Oct. 17 – For the scientific originality of his research and theory on issues of territorial international relations (cities and regions), cross-border cooperation, and forecasting, Professor Alberto Gasparini is receiving an honorary degree. The Senate of the University Babes Bolyai of Cluj- Napoca, Romania, awarded him the title of “Doctor Honoris Causa in International Relations.” Professor Vasile Puscas and Professor Ioan Aurel Pop, Dean of the Romanian University, respectively read the Laudatio, and Gasparini’s introduction, highlighting his engagements: in the organization of training activities at the doctoral and master level; in the organization of the annual International Summer School in English attended by a hundred young people (aged 25 to 40); and in the publication of many books and essays. The Romanian professors also underscored how Gasparini’s activities have allowed future Romanian elites to pursue schooling at the international level, with PhDs, graduate courses, Summer Schools… The participants have in fact embarked in careers in international and national European institutions, NGOs and universities. It was also announced the imminent Romanian publication of the book “Civil Society and International Relations,” published by Il Mulino, of which Gasparini is the author. “I feel very honored and happy to have received this honorary degree from Babes Bolyai University, it makes me proud of the international scientific efforts I carried out with pleasure over the course of my career – said Professor Gasparini – This University truly embodies the spirit of coexistence that Europe has to offer and it expresses the complexity of ethnic (Romanian and Hungarian) and religious groups (Orthodox , unitary , greek Catholics , Roman Catholics , Lutherans – Saxons , Swabians Catholic) that are present within its Faculties and Departments.”
