ASE at the Eurasia Higher Education Summit - EURIE

On April 8-10, 2025, ASE's Delegation led by PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, Rector, participated in the Eurasia Higher Education Summit - EURIE, in Istanbul, Turkey. EURIE is an annual international conference and exhibition aimed at connecting the dynamic higher education sector from the Eurasia region to the entire world. ASE's Delegation also comprised PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International relations, PhD Prof. Georgiana Camelia Georgescu, Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Banking, and Corina Petrea, the International relations office. ASE's Delegation's program included visits to prestigious universities from Istanbul, including the Marmara University.

Reunion of the Universitaria Consortium

On April 3-5, 2025, ASE's Delegation led by PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, Rector, participated in the reunion of the Universitaria Consortium, hosted by the West University of Timisoara. The event brought together representatives of member universities, to discuss about educational and research cooperation and initiatives, so as to enhance academic partnerships and promote the development of higher education in Romania.

ASE and BRD inaugurated a new educational hub

On March 26, 2025, ASE and BRD Groupe Soci? G?rale inaugurated a new educational hub in the Virgil Madgearu Building, headquarters of the Faculty of Economic Cybernetics, Statistics and Informatics. This co-working and co-learning space is part of the BRD HUBs network, and is intended for students who want to participate in educational events or collaborate on topics such as career, technology, finance, sustainability or entrepreneurship. The hub, with a capacity of over 100 users, offers free wireless internet access. The project strengthens the partnership between ASE and BRD, supporting the professional development of young people.

Book launch in ASE

On March 26, 2025, ASE?s Aula Magna hosted the book launch event for the autobiographical volume entitled ?HAGI. DRUMUL MEU? [Hagi. My Way]. Renowned footballer Gheorghe Hagi, ASE Alumnus, was celebrated during this festive event dedicated to sports excellence and internationally recognized Romanian football players. The event benefited from the presence of ASE?s Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, the President of the University?s Senate, and other representatives of ASE?s management team.

ASE's participation in the APAIE 2025 Conference in Delhi, India

On March 24-28, 2025, a Delegation from ASE participates in the APAIE 2025 Conference in Delhi, India, under the aegis of the Study in Romania program. This year's topic is "Cultivating Global Citizens for the Future: The Higher Education Imperative in the Asia Pacific and Beyond". The event aims to facilitate dialogue on internationalization, interculturalization, and the changing demands of education in the 21st century. ASE's Delegation comprises PhD Prof. Paul Pocatilu, Vice-rector for Development of the IT infrastructure and logistics, PhD Prof. Mirela Aceleanu, Head of the Council for Doctoral Studies, and PhD Associated prof. Oana Popovici, Deputy Dean at the Faculty of International Business and Economics.

Working visit to construction sites

On March 10, 2025, ASE's Aula Magna hosted an impactful drug awareness event. Speaker: PhD Prof. Radu Tincu, ICU physician and toxicologist, European expert in addictions. The event was opened by PhD Prof. Dorel Mihai Paraschiv, Vice-rector for Liaison with the social and business environment and cooperation with students, who emphasized the need for correct youth education in the field. Participants benefited from interactive discussions for essential clarifications about the long-term impact and lesser-known dangers of drug use.

Seminar entitled "Choose Consciously: Drug Myths and Facts"

On March 20, 2025, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, and members of the administrative management of the University, went on a visit to the construction sites of the Mihai Eminescu Building and the Moxa Student Dorm, to check the progress of the works undertaken so that deadlines are met.

Launch of RO-SCUD Program

On March 5, 2025, the Carol I Reading Room of the Central University Library hosted the launch of the Romanian Program Science - Culture - Diplomacy RO-SCUD). The program is initiated by the Romanian Academy of Scientists, together with the Bucharest University of Economic Studies and the "I.L. Caragiale" National University of Theatre and Cinematography, and addresses Science, Culture and Diplomacy as factors of Romania's sustainable development, with the complex support of new technologies and cooperation in the European and international space.

Launch of study entitled "Money transparency in the Romanian medical system"

On March 5, 2025, ASE's Aula Magna hosted the launch of the study entitled "Money transparency in the Romanian medical system", undertaken by a team of academics and experts from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, as part of a research project, at the initiative of the REGINA MARIA Private Healthcare Network. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the transparency of financial flows in the Romanian medical system and the structure of expenditures by service and provider categories.

AFER General Assembly

On February 28, 2025, the General Assembly of the Association of Faculties of Economics from Romania (AFER) was hosted by ASE at its "Ion Gh. Rosca" Training Center Complex in Predeal. The agenda included: discussions on and approval of the AFER Annual Report for January-December 2024, and various other reports, the membership application of the Faculty of Entrepreneurship, Business Engineering and Management from the Politehnica University. Moreover, the agenda also included the elections for AFER management positions for the 2025-2029 term of office - the Academic Council (17 members), and the Audit Committee (3 members). ASE's Rector - PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor was unanimously re-elected AFER President.

