On September 26-27, 2019 the Central European Political Science Association (CEPSA) held its 24th annual conference, entitled CEE – A Region In-Between. The conference took place in Pecs, Hungary and brought together scholars, researchers, and students from all countries in the region. Dr. Stefan Cibian presented a paper entitled Making...
21.05.2025 / News Făgăraș, May 21, 2025 — What does it take for a small town to prepare itself in the face of adversity? In a recent episode of the Across Borders – Peste Hotare podcast, Dr. Ștefan Cibian, Executive Director of the Făgăraș Research Institute (FRI), joined host Dr....
12.02.2025 / Perspectives Laugh. Laugh louder than them. Laugh against oppression, against the powerful, and against politicians. Show your teeth and squint your eyes: this will be your new face. Thus, there will be tears of joy, stronger than those of pain. Author: Zoe Alice Deotto, M.A. Candidate Political satire...
August 2,3,4, 2022, 17.00-18.30 (online, in English) The course will explore and evaluate qualitative research methods in political science. The goal is to make students familiar with the basic rules of scientific research and with the most influential approaches in political science. We will also discuss how to develop a...
August 2,3,4, 2022, 17.00-18.30 (online, in English) The course will explore and evaluate qualitative research methods in political science. The goal is to make students familiar with the basic rules of scientific research and with the most influential approaches in political science. We will also discuss how to develop a...
26.02.2025 / Publications Authors: Ștefan Cibian, Lev Fejes, Ph.D. This country report evaluates the philanthropic environment in Romania as part of the 2025 Global Philanthropy Environment Index (GPEI). It explores key dimensions such as the legal framework for philanthropic organizations, tax incentives, cross-border donation flows, political and economic conditions, and...
29.01.2025 / News Vienna, May 29-30, 2025 – Our colleague Ștefan Cibian attended the workshop European Security 2.0: Reassessing Security after Munich, hosted by the Center for European Integration Research in Vienna. The event brought together scholars and policy experts to discuss evolving European security challenges amid ongoing geopolitical shifts...
28.05.2025 / News Făgăraș, May 28, 2025 – The Făgăraș Research Institute had the pleasure of hosting a group of students from the University of Pittsburgh, participants in the Pitt in Romania & Belgium 2025 study abroad program, led by Dr. Horia M. Dijmărescu, Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department...
The School for Sustainable Development aims to strengthen local actors' strategic thinking, understanding of the SDGs, and analytical capacity in terms of local community sustainability. There is no sustainability without the capacity for critical and strategic thinking and analytic skills, aspects that are often lacking in local communities in...
The School for Sustainable Development aims to strengthen local actors' strategic thinking, understanding of the SDGs, and analytical capacity in terms of local community sustainability. There is no sustainability without the capacity for critical and strategic thinking and analytic skills, aspects that are often lacking in local communities in...