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Joint INFER - FI BA Annual Conferences
During June 3-5, 2026, ASE hosted the Joint 28th INFER Annual Conference & 23rd International Conference on Finance and Banking - FIBA 2026, organized by ASE's Faculty of Finance and Banking in partnership with the International Network for Economic Research. The event was opened by PhD Prof. Mihaela Alina Dima, Vice-rector for Scientific research, development and innovation, and PhD Prof. Georgiana Camelia Georgescu, Dean of the Faculty of Finance and Banking, and brought together academics, researchers, and professionals from around the world, to discuss on current topics, such as: academic writing for high impact journals; policies for housing affordability; how intelligent tools reshape markets, policy, and the environment; and financial literacy.
International Conference AMIS 2026
On June 3-4, 2026, ASE's Faculty of Accounting and Management Information Systems organized the 19th edition of the International Conference in Accounting and Management Information Systems - AMIS 2026. The event was opened by PhD Prof. Mihaela Alina Dima, Vice-rector for Scientific research, development and innovation, and PhD Prof. Liliana Ionescu-Feleaga, Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Management Information Systems, and brought together academics, researchers, and specialists from the business environment from over 15 countries. Discussions focused on topics regarding financial and managerial accounting, financial audit and analysis, management information systems, and accounting education.
"Admitted to ASE" Educational Fair
On May 25, 2026, the University's Students' Union - USASE organized the first edition of the "Admitted to ASE" Educational Fair for high school pupils to discover our Educational offer and student life. The event brought together representatives of ASE's Faculties, student organizations and volunteers from the academic community for an interactive dialogue with future candidates. Participants learned about the 2026 Admission procedures, Bachelor's study programs and academic opportunities offered by ASE, interacted directly with students and academic staff, and explored the ASE university campus.
Brazil-Romania Forum at ASE
On May 19, 2026, ASE's Faculty of International Business and Economics organized the first edition of the Brazil-Romania Forum on Creative Economy, Innovation and Technology. The plenary session was opened by PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Clara-Alexandra Volintiru, State Secretary with the Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and H.E. Mr. Ricardo Guerra de Araujo, Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Romania. The main objective of the event was to analyze bilateral relations between Romania and Brazil, as well as to identify strategic areas of inter-institutional economic and technological cooperation. The event brought together representatives from academia, diplomacy, government and business, along with students and members of civil society from Romania and Brazil.
ASE Job & Internship Fair 2026
On May 19, 2026, ASE organized a new edition of its Job & Internship Fair/Forum des Carrieres et de l'Entrepreneuriat, an event dedicated to students and young graduates who want to interact directly with some of the most important employers and partners in the economic environment. The professional future begins with meetings that can change directions, open opportunities and build trust. The fair was organized in the Ion N. Angelescu Building. Event poster.
USASE Anniversary Gala
On May 16, 2026, the Students' Union of the Bucharest University of Economic Studies - USASE celebrated 14 years of activity through an Anniversary Gala dedicated to successful projects and the generations of students who defined its identity. The event marked the transformation of the organization into a true community based on team spirit, ambition and personal development. ASE's management team was represented at this festive moment by PhD Prof. Dorel Mihai Paraschiv, Vice-rector for Liaison with the social and business environment and cooperation with students, and by PhD Associate prof. Ionela Costica, Vice-rector for Education. Happy Anniversary, USASE!
Academic partnerships between ASE and Universities from Tunisia
On May 15, 2026, PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, ASE?s Vice-rector for International relations, received a delegation consisting of 29 rectors and representatives of higher education institutions from Tunisia, who were visiting Bucharest. During the meeting, discussions focused on the strategic development directions of our university, the current challenges of the internationalization process and the opportunities for expanding academic and scientific cooperation at the international level. On this occasion, 10 Memorandums of Understanding were signed between ASE and the following Tunisian universities: the University of Tunis El Manar, University of Jendouba, University of Tunis, University of Gabes, University of Gafsa, Virtual University of Tunis, University of Sfax, University of Sousse, University of Manouba and University of Carthage.
ASE visited by the Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia
On May 14, 2026, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, ASE's Rector, and PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International relations, had a meeting with H.E. Mr. Sami Nagga, Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Bucharest, as well as with representatives of the University of Sousse, Universite de Carthage and University of Manouba, prestigious higher education institutions in Tunisia, in order to sign three memoranda of understanding. The agreements create the premises for strengthening international cooperation relations between the partner institutions and support the internationalization process of ASE, by developing academic, scientific and educational collaborations with prestigious universities in Tunisia.
