Agenda – Bucharest University of Economics Studies
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2026
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| 28.04.2026 | Working meeting at the International Relations Department (DRI) of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies with Ms. Aneta Sobotka Popescu, the new Regional Director for Europe at Times Higher Education (THE) | The discussions focused on the current position of ASE Bucharest in the THE rankings, with particular attention given to the performance indicators that can further strengthen the university’s international visibility and academic impact. |   |
| 25.04.2026 | Signing of a new cooperation agreement between ENPA and the Europa–Rencontre Régulières pour l’Administration en Europe Association | On the sidelines of the event, a new cooperation agreement was signed between ENPA and the Europa–Rencontre Régulières pour l’Administration en Europe Association, an initiative facilitated by our University, which already maintains strong partnerships with both organizations. |  |
| 24.04.2026 | Meeting with Professor Patria de Lancer Julnes, Immediate Past President of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) | The meeting opened new perspectives for collaboration in the field of public administration, with a focus on sharing best practices and strengthening international partnerships. |  |
| 23.04.2026 | Inaugural ENPA 2026 Conference | Today, our University welcomed over 300 experts, researchers, and leaders from 25+ nations to its historic Aula Magna. We are setting the stage for a new European platform for cooperation, bringing the brightest minds in public administration together to shape the future of our institutions. |  |
| 22.04.2026 | Board Meeting of the European Network for Public Administration (ENPA) | On the sidelines of the inaugural conference of the European Network for Public Administration, the Academic Network’s Board Meeting brought together members and guests for a focused exchange on recent activities and the key challenges currently shaping the public administration academic community across Europe. |  |
| 22.04.2026 | Meeting at ASE Bucharest with the leadership of the European Network for Public Administration (ENPA) | It was a privilege to welcome Prof. Eckhard Schröter, Ph.D. (President of ENPA) and Prof. Jean-Michel Eymeri-Douzans, Ph.D. (ENPA Steering Committee) to our campus. The meeting prepared the inaugural ENPA conference to be held right here at ASE. |  |
| 07-09.04.2026 | 11th edition of the EURIE Eurasia Higher Education Summit, themed “Embracing Innovation and Co-creation in Higher Education” | Our University was represented at the summit, which brings together higher education leaders from Europe, Asia and beyond to discuss internationalisation and academic cooperation. |     |
| 02.04.2026 | Meeting with Prof. Dr. Celal Taşdoğan, the Turkish Embassy’s new Advisor for University Relations | The discussions focused on strengthening academic cooperation between our University and Turkish universities. |  |
| 01.04.2026 | Meeting with Ms. Noha Pasha, representative of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Bucharest | The discussion focused on building strategic bridges between the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) and several prestigious Egyptian institutions. |  |
| 23.03.2026 | Meeting with a distinguished delegation from Morocco and Tunisia | We were honored to welcome teachers, principals from 19 high schools, and representatives from both countries’ Ministries of Education to our campus. |   |
| 03.03.2026 | Visit to the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) | During the visit, our delegation engaged in high-level talks focused on creating a framework for joint research programs. |  |
| 02.03.2026 | BMI – Times Higher Education international recruitment fair in Mexico City | The fair was a resounding success. Our delegation, led by Rector Prof. Dr. Nicolae Istudor, was out in full force, showcasing ASE’s world-class educational programs to ambitious students at the “Study in Romania” pavilion. |   |
| 01.03.2026 | Visit to Universidad La Salle México | The visit took place during our delegation’s mission to Mexico and explored opportunities for academic cooperation between the two universities. |   |
| 01.03.2026 | BMI Global Student Fair | We are so excited to meet future leaders in Mexico and show them why Bucharest is the ultimate destination for their studies. |   |
| 25.02.2026 | Visiting the City University of Hong Kong. On this occasion, the delegation met with the management team of the university’s Faculty of Public and International Affairs. Topics related to cooperation and joint research were discussed. | The Hong Kong university’s experience in the field of internationalization can help ASE Bucharest increase its international prestige, especially in the field of public policy and international development. The option of signing an Erasmus agreement at the undergraduate level and the invitation to participate in organic research conferences at ASE and City UHK were also discussed. |  |
| 23-27.02.2026 | Attending the APAIE 2026 International Conference and Exhibition | Taking place February 23–27, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, under the inspiring theme “Asia-Pacific Partnerships for the Global Good”, APAIE brings together over 2,500 leaders, policymakers, educators, and professionals from 70+ countries to foster meaningful collaborations, innovation, and sustainable global partnerships. Our delegation is proud to represent Romania and contribute to discussions on internationalization, economic education, student mobility, and building bridges between Europe and the Asia-Pacific. |      |
| 13.02.2026 | Meeting with Erasmus+ incoming students who came to study at ASE in the second semester of the 2025-2026 academic year – We are honored by the presence of over 90 Erasmus+ students who have come to study at our university from over 20 countries in Europe, Japan, Chile, etc. | This demonstrates the growing international prestige of our university, the openness of our University to internationalization, and the professionalism of the Erasmus+ service team in ensuring the best conditions for Erasmus+ incoming students. |  |
| 12.02.2026 | Meeting with His Excellency Mr. Ricardo Guerra de Araújo, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Romania, as a guest at our university. | The main topic of discussion was the organization of the Brazil-Romania Forum on Creative Economy and Innovation, scheduled for May 19, 2026. The initiative of the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil, which our university has joined, represents an important step in strengthening academic and economic relations between the two countries. |  |
| 05.02.2026 | Working meeting at the AACSB Headquarter International for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East in Amsterdam, with Ms. Natalia Ilina, Accreditation Manager, Ihsan Zakri, Vice President, EMEA Growth and Engagement, and Jesus Valverde Carnerero, Member Engagement Manager. | The visit was part of the ongoing institutional dialogue between ASE and the AACSB accreditation organization, one of the most prestigious in the world. |  |
| 04.02.2026 | Awarding the Doctor Honoris Causa title | to Professor Vernon Smith, winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics |  |
2025
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| 15.12.2025 | Welcomed a delegation from the APM (Association pour le progrès en Management) club in Nice, France | The APM is an international association focused on the continuous professional and personal development of French-speaking business leaders, grounded in the belief that company progress flows directly from the progress of its leadership. It achieves this through a network of local clubs where members participate in dedicated training days and share experiences, guided by external experts to challenge habits and broaden business and societal knowledge. |  |
| 05-07.12.2025 | The 8th Internationalization Think Tank workshop at ASE! | The annual workshop reviewed the state of internationalisation of our University and set the priorities for the coming period. |   |
| 28.11.2025 | Participated as vice-president of the “Europa–Rencontre Régulières pour l’Administration en Europe” Association in the celebration of its 30th anniversary, in Limoges, France | The anniversary event brought together members and partners of the Association from across Europe. |  |
| 25.11.2025 | Workshop on “Mentoring for Innovation and Entrepreneurship” | The workshop aimed to connect students and researchers with global leaders. |  |
| 21.11.2025 | Workshop on Enhancing Performance in QS and Times Higher Education Global Rankings within the Forum of AACSB Practices | The event was delivered in partnership with E-Quadrat Science & Education, being facilitated by Mr. Michael Caruana, Director of Institutional Strategies and renowned international expert in the field of international education rankings. |  |
| 18.11.2025 | Meeting with Mr. Kentaro Suzuki, M.A., Manager of Global Center at University of Nagano, Japan | The visit provided an opportunity for discussions on future collaboration opportunities, including student and faculty exchanges. |  |
| 11-12.11.2025 | UNICA Alumni Relations | The meeting, held on 11-12 November 2025, was set to explore the strategic value of alumni engagement. |  |
| 10.11.2025 | The meeting of the Higher Education Advisory Council Europe – Cambridge International Education | The meeting is hosted by CIMEA Rome, Italy, and takes place on November 10-11. |  |
| 31.10.2025 | Welcomed a group of doctoral students and their coordinator from the University of Hyogo, Japan | The young researchers are spending one week in Romania in order to get a deeper understanding of international affairs and cooperation. At our university, they took part in classes of English communication at the Faculty of Administration and Public Management and Japanese language, at the Center for Japanese Studies. |  |
| 30.10.2025 | 13th edition of the Synergies in Communication International Conference | Organized by the Department of Modern Languages and Business Communication within the Faculty of International Business and Economics, between October 30 and 31, 2025. |  |
| 26.10.2025 | The 21st Administration and Public Management International Conference “Transforming public administration in time of multiple crisis” | The Conference marked as well 30 years since the founding of the Public Administration program at our University and 15 years since the founding of the Faculty of Administration and Public Management. |  |
| 19.10.2025 | The Executive Council meeting of the Society for International Comparative Policy Analysis (SICPA) held in Beijing | The meeting was led by Prof. Iris Geva May (New York) and Prof. Xufeng Zhu (Dean of the Faculty at Tsinghua University, Beijing). Key topics included: – The main challenges in comparative public policy analysis. – Plans for new international doctoral workshops in Asia, organized by colleagues from Tsinghua University and featuring specialists from the US and Europe. – Continued support for the prestigious Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis, indexed in Web of Science. |  |
| 16-19.10.2025 | The Asian Association for Public Administration annual conference in Beijing | The agenda includes presenting the paper “Towards a Comparative Understanding of Resilience in EU Public Administration”, moderating a panel, and advancing key institutional partnerships. |  |
| 13.10.2025 | Meeting with representatives of the École Supérieure de Management de Tlemcen (Algeria) at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies | The meeting focused on strengthening academic cooperation and exploring new opportunities for PhD co-tutelle agreements and double degree Master’s and MBA programs. |  |
| 04.10.2025 | Working visit to the CIVIS European University Alliance in Marseille, hosted by Aix-Marseille University. | Our institution, the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE), proudly became an associate member this year! |   |
| 26.09.2025 | Meeting with the 125 incoming 🇪🇺 Erasmus+ students | The 125 incoming Erasmus+ students from Europe, Asia, and Africa are spending a semester at our university. |   |
| 25.09.2025 | Meeting with the vice-deans responsible for internationalization across its faculties | The purpose of the meeting was to review the current state of ASE’s internationalization efforts. |   |
| 17.09.2025 | Welcoming to our University a delegation of QS (Quacquarelli Symonds), led by Mr. Leonardo de Oliveira Andrade, Director of Europe | The visit of the QS delegation is occasioned by the organization, in collaboration with our University, of the QS Romanian Universities Forum, which represents a valuable opportunity for representatives of Romanian universities to participate in an open and applied debate on the current challenges and priorities in higher education. |   |
| 12.09.2025 | Accreditation Summer Camp, a relevant event organized by the International Relations Office of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies | This summer camp isn’t just a meeting; it’s a proof to our university-wide commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement. We’re proud of our team’s collaborative spirit and hard work as we strive to ensure ASE’s degrees are recognized for their high quality both nationally and internationally. This unified effort solidifies our position as a leading institution in economic higher education. |   |
| 09.09.2025 | 12th international conference “Japan: Pre-modern, Modern and Contemporary”, organized by the Center for Japanese Studies Japan.ASE at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies | The event brings together scholars, researchers, and students from around the world to explore Japan’s evolution from its pre-modern periods through modernity to the present day. It is supported by collaborations with prominent Japanese institutions, including Akita University, Kanda University of International Studies, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, and the University of Hyogo. |  |
