Supporting and creating The Guild Young Researchers’ networks
The Guild Young Researchers Workshop Ed. II
Until registration opens on 5 November, 9:15 (Cluj-Napoca time)
About the workshop
The Guild
Founded in 2016, The Guild brings together twenty-three of Europe’s most distinguished research-intensive universities in seventeen countries. It works to strengthen the voice of academic institutions, their researchers and their students, and to engage with policy-makers, public debate and funders for the benefit of society, culture and economic growth.
Your host: Babeș-Bolyai University
Founded in 1581, Babeș-Bolyai University is the oldest and largest university in Romania, with over 45,000 students and staff, 23 faculties and three lines of study (Romanian, Hungarian and German). It joined The Guild in 2020, was confirmed as Romania’s first QS five-star “world-class” university in 2021, and is part of the EUTOPIA European university alliance.
Programme
English is the working language; there is no simultaneous translation. Times are local (EET).
Arrival of international participants
- 🍴 DinnerBulgakov Restaurant, 17 Inocentiu Micu Klein St., Cluj-Napoca
Aula King Ferdinand I, George Barițiu Institute of National History (11 Napoca St.)
- Registration
- Welcome and introductionProf. Dr. Daniel David, Rector of Babeș-Bolyai University
The Guild representative TBD
Prof. Dr. Markó Bálint, Vice-Rector of Babeș-Bolyai University / Vice-President for The Guild - Introduction of participants and their research focus
- ☕ Coffee break
- Responsible InternationalisationProf. Dr. George Christou, Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor Europe, University of Warwick
- 🍴 LunchCasa Universitarilor Restaurant, 1 Em. De Martonne St.
- Introduction to Science DiplomacyEric Piaget, Vrije Universiteit Brussels / EUTOPIA Science Diplomacy Coordinator
- Title TBDProf. Dr. Radu Silaghi-Dumitrescu, President of the Scientific Council and Director of the Office for Open Science, Babeș-Bolyai University
- City tour
- Free time
- 🍴 DinnerZama Restaurant, 16 Napoca St.
Aula King Ferdinand I, George Barițiu Institute of National History (11 Napoca St.)
- Digital collaborationsProf. Laura Dioșan, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Babeș-Bolyai University
- HORIZON EUROPE and COST Action. Examples of projects and MSCA fellowshipsProf. Dr. Sergiu Mișcoiu, Faculty of European Studies
Vlad Mărginaș, Ph.D., MSCA fellow - Your Route into European Research Funding: Opportunities, fit and proposal basics for PhD researchersMs. Alina Marcoci, Head of UBB Horizon Support Centre
- 🍴 LunchCasa Universitarilor Restaurant, 1 Em. De Martonne St.
- Conclusions and next steps
Live streaming: TBD
Speakers and guests
Prof. Dr. Daniel David
Rector, Babeș-Bolyai University
Welcome and introductionThe Guild representative
To be announced (TBD)
Welcome and introductionProf. Dr. Markó Bálint
Vice-Rector, Babeș-Bolyai University / Vice-President for The Guild
Welcome and introductionProf. Dr. George Christou
Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor Europe, University of Warwick
Responsible InternationalisationEric Piaget
Vrije Universiteit Brussels / EUTOPIA Science Diplomacy Coordinator
Introduction to Science DiplomacyProf. Dr. Radu Silaghi-Dumitrescu
President of the Scientific Council and Director of the Office for Open Science, Babeș-Bolyai University
Title TBDProf. Laura Dioșan
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Babeș-Bolyai University
Digital collaborationsProf. Dr. Sergiu Mișcoiu
Faculty of European Studies, Babeș-Bolyai University
HORIZON EUROPE and COST ActionVlad Mărginaș, Ph.D.
MSCA fellow
HORIZON EUROPE and COST ActionMs. Alina Marcoci
Head of UBB Horizon Support Centre
Your Route into European Research Funding
Workshop venue
Located in the city centre, near the main building of Babeș-Bolyai University, Aula King Ferdinand I is an imposing room within the Library of the Institute of National History (Romanian Academy of Sciences). It is used for academic and cultural events and is equipped for hybrid events.
Address
11 Napoca St., 1st floor, Cluj-NapocaGetting here and where to stay
By plane: Cluj-Napoca “Avram Iancu” International Airport (CLJ)
Bus
Lines 5 and 8 go to the “Central” train station (about 30 minutes). Line A1E goes to Mihai Viteazu Square. A ticket is required: pay by SMS on the bus, with the “24Pay” app or by card.Taxi
Taxis wait outside the Arrivals Hall; a ride to the centre is around €10 (about 4.05 RON per km, higher at night). Bolt and Uber also work. Travel time is 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.Flights: airportcluj.ro
Discover Cluj-Napoca
The unofficial capital of Transylvania and “The Heart of Transylvania”: Romania’s largest university city, full of cafes, museums, theatres and large squares.
Union Square
The social heart of Cluj and one of the largest squares in Romania, surrounded by fine cafes and restaurants.
Fortress Hill (Cetățuia)
The best views over the city, from a hill crowned by an 18th-century Austrian fortress.
Alexandru Borza Botanical Garden
10,000 plant species, tropical greenhouses, a Japanese garden and a Roman Garden.
Central Park
A 19th-century urban park on the Someșul Mic River, home to the University of Arts and Design.
Social activities and longer stays
Turda Salt Mine
Two Michelin stars in the Michelin Travel Guide, 50 km from Cluj-Napoca and reachable by bus. Tickets and schedule.
Botanical Garden
Founded by Alexandru Borza, founder of phytogeography in Romania; a historical monument since 2010. More information.
Fortified churches
South-Eastern Transylvania has more than 150 well-preserved fortified churches. Biertan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993, was the seat of the Lutheran Evangelical Bishop from 1572 to 1867.
Practical information
Language
English is the official language. No simultaneous translation.
Time
Eastern European Time (EET), 2 hours ahead of UTC.
Currency and banking
Romanian leu (RON). ATMs available 24/7; card and phone payments accepted everywhere.
Telephone
Country code for Romania: +40
Internet
Average 170 Mbps broadband and 41 Mbps mobile. UBB provides free WiFi in all its buildings.
Electricity
220 volts, 50 hertz, two-pin continental plugs.
Smoking
Not allowed in indoor public places.
Taxi apps
Bolt, Wow Taxi Cluj, Clever Taxi and Uber.
Safety
Cluj-Napoca is rated 90/100 in the Safety Index.
Contact
marko.balint@ubbcluj.ro
miscoiu.sergiu@ubbcluj.ro
adina.fodor@ubbcluj.ro
anca.kiss@ubbcluj.ro