Dumitru Prunariu and other renowned astronauts at ASE
On May 14, 2026, ASE?s Aula Magna hosted an exceptional international event, which brought together an elite of space exploration, 45 years after the first space flight of a Romanian citizen. In the foreground was Dumitru Prunariu, the first and only Romanian to reach space, alongside astronauts and experts from around the world, invited to participate in a dialogue about exploration, innovation and the future of humanity.
ASE visited by ANC - the National Research Authority
On May 14, 2026, ASE received the official visit of ANC - the National Research Authority, whose members were welcomed by ASE?s Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, and by PhD Prof. Alina-Mihaela Dima, Vice-rector for Scientific research, development and innovation The program included meetings with the Vice-rectors and members of the Board of Trustees, as well as discussions with the Deputy-deans for research, Heads of departments and research centers, heads of laboratories, researchers and representatives of institutional structures dedicated to ethics, quality and research strategy. During the visit, the ANC delegation also analyzed the infrastructure dedicated to research activities, having the opportunity to learn about the resources made available to the academic and scientific community of ASE. The visit represented an important exercise in institutional dialogue and presentation of the research, development and innovation activity carried out within ASE.
Food Intel Forum 2026
On May 8, 2026, ASE hosted the final stage of the 9th edition of the Food Intel Forum 2026. Having become the most relevant platform in the region, the event analyzed solutions for the agri-food ecosystem in a global context marked by inflation and climate change. The closing conference, entitled "Romania in the global food trade: Import, export and nearshoring strategies", brought together experts to debate on current topics regarding the future of food, sustainability and economic competitiveness.
ECEU 2026 International Conference
On May 7-8, 2026, ASE's Faculty of Economic and Business Communication organized the 23rd edition of the International Conference on Economic Convergence in European Union - ECEU 2026, on the topic of "Fractured Convergence: Geoeconomics, Digital Sovereignty, and Resilience in a Polarized World". Participants in debates examined whether the pursuit of strategic autonomy and economic resilience, in the context of the digital and green transition, will act as a unifying force for the Single Market or as a catalyst for divergence between European Union member states.
Bi-annual meeting of ASE's Management team with students
On May 6, 2026, ASE's Aula Magna hosted the bi-annual meeting of the University's Management team with students, an occasion for constructive dialogue and feedback on the academic and student life. This regular event is a token of ASE's commitment for transparency, cooperation and empowering students in decision-making processes.
International Week in ASE
During May 4-8, 2026, the University organized the 11th edition of the "International Week in ASE". On May 4, ASE's International Relations Office hosted the official opening of the International Week, an event organized in partnership with the Faculty of International Business and Economics. The event was attended by PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International Relations, PhD Assoc. prof. Radu Petrariu, Dean of the Faculty of International Business and Economics, and PhD Prof. Dumitru Miron, Rector's Advisor.
The event brought together teachers, students, researchers and institutional partners from all over the world. The program included interactive lectures, workshops and networking sessions, during which our academic community will explore current topics such as digitalization, sustainable economic models, artificial intelligence policies, strengthening internationalization strategies, Erasmus+ opportunities.
European Dialogue hosted by ASE
On April 23, 2026, ASE had the pleasure of welcoming Maria Lu?Albuquerque, European Commissioner for Financial Services, Financial Stability and the Capital Markets Union. Discussions with the university's management team focused on the role of economic universities
in the architecture of the European future, ASE's strategic directions, as well as the current internationalization challenges, in a context in which education, finance and public policies are increasingly interconnected.
ASE was represented at the meeting by PhD Prof. Dorel Mihai Paraschiv, Vice-Rector, PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-Rector, PhD Assoc. Prof. Radu Petrariu, Dean, PhD Prof. Georgiana Georgescu, Dean, and PhD Prof. Clara Volintiru.
ENPA Inaugural Conference 2026
On April 22-25, 2026, ASE acted as the main academic partner and host of the ENPA Inaugural Conference 2026 "Shaping the future of public administration in Europe together". The conference was co-organized by ENPA - the European Network of Public Administration, a new independent and member-led association in the field of public administration, public management, public policy, and public governance - and ASE's Faculty of Administration and Public Management.
