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.