| 28.08.2025 | Working visit to Adam Smith Business School | Our delegation was welcomed by Prof. Kirsten Kininmonth, Director of International Accreditation, and Ms. Xiang Li, Director of Internationalization. |  |
| 26-29.08.2025 | EGPA 2025 Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, UK from 26 to 29 August 2025. | The Annual Conference of the European Group for Public Administration is organized in close cooperation with the University of Glasgow. The EGPA 2025 Conference plenary sessions and panels will be articulated around the focus theme: “EGPA at 50: Prospects for Public Administration across Europe”. |   |
| 24.07.2025 | Meeting with Prof. Vered Holzmann, Dean of the School of Management & Economics at The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yaffo, Head of the MBA program and Head of the International Relations Office | The bilateral discussions focused on taking stock of cooperation opportunities that will form the basis of a future Memorandum of Understanding to be signed between the two institutions, including on the development of a potential dual degree study program. |  |
| 14.07.2025 | Meeting with Ms. Julia Costin, Honorary Consul of Romania in Colorado, and Ms. Ioana Engstrom, Honorary Consul in New Mexico | The discussions focused on exploring concrete avenues for collaboration in key areas of interest: education, research, academic conferences, and cultural exchange. |  |
| 02.07.2025 | Meeting with Ms. Ivana Marinkovic, Associate Director Central and Eastern Europe of EFMD Global and the FABIZ management team. Discussions centered on the important role of international accreditation and of EFMD accreditation in particular | Consistent and strong support for obtaining these international accreditations from the BUES management was highlighted as an important element in the internationalization process. |  |
| 02.07.2025 | Meeting with the President of Fresno State University in US 🇺🇸 Mr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. | An MoU will be signed in the near future and we’ll start collaboration on agri-businesses, food security and cyber security areas of research as well as teacher/researcher exchanges while the possibility of signing an Erasmus agreement was also prospected. |  |
| 24.06.2025 | Visiting Professors from Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata in Italy | The discussions focused on planning a future Blended Intensive Programme and a joint Horizon project proposal. |  |
| 23.06.2025 | #Assurance of #Learning seminar over two days, together with #AACSB | We enjoy the presence and involvement of one of the most renowned AACSB Standard 5 facilitators, Dr. Anthony Devine. |   |
| 18.06.2025 | #UNICA annual General Assembly and Rectors’ Seminar “The key role of the Humanities in our universities” | In addition to the administrative issues that will be addressed at the General Assembly of this prestigious European academic network of which our University is part, there will also be the Rectors’ Seminar focusing on the importance of the Humanities. |   |
| 16.06.2025 | Attending the 2025 QS Higher Ed Summit Europe in Porto, co-hosted by University of Porto and the ERASMUS + National Agency of Portugal under an extremely challenging topic: “Expanding Horizons: Enhancing Global Appeal Through Educational Excellence” | The 2025 QS Higher Ed Summit: Europe explores the strategies that institutions can employ to position themselves as leaders in the global academic arena and the broader community. By integrating innovative research, fostering inclusive environments, and aligning educational offerings with future skills needs, universities can elevate their reputation and attract a diverse array of students and faculty from around the world. |   |
| 12.06.2025 | Conference “Internationalization of higher education in Romania: beyond mobility” | Prof. Marius Constantin Profiroiu, Vice Rector for International Relations, represented our University at the conference on “Internationalization of higher education in Romania: beyond mobility”, organized by the National Council of Rectors and the Romanian National ERASMUS Plus Agency (ANPCDEFP) and held at the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest. |   |
| 05-06.06.2025 | Professor Dr. Constantin Marius Profiroiu participates as an international expert in the EAPAA International Accreditation Commission of the Public Administration Studies Program at Merito University Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland, together with Professor Polonia Kovac from Ljubljana University, Professor Bannink from Amsterdam Vrije University, and student Aleksandra Kulka from Gdansk University. | The WSB Merito University in Gdańsk is over 20 years old, as its history dates back to 1998, when the first courses in finance and banking were launched. Over the years, the university has been working hard and has continued to expand and refine the range of educational products, and is now recognized among the country’s top private institutions of higher learning, boasting numerous distinctions, accreditations, and certificates and delivering all kinds of degree programs, a rich variety of training courses, and MBA programs. |   |
| 04.06.2025 | Working meeting with Prof. Mohamed F.R. Khan from North Dakota State University | Together it was agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to facilitate the development of research teams in the field of agrarian economics and to share best practice experiences in the field. |  |
| 24-31.05.2025 | NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference and Expo, San Diego | Our University was represented at one of the largest international education conferences in the world, an opportunity to meet partners and explore new collaborations. |    |
| 06-09.05.2025 | Times Higher Education Europe Universities Summit in Budapest | Our University took part in discussions with university leaders from across Europe on higher education priorities and international rankings. |   |
| 05.05.2025 | #ASEInternationalWeek | The International Relations Office organized a series of very interesting sessions on research trends at our university, the importance of European University Alliances, the AACSB Accreditation process, the status update on International Rankings, the Alumni ASE International Club. |  |
| 29.04.2025 | Meeting with Professor Dr. Joe Francom, Director of the Department of Computer Science at Utah Tech University, U.S.A. | The meeting focused on exploring new opportunities for academic collaboration, including the establishment of a bilateral agreement to support student and faculty mobility. Both institutions also discussed the next steps toward building a strong and lasting partnership. |  |
| 15.04.2025 | Conference “Working Romania #futureofwork” | Our University was represented by Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for international relations who was a speaker on the panel “The Future of Romania’s Labor Market – Education, Generation Z, and Competitiveness”. |  |
| 10.04.2025 | Signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding with Girne American University of Cyprus | The Memorandum provides the framework for academic cooperation between the two universities. |  |
| 08-10.04.2025 | EURIE 2025 Summit, Istanbul | Our University was represented at the summit dedicated to internationalisation and cooperation in higher education. |  |
| 08.04.2025 | Visit at the Marmara University in Istanbul | On this occasion a collaboration agreement was signed with the Rector of Marmara University Prof. Mustafa Kurt. During the meeting, the possibilities of collaboration between the two universities were discussed and it was agreed to initiate joint research projects as well as mutual support for participation in various European and international networks. |  |
| 02.04.2025 | Meeting focused on our university’s #AACSB accreditation journey | With the insights of Ms. Natalia Ilina, Accreditation Manager for EMEA AACSB, we tackled key challenges and mapped out our action plan for this year. |  |
| 01.04.2025 | 112th anniversary of the founding of our University, we also celebrated today its international dimension, in an event that brought together members of our academic community and their experiences impacting on the internationalization process of ASE | On our anniversary, we celebrate the profound impact of global collaboration, cultural exchange, and shared knowledge that enriches our university and empowers us to lead boldly in an interconnected world. |   |
| 25.03.2025 | Meeting with representatives from Utah Tech University | The finalization of an agreement for faculty and student mobility was discussed today, as well as the possibility to collaborate on the area of cybersecurity research. Future discussions will focus on the possible conclusion of an Erasmus agreement and the visit of representatives from Utah Tech University to our university. |  |
| 20.03.2025 | Meeting with Mr. Leonardo Andrade, Director of Client Partnership Europe, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), and Mr. Martin Serrano, Co-founder of 1Mentor | The objective of the meeting was to explore potential cooperation between our University and QS, in order to increase the professional impact of our alumni. |  |
| 18.03.2025 | Ms. Anna Orlova, working visit | Working visit to our University by Ms. Anna Orlova, Regional Director for the UK & Europe, Times Higher Education (THE). |  |
| 17.03.2025 | Welcomed to our University a delegation of students from KET Schools of Management Kohinoor Business School (KBS) and Kohinoor Management School (KMS) Mumbai (India), accompanied by Prof. Dr. Preeti Sharad Shirodkar | During their stay at the university with the Faculty of International Business and Economics, the Indian students will attend lectures and interact with Romanian students and their professors. Dr. Shirodkar will also hold 2 interesting workshops: “Where the Reel and Real Meet: Decoding Bollywood and Gender Stereotyping” and “(Re)presentation of Indian Mythology in Indian Literature”. |  |
| 05.03.2025 | Welcoming to our University Mr. Shadman Bashir, LLM, the Director of International Office at Utah Tech University in the US | The possibility to conclude a partnership and to have our academics teaching courses on cyber security at the American university was overviewed during discussions, based on our strategic approach of enhancing the global outreach of ASE. |  |
| 03.03.2025 | BIPerfect Week (March 3-7, 2025) | The opening session of the BIPerfect Week (March 3-7, 2025) at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies! This dynamic event brings together three Blended Intensive Programs (BIPs), welcoming participants from Greece, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Lithuania, Israel, Georgia, and South Africa. |   |
| 27.02.2025 | Representing our University at the second edition of the Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe | #UNICA’s annual flagship event, the UNICA days, taking place in Brussels, 26-28 February 2025, under the overarching theme “The role of University networks in the context of the European Universities alliances”. |   |
| 24.02.2025 | Meeting with the Japanese students from Hyogo University (Japan) | As part of this exchange, the Japanese students are taking part in numerous activities together with students learning Japanese at ASE, as well as students from the Applied Modern Languages program. |  |
| 21.02.2025 | Attending the reception dedicated to the birthday of His Majesty Naruhito, Emperor of Japan. | The reception was organised by the Embassy of Japan in Romania. |  |
| 21.02.2025 | Welcome Day for the Erasmus+ students | We are very happy to host more than 60 incoming students the next semester from partner universities in Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxemburg, Poland, Spain, Turkey. |  |
| 05.02.2025 | Inspiring sessions on leadership and innovation | Attended inspiring sessions on “Purpose-Driven Leadership for Global Change” by James Rhee from MIT and “Navigating the Paradox Mindset: Balancing Opposites for Innovative Solutions” by Ms. Marianne W. Lewis, Dean of the College of Business at the University of Cincinnati. |  |
| 04.02.2025 | Meetings with deans and AACSB accreditation officers attending the conference, and among them, we can mention: Prof. Jason Garrett, Dean of the School of Business at the University of North Texas at Dallas, Prof. Brent W. Ritchie, Dean and Head of Business School at the University of Queensland, Prof. C.B. Claiborne, Acting Dean of Jesse H. Jones School of Business at Texas Southern University. They have all gone through the #AACSB #accreditation #process and were happy to support our University with their experience in obtaining accreditation, as some of them discussed the possibility of signing MoUs | Prof. Profiroiu also had a meeting with Prof. Sherif Kamel from the American University in Cairo who was elected Chair of AACSB Board of Directors and who accepted with pleasure to be the guest of our university, as well as with Mrs. Suzanne Mintz, vice president of Accreditation of AACSB International who encouraged our academic community to make the necessary improvements to join the select club of the 1000 universities that have AACSB accreditation. Participation in the conference also provided the opportunity to meet old and good friends and partners, our vice-rector had a meeting with Prof. Sanja Sever Mališ, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business Zagreb, who further expressed her openness to support the accreditation efforts of our university. |  |
