Call for Submissions: 2nd International Student Symposium “The Challenges of Intercultural Encounters: Perspectives from the Social Sciences and Humanities” 

Dear Students,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2nd Edition of the International Student Symposium, titled The Challenges of Intercultural Encounters: Perspectives from the Social Sciences and Humanities.

We welcome proposals that examine intercultural encounters in the postmodern world and their diverse perspectives, as reflected in the research and insights of emerging scholars from universities worldwide.

Application deadline: 29 October 2025

Submissions should include:

• Title of your paper
• Abstract in English (150–200 words)
• 4–5 keywords

Please send your proposals to:

Contact person:
Lecturer PhD Elena Simona Vrânceanu
Erasmus+ Coordinator
Faculty of Philosophy and Social-Political Sciences
Email:

Dear International/Erasmus+ Students from the Faculty of Philosophy and Social-Political Sciences,

We are delighted to invite you to the second edition of our intercultural event hosted by the Faculty of Philosophy and Social-Political Sciences: Romanian Vibes: Savor the Culture, Share the Experience

The gathering will take place on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the University House, and aims to provide a welcoming environment for dialogue, connection, and cultural exchange.

Contact person:
Lecturer PhD Elena Simona Vrânceanu:
Erasmus+ Coordinator
Faculty of Philosophy and Social-Political Sciences

1st Edition International Symposium
The Challenges of Intercultural Encounters: Perspectives from the Social Sciences and Humanities

29 October 2024

Dear Students,

On Tuesday, 29 October 2024, at 10:00 a.m., students of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași (UAIC) are invited to take part in the 1st Edition of the International Symposium The Challenges of Intercultural Encounters: Perspectives from the Social Sciences and Humanities. The event will take place in the Council Hall of the Faculty of Philosophy and Social and Political Sciences.

The symposium aims to foster discussion on the challenges and dynamics of intercultural encounters in the postmodern world, bringing together perspectives from the social sciences and humanities. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in academic dialogue shaped by the insights of young researchers from universities around the world.

Students interested in participating are invited to apply by 28 October 2024 by sending:

• the title of the proposed paper,
• an abstract in English (150–200 words),
• 4–5 keywords

to the following email address:

We look forward to your contributions and to a stimulating exchange of ideas.

Lecturer PhD Elena Simona Vrânceanu, E+ coord.

1st Edition – Intercultural Meeting
Romanian Vibes: Savor the Culture, Share the Experience

 11 December 2024

Dear International/Erasmus+ Students from the Faculty of Philosophy and Social-Political Sciences,

We are delighted to invite you to a friendly intercultural gathering entitled Romanian Vibes: Savor the Culture, Share the Experience. This event aims to celebrate Romanian culture and encourage cultural exchange in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

The meeting will take place on 11 December 2024, at 4:00 p.m., at the University House.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Lecturer, Dr. Elena Simona Vrânceanu
Erasmus+ Coordinator