The President of Romania participated in the Financial Education Forum organized by ASE
On April 20, 2026, ASE's Aula Magna hosted the Financial Education Forum - "Financial education: the cohesion interface between providers and users of financial products", an event held under the High Patronage of the President of Romania, which brought together institutional
leaders from the financial sector, public administration and academia.
The event took place in the context of Financial Education Day and continues a national initiative to consolidate financial culture, initiated in 2022, in partnership with key institutions of the financial system. The event was organized by ASE, in partnership with the National Bank of
Romania, the Financial Supervisory Authority and the Romanian Banking Association, and?it brought to the fore an essential dimension of the university's mission: the molding of future decision-makers and professionals of the financial market, capable of interacting with an
increasingly informed and demanding consumer.
ASE - A BENCHMARK OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
During March 30-April 3, 2026, the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) - the leading economic university in Romania celebrated its 113th Anniversary. Founded in 1913, ASE has become a benchmark of academic excellence, intellectual rigor and openness to the future. Today, this tradition is carried forward by our community - academics, researchers, students, graduates and administrative staff - who build the future of the university together. On this anniversary, we thank all those who, through intelligence, passion and academic spirit, contribute to the prestige and evolution of our university. Anniversary program...
International Conference on Business Excellence, Anniversary edition
During March 26-28, 2026, ASE hosted the 20 th International Conference on Business Excellence - ICBE 2026, organized by the Faculty of Business Administration in foreign languages, in partnership with the Faculty of Faculty of Agrofood and Environmental Economics, the Faculty of International Business and Economics, the Faculty of Economic Cybernetics, Statistics and Informatics, the Faculty of Finance and Banking, the Faculty of Economics and Business Communication, the Faculty of Accounting and Management Information Systems. This year's anniversary edition benefited from the participation of 160 international researchers and specialists from around the world, with over 600 scientific papers presented in 44 panels. This edition marks two decades of academic excellence and constant dialogue between the Romanian and international business environments, consolidating the conference's role as a reference platform for debating the most relevant topics in business and research.
Partnership agreement between ASE and CNDR
On March 23, 2026, ASE - represented by Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, and the Romanian National Disability Council (CNDR) - represented by President Daniela Tontsch, signed a Partnership Agreement for institutional collaboration with strategic relevance in the field of inclusive education and sustainable development.
Inauguration of a modern traineeship center
On March 23, 2026, ASE inaugurated a multifunctional room in its Building from 7 Piata Romana - this modern traineeship center is targeted at students from the Faculty of Law, who are now able to transform theory into experience and bring law closer to reality in this modern, flexible space, through mock trials, legal clinic, forensic activities, specialized practice, law circles. The inaugural event was attended by ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, PhD Associate prof. Ovidiu Ioan Dumitru, other members of ASE's management team, academics, students, and representatives of the companies that have supported the event.
ASE's Rector's meeting with the Albanian Ambassador in Bucharest
On March 20, ASE?s Rector, PhD Prof. Nicole Istudor, received the visit of HE Ms. Enkeleda Merkuri, Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to Romania. The meeting was also attended by PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Vice-rector for International relations, and discussions focused on strengthening academic ties between ASE and prestigious universities in Albania, as well as on how ASE?s expertise can contribute to the European path of Albania.
ASE's Rector's meeting with the Tunisian Ambassador in Bucharest
On March 12, 2026, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, received the visit of the Ambassador of the Tunisian Republic in Bucharest, HE Mr. Sami Nagga, for a dialogue dedicated to strengthening academic cooperation. Discussions focused on continuing the partnership with ENA Tunis and expanding collaboration with Tunisian universities. The meeting was also attended by PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, ASE's Vice-rector for International Relations.
ASE - the place where the university meets the European financial environment
On March 5, 2026, ASE received a visit from the communication directors of Erste Group, representing several countries in the region: Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Poland and Hungary. During the visit, Erste Group representatives from these countries participated in a working meeting organized in ASE's ZBOR Room, an ecosystem created by BCR for young people. Discussions focused on exchange of experiences and joint initiatives for the development of relations between the university and the financial-banking sector in the region. The delegation was received by PhD Prof. Dorel Mihai Paraschiv, ASE's Vice-rector for Liaison with the social and business environment and cooperation with students, and other members of the University?s management team.