| 02.02.2025 | Attending the AACSB Deans Conference taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – Continuous Improvement Review Seminar. | AACSB Deans Conference will explore the urgent need for change and the critical role that business schools must play in preparing future leaders for an unpredictable world. Participants at this milestone conference will explore and discuss topics such as: the Disruptive Technologies and Their Impact (how AI and other technologies are changing industries and the skills required for future business leaders), the Geopolitical Shifts (understanding how global power dynamics affect business and higher education, and what this means for the curriculum and leadership training), the Role of Business in Society (rethinking how businesses can contribute to societal well-being and how this should be reflected in business education), and the Evolving Future of Work (the trends shaping the future workplace and how business schools can adapt to equip students with the necessary skills and mindset). |   |
| 27.01.2025 | U.S. Embassy Bucharest delegation – Embassy of the United States of America in Bucharest, led by Mrs. Monica Eremia, PhD, Commercial Specialist at the US Commercial Service | The discussions focused on reviewing the fruitful collaboration so far of our University with the American academic and business environment, highlighted the results of the Center for American Studies – Bucharest University of Economic Studies and analyzed the opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the area of entrepreneurship and research in the field of dual-use technologies, AI and cybersecurity. |  |
| 23.01.2025 | Online meeting with Ms. Laura Alba Jues, Vice-Rector and Mr. Fernando Val Garijo, deputy Vice-rector from UNED – the Spanish National Distance University. | The meeting was facilitated by the Romanian Cultural Institute in Madrid and the Honorary Consulate of Romania to the Balearic Islands. |  |
| 21.01.2025 | The first meeting of 2025 took place with the representatives of the heads of all the faculties of ASE Bucharest on specific topics of the internationalization process of our University. | Topics of topicality and importance regarding the AACSB international accreditation, opportunities offered by the Erasmus Plus program as well as methodological aspects regarding the future legal framework of double degree agreements by the existing legislative changes were addressed. The main challenges involved in the process of drafting the first AACSB Progress Report following the approval of the ISER by the AACSB Initial Accreditation Committee were thus analyzed. Participants concluded that there is a determination and desire to accelerate the process of internationalization and international accreditation, based on a joint effort so that the entire academic community benefits from the process. |  |
| 21.01.2025 | Meeting with Dr. Raul Ramos Lobo, Vice-rector for Internationalization Policy at the University of Barcelona in Spain. | Following the fruitful discussions, the signing of an Erasmus+ Inter-Institutional agreement was established and also it was analyzed the possibility of participating in the network of European universities where the University of Barcelona is consortium leader. Dr. Raul Ramos Lobo is visiting our University at the invitation of the Doctoral School of Economics 1 where he gave lectures to doctoral students. |  |
2024
| Date | Event | Photo | |
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| 20.12.2024 | Visit to the Embassy of the United States of America | The visit facilitated discussions aimed at fostering bilateral academic and research collaborations between the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) and top level universities across the United States. |  |
| 16.12.2024 | IEFA – International Economic Forum of the Americas – Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-Rector for International Relations, is representing our University at the eighth edition of the Conference of Paris, a prestigious international event organized by IEFA – International Economic Forum of the Americas, which is taking place from 16-17 December 2024 in Paris, France. | This year’s edition of the Conference has as its main theme “Confronting the Unknown”, and is an enabling framework that encourages global leaders to share their knowledge and understanding of global economic, social and environmental issues as a way to collaborate and collectively overcome these challenges. As IEFA’s main annual European event, the Paris Conference aims to foster international trade between Europe and the Americas, while promoting broader global relationships that can lead to positive change. Among the distinguished guests are His Serene Highness Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein, Mr. Pierre Moscovici, President of the French Court of Auditors, Mr. Thierry Dassault, President of Dassault, Ms. Valerie Pecresse, President of the Ile de France Regional Council. The conference is hosted by the OECD, thus representing in addition an effective framework for the establishment of new contacts beneficial for ASE Bucharest and its internationalization process. The participation takes place in the framework of the CNFIS-FDI-2024-F-0467 project which aims to develop the internationalization process of ASE. |   |
| 12.12.2024 | Delegation of 75 Thai mayors, chief executives of local authorities, senior officers from regional administrations, civil servants, and senior executives from the private sector | Their visit to ASE was organized by the King Prajadhipok’s Institute (KPI) of the Parliament of Thailand. King Prajadhipok’s Institute (KPI) is an independent, academic, public organization under the supervision of Thailand’s National Assembly. The Institute undertakes academic work including research, training, and seminars. It disseminates information on the development of democracy and governance and provides consultation on effective governance at the local and national levels. KPI coordinates and cooperates with local, foreign, and international agencies with the common goal of creating sustainable democracy. The delegation was led by Mr. Issara Sereewatthanawut, the Deputy General Secretary of KPI. |   |
| 12.12.2024 | Meeting with Peter Nijkamp, DHC of our University | Prof. Nijkamp is visiting the Faculty of Economic Cybernetics, Statistics and Computer Science to develop new scientific collaborations. |  |
| 09.12.2024 | Meeting with Prof. Dr. Serpil Murtezaoglu, Education Advisor to the Turkish Ambassador in Bucharest | On this occasion, the good collaboration between our University and Turkish universities was highlighted, as well as the possibility of developing cooperation through joint research programs and double degree agreements. |   |
| 04.12.2024 | Meeting with Mr. Nurmuhammet Shyhlyyev, Vice-Rector of the International University of Humanities and Development in Turkmenistan, and his delegation | The good cooperation with the academic environment in Turkmenistan was reviewed, in this context being appreciated for the good offices permanently offered by the Turkmen diplomatic representation in Bucharest. Possibilities of cooperation were analyzed, leading to the intensification of mutual exchanges of students and teachers and the strengthening of cooperation in the field of scientific research. |   |
| 28.11.2024 | The meeting of Higher Education Advisory Council Europe | The topics addressed by this meeting are related to internationalization, increasing the mobility of international students, the role of AI in this recruitment process, obstacles that arise at international and national level, recognition of diplomas and other subjects of relevance. |   |
| 14.11.2024 | The Reunion of the heads of International Relations offices from the universities of the UNICA | Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe – UNICA IRO Meeting is focusing on the “Building the Ideal International Relations Office: Balancing between Challenges and Tangible Results in a Dynamic Environment” topic. |   |
| 13.11.2024 | Meeting with Mr. Joong-Hyun Jough and Mr. Kwang-Hee Hong | Meeting with Mr. Joong-Hyun Jough, Managing Director of Korea Trade Intelligence and Mr. Kwang-Hee Hong, PhD, Chairman & CEO of New Korea Trading Corp., and discussion on the opportunity of establishing a Korean business club with our University. |  |
| 08.11.2024 | Working visit to Aix-Marseille University | Meetings with Jean-François Marchi, Vice President in charge of International Relations and Ms Karine Gente, Delegate Vice-President for CIVIS at Aix-Marseille University as well as with Mr. Philippe Ramadour Andreoletti, Director of the MIAGE (Méthodes Informatiques Appliquées à la Gestion des Entreprises) at Aix-Marseille University, Mr. Adrian-Gabriel Chifu, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Computer Science and Mr. Jean Caussanel, Head of the ISIE (Extended Information Systems Engineering) programme and former Director of the Aix-Marseille MIAGE. |    |
| 02.11.2024 | Bucharest University of Economic Studies’ relations with Japan | Bucharest University of Economic Studies’ relations with Japan have entered a new stage of development, with the opening at our University of the satellite office of the University of Hyogo in Romania, a moment marked by the organization of an inaugural symposium on Education without Frontiers for a Sustainable Future. |   |
| 30.10.2024 | Our University today conferred the title of Doctor Honoris Causa to Prof. Tetsuya Kaida from Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan | The ceremony was honored by the presence of H.E. Mr. Takashi Katae, Ambassador of Japan in Romania. We are pleased that our university has thus marked the highest level of academic relations between Romania and Japan. |   |
| 28.10.2024 | Beijing International Education Exchange | “Beijing International Education Exchange” event that brought together representatives of Chinese universities interested in establishing a cooperation framework with ASE Bucharest. |   |
| 24.10.2024 | Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for international relations welcomed to our University Prof. Sanja Sever Mališ, Dean of Faculty of Business and Economics Zagreb and Prof. Nikolina Dečman, Vice-dean of the same Faculty as well as Prof. Marko Selakovic, Deputy Director of S P Jain School of Global Management. | The three academics are guest speakers at the International Conference “The Future of Europe” organised by the Faculty of International Business and Economics. |  |
| 18.10.2024 | Welcoming Prof. Nelson Michaud, Director of the Quebec School of Administration in Canada, guest speaker of the international conference organized by the Faculty of Administration and Public Management. | Prof. Andre Torre from the University of Paris Saclay, President of the European Association of Regional Sciences, also participated in the conference as guest speaker. |  |
| 10.10.2024 | The Business Accreditation Seminar, delivered by AACSB for members of our academic community involved in the international accreditation process, will take place at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies from 10 to 11 October. | The seminar is given by Prof. Jean-Philippe Ammeux, from the IESEG School of Management (France), former Dean of IESEG and Vice-Rector for International Relations at the Université Catholique de Lille. |   |
| 07.10.2024 | Official opening of the event Training of Trainers – ongoing Erasmus+ | Official opening of the event Training of Trainers – ongoing Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education Project “Developing and improving the STEAM skills of students and teachers for curriculum innovation and sustainable development of higher education institutions and local businesses” aimed at the professionalization of academic staff in Moldova! |   |
| 03.10.2024 | 6th edition of the Transylvanian International Conference in Public Administration | Participation as a guest speaker at the 6th edition of the Transylvanian International Conference in Public Administration, organized by the Department of Public Administration and Management at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca. The conference brings together academics, researchers, and practitioners in the field of public administration from all over the world and creates a framework in which they can exchange ideas, disseminate best practices, and develop networking opportunities for future teaching, research, and capacity building projects. |   |
| 27.09.2024 | Welcome Day for the Erasmus+ incoming students for the new academic year 2024-2025 | The Erasmus+ Office welcomed the new incoming students and introduced them to our University. |  |
| 26.09.2024 | Awarding the title of Doctor Honoris Causa to Professor Jean Tirole | Professor Jean Tirole, winner of the 2014 Nobel Prize in Economics, received the highest academic distinction of our University. |  |
| 23.09.2024 | Visit of Dr. Jose Ramon Eguibar Cuenca, General Director of Internationalization at the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla in the United Mexican States | During the bilateral discussions, the opportunities for cooperation opened following the official establishment of the cooperation framework between the two universities, both in terms of joint research projects, academic mobility, and development of joint projects on various topics of interest, were reviewed. It emphasized the interest that our University gives to the Latin American region, showing at the same time the openness that our academic community shows for the strengthening of the cooperation with the academic environment of this region. At the end of the meeting, the Mexican delegation visited the ASE Palace and Museum. |   |
| 18.09.2024 | #EAIE 2024 International Conference and Exhibition in Toulouse | #EAIE #Toulouse 2024 is Europe’s leading international higher education conference: 4 event days, 240 + sessions and activities, 6500 + participants, 200 + exhibition stands. The 2024 conference theme ‘En Route!’ highlights the hard work that propels academic community towards a brighter future. This work involves exploring the possibilities of digital technologies, implementing sustainable practices and developing innovative ways to support this diverse community. |   |
