and on the European mechanisms designed to safeguard institutional integrity. Throughout the discussions, the central theme was examined in relation to the dynamics of contemporary society, highlighting the structural connection between corruption, institutional vulnerability, and the perpetuation of poverty.

The event brought together students, faculty members, researchers, and community stakeholders interested in legal and governance-related issues, providing a fertile space for interdisciplinary dialogue and critical reflection. The official opening of the conference was marked by addresses from the Rector & CEO of Danubius International University, Dr. Steve O. Michael, and the President of the Board of Directors, Dr. Andy Pușcă, who extended a warm welcome to the guest of honor while emphasizing the significance of her contribution to the consolidation of European justice. Subsequently, an interactive question-and-answer session between students and Laura Codruța Kövesi enabled a deeper exploration of the topics discussed, fostering a nuanced understanding of the challenges and responsibilities that define the fight against corruption within the European sphere.

Claudia Stefania Marghiru