Objective O1

Support international marketing efforts through university representation and promotion of the academic/research-development-innovation/cooperation offer.

Objective O2

Increasing the international visibility of TUIASI through the creation of the Alumni International community and the implementation of new digital facilities.

Objective O3

Consolidation and diversification of services offered to national and international candidates/students.

Objective O4

Developing the skills of the TUIASI community (teaching staff/administrative staff/students), in areas such as: communication in languages of international circulation; university image and representation; doctoral research; high performance international digital education ecosystem.

Objective O5

Modernization and redevelopment of the infrastructure supporting internationalization activities, in order to increase the efficiency and quality of the services provided.

Objective O6

Project management, coordination of communication and project sustainability.

Activity A1

Participation in international educational and university representation events (O1).

Activity A2

Completing the base of marketing materials (O1).

Activity A3

Maintaining the online institutional profile of TUIASI on the international platform dedicated to CDI (O1).

Activity A4

Development of the TUIASI International Alumni community (O2).

Activity A5

Website redesign services http://study.tuiasi.ro/ and introduction of facilities for the admission of international students (O2).

Activity A6

Updating the French version of the website www.international.tuiasi.ro (O2).

Activity A7

Organizing an event to promote the multicultural spirit for international students and Erasmus+ (O3).

Activity A8

Organization of the Orientation Day event for international and Erasmus+ students (O3).

Activity A9

Supporting the organization of the International Summer School for students in the field of 3D modelling and prototype design (O3).

Activity A10

Continuation of the work of the Buddy System team (O3).

Activity A11

Development of a high-performance international digital education ecosystem within TUIASI (O4).

Activity A12

Training of TUIASI administration staff to develop communication skills in foreign languages (O4).

Activity A13

Training of TUIASI staff for the efficient organization of the university's participation in international educational and university representation events (O4).

Activity A14

Online training of TUIASI doctoral students on current international topics for doctoral research (O4).

Activity A15

Design and modernization of the premises where the Vice-Rectorate for International Relations (PRI) operates (O5).

Activity A16

Communication-marketing activities and promotion of project activities, its sustainability (O6).

Activity A17

Management activities (O6).

Engaged to build a strong university brand

The "Engaged to build a strong university brand" training organized within the CNFIS-FDI-2O23-F-0457 Project took place between October 13-21, 2023, at the Creative Nest Hub, dormitory T8, Tudor Vladimirescu Iași campus and materialized in training sessions with representatives of the TUIASI faculties.

The objectives of the multicultural communication training aimed at: improving the knowledge of the participants regarding communication and branding; the development of appropriate behaviors regarding the representation and relational skills, positive and inclusive of the participants, for effective communication with international students and collaborators; the acquisition by the participants of some effective techniques regarding the understanding of various specific aspects of organizational communication, university branding, multicultural communication, multicultural communication barriers and ways to remove them; improving the English language communication of the participants.

In order to achieve the proposed objectives, specific topics were covered: brand, brand, branding; university image; the saving difference; time management; the art of face reading and deciphering facial expressions; priming - or how to prepare the mind for persuasion; I want to be persuasive; proxemics; how I want to be perceived; PR techniques and online courtesy; vocabulary specific to communication in English.

The trainers, Horia Gumeni and Cezar Gumeni, designed the training sessions in an attractive way, including by finding solutions to solve certain challenges related to communication, signaled by the participants, presenting in an interactive way the information from the proposed theme.

The sessions were interactive and took place in Romanian and English, with examples and specialized terms in English. Personal presentations were also carried out, as an active learning method based on the exploration of the students' experience, within scenarios specific to the university's activity.

Orientation Day for foreign students from TUIASI

The International Relations Office of the "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași (TUIASI) organized on October 18, 2023, the "Orientation Day" event in the Creative Nest hall, in the Tudor Vladimirescu student campus. The essential purpose of the event was to provide students participating in the Erasmus+ program with a friendly and informal welcoming environment, to support them in the process of adaptation and familiarization with the city and the facilities offered by our university.

The foreign students were welcomed with joy by the Buddy TUIASI team, by the representatives of the Vice-Rectorate of International Relations of TUIASI, by the Erasmus+ coordinators from the faculties. The hosts assured those who chose to study at our university for a period of time, of the unconditional support given by the TUIASI team to ensure their successful international mobility.