| 16.09.2024 | First edition of the Regional Summer School in Cultural Entrepreneurship | The event, organized in partnership with the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie en Europe Centrale et Orientale (AUF-ECO), is part of the regional project on the development of student entrepreneurship and the AUF’s ongoing efforts to encourage the development of an entrepreneurial culture within its member institutions. |  |
| 12-14.09.2024 | The fourth edition of the Accreditation Summer Camp | From September 12 to 14, 2024, we are on the shores of the Black Sea on the occasion of the fourth edition of the Accreditation Summer Camp. This Workshop is designed to improve the specific skills of the members of the International Relations team of the ASE; during the facilitation sessions the implementation of the measures necessary to improve the AoL processes at the level of study programs will be benchmarked. In addition, participants in the event integrate a foresight exercise that will allow the organization to develop the most effective scenarios for the challenges that the future of higher education entails. The event is organized by the Office of International Relations within the project “Strengthening the Prestige of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies by supporting the process of International Accreditation and Improving Competencies in the Field of International Rankings” financed by the Special Situations Fund of the Ministry of Education. |  |
| 23.08.2024 | International Conference on Information Technology and Quantitative Management – ITQM 2024 | The conference is organized by the Romanian Academy, ASE Bucharest, and the International Academy of Information Technology and Quantitative Management (IAITQM). ITQM is one of the most important scientific events in information technology, with traditional and international coverage. It is now in its 11th edition, representing a global forum for exchanging research findings and case studies that bridge the latest information technology and quantitative management techniques. |   |
| 21.08.2024 | Today we had the great pleasure to welcome Her Excellency Mrs. Laura Popescu, Ambassador of Romania to the United Kingdom, to our University. | On this occasion we discussed the ways to develop academic relations between ASE and prestigious universities in the UK, and explored the mechanisms to ensure the necessary support from the Ambassador for the creation of the network of international alumni of our university in the UK. 🇬🇧 |  |
| 30.07.2024 | Project #SURE | Final competition event within the project #SURE – Students for a United and Resilient Europe Program to Counter Disinformation and Promote Social Cohesion. |  |
| 26.07.2024 | ESN ASE CMP Bucharest | ESN ASE CMP Bucharest event called “the Local Boards’ Training Bucharest”. |  |
| 24.07.2024 | Annual Meeting of Romanian Diplomacy (RADR) | Representing our University at the Annual Meeting of Romanian Diplomacy (RADR) that is taking place from Wednesday the 24th of July to Friday, the 26th of July in Bucharest, under the title “Diplomatic Action in a Turbulent World”. The RADR proceedings are chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Luminița Odobescu, and will bring together the heads of diplomatic missions and consular offices of Romania abroad, as well as members of the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, high-ranking Romanian officials invited, members of the Foreign Diplomatic Corps accredited in Bucharest, opinion leaders. Among the special guests are the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, Olha Stefanishyna, and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Cristina Gherasimov. |  |
| 11-12.07.2024 | 16th Conference of Rectors from the Black Sea Region and the BSUN 2024 Congress – “Summit of the Future for the Black Sea Region” | Organised by Istanbul University between 11 and 12 of July 2024 in Istanbul, Türkiye. BSUN – The Black Sea Universities Network is the largest platform for inter-university cooperation in the extended Black Sea Region involving 120 Universities from the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) member states. As member institution of BSUN, our University looks forward to a new period of enhanced cultural, social, educational and sports cooperation so as to foster greater friendship and respect among academic partners engaged in the joint cooperative venture that BSUN and BSEC represents. |   |
| 28.06.2024 | Caucasus University from Tbilisi, Georgia | We had the pleasure to welcome today Prof. Kakha Shengelia, Rector of Caucasus University from Tbilisi, Georgia and to sign together a Memorandum of Understanding on mutual academic cooperation. |  |
| 27.06.2024 | The Regional Conference of Rectors (#C2R) from Central and Eastern Europe, organized under the aegis of The Francophone University Agency (#AUF) and hosted by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. | The Regional Conference of Rectors brings together academic leaders, rectors and representatives of higher education institutions that are members of AUF in the region. The main theme of this year’s conference is “Francophone University in the context of global challenges: Perspectives for Central and Eastern Europe”. |  |
| 21.06.2024 | Graduation ceremony of the Romanian-French INDE MBA | The graduation ceremony took place on June 21, 2024, at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. |   |
| 19.06.2024 | Welcome to our university colleagues and friends from University of Foggia in Italy. | We had the opportunity offered by this visit to develop discussions on the double degree program with the University of Foggia and the organization of internships for Italian PhD students at our University. |  |
| 13.06.2024 | Meeting with UQAM rector Stéphane Pallage and his managerial team. | Following the fruitful meeting, it was agreed to continue and enhance the very good collaboration between the two universities, encouraging the parties to develop a double degree programme and to organise doctoral research in cotutelle. Rector Istudor and Vice-rector Profiroiu signed the UQAM’s book of honour. |   |
| 11.06.2024 | Working meeting at HEC Montréal, the graduate business school of the Université de Montréal | The delegation of our University composed of Rector Prof. Nicolae Istudor and Vice-Rector Constantin Marius Profiroiu were received by Mrs. Director Agnes Darmaillacq and Mrs. program manager Audrey Bouchez from HEC Montréal. Founded in 1907, HEC Montréal holds the three most prestigious international accreditations in its field, confirming the excellence of the training and support it offers: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. During the working meeting, the two delegations agreed to develop a partnership between our University’s Sustainable Development Centre and the HEC Sustainable Transition Centre, including the co-optation of a professor from HEC in the ASE Centre’s Scientific Council. It was also agreed to sign an Erasmus agreement and to invite professors from HEC to Bucharest. |  |
| 11.06.2024 | Visit and exchange of experience and best practices at “Investissement Québec”, organisation established in 1998 under an act passed by the National Assembly of Quebec to favour investment in Quebec by Quebec-based and international companies. | Overviewing particularities of foreign direct investments is crucial for business education as it equips future leaders with the insights necessary to navigate the complex tapestry of global markets and fosters economic acumen essential for making informed strategic decisions. |   |
| 09-15.06.2024 | Working visit to Canada | The working visit to Canada is part of our university’s efforts to increase its international prestige and develop strong partnerships with North American universities. Our University’s delegation composed of Rector Prof. Nicolae Istudor and Vice-rector for International Relations Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu is on a working visit to Montreal in Canada. In the framework of this visit, the delegation of our University will participate in the 30th edition of the Montreal Conference of the International Economic Forum of the Americas, an event that will gather more than 2100 participants and 130 speakers from over 40 countries. At the same time, the delegation will have bilateral meetings with the management team of HEC Montréal – one of the world’s elite business universities as well as with the new Rector of UQAM – L’Université du Québec à Montréal, ASE’s institutional partner in the development of the double degree MBA program. |  |
| 29.05.2024 | The Africa Day 2024 | Event organised under the auspices of the National Strategy for Africa entitled “Romania – Africa: A Partnership for future through peace, development and education”. In the context of growing interest in cultural cooperation with Africa, our University aims to strengthen its presence in African countries and develop and enhance cooperation with academic organisations in this region. |   |
| 23-25.05.2024 | Attending the 32nd NISPAcee Annual Conference “Public Administration in Post-Conflict Reconstruction” in Tbilisi, Georgia, organised by the Network of Institutes and Schools of Public Administration in Central and Eastern Europe (NISPAcee) and Caucasus University. | The conference brought together academics and practitioners in public administration from Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. |       |
| 15.05.2024 | European Accounting Association’s 46th Annual Congress, organized by the Faculty of Accounting and Management Information Systems of our University | The opening speech at the opening ceremony of the European Accounting Association’s 46th Annual Congress. Welcoming the presence in Bucharest of over 1200 participants from all over the world. |  |
| 08.05.2024 | 9th edition of the International Week in ASE | We enjoyed the opening speech of Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-Rector for International Relations, who made a brief but comprehensive review of the present and future challenges to the internationalization of higher education, while highlighting the impact on the development of our University. The introductory session was attended by two distinguished guests: Dr. Elena Dănescu, Research Scientist at Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH), University of Luxembourg (with an extremely interesting presentation and discussion regarding the challenges, opportunities, strategies for the European Union) and Mr. Agostino Sousa Pinto, Vice-president of Porto Accounting and Business School (ISCAP), which belongs to Portugal’s largest and most prestigious public Polytechnic Institute, the Polytechnic Institute of Porto (discussing the challenges of internationalisation for his institution). |   |
| 24.04.2024 | Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for international relations opened the event organised by our University in the framework of the European Union Week 2024 Events 🇪🇺 | The European Union Week is jointly organized with TUM Speakers Series, HEC Paris, HEC Débats, Koźmiński University and POLIMI School of Management and for this year has as new partners Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Estonian Business School, Vlerick Business School and Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. Its goal is to celebrate the European Union and to inform students and the wider public about it. The conference organised by our University had as guest speaker Mr. Radu Hanga, President of the Romanian Stock Exchange. |  |
| 19.04.2024 | Our University’s delegation led by Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for international relations was welcomed by Mr. Matthew Auer – Dean of School of Public and International Affairs and Mr. Bradley Wright – Head of Public Administration and Policy Department at University of Georgia. | The meeting was a friendly and constructive one, which laid the foundations for a collaboration in the field of research in public administration, with the willingness of American counterparts to receive young teachers from the department of public administration and management of ASE for training internships being highlighted. The American colleagues expressed their interest to visit our University in October this year and to contribute to the creation and consolidation of the doctoral school in the field of administrative sciences at ASE. Our delegation was also received by Prof. Martin Kagel, Associate Provost of University of Georgia and the meeting resulted into the commitment of signing a Memorandum of Understanding for academic and research cooperation between the two Universities. |   |
| 17.04.2024 | Meetings with international partners from different schools and businesses from the USA, Europe and Latin America and a working meeting with Ms. Natalia Ilina – AACSB program manager for Central and Eastern Europe | On the occasion of the ICAM 2024 Conference, Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, vice-rector for international relations had meetings with international partners from different schools and businesses from the USA, Europe and Latin America. He also had a working meeting with Ms. Natalia Ilina – AACSB program manager for Central and Eastern Europe, focused on detailing the last issues to be clarified regarding the completion and submission of the ISER (Initial Self Evaluation Report). The delegation of our university is actively participating these days in several seminars and workshops dealing with AI’s impact in Business Schools Education. AACSB’s International Conference and Annual Meeting (ICAM) addresses this year’s niche topics for business education: the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business School education has significantly transformed the learning landscape. AI enhances learning outcomes, empowers faculty, and prepares students for the dynamic business landscape. However, ethical awareness and critical thinking remain essential components of AI education. |    |
