10.03.2025 / News Făgăraș Research Institute (FRI) wraps up the Media Lab 4 Sustainable Democracy project, an initiative that started from the desire to support democratic education in the communities around Țara Făgărașului. In the last 12 months, the project provided over 120 participants from eight communities in Țara Făgărașului...
22.02.2024 The dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) by the Trump administration is drawing international criticism. “It is one of the most serious and costly foreign policy blunders in American history,” according to the agency’s former director Samantha Power, AFP reports, cited by Agerpres. Our colleague Ștefan...
29.07.2024 Join the Stone Research, Conservation, and Restoration Camp, a unique experience that will take place from September 23 to 30, in Țara Făgărașului, Soutnern Transylnvaina. Together with Dr. Sidonia Olea you will explore stone restoration at the Jewish Cemetery and several Christian Orthodox cemeteries in the region. The aim...
Navigating Challenging Fieldwork: A workshop to prepare for challenging contexts This workshop aims to equip researchers with the essential knowledge, skills, and strategies to conduct effective fieldwork in challenging environments. Focusing on planning, preparing, and executing field research in diverse settings—such as conflict or post-conflict zones, remote and inaccessible locations,...
Exploring the Past Through Sound: A Proactive Approach to Historical Research The workshop proposes to use sound as a key factor in deciphering and performing our recent past. This approach highlights the potential of sound as a methodological medium, an aspect often overlooked in academic research. The proposal emphasizes the...
Exploring Economic Insights: Introduction to Macroeconomics Add a translation in Română This course offers insights into how principles can be applied to understand economic phenomena, tackle contemporary economic challenges, and evaluate government policies. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of key aggregate economic quantities, including national output and its growth...
2024 brings a new initiative in the context of the Făgăraș Summer School: a partnership between the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and FRI that generates a one-week learning experience around the Sustainable Development Goals and Local Economic Development. The UQTR-FRI Summer School, which will take place between July 7...
Prepare to embark on a journey into the dynamic world of Sub-Saharan Africa-Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) relations with an exciting introductory course this August. Led by Dr. Stefan Cibian, this program is tailored for students and individuals passionate about international relations, foreign affairs, and development. Participants will gain valuable...
Research is a planned process that can be exciting when planned well. The workshop aims to introduce participants to research thinking and project design in social sciences. Participants may choose to focus on topics of their choice. The workshop is designed in a practical way to accompany participants in making...
We invite you to delve into the intricate dynamics of African Statehood and Development in a comprehensive course this August. Tailored for students and individuals interested in international relations and development, this program offers an insightful exploration of Africa’s governance, statehood, and development challenges. Participants will engage in enriching discussions...