Call for Participation: Digital
Skills Training for Doctoral Students
As part of the project eUT4ALL the Technical
University of Cluj-Napoca (UTCN) is launching a new
series of advanced digital skills training programs for
students and staff, starting in June 2025. This
initiative focuses on developing advanced digital skills
aligned with the demands of hybrid education and
emerging technologies in academia.
PhD students will have the opportunity to enroll in
specialized training programs aimed at future-ready
digital competencies.
Participants may opt for one of the following courses:
Type 1 Courses (8-hour modules)
- Data Fundamentals in Azure – Microsoft DP-900
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
- Azure Cloud Computing – Microsoft AZ-900
Fundamentals
- Introduction to AI with Azure – Microsoft AI-900
- Microsoft Copilot for M365 – Applications and Case
Studies
- ChatGPT Prompt Engineering – OpenAI
- Power Platform – Microsoft PL-900 Fundamentals
Type 2 Courses (16-hour modules)
- Internet of Things (IoT) – Architecture and
Integration
- Data Analysis with Power BI – Microsoft PL-300
- Cloud Architecture on AWS – Principles and Best
Practices
- Application Development in AWS – Amazon Web Services
- Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure – Microsoft
AZ-204
- Machine Learning – Fundamentals and Applications
- Designing and Implementing AI Solutions in Azure –
Microsoft AI-102
- Foundations of ChatGPT Development and Automation –
OpenAI
- Blockchain Fundamentals – Architecture and
Applications
- DevSecOps – Core Principles and Applications
- Ethical Hacking – Defense Techniques and Strategies
- Cybersecurity Foundations
- 3D Technologies, Augmented and Virtual Reality
- Advanced Microsoft Excel – Analysis and Automation
📌 Registration Deadline: April 25,
2025
📝 Complete the registration form:
https://forms.office.com/e/zWZzVbBeVa
We kindly ask for your support in
disseminating this opportunity across the TUCN PhD
community.
To ensure the program’s success, we are aiming for a
minimum of 40 registered PhD students.
Please note that individuals who have already
participated in previous training sessions under this
project are not eligible to apply again.
For questions or additional information, please contact
the project team at:
eut4all.utcn@campus.utcluj.ro
Forging AI Alliances in
Cluj-Napoca
The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
(UTCN) recently hosted a high-impact AI Forum, bringing
together 67 industry representatives and 83 academic
researchers to explore avenues for collaboration in the
rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. This
dynamic exchange of ideas marks a foundational step
toward building long-term partnerships within the
framework of the upcoming Artificial Intelligence
Research Institute (@AIRI)
@AIRi is set to become a major hub for
AI research in Eastern Europe. Its state-of-the-art
facility is currently under construction, with
completion anticipated in the first quarter of 2026.
A full overview of the forum’s discussions and outcomes
is available here.
You can also follow live construction updates for @AIRi
here.
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Explore HUB UTCN with a New 3D
Virtual Tour
The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (UTCN) has
expanded its digital campus experience with a new 3D
virtual tour of the HUB UTCN building. Now accessible at
link, this
immersive tool enhances navigation and engagement within
the university.
How vulnerable are you?
As digital threats continue to evolve, it’s crucial for
all members of the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
(UTCN) to stay vigilant against cybersecurity risks.
Cyberattacks, phishing scams, and data breaches are on
the rise, putting personal and institutional information
at risk. Scan the poster or
consult the cybersecurity tips and university guidelines
at link
AI Research Institute at
UTCN:
Construction Progress Update
The Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (AIRi) at
UTCN is steadily taking shape, marking a major step
forward in advancing AI research and innovation. The
construction phase is progressing according to schedule,
with key structural elements already in place. Watch the
live construction at webcam.obs.utcluj.ro
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