| 15.04.2024 | AACSB’s International Conference and Annual Meeting ICAM 2024 | Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for international relations is attending the opening session of the Conference, dedicated to overviewing the ways faculty are advancing new knowledge and creating impact in business and society through their research. |  |
| 12.04.2024 | Fruitful meeting at Swansea University: Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for international relations met Prof. Judith Lamie, Vice-rector for international relations, Prof. Helen Griffith, Vice-rector for Research and Prof. Fiona Jordan, International Relation Director at the School of Management. | The discussions were extremely interesting and led to the announcement of a number of future collaborations between the two universities, such as: developing research collaboration underpinned by identification of topics of interest to the participating researchers, possibly leading to application for Horizon Europe funding; organisation of a joint summer school on a business-related topic to be identified; exploration of a dual degree programme; joint PhD supervision building on the models both institutions already have; participation of Swansea University academics as guest speakers at ASE’s conferences; provision of mutual support in view of securing AACSB accreditation that both universities are seeking. |   |
| 10.04.2024 | EUA annual conference starting today at Swansea University | Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for international relations of our University attended the meeting organized within the UNICA network of the Universities from the Capitals of Europe and hosted by University of Cardiff. The focus of the UNICA Rectors’ Panel was to overview UK & Switzerland and the European Programmes. The Panel benefited from the keynote communication from Frances Wood, International Director of UK Research and Innovation. |  |
| 05.04.2024 | ASE conferred the title of Doctor Honoris Causa to Mr. Alain Juppé, former Prime Minister of France | The title was awarded in recognition of his exceptional merits in France and Europe. |  |
| 22.03.2024 | Prof. Dr. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for international relations of our University participated in the event celebrating 20 years of operation in Romania of the Kaizen Institute | With this occasion, Prof. Profiroiu held discussions with Mr. Hiroshi Kudo, First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan in Bucharest about the collaboration between the Japan.ASE and the Embassy of Japan as well as practical ways to promote Kaizen principles in our academic community and beyond. |  |
| 21.03.2024 | Workshop within the project funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan of Romania and entitled ”Place-Based Economic Policy in the EU’s Periphery – Fundamental Research in Collaborative Development and Local Resilience. Projections for Romania and Moldova – PEPER” | Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, vice-rector for international relations reinforced the need for research projects that produce tangible results by publishing articles in top journals in the economic field. |  |
| 08.03.2024 | Our Vice-Rector for International Relations, Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu is visiting University of Aix-Marseille in France. | In addition to specific topics of mutual academic cooperation, discussions are held on the synergies between the objectives of the European university alliance CIVIS coordinated by Aix-Marseille University and those of ASE Bucharest. |   |
| 06.03.2024 | We had the pleasure to welcome to our University an official delegation from Hyogo University (Japan), composed of Prof. Makoto Kosaka, President of the Japanese University, and Prof. Carmen Săpunaru-Tămaș, Advisor to the President on International Relations. | The delegation was welcomed by Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector in charge of international relations, who discussed with the Japanese guests the main directions of cooperation between the two universities, in particular the joint projects to be implemented through the satellite office that Hyogo University will open at ASE Bucharest. |   |
| 04.03.2024 | Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for international relations welcomed to our University a group of 20 Japanese students accompanied by 3 professors from the University of Hyogo, ASE’s partner institution. | Between 04th and 06th of March, our guests will be exchanging experiences with ASE Bucharest’s students as part of the Japanese university’s Global Leader Education Program (GLEP). The Japanese delegation will also meet members of the ASE Centre for Japanese Studies Japan.ASE, teachers and students of the Modern Applied Languages programme of the Faculty of International Business and Economics and ASE students enrolled in the optional Japanese language course. The programme of the visit also includes joint academic and cultural activities, through which Japanese students will get to know both our university and everyday life in Bucharest. |   |
| 29.02.2024 | The MIKTA seminar, organized by ASE Bucharest in collaboration with the Faculty of International Business and Economics and the diplomatic representatives of Indonesia, Mexico, South Korea, and the Republic of Türkiye | MIKTA is an informal consultation and coordination platform among Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia. MIKTA was initiated by the Foreign Ministers of the MIKTA member countries on 25 September 2013 on the margins of the 68th UN General Assembly. MIKTA members are democracies that benefit from open economies with robust growth rates and a significant level of economic power. They are strategically located and strongly linked to their surrounding regions. MIKTA members are also like-minded on many of the global challenges of our time and are active contributors in international fora. MIKTA aims to contribute constructive solutions to regional and global challenges as well as enhancing effectiveness of global governance. Therefore, MIKTA aims at strengthening its cooperation in order to raise its voice on global issues and gain influence within the international organisations. MIKTA countries also work to strengthen their economic and political ties. |   |
| 16.02.2024 | Welcome Day for the Erasmus+ incoming students for the 2nd semester at ASE! | The event welcomed the new Erasmus+ incoming students and introduced them to our University. |  |
| 09.02.2024 | Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for international relations welcomed to our University a Canadian delegation from FEIA – Forum économique international des Amériques. | During discussions with Mr. Nicholas Rémillard – Chef de la direction and Ms. Francisca Insulza – Vice-présidente, relation avec les partenaires et croissance stratégique, details for jointly organising a business forum event for foreign investors were overviewed, ASE being the local partner in Romania for this event. |  |
| 08.02.2024 | We had the pleasure to welcome to our University Prof. Masazumi Maruyama and Ms. Setsuko Suenaga from the Faculty of Economics at Nagasaki University. | During the meeting with Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for international relations, various opportunities for future cooperation were discussed, from students and staff exchange programs in the framework of Erasmus+ to joint research and comparative studies. We would like to extend our gratitude to Japan.ASE for the ongoing support provided for the smooth running of this fact-finding visit by colleagues from Nagasaki University. |  |
| 07.02.2024 | Professor Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for international relations met Ms. Judith Lamie, Vice-Chancellor for International Engagement at Swansea University in the UK. | The University is ranked 233rd in the world in Times Higher Education global rankings and it is the third largest university in Wales in terms of number of students. It offers about 450 undergraduate courses, 280 postgraduate taught and 150 postgraduate research courses to 20,375 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The meeting was an opportunity for our University to initiate a partnership with the British University while the possibility of joint support in the AACSB accreditation process was also overviewed. |  |
| 19.01.2024 | The international seminar “New Weberian State as a Model for Reform and Reform of Current Models” wrapped up at Seoul National University. The debate focused on the role of the state in the New Weberian model and the market within it. | Ten case studies were presented for 10 countries including Romania. Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu presented the case of Romania where elements of New Public Management and of the traditional model of public administration are encountered, as he overviewed as well the challenges related to the changes needed in the current national context. |  |
| 18-19.01.2024 | Our Vice-Rector for International Relations Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu is taking part as guest speaker at the international seminar “New Weberian State as a Model for Reform and Reform of Current Models” organized by Seoul National University under the coordination of Prof. Tobin Im from University of Seoul and Prof. Geert Bouckaert from University of Leuven. | The theme of his speech is entitled “Towards a New Public Governance: The challenges of designing coherent public administration reform”. |  |
2023
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| 20.12.2023 | With the approach of the end of the year 2023 and the Winter Holidays, the International Relations team of Bucharest University of Economic Studies thanks you all for the excellent cooperation. | Happy Winter Holidays and a Happy New Year! |  |
| 16.12.2023 | Memorandum of Understanding for academic cooperation with KET’s School of Management – Kohinoor Business School, affiliated to University of Mumbai in India. | Through the document signed in an online ceremony, exchanges of students and academic and non-academic staff, joint research on Economics, exchange of publications, mutual assistance in capacity building and joint quality assurance and benchmarking were agreed upon. |  |
| 15.12.2023 | Closing conference of the project “Optimization, streamlining of the procedural framework and digitization of human resources management processes within the STS” | Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu participated in the closing conference of the project funded by the European Union, a project in which ASE Bucharest acted as a partner of the project leader – the Romanian Special Telecommunications Service, together with two other universities. During the conference, the contribution of our University to the successful implementation of the project activities, which led to the improvement of the quality of human resources and working procedures within the main national institution involved in providing secure communication and information technology services to the Romanian authorities, was highlighted. It is yet another proof of the relevant impact that our University has at societal level, being in line with our academic vision and mission. |  |
| 12.12.2023 | Winter party organized by the Erasmus+ Office | A festive and friendly atmosphere on the occasion of the winter party organized by the Erasmus+ office. It was a good opportunity for incoming students to meet and discuss in a more informal setting with our Vice-rector for international relations, Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu and the Erasmus+ staff. |   |
| 10.12.2023 | The sixth edition of the Internationalisation Think Tank, Sinaia | The sixth edition of the Internationalisation Think Tank, held in Sinaia, came to an end. We had three intensive working days as we have overviewed the state of internationalisation of our University and benchmarked solutions for future enhancement of the process. Participants concluded that the process will continue to develop along the guiding axes established by the internationalisation strategy: internationalisation “at home”, internationalisation of research, international mobility and consolidation of ASE’s international prestige with a view to obtaining international recognition through international accreditation and active participation in the European Universities Initiative. This event took place in the framework of FDI 2023 support project for the internationalisation of our University. |  |
| 07.12.2023 | Round Table with Live Testimonials organized by the Erasmus+ Office | On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, the Erasmus+ Office organized the “Round Table with Live Testimonials” event to which ASE students, former and current Erasmus+ beneficiaries, were invited and they gathered both physically and on Zoom, to tell us about their experience and to share advice to students interested in applying. Their stories were completed with personal experiences from studenthood by Prof. Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International Relations. We thank everyone for their participation and wish them the best of luck in their future experiences! |   |
2022
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| 09-11.12.2022 | 5th edition of the Internationalisation Think Tank (supported by Project CNFIS-FDI-2022-0370) | Tackled subjects: the internationalisation report of ASE for 2022; information on the missions made abroad and learned lessons; AACSB accreditation workshop. |  |
| 29.11.2022 | Professor Constantin Marius Profiroiu, vice-rector responsible for International Relations, participated at the celebration of Romania’s National Day – December 1, organized by the Romanian Embassy in Tokyo. | This event gave the opportunity to meet with the ambassador of Romania in Japan, his excellency Mr. Ovidiu Dranga, some of the Japanese doctoral students from ASE and also with part of the Romanian diaspora in Tokyo. |   |
