Ovidius University of Constanta

🌱 Universitatea Ovidius din Constanța (UOC) deschide înscrierile pentru cursul de calificare „Tehnician multifuncțional în agricultură”, organizat în cadrul proiectului My Farm – Multifunctionality Farming.

👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 Cui se adresează?
Cursul este destinat fermierilor, antreprenorilor agricoli, studenților și tinerilor absolvenți din domeniul agriculturii sau domenii conexe, precum și profesioniștilor, consilierilor și formatorilor din dezvoltarea rurală.

📚 Structura programului:
🔹 200 de ore – componentă teoretică (curs online tip MOOC, bazat pe studiu individual)
🔹 50 de ore – componentă practică (activități desfășurate în ferme)

📌 Teme abordate:
✔️ Conceptul de multifuncționalitate
✔️ Managementul afacerilor agricole
✔️ Finanțare agricolă europeană și națională
✔️ Sisteme de energie regenerabilă în agricultură
✔️ Agroturism și multe altele

💬 „Programul oferă competențe esențiale pentru o agricultură modernă și sustenabilă”, precizează prof. univ. dr. habil. Cristina Duhnea, managerul proiectului din partea UOC.

📝 Înscriere:
👉 https://forms.gle/VTL9uRhygntA58QG9

🌍 Despre proiect:
Proiectul My Farm – Multifunctionality Farming susține valorile Politicii Agricole Comune (PAC) și ale Programelor de Dezvoltare Rurală (PDR), promovând:
🌿 agricultura durabilă
🌍 protecția mediului
🐄 bunăstarea animalelor
💡 inovarea și schimbul de cunoștințe

💶 Finanțat prin Erasmus+ (Acțiunea-cheie 2: Alianțe pentru inovare), proiectul (contract nr. 101140288) are un buget de peste 1.100.000 euro și se desfășoară în perioada 2024–2027.

✨ Investește în viitorul tău și contribuie la transformarea agriculturii!

🎓 Ovidius University of Constanța presents the ARTEMIS Ambassadors – Academic Year 2025–2026

During the academic year 2025–2026, 15 students of Ovidius University of Constanța will represent the institution within the ARTEMIS European University Alliance. Selected from Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programmes and from a wide range of disciplines – including economics, law, engineering, medicine and related fields – the ARTEMIS Ambassadors reflect the academic diversity of our university. Through their engagement, they will serve as points of connection between cultures, institutions and student communities, encouraging dialogue and the exchange of academic and intercultural experiences. 📚

In their role as ARTEMIS Ambassadors, they will contribute to promoting inclusion, supporting the integration of incoming students and improving the overall quality of mobility experiences. Working closely with student organisations, they will help transform the challenges encountered by international students into meaningful opportunities for learning and cross-cultural interaction.

✨ We look forward to following their journey and to the valuable contributions they will bring to the academic life of our university.

📩 For more information: [email protected]

Ovidius University of Constanța (OUC) recently organized, within the framework of the Erasmus Mobility as Micro-credential (ERASMUSNESS) project, a focus group on the recognition of non-technical skills developed through international mobility experiences.

The online event brought together 12 members of the university staff: academic staff, faculty secretariat personnel, and representatives of other administrative structures.

"The focus group aimed to highlight the non-technical skills acquired by participants in Erasmus+ mobilities and how these have influenced their professional paths. Among the most frequently mentioned were intercultural communication, language skills, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. Participants emphasized that these abilities provided them with greater flexibility and a dynamic approach in their professional activity. The most common form of recognition was the institutional annual evaluation. For the future, the project consortium aims to create a standardized certification framework through the introduction of official badges and micro-credentials to validate these competences," said Assist. Prof. Dr. Răzvan-Ionuț Drugă, the project manager from UOC.

The purpose of the Erasmus Mobility as Micro-credential (ERASMUSNESS) project is to identify, assess, and recognize the non-technical competences (soft skills) that students and staff in higher education institutions develop during Erasmus+ mobilities.

The ERASMUSNESS project, contract no. 101185363, with funding of €400,000 through the European Erasmus+ Programme (Cooperation Partnerships in the fields of education, training, and youth presented by European NGOs), is being implemented between 01.11.2024 and 31.12.2026 by a consortium consisting of: Ovidius University of Constanța (Romania), garagErasmus Foundation (Italy – project leader), Czech Technical University (Czech Republic), National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse (France), University of Siena (Italy), and Dokimazo (Italy).

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🌟 EAIE Gothenburg 2025 – “Ovidius” University in Action!

🌏 We continue our international journey at the most important European event dedicated to higher education. 👨🏼‍🎓📚

Today, September 11, our delegation explored new opportunities for academic collaboration, identified joint projects, and strengthened strategic ties with universities from around the world.

✨ Every meeting, every discussion, and every smile captured in the photos reflects the energy of our delegation and our commitment to building bridges between Ovidius University of Constanța and the world 🤩

🌍 Ovidius University of Constanta proudly takes part in EAIE Gothenburg 2025!

📅 From September 9–12, our university is represented at Europe’s leading forum dedicated to the internationalization of higher education.

Our delegation includes Prof. Cristina Duhnea, Director of the Department for International Relations, Academic Partnerships and International Ranking, Ioana Călin, Head of the Erasmus+ Office and Andreea Soltaniuc, Secretary within the Erasmus+ Office.

🤝 Throughout the event, the Ovidius University team has engaged in meetings with representatives of EU and non-EU universities, opening new avenues for collaboration and strengthening existing partnerships.