Official visit of Japanese students from the University of Hyogo to ASE

On February 24, 2025, PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International Relations, received the visit of a group of 14 students and accompanying academics from the University of Hyogo, Japan, with which ASE undertakes numerous joint programs and which has opened a satellite office in ASE. The program of the three-day visit includes various activities with ASE's students enrolled for Japanese language and culture classes, as well as students enrolled in the Bachelor's program on Applied Modern Languages organized by the Faculty of International Business and Economics.

Congratulations to all colleagues who passed the public recruitment exams for academic positions!

On February 24, 2025, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, ASE's Rector, and other members of the Board of Trustees, congratulated the colleagues who passed the public recruitment exams at the end of the first semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. Out of them, 10 became Professors, 7 - Associate professors, 13 - Assistant professors and 13 - Teaching Assistants. ASE's management team expressed their congratulations and wishes for a successful and rewarding teaching and research career in ASE.

Digitalization of professional internships in ASE

On February 12, 2025, a working meeting was held dedicated to the presentation of ASE's professional internship platform, an innovative project aimed at digitalizing and streamlining the specialized professional practice for students. The event was attended by PhD Prof. Dorel Mihai Paraschiv - vice-rector for Liaison with the social and business environment and cooperation with students, PhD Prof. Paul Pocatilu - Vice-rector for the Development of IT infrastructure and logistics, the Deans of ASE's Faculties, the Deputy-deans in charge with Liaison with the social and business environment and cooperation with students, as well as Chess Coders - the development team for the application.

Visit of the Ambassador of the Republic of Philippine to Romania in ASE

On February 7, 2025, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, received the visit of H.E. Mr. Noel Servigon, Ambassador of the Republic of Philippine to Romania, to discuss about academic cooperation opportunities between ASE and similar universities from Philippine, and the South East Asia (SEA) Network.

Launch of research study

On February 6, 2025, ASE's Aula Magna hosted the launch of the research study entitled "The Romanian tax system: prosperity, convergence and fiscal and budget sustainability", undertaken by a team of academics following the request of the Concordia Employers' Confederation. The study aims to evaluate the impact of the flat tax rate on the evolution of the Romanian economy, from its adoption to the present, and the need to develop several scenarios for adjusting this rate, in the context of public discussions about the reform of the tax system. The launch event was attended by over 200 guests from the academic, economic and social environments, as well as members of the press.

ASE's management team's visits to construction sites

In January 23, 2025, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, PhD Associate prof. Florin Dobre, General Administrative Director, accompanied by representatives of administrative management structures, went on a visit to ASE's construction sites of the "Mihai Eminescu" Building and the Moxa Student Dorm, to check the progress of works undertaken.

Emerge Romania Workshop

On January 20, 2025, ASE's Virgil Madgearu Room hosted the workshop entitled "Developing energy communities in Romania", part of the project entitled EMpowering Communities for EneRGy Transition towards Carbon NEutrality in Romania EMERGE - Romania, launched in September 2024, when ASE initiated the first research endeavors in Romania dedicated to energy communities, as part of a joint Romanian-Norwegian consortium. The Project is undertaken with the support of EEA and Norway Grants, within the program for Funds for Bilateral Relations, EEA and Norway Grants for Romania. The event was opened by PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, ASE's Rector, and benefited from the participation of H.E. Ms. Hilde Svartdal Lunde - Ambassador of Norway in Bucharest, Sebastian Burduja - Minister of Energy, George Niculescu - President of the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE), representatives of local authorities and members of ASE's academic community.

Project launch conference

On January 20, 2025, ASE hosted the launch conference of the project entitled ECO-SUCCES - Advanced internship program dedicated to future professionals in the economic field, code 317010, co-financed by the European Union's Education and Employment Operational program 2021-2027. The project aims to connect students with the current demands of the labor market, offering relevant hands on experiences and a vision of the green economy and sustainable entrepreneurship. The event was opened by PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, ASE's Rector, and PhD Prof. Razvan Catalin Dobrea - project manager, who referred to ASE's performance in attracting European funds for internships, as well as the objectives of the ECO-SUCCES project.

Guided tour of ASE

On January 16, 2025, 120 pupils from the ?Mihai Eminescu? National College in Buzau, accompanied by 7 teachers, visited ASE to find out more about the University?s Educational Offer. Representatives of the Marketing and Communication Office offered details on the 2025 Bachelor?s Admission contest, study and professional opportunities. The visit ended with a guided tour of ASE?s campus.