| 28.11.2022 | Working meeting with Gil Granot Mayer, Executive Vice President and Lauren Bic Ha, Associate Vice President – Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), the possibilities of collaboration in the field of the development of start-ups for business in technology and innovation were highlighted. At the same time, the possibility of research internships financed by the Japanese government at OIST for Romanian interns from ASE, was discussed. | OIST was founded by the Japanese government to contribute to science and technology worldwide, attract leading researchers from Japan and abroad to conduct high-quality research, advance the development of a world-class research hub, and nucleate a knowledge cluster that will catalyze technology transfer and industrial innovation in Okinawa. Over half of the faculty and students are recruited from outside Japan, and education and research are conducted entirely in English. |   |
| 28.11-04.12.2022 | Professor Constantin Marius Profiroiu, vice-rector for international relations, is conducting a visit at Globis University in Tokyo from November 28 to December 4, in the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme. On this occasion, he participates in academic activities, as well as other actions related to the digitization process at universities in Japan and international accreditations in the field of business. As part of this mission, the vice-rector has working discussions with H.E. Mr. Ovidiu Dranga, Romanian ambassador to Japan. | Globis University is Japan’s largest graduate business school, with campuses in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sendai, Yokohama, and Mito in Japan and Singapore, Bangkok, and San Francisco internationally. The university consists of a single graduate school of management and offers both Japanese and English-language MBA programs. |  |
| 16.11.2022 | Working visit to the Scuola Nazionale dell’Amministrazione (SNA) – the Italian National School of Administration – the delegation was formed by the Rector, Professor Nicolae Istudor, the Vice-Rector for International Relations, Professor Marius Profiroiu and the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration in foreign languages, Professor Stamule Tănase. | The Italian National School of Administration was established in 1957 within the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of Italy, enjoying autonomous accounting and organisational powers. The School provides post-graduate education for civil servants (officials and executives) through the entire career cycle: from the selective entrance examination of new executives to ongoing education and training for career development and permanent training. Our delegation was welcomed by H.E. Ambassador Massimo Gaiani, the Coordinator for European and International Affairs of SNA. The concluding remarks of the meeting highlighted the agreement on signing in the near future of a Memorandum of Understanding that shall create an administrative framework for cooperation in the field of teaching and research in the area of public administration with the Faculty of Administration and Public Management of our University. |  |
| 15.11.2022 | Working visit to the Luiss Business School – the delegation was formed by the Rector, Professor Nicolae Istudor, the Vice-Rector for International Relations, Professor Marius Profiroiu and the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration in foreign languages, Professor Stamule Tănase. | Luiss Business School develops and promotes research in different academic fields with a focus on Strategy and Corporate Renewal, Corporate Governance and Performance Measurement, as well as Innovation and Organization Design. The research is grounded in knowledge of business processes and corporate environments and covers emergent key areas, such as Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability. |   |
| 14.11.2022 | Working visit to the Sapienza University of Rome – the delegation was formed by the Rector, Professor Nicolae Istudor, the Vice-Rector for International Relations, Professor Marius Profiroiu and the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration in foreign languages, Professor Stamule Tănase. | The delegates were welcomed by Professor Luciano Saso, UNICA President and Vice-Rector for European University Networks at the Sapienza University of Rome and Professor Bruno Botta, Vice-Rector for International Relations at Sapienza University of Rome. |   |
| 11.11.2022 | Working visit to the Embassy of Romania in Italy – the delegation was formed by the Rector, Professor Nicolae Istudor, the Vice-Rector for International Relations, Professor Marius Profiroiu and the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration in foreign languages, Professor Stamule Tănase. | The delegates were welcomed by Her Excellency, Mrs. Gabriela Dancău, Ambassador of Romania in Italy. |  |
| 04.11.2022 | Welcoming Ms. Julie Karik, Responsible for university cooperation from the French Institute of Romania to an introductory visit to ASE. | The discussion, joined by the Director for International Relations Mrs. Carmen Oglakci, focused on the potential for future endeavors and joint events between our institutions, which will benefit both our outgoing and incoming students/academic staff to and from France. |  |
| 30.10-01.11.2022 | Working meeting at the University of Passau, in order to prepare the REFORM European Universities Alliance consortium, in which our university takes part. | The other members of the consortium: University of Passau, INSA Lyon, Corvinus University Budapest, Johannes Kepler University of Linz, University of Applied Sciences FH Wien. |  |
| 29.10.2022 | Participation in the graduation ceremony of the 2022 promotion of the Romania-Canada MBA program. | Her Excellency, the Ambassador of Canada in Romania, Mrs. Annick Goleat and colleagues from the MBA program also joined the ceremony. |  |
| 26-28.10.2022 | Participation in the Transylvanian International Conference in Public Administration, organized by FSPAC in Cluj-Napoca | This event is organized in connection to a research grant currently implemented by the department of Public Administration and management entitled “Development of frontier research and regional development through the lens of resilience: Towards a convergent, balanced and sustainable European Union”. |   |
| 26.10.2022 | Meeting in the Aula Magna of our University Mr. Timothy S. Mescon, PhD, Executive Vice-President & Chief Officer EMEA of AACSB | At the invitation of our Vice-Rector for International Relations Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Mr. Mescon delivered to our University’s staff involved in the process of international accreditation a very interesting and useful presentation on the AACSB Accreditation Journey. |   |
| 13.10.2022 | Working meeting at PACE University, New York, with Professor John Meltiades, director of global affairs at the Lubin Business School. | On this occasion, it was mutually agreed upon to start some collaborations along the lines of research and continuous training in the field of business. PACE University was founded in 1906 and has over 30,000 students and a budget of approximately 600 million USD. |   |
| 10-12.10.2022 | Participation in the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit in New York, USA, representing Bucharest University of Economic Studies. | On the occasion of this strategically important event for international visibility, the world ranking of universities developed by Times Higher Education for the year 2023 will be launched. |  |
| 28.09-01.10.2022 | Our Rector, Professor Nicolae Istudor and our Vice-rector for international relations Professor Constantin Marius Profiroiu are visiting University of Artois on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the creation of the university. | A fruitful meeting with the President of University of Artois Professor Pasquale Mammone and the Dean of Faculty of Economics Professor Philippe Duez took place. During the meeting, common current academic projects as well as stating the mutual interest of both universities to strengthen the collaboration on research (doctoral students in cotutelle and visiting professors) and especially in the field of artificial intelligence applied to economics, were reviewed and discussed. It is worth mentioning in this context that University of Artois is one of the French universities recognized in the field of artificial intelligence and is the beneficiary of several large scale projects in this area of research. |   |
| 06-09.09.2022 | EGPA 2022 Conference · Public Administration for the Sustainable Future of our Societies · Lisbon | The conference addressed how the goal of sustainability is changing the transdisciplinary, cross-faculty framework for studying public policy issues with interacting cultural, ethical, political, social, legal, economic, technological, and natural science elements at all layers of governance (EU, national, regional and local levels) and across policy sectors, as well as engaging with civil society and interested stakeholders. |   |
| 18-22.07.2022 | Welcoming Prof. Charles Menifield, PhD and Prof. Aaron Gibbs, PhD from Rutgers University, New Jersey, U.S., for an Erasmus+ Staff Training | This mobility represents the ideal context to strengthen the bond between our academic institutions, as well as to share good practices and ideas. Looking forward to implementing a fruitful collaboration, by making the best out of all the opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ Programme. |  |
| 18-22.07.2022 | Our University’s International Accreditation process is marking a relevant and important milestone: our academic community has the pleasure to finally welcome in person Prof. doc. Ing. Jana Péliová, Vice-Rector for Management of Academic Projects of the University of Economics in Bratislava and our University’s Mentor within the framework of our AACSB Accreditation process. | During three intensive days, numerous meetings with representatives of ASE will be held, focusing on academic facilities, discussing the Guiding Principles and Scope, addressing Strategic Management and Innovation as well as the Learner Success and meeting the academic and administrative staff, students, Alumni and the Rector of our University. |  |
| 30.06.2022 | In the framework of the visit to Canada of our University’s delegation, a working meeting with the Rector of University of Québec at Montréal (UQAM) and the university management team. | During the meeting, both Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-Rector for International Relations of ASE and Prof. Magda Fusaro, Rector of UQAM, made remarks regarding the cooperation at the level of the joint MBA program, highlighting that the number of students enrolled in the program has increased in the last 4 years and the overall feedback is a positive one. It was also agreed an Erasmus Inter-Institutional agreement to be signed between the two universities and to analyze as well the opportunity of a double degree program at the Master’s level. At the same time, other initiatives were discussed and agreed, regarding support delivered by UQAM on the part of continuing education programs, support for the process of digital transformation of our University based on the experience of UQAM, initiating jointly steps to open MBA programs in different regions of the world. |    |
| 29.06.2022 | In the framework of the working visit to Canada, our University’s delegation, headed by Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, had a fruitful meeting with the representatives of Québec International Agency. Our delegation visited also the National Assembly of Quebec, the regional Parliament office. | As a regional economic development agency, Québec International fosters business growth and development, supports key clusters and attracts talent and investment to the region. Following the discussions which were held, an agreement was reached between ASE and QI in order to facilitate high quality internships for our EMBA students within relevant companies in Québec, Canada. |   |
| 28.06.2022 | Meeting with the management team of L’École Nationale d’Administration Publique du Quebec in Canada. During the working meeting, future steps for cooperation were established and the plan to implement the main objectives of the agreement was set up. | ENAP is one of the largest public administration universities in the world. Since its creation in 1969, it has positioned itself as a leader in the renewal of a modern and effective public administration in Quebec and abroad. |   |
| 16.06.2022 | Meeting with representatives of Le CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers) Paris – our strategic partner in France. | During the bilateral discussions, an insightful evaluation of the cooperation between the two Universities was conducted, new opportunities for cooperation arising, including the valorization of the CNAM expertise in the field of professional training. |  |
| 14.06.2022 | A delegation of academic staff from Azerbaijan Technical University – was welcomed today. | Meeting with Mr. Fariz Mammadov, Rector Advisor for International Relations and Mr. Orkhan Vatankhah, Director for International Relations from Azerbaijan Technical University. Their professional visit is taking place in the framework of #ErasmusPlus Programme. |  |
| 09-11.06.2022 | 16th edition of the prestigious Transatlantic Dialogue (TAD) Conference, held in Denmark, being hosted by Roskilde University | The Transatlantic Dialogue (TAD) is the Ryder Cup of public administration where American and European public administration scholars meet to discuss and challenge each other and exchange theoretical perspectives, methodological strategies and empirical findings. The main theme of TAD 16 is “Strategic Management of Public Sector Transformation in Turbulent Times: Enhancing Collaborative Governance and Co-creation of Public Value”. Under this theme, TAD16 will organize a broad range of workshops led by pairs of American and European scholars. The participation to TAD 16 was supported by the FDI project for internationalisation and aims to enhance our University activity within relevant international academic networks. |  |