We were also joined by representatives of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Iași, who delighted the participants with information about the organized events and the steps that should be taken to join the ESN community. The Buddy student team of the Iași Polytechnic, consisting of Ștefania, Eli and Denis, made sure that the foreign students who came to our university will spend unforgettable moments, presented them with useful information about life in Iași, about the beautiful places we are proud of, but also about leisure and socializing activities.

"Orientation Day" ended with a fun get-to-know-you session through an ice-breaking game called "Meet your neighbor," which gave participants the opportunity to interact and get to know their peers better. Because the weather was nice, the game was played on the green space next to the T8 dormitory, and the students shared answers to the questions asked by the organizers. This component promoted integration and interculturality, two essential elements in the success of an Erasmus experience.

Increasing communication skills in French

Between September 8-30, 2023, within the project "New convergences of internationalization at TUIASI - iAGILE", project code CNFIS-FDI-2023-F-0457, a training was organized to increase communication skills in French, addressed to the TUIASI staff.

The interesting and very well-structured information was transmitted by the course trainers: Assoc.Prof. Doina Mihaela Popa, Lecturer Evagina Dîrțu and Assist. Prof. Maria -Luisa Țuculeanu, teaching staff at the Linguatek Center for Applied Modern Languages and Communication of the "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iasi.

The beauty and musicality of the French language, access to a complex course support, to various didactic materials, in French, but also the positive energy created during the training modules were just a few elements that characterized this activity.

The course ended with the testing of language skills and certificates were issued.

Facilitating cooperation and personal and professional development in the technical field: BEST Iași, TUIASI and the "BEST Course in Summer" event

Between July 10-21 this year, with the support of the Vice-Rectorate for International Relations within the "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University of Iași (TUIASI) - through the project "New Internationalization Convergences at TUIASI - iAGILE", project code CNFIS-FDI-2023-F-0457, BEST Iași organized the BEST Course in Summer event, which has already become a tradition among its initiatives.

In this year's edition, 18 students from Spain, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Belgium, Portugal and Romania participated in design thinking, 3D printing and marketing courses. The courses were supported by experts from the "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University in Iași: Ș.l. Elena Lidia Alexa, Ş.l. Adriana Bujor, Ş.l. Ana-Maria Toma who ensured high quality academic training for all participants.

During their free time, the students had the opportunity to participate in various activities that contributed to their personal development, offering them new ways to get to know the city of Iași and the local culture. From games and teambuilding to cultural and sports activities, the participants spent two memorable weeks in Iași, during which they learned, connected with other colleagues from Europe and experienced the cultural and natural beauties of the city and its surroundings.

International Challenge Day

The Office of International Relations-Erasmus+ and the Department of University Marketing within the Vice-Rectorate of International Relations TUIASI, organized on May 13, 2023, through the project "New internationalization convergences at TUIASI - iAGILE", CNFIS-FDI-2023-F-0457, the "International Challenge Day" multicultural event, addressed to Erasmus+ incoming, international and Romanian students.

The event was an opportunity for participants to get to know each other and bond in a fun and competitive atmosphere. Taking place in a special location in Bucovina allowed the 4 mixed teams formed to interact easily and demonstrate their sports, creative talent, knowledge of general culture, etc. by participating in various activities.

The participants got involved with great interest and actively participated in all the challenges proposed by the organizers. Activities were designed to develop their communication skills, team spirit and creativity, as well as to give them the opportunity to make new friends in a multicultural environment.

Teams were engaged in a series of interactive games and contests that required both physical and intellectual skills. From #Exatlon obstacle courses, communication and knowledge exercises, to general culture questions and creativity moments, participants had the opportunity to test their skills and have fun at the same time.

During the lunch break, the students had the opportunity to explore the surroundings and enjoy the beauty of nature in Bucovina, as well as an adrenaline-filled zip line ride. After the lunch break, the activities continued with the same energy and enthusiasm.

At the end of the day, all students received diplomas and awards for their participation in the event and their performance in the activities.

The "International Challenge Day" was a success and brought together TUIASI students belonging to different countries and cultures, giving them a memorable and fun experience.