Vernon Lomax Smith, the fifth Nobel Prize Laureate to become Doctor Honoris Causa of ASE
On February 4, 2026, the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) awarded its highest academic distinction - the title of Doctor Honoris Causa - to Professor Vernon Lomax Smith, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences, during a ceremony hosted by the Aula Magna. Speakers: PhD Prof. Gheorghe Hurduzeu, President of ASE's University Senate and event chair, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, Rector, PhD Prof. Claudiu Herteliu, Dean of ASE's Faculty of Economic Cybernetics, Statistics and Informatics, who delivered the Laudatio. Professor Vernon Lomax Smith, who joined the ceremony online, thanked ASE's academic community for the distinction and delivered a highly appreciated lecture entitled "Adam Smith's Theory of Society", also reflected in his most recent book, published in 2025.
Launch of ASE-Penny Romania study
On February 2, 2026 ASE and Penny Romania launched the study entitled "Consolidating national production in strategic agri-food sectors to reduce Romania's trade deficit". Speakers: PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, ASE?s Rector, Alexandru Nazare, Minister of Finance, Daniel Gross, CEO Penny Romania, PhD Prof. Tanase Stamule, Dean of ASE?s Faculty of Business Administration in Foreign Languages, PhD Assoc. Prof. Vlad Rosca, project manager. The project analyzed in depth the structural vulnerabilities of food trade and the opportunities for developing local production, and put forth strategic directions necessary to reduce the trade deficit and stimulate national production.
Launch of ASE-ANBR study
On January 30, 2026, the National Association for Soft Drinks (ANBR) and ASE launched the study entitled "The Socio-Economic Impact of the Soft Drink Industry in Romania". The event was opened by PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, Rector, followed by speeches made by decision- makers, industry representatives and academia. The discussions focused on the role of the soft drink sector in the national economy and in the context of current public policies. The study represents a broad and integrated analysis of the economic and social role of the soft drink industry, evaluating its contribution to the economy, employment, consumption, investments and the state budget, as well as the cumulative effects of fiscal and regulatory changes in recent years.
ASE hosted Conference on Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering
On January 29, 2026, ASE's Aula Magna hosted the 8th edition of the National Conference on the Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering - Current Legal Challenges. The conference was opened by PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, followed by introductory speeches by the organizers and institutional partners. Discussions focused on aspects that directly target the functioning of markets, financial stability, competitive fairness and public trust in economic and legal institutions.
Brazil-Romania Forum to be organized in ASE
On January 16, 2026, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, and Vice-rector for International relations, PhD Prof. Constantin Marius Profiroiu, met with Mr. Ronaldo Lima Vieira, representative of the Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Bucharest, to discuss the details of the organization of the Brazil?Romania Forum for Creative Economy and Innovation, which is to be hosted by ASE in May 2026. ASE is honored by this proposal, which is a token of the University?s international prestige and recognition.
Partnership Agreement between ASE and National Health Insurance House (CNAS)
On January 16, 2026, ASE, represented by Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, and the National Health Insurance House (CNAS), represented by President, PhD Associate prof. Horatiu-Remus Moldovan, signed a Partnership Agreement, for extended institutional cooperation, to significantly impact education, research and development. The event was attended by PhD Prof. Dorel Mihai Paraschiv, ASE's Vice-rector for Liaison with the social and business environment and cooperation with students.
ASE's Management team's visit to Construction site in the Moxa Campus
On January 15, 2026, ASE's Rector, PhD Prof. Nicolae Istudor, accompanied by PhD Prof. Cristian Busu, Vice-rector for Economic and Financial Management, Elena Gaman, General Executive Director, and PhD Prof. Catalin Dobrea - Rector's advisor and manager of the project dedicated to the Consolidation, rehabilitation and modernization of the C2 Building in the Moxa Campus, paid the first working visit this year to the construction site in the Moxa Campus, to monitor the implementation of this investment project.
By modernizing and consolidating the respective building, ASE will offer a state-of-the-art teaching infrastructure, where the safety of the building combines with a learning environment optimized for academic performance.
The complexity of the works and their specificity constantly require interventions and improvement actions. ASE students will benefit from modern spaces for specialized training and for the development of sustainable partnerships.