| 05.06.2022 | A new delegation of academic staff from ASEM – Academia de Studii Economice Moldova – our strategic partner from the Republic of Moldova – was welcomed today. | The professors from different faculties of ASEM will follow a one-month specialisation program in our University. |  |
| 02-04.06.2022 | 30th NISPAcee Annual Conference 2022, organized in cooperation with the Faculty of Business and Public Administration of the University of Bucharest | Meeting with ASPA President – professor Allan Rosenbaum, EGPA president – professor Jean-Michel Eymeri-Douzans, NISPAcee president – professor Calin Hintea and our Faculty of Administration and Public Management colleagues. |  |
| 02-04.06.2022 | 30th NISPAcee Annual Conference 2022, organized in cooperation with the Faculty of Business and Public Administration of the University of Bucharest | Main Conference Theme: Crises, Vulnerability and Resilience in Public Administration |  |
| 18.05.2022 | Meeting with Dr. Josep M. Garrel Guiu, Rector and Dr. Carlo Maria Calabresse, Vice-Rector for International Relations of Ramon Llull University in Barcelona | A Memorandum of Understanding and an Erasmus+ Inter-Institutional Agreement shall be signed in the next period and mutual support for joining international academic and research networks is envisaged following the fruitful discussions. |  |
| 16-17.05.2022 | THE Europe Universities Summit | Times Higher Education Europe Universities Summit in Barcelona, Spain |  |
| 10.05.2022 | Welcoming to our University H.E. Mr. Hiroshi Ueda, The Ambassador of Japan to Romania | A very interesting intervention on Romanian-Japanese economic relations and the Japanese educational system |  |
| 10.05.2022 | Meeting with Mr. Chris Frean, Head of Economic Diplomacy at the British Embassy in Bucharest | We have reiterated the openness for cooperation in order to initiate and develop new partnerships with British Universities as well as the reciprocal interest in providing internships to our students within British companies located in Romania. |  |
| 10.05.2022 | Indiana University students visiting ASE | Meeting with students from Indiana University |  |
| 10.05.2022 | Meeting with the organisers of the 7th International Conference on Digital Economy (ICDEc) | An event organised as part of the International Week. |  |
| 09.05.2022 | Meeting with delegation of academic staff from the Egyptian Academy – High Institute of Computers, Information and Management Technology TANTA | The visit explored opportunities for academic cooperation between the two institutions. |  |
| 09.05.2022 | The 7th edition of the International Week. | Welcome session at the 7th edition of the International Week. |  |
| 03.05.2022 | Meeting with delegation of academic staff from ASEM – Academia de Studii Economice din Moldova – our strategic partner from the Republic of Moldova. | The academic staff from ASEM will follow a one-month specialisation program in our University. |  |
| 29.04.2022 | Meeting with the Vice-President for International Relations and Accreditations, Prof. Dr. Zoltan Oszkar Szanto from Corvinus University, the best educational institution in Hungary in the fields of economic, management and social sciences. | In the framework of the 2022 EUA Annual Conference from Budapest, Hungary, our Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Constantin Marius Profiroiu was welcomed by Prof. Dr. Zoltan Oszkar Szanto. During the meeting, issues of interest for mutual collaboration between the two universities were discussed, such as: preparing the Erasmus Agreement, support in entering into partnership with other European universities in order to create a new consortium of European universities and involvement of ASE in projects in Central Europe. |  |
| 28.04.2022 | 2022 EUA Annual Conference, in Budapest, Hungary. #EUA2022AnnualConf | The European University Association (EUA) represents more than 850 universities and national rectors’ conferences in 48 European countries. EUA plays a crucial role in the Bologna Process and in influencing EU policies on higher education, research and innovation. Through continuous interaction with a range of other European and international organisations, EUA ensures that the independent voice of European universities is heard. The 2022 EUA Annual Conference is providing a platform to discuss which values shape the missions and strategic objectives of Europe’s universities and how these values help to guide their activities. Through plenary and breakout sessions of various formats, including audience participation, the conference provides insights into the measures universities can take to ensure that their values are understood and lived individually and collectively. |  |
| 08-09.04.2022 | Attendance at the Conference of the vice-presidents of Europe Association, in Limoges – France | The meeting was run with colleagues from France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Greece and Latvia. |  |
| 06.04.2022 | Participation at the celebration of the 109 years since our University was founded. | Happy Anniversary, Bucharest University of Economic Studies! | |
| 04.04.2022 | Meeting with Mr. Andrew Glass, Country Director at the British Council Romania and South East Europe. | Discussing future opportunities of collaboration with the British Council. | |
| 30-31.03.2022 | Visit to Amsterdam with the purpose of making more steps towards enhancing our AACSB membership with an accreditation, one of the world’s most selective and rigorous types of evaluation for business schools. | The AACSB was founded in 1919 by some of the most esteemed colleges and universities in the United States and it currently encompasses around 600 accredited schools in more than 30 countries. Because of its rigorous standards, less than 5% of the world’s business programmes have earned an AACSB accreditation. |   |
| 21.03.2022 | Meeting within the framework of the Erasmus+ project entitled ”Critical Thinking for Successful Jobs” – Think4Jobs. | Welcome speech and introduction to the participants at the first on site transnational project meeting. The project brings together a multidisciplinary team with several research centres involved with Critical Thinking (CT) education within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and the Labour Market, across five European countries, namely Germany, Greece, Lithuania, Portugal and Romania. |  |
| 11.03.2022 | Meeting with Mr. Babak Mehmanpazir, deputy general director in charge with the accreditations and strategy from Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) | The main subject of this meeting is how the AACSB standards and processes for accreditation must be designed not only to validate quality business education and impactful research but also to provide leadership, encouragement, and support for change in our university. AACSB accreditation ensures that business schools meet the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, curriculum, and learner success. |  |
| 08.02.2022 | Attending the EGPA Steering Committee, as a member of this prestigious group. | The European Group of Public Administration is the most important Association of Administration Schools in Europe. |  |
| 04.02.2022 | Regional Council of Midi-Pyrénées, France | Meeting with Nadia Pellefigue, Vice-President for international relations, education and research and Prof. Serge Regourd, President of the Commission for culture and education of the Council. |  |
| 03.02.2022 | Visit at the Université Toulouse-I-Capitole | Meeting with Prof. Jean-Michel Eymeri-Douzans (director of the Institute of Political Sciences of Toulouse), the management team of Université Toulouse-I-Capitole led by Prof. Hugues Kenfack, President of the University and Prof. Philippe Raimbault, President of Université fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées. |   |
| 20.01.2022 | Meeting with the delegation of the Embassy of Italy to Bucharest: Ms. Alice Rubini, First Secretary and Head of the Economic and Trade Office and Mr. Vincenzo Tamarindo, First Secretary on Media, European, Social and Cultural Affairs | During the discussions, various opportunities for cooperation between our University and Italian Universities were reviewed and steps forward in this line were established. Preparations for the visit to ASE of the Italian Minister of Economic Development have been discussed as well. |  |
2021
| Date | Event | Photo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02.12.2021 | Interview given to the Egyptian State TV broadcaster, on the occasion of visiting the Egyptian Pavilion | The interview took place during our delegation’s visit to Expo Dubai 2020. |  |
| 02.12.2021 | Expo Dubai 2020 – the World’s major event having as central topic ‘Connecting Minds and Creating the Future’ through sustainability, mobility and opportunity. | Welcomed in the Romanian Pavilion by H.E. Mr Adrian Macelaru, Ambassador of Romania to United Arab Emirates, Ms. Nicoleta Loredana Teodorovici, General Consul of Romania to Dubai and the General Commissioner of the Romanian Pavilion Mr. Ferdinand Nagy. |   |
| 01.12.2021 | In the framework of the official visit to the United Arab Emirates, our University’s delegation was welcomed by the management team of the American University in the Emirates (AUE). The University boasts seven colleges – Media and Mass Communication, Business Administration, Law, Design, Computer Information Technology, Security and Global Studies, and Education – with programs that cater to current and future marketplace needs. | Meeting with Prof. William Cornwell, PhD – Provost of the AUE, a diversity of topics were reviewed, from joint research to developing cooperation in the field of Studies of Security, from mutual support to accessing different international academic networks to facilitating participation of academic staff to the conferences organised by each University. The participants also discussed the experiences of the recent AACSB accreditation of the AUE. A Memorandum of Understanding will be signed in the near future, following the fruitful meeting. |   |
| 29.11.2021 | Meeting with Prof. Dr. Eesa Mohammed Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai. | Founded in 1997, the University of Dubai is one of the top accredited universities in the United Arab Emirates, its curricula being accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education, as well as by the best international accreditation bodies in the world: AACSB International, USA, for the College of Business Administration and ABET for the Computer and Information Systems program. During the meeting, issues of interest for mutual collaboration between the two universities were discussed, agreeing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of study and teaching mobility, joint research programs, the development of double degree and joint-degree programs, development of specific cooperative programs in the field of doctoral studies. |   |
| 08.11.2021 | AACSB Europe, Middle East and Africa Annual Conference | Attending the AACSB Europe, Middle East and Africa Annual Conference, that takes place online between 08th and 10th of November, 2021 | |
| 07.10.2021 | Meeting with QS to improve our reputation | MoveIn for Managing Academic and Employer Contacts |  |
| 27.09.2021 | Welcome day! | Welcoming our new Erasmus incoming students from all over Europe with the occasion of the beginning of the new academic year. The Erasmus+ Office is organising an interesting orientation day for our brand new students. |   |
| 25.09.2021 | Happy 30 years Anniversary, ASEM – Academia de Studii Economice din Moldova! | Our University joined the celebrations of its strategic partner from the Republic of Moldova. |   |
| 22.09.2021 | The “World Scientific Francophonie Week” | The 18th quadrennial General Assembly of the AUF, under the High Patronage of the President of Romania, with the unveiling of its new strategy 2021-2025 and the election of the President and members of the Board of Directors. |  |
| 17-19.09.2021 | The fourth edition of the Internationalization Think Tank ASE 2021 | Project “Consolidation of a resilient and sustainable internationalization process of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, with impact on the international education market” – CNFIS-FDI-2021-0392. The workshop was organized in Moeciu de Jos and brought together the main actors of internationalization at the level of faculties within the University, aiming to disseminate and multiply the results of the internationalization process, on all its strategic levels: internationalization at home, abroad and internationalisation of research. Extremely relevant aspects for the international dimension of the University were presented, analysed and discussed: the progress of internationalization, the University’s positioning in the international rankings, the AACSB international accreditation (where the first steps have already been taken by submitting the eligibility file) and the opportunities offered by the new Erasmus+ programme. |   |
| 08.09.2021 | The EGPA 2021 Conference, Brussels, Belgium 7-10 September 2021 | Day 2: EGPA 2021 Conference – Resilience and Agility of Public Institutions in Times of Crisis – Meeting with Prof. Dr. Jean-Michel Eymeri-Douzans, President of the European Group for Public Administration. |   |
| 07.09.2021 | EGPA Steering Committee meeting | Meeting of the Steering Committee of the European Group for Public Administration, held on the occasion of the EGPA 2021 Conference. |  |
| 07.09.2021 | The EGPA 2021 Conference, Brussels, Belgium 7-10 September 2021 | Attending the EGPA 2021 Conference – Resilience and Agility of Public Institutions in Times of Crisis |  |
| 01.09.2021 | Times Higher Education World Academic Summit & Festival of Data | This year’s Summit will explore the impact that this changing role of place has had on teaching, recruitment, collaboration, innovation and higher education’s own sense of purpose in the cities and communities where Universities are located. The World Summit is virtually hosted by the University of Toronto. |  |
