Romania/Symposium on Francophone Scientific Research in Central and Eastern Europe
On December 16 and 17, 2024, the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie - Europe Centrale et Orientale (AUF - ECO) and the Institut Français de Roumanie, in partnership with the "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, organized the third edition of the Symposium on Francophone Scientific Research in Central and Eastern Europe. This not-to-be-missed event brought together researchers from diverse backgrounds to discuss topical scientific issues and promote international cooperation in the region.
A multidisciplinary event to meet today's challenges
The symposium was distinguished by its multidisciplinary dimension, addressing topics at the heart of contemporary issues such as sustainable development,artificial intelligence, security, multilingualism and public health. A plenary lecture on the lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic was given by Prof. Yazdanby Professor Yazdan YAZDANPANAH, Director of ANRS, Head of the Infectious Diseases Department at Bichat-Claude Bernard Hospital in Paris.
Objectives
The main aim of this event was to promote French-speaking research collaborations and give them greater international visibility. A number of initiatives were implemented to encourage French-language research:
- Highlighting research structuring tools, such as international research groups, associated laboratories and Horizon Europe.
- Support the emergence of new scientific cooperations, by promoting exchanges between researchers, institutions and companies.
- Encourage French-language publications in a variety of fields.
- Strengthen scientific research partnerships with the private sector.
A varied program to encourage applied research
The symposium covered a wide range of scientific fields, reflecting the diversity of research carried out in the region:
- Languages and Human and Social Sciences (SHS)
- Law, economics and management
- Technical sciences, mathematics, physics, chemistry
- Medical, veterinary and agricultural sciences
In addition to scientific conferences and presentations, a number of practical workshops were offered. These sessions enabled researchers to share their work and explore tools to facilitate French-speaking university cooperation.
Professor Adrian Cioroianu, Director General of the National Library of Romania, gave a plenary lecture on the French-speaking world in Romania. The challenges and prospects of the European University Alliances were discussed by M. David Itier, Head of Strategy for the European Research and Higher Education Area at the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, and Mme.rieur et de la Recherche and Ms Elmira Chengiali, Director (within ) the Directorate General for International Relations, European Affairs and Relations with the OECD at the Romanian Ministry of Education.
International participation
The symposium brought together researchers from various European countries, including: Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Kosovo, Moldavia, Romania, Switzerland and Ukraine. These participants had the opportunity to exchange views on their respective research projects and strengthen scientific ties in this key geographical area.
Strong media coverage
The event was covered by several radio stations. Adrian Tănăsescu, AUF Deputy Regional Director - ECO, spoke to RFI Bucharest and Radio România Cluj on the stakes of the Symposium. In her interview with RFI Romania, Ms. Laure Castin, Director of AUF - ECO, emphasized AUF's role as a "network of networks" and a creator of links.network of networks" and creator of links between experts in the French-speaking world, to stimulate teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration. In a constantly evolving world, faced with multiple challenges, joint reflection by researchers on current issues is essential.
Rewards and encouragement for scientific excellence
To encourage the involvement of young researchers, a prize for the best papers was awarded at the close of the symposium, highlighting the outstanding work of doctoral students and young researchers. Congratulations to the winners!
- Alina Bako, for her article "Traduire l'espace. A literary cartography of Europe", Lucian Blaga University, Sibiu
- Teodora Lupoi, for her work on "Electrochemical sensors and biosensors and for the detection of pharmaceutical pollutants", University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Iuliu Hațieganu" of Cluj-Napoca
- Ana-Maria Tătaru, for her research on "New methods for the rapid detection of Staphylococcus aureus", "Iuliu Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca
The third Symposium de la Recherche Scientifique Francophone en Europe Centrale et Orientale has established itself as an important meeting place for researchers from the region, facilitating the emergence of new synergies and scientific collaborations. By focusing on strategic themes and bringing together experts from different countries, the event strengthened scientific cooperation and the influence of the French-speaking world in the region.
Papers accepted for presentation at the symposium will be included in the Symposium Proceedings, a digital volume with ISSN to be published at the end of the event.
The detailed program is available on the 3rd Symposium on Francophone Scientific Research in CEE
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