✨ This participation highlights our university’s commitment to global engagement, academic excellence, and building strong bridges between the Romanian and international academic communities. 🌐🎓

EAIE European Association for International Education

Did you go on an Erasmus+ mobility or live an international experience abroad? As a student, alumni, teacher or staff? Then we need you!

We’re building a tool to turn the skills you gained abroad into something ‭recognised and valuable‬ for your career: ‭micro-credentials‬!

Help us make it happen by answering our short survey. Your experience can shape the future of Erasmus+.

‭🔹 Open to all Erasmus+ participants: students, alumni, teachers, and staff.‬
‭🔹 Take the survey here: https://questionnaire.inp-toulouse.fr/index.php/653189?lang=en‬
🔹‭ Your answers are anonymous and GDPR-compliant.‬

Let’s make your Erasmus+ journey count, not just in memories, but in real skills that matter.

This survey is part of the ‭ERASMUSNESS project, Erasmus Mobility as Micro-credential‬ (Project no. 101185363), co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme.

The project partnership is composed by:
🇮🇹 garagErasmus Foundation (Project Leader)
🇷🇴 Ovidius University of Constan‭ ‬a‭ț‬
🇨🇿 Czech Technical University
🇫🇷 Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse
🇮🇹 University of Siena
🇮🇹 Dokimazo srl

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🎓 Have you participated in an Erasmus+ mobility? Then your voice matters! 🌍✨

Ovidius University of Constanța, as a partner in the Erasmus Mobility as Micro-credential (ERASMUSNESS) project 🔍, invites you to take part in a research study aimed at identifying, assessing, and recognizing the transversal (soft) skills acquired by participants through international educational mobilities.

📌 If you have taken part in at least one Erasmus+ mobility, your input is essential for:
✅ Validating the skills identified by the project consortium
✅ Identifying additional competencies based on your personal experiences
✅ Supporting the development of a European micro-credentialing system with academic and professional applications

📝 The questionnaire (in English) is available here:
👉 https://questionnaire.inp-toulouse.fr/index.php/653189?lang=en
🛡️ All collected data will be processed responsibly, in full compliance with GDPR.

The Erasmus Mobility as Micro-credential (ERASMUSNESS) project, contract no. 101185363, funded with €400,000 under the European Erasmus Plus Programme (Key Action 2: Cooperation Partnerships in the fields of education, training, and youth, submitted by European NGOs), is implemented from November 2024 to December 2026, within a consortium that includes:
Ovidius University of Constanța (Romania), garagErasmus Foundation (Italy – project leader), Czech Technical University (Czech Republic), National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse (France), University of Siena (Italy), and Dokimazo (Italy).

Thank you for supporting the recognition of skills gained through international mobility experiences! 🤝🌐

🇺🇸 Day 3 at | Ovidius University of Constanta 🌍
Ovidius University of Constanta continues the series of impactful international meetings during the third day of participation at NAFSA 2025 🤝

On the third day of conference participation, Prof. Dr. Cristina Duhnea, Director of the International Relations, Academic Partnerships and International Ranking Department, developed strategic dialogues with representatives of the following higher education institutions:

•Ms. Fatma Nur Aydin - President, Cyprus Aydin University, Cyprus 🇨🇾
• Ms. Sibel BAYRAM - International Office Coordinator, Duzce University, Turkey 🇹🇷
• Mr. Julio Agüero-Alfaro - Internationalization Advisor, Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
• Caucasus's International University, Georgia 🇬🇪
• Ms. Pinar Elbasan Aydin, Advisor to the Rector, Biruni University Istanbul, Turcia 🇹🇷
• Ms. Cristina Gros - Associate Director for International Programs - The University of Chicago

These academic meetings contribute to expanding UOC's network of international partnerships and identifying new cooperation opportunities in the field of academic mobility.

🌍 NAFSA 2025 – Day Two of the Global Conference & Exhibition

On the second day of the event, Professor Cristina Duhnea Phd, representative of Ovidius University of Constanța, took part in a series of interactive seminars and workshops focused on current and highly relevant topics in the field of international higher education. Discussions addressed key issues reflecting the latest trends and needs in global education:

🎓 “Industry Academia Partnership as a Catalyst for Workforce and Economic Development”
🌱 “Connecting Purpose, Place and Partnerships to Advance the SDGs through Education Abroad”
🏛️ “Policymaking in International Education: The View from Washington, D.C.”
🌐 “International Alumni and Advancement Interest Group”
🤝 “Strategic Partnership Between the International Office and Institutional Advancement”

💬 In addition to the thematic sessions, several bilateral meetings were held with representatives from participating universities, paving the way for new opportunities for international collaboration:

• Ms. Anke Riebau, International Relations Manager, Paderborn University, Germany 🇩🇪
• Mr. Carlos Torquemada, International Coordinator, University of Rioja, Spain 🇪🇸
• Ms. Alisa Usubova, International Exchange and Cooperation Coordinator, Istanbul Gelisim University, Turkey 🇹🇷
• Ms. Tiziana Columbro, Pianist, ConservatorioStatale di Musica “Lorenzo Perosi”, Italy 🇮🇹
• Mr. Jinhwan Moon, Office of International Affairs/ Associate Director, Sejong University, South Korea 🇰🇷
• Prof. Asli Ozlem Tarakcioglu (Phd), Institutional Coordinator, Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University, Turkey 🇹🇷
• Prof. Dr. Mustafa Said Kurşunoğlu, Head of the International Relations Office and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tütüncü, Deputy Head of the International Relations Office & Erasmus Institutional Coordinator, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Turkey 🇹🇷

📌 The second day of Ovidius University of Constanța’s participation at NAFSA 2025 further advanced its strategic goals of strengthening international cooperation and fostering active engagement in global academic dialogue.