| 19.07.2021 | Meeting with Prof. Tajiri Fumiaki and Prof. Cristian Vlad, from Globis University in Japan. | Their professional visit is taking place in the framework of #ErasmusPlus Programme. |  |
| 15.07.2021 | Meeting with Professor Jimmy Huang, Professor Mihaela Kelemen Chair in Business and Society from Nottingham University Business School and Professor Mirela Bardi from Bucharest University of Economic Studies. | A fruitful dialogue reviewing the opportunities of an academic cooperation between our universities. |  |
| 15.07.2021 | Visit at the National Institute of Statistics where relevant discussions in the area of economic statistics and forecasts regarding economic development were held with INS representatives. | Together with the ASEM – Academia de Studii Economice din Moldova delegation led by the Rector Prof. Grigore Belostecinic visited the National Institute of Statistics, where relevant discussions in the area of economic statistics and forecasts regarding economic development were held with INS representatives. |  |
| 12.07.2021 | Information Session on Good Governance and Institutional Resilience | Information Session on Good Governance and Institutional Resilience, organised in the framework of the Erasmus+ Project Teaching Institutional Resilience and Prompt Reaction to Crisis: Good Governance Experiences in Europe (TERRAGOV), financed by RANNIS – Icelandic Research Agency |  |
| 12.07.2021 | Meeting with delegation from ASEM – Academia de Studii Economice din Moldova, our Strategic Partner in the Republic of Moldova. | Together with Prof. Belostecinic, Rector of ASEM and his colleagues, we are overviewing best practices in the field of International Business, Statistics and Cybernetics, Business Law as well as academic marketing performed by our University. |  |
| 08.07.2021 | Intensive workshop on AACSB Accreditation, in the framework of our University’s preparation for AACSB Eligibility | Intensive workshop on AACSB Accreditation with Professor Babak Mehmanpazir from EM Strasbourg Business School. |  |
| 01.07.2021 | U.S. Embassy’s Independence Day celebration | Our University attended the reception organised by the Embassy of the United States of America in Bucharest. |  |
| 01.07.2021 | EAPAA Accreditation of the “Master en Administration Publique” MPA programme, IDHEAP, University of Lausanne | Participation in the EAPAA accreditation process of the programme. |  |
| 30.06.2021 | Meeting with Prof. Dr. Peter Nijkamp from Free University Amsterdam and Open University Heerlen, ASE Doctor Honoris Causa and Ms. Dr. Karima Kourtit, Open University Heerlen, The Netherlands | The discussions focused on further scientific cooperation with our University. | |
| 23.06.2021 | 31st General Assembly of UNICA Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe. | 31st General Assembly of UNICA Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe and UNICA Rectors Seminar – The impact of covid-19 on higher education in Europe: Challenges and opportunities. |  |
| 08.06.2021 | Meeting with Prof. Dr. Boris Cizelj, Chairman of the Board of Directors at KEN – Knowledge Economy Network, Mr. Ionel Stan, Deputy director of the European Center for Peace and Development and Mr. Valentin Preda, President of the Romanian Business Exchange. | Discussion on developing a joint innovative post-graduate program in Economic Diplomacy. |  |
| 04.06.2021 | Meeting with H.E. Mr. Marius-Gabriel Lazurca, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to the United States of Mexico | A fruitful dialogue reviewing the opportunities of academic cooperation with Universities in Mexico and Central America. |  |
| 27.05.2021 | Romanian Universities’ Rankings Forum: Harness the power of your research for global visibility | Webinar organised by #TimesHigherEducation and #Elsevier – as our University ranked first position in Romania in the THE World University Rankings (2020 and 2021), the organisers selected Bucharest University of Economic Studies as a best practice case to be presented to the wide audience. |  |
| 24.05.2021 | The 2021 Bucharest Summit: Cooperation for Development. | Attending the 2021 Bucharest Summit: Cooperation for Development with an intervention focused on the modernization of public administration in the context of current challenges. |  |
| 19.05.2021 | Virtual meeting between the representatives of “Universitaria” Consortium and those of QS Rankings | The meeting was organised at the initiative of our University in order to contribute to an enhanced presence of Romanian universities in international rankings. |  |
| 14.05.2021 | Meeting with representatives of Yamanashi Gakuin University, Japan: Prof. Tatsumi Akita, Deputy President, Mr. Naoki Kumagai, Deputy General Manager, International Exchange Center and Mr. Koon Murakami, Deputy Manager, International Exchange Center. | The meeting explored opportunities for academic cooperation between the two universities. |  |
| 13.05.2021 | Workshop with Times Higher Education Rankings Agency (represented by Mr. Michael Caruana) about the recent rankings Emerging Economies 2021 and Impact Rankings 2021 | Useful insights revealed to our Academic community during the Workshop. |  |
| 13.05.2021 | Virtual Debate – ”Strengthening Academic Cooperation for Enhanced Executive Education in the Central and Eastern Europe” | Meeting with Prof. Jana Péliová, Vice-Rector of University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia and Prof. Radan Miryanov, Vice-Rector of University of Economics – Varna, Bulgaria. |  |
| 11.05.2021 | Meeting with Mr. Timothy S. Mescon, PhD, Vice-Executive President of AACSB International and Chief Officer Europe, Middle East and Africa and Ms. Marine Condette, accreditation expert of AACSB | Discussion on AACSB Challenges. |  |
| 10.05.2021 | Meeting with our partner, Tashkent Institute of Finance from Uzbekistan, represented by Salokhiddin Avazkhodjaev, Head of International Cooperation Department | Fruitful discussion about our future cooperation. |  |
| 09.05.2021 | The Opening Session of the Sixth Edition of the International Week in ASE | Celebrating Europe Day, discussing about the future of EU. |  |
| 22.04.2021 | Meeting with Ms. Marine Condette, Manager, Accreditation and Member Services EMEA at AACSB International, Mr. Timothy S. Mescon, AACSB Executive Vice-President and Chief Officer for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Mr. Vasile Strat, Dean of The Bucharest Business School | Regarding our University’s forthcoming International Accreditation. | |
| 22.04.2021 | The 2021 EUA Annual Conference | The 2021 EUA Annual Conference “Universities 2030: From vision to reality” – online on 22-23 April. |  |
| 14-15.04.2021 | Working group meetings within the UNICA | UNICA – Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe: UNICA & The City and UNICA Green & SDGs. |  |
| 12.03.2021 | Meeting with Mr. Timothy S. Mescon, AACSB Executive Vice-President and Chief Officer for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa | Regarding our University’s forthcoming International Accreditation. | |
| 24.02.2021 | The UNICA Rectors Seminar “Interdisciplinary and intersectoral education & research in modern universities” – Part 2 | Promoted by the University of Ljubljana and the Eutopia University Alliance. | |
| 23.02.2021 | Meeting with Google and Zitec | Discussion on the future digital transformation of our University. |  |
| 22.02.2021 | Erasmus Welcome Meeting | As the second semester just started, we had the pleasure of welcoming the new incoming Erasmus students from several European partner universities: 56 students from 29 universities located in 11 European countries. |  |
| 15.02.2021 | Meeting with Mr. Timothy S. Mescon, AACSB Executive Vice-President and Chief Officer for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa | Regarding our University’s forthcoming International Accreditation. | |
| 10.02.2021 | The UNICA Rectors Seminar “Interdisciplinary and intersectoral education & research in modern universities” – Part 1 | Promoted by the University of Ljubljana and the Eutopia University Alliance. | |
| 26.01.2021 | The launch of the project ”The impact of Digitalization on SMEs: Challenges for Public Governance and Economic Development” | The project is implemented in partnership with Korea Development Institute (KDI) and Korean Productivity Centre (KPC) as a continuation of the activities carried out between 2018-2020 through the joint project Romania-Korea which aimed at establishing the Productivity Centre within the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. |  |
2020
| Date | Event | Photo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.12.2020 | Strategic Workshop delivered to our Academic staff by QS Consulting Team. | Bucharest University of Economic Studies’ performance in QS Rankings. The Workshop is organised within the framework of CNFIS-FDI-2020-0190 project. |  |
| 11.12.2020 | Working meeting with Mr. Timothy S. Mescon, AACSB Executive Vice-President and Chief Officer for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and Ms. Marine Condette, AACSB International | Working meeting on the international accreditation process of ASE Bucharest. The meeting took place during the third edition of the Internationalisation Think Tank. |  |
| 10.12.2020 | Strategic Workshop delivered to our Academic staff by QS Consulting Team | First day of the strategic workshop dedicated to our University’s performance in QS Rankings. | |
| 24.11.2020 | Meeting with Mr. Timothy S. Mescon, AACSB Executive Vice-President and Chief Officer for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa | Regarding our University’s forthcoming International Accreditation. |  |
| 13.11.2020 | 4th Edition of the International Knowledge Fair | Conference on Research Design held by Prof. Cristina Neesham from Newcastle University, UK. |  |
| 12.11.2020 | THE University Rankings by Subject 2021 – Business & Economics and Social Sciences | Michael Caruana (Strategic Solutions Director with Times Higher Education) presentation that overviewed and provided assessment of THE University Rankings by Subject 2021 – Business & Economics and Social Sciences, with the focus on our University’s performance. |  |
| 22.10.2020 | Meeting with the representatives of University of Economics in Varna, Bulgaria: Prof. Vladimir Zhechev – Erasmus Plus Coordinator and Mr. Ilin Dimitrov, PhD – Director of the Career Center | The meeting explored cooperation opportunities in Erasmus+ mobility and career guidance. |  |
| 28.09.2020 | Welcoming the Erasmus incoming students for the first semester | The students come from France, Croatia, Germany, Greece, Portugal, the Russian Federation and Spain and will study for the first semester at Bucharest University of Economic Studies. |  |
| 22.09.2020 | Strategic online discussion with Michael Caruana – Strategic Solutions Director of Times Higher Education, London, UK | The discussion focused on our University’s position in the Times Higher Education rankings. |  |
| 21.09.2020 | Meeting with our partners from Le CNAM Paris | Discussions on the further development of our strategic cooperation. |  |
| 02.09.2020 | International Conference „Times Higher Education World Academic Summit (online) – A new dawn for higher education?” | Our University attended the online edition of the summit. | |
| 25.06.2020 | Working meeting with Mr. Neil Bellingham, Director of the British Council Romania | The discussion focused on Transnational Education (TNE) initiatives and the development of partnerships with British universities after Brexit. | |
| 29.05.2020 | International Week | Online discussion on International Cooperation in the Black Sea Area, being delighted to have as guest speaker Ms. Iulia Joja from the School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University Washington DC, USA. |  |
| 28.05.2020 | International Week | Online Discussion on the Current Challenges of Higher Education Internationalization Process. Guest Speakers: Mr. Matthew A. Rosenstein, PhD, Director of Global Education and Training, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA and Mr. Zakaria Abouddahab, professor at Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco & Alumni of International Institute of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. |  |
| 03.03.2020 | Visit of H.E. Mr. Kim Yong Ho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Romania | The discussions addressed the cooperation between ASE and the Republic of Korea within the Knowledge Sharing Program, through which the Republic of Korea shares its development experience with partner countries. The talks focused mainly on consolidating and developing the Research Centre for Productivity Studies. | |
| 19.02.2020 | Meeting with the international degree-seeking students at our university | Meeting dedicated to the international students enrolled in full degree programmes at our University. |  |
| 19.02.2020 | Erasmus+ info-session: preparing the application files | Information session for students interested in applying for Erasmus+ mobilities. |  |
| 17.02.2020 | Welcome Day for our Erasmus+ incoming students | We are happy to welcome over 30 new students for the 2nd semester. They come from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Lebanon, Luxembourg, the Republic of Moldova, the Netherlands, the Russian Federation, Turkey, Uzbekistan. |  |
| 20.01.2020 | Visit of Ms. Mariana Kotzeva, Director General of Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union | The meetings addressed possible topics for teaching and research cooperation between Eurostat and the Department of Statistics of ASE. | |
| 05-07.01.2020 | Governance Week organised by the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) | Participation in the meeting of the Steering Committee members and in the activities organised by IIAS. |
2019
| Date | Event | Photo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.12.2019 | Opening of the Centre for Chinese Studies at the Bucharest University of Economic Studies | The new centre supports academic and cultural cooperation with China. |  |