UTCN invests in numerous projects to improve its administrative processes. The ongoing consolidation of existing services and tools includes:
Transforming the University Ecosystem through the Digital Transition towards a Sustainable European Future eUT4ALL (14067/16.09.2022): The project focuses on developing specialized digital infrastructures, creating new study programs, and enhancing advanced digital competencies among students and staff. Key outcomes include the establishment of 15 new bachelor's and master's programs, 21 centers and laboratories meeting European standards, and the participation of 764 students and 150 faculty members in advanced digital training programs. (Coordinator: Bogdan Orza)
Transilvania Digital Innovation Hub (TDIH) EDIH/23.11.2023 161789 is a regional initiative that supports the digital transformation of SMEs and public sector organizations in North-West Romania. Its core services are focused on leveraging AI, HPC, and Big Data technologies in fields such as Digital Health and Industry 4.0. Coordinated by Transilvania IT Cluster, with key partners including the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Babeș-Bolyai University, and INCDTIM, TDIH offers expertise, innovation programs, and access to EU funding opportunities. Recognized by the European Commission as a best-practice model, TDIH plays a strategic role in strengthening regional innovation and competitiveness.(Coordinator: Marius Purcar).
DIH4Society – DIgital Innovation Hub 4 Society is the first Romanian Digital Innovation Hub that supports the digital transformation of public and private sector organizations, connecting technology providers with societal actors (like NGOs, schools, and public institutions) to co-develop digital solutions that address key societal challenges. Through a multidisciplinary ecosystem, DIH4Society provides services such as digital maturity assessment, training, consultancy, testing of advanced technologies, and access to funding opportunities, especially in AI, cybersecurity, and digital public services. DIH4Society has been selected by the European Commission as a recognized official node of the European Digital Innovation Hubs Network edihnetwork.eu.
(Coordinator: Vasile Țopa).
Re:Campus Transition to eCampus2.0 (April –December 2024): A cohesive and responsible digital ecosystem focused on strengthening ePresence within the academic educational community (CNFIS-FDI-2024-F-0273). The project enhances the university’s digital infrastructure by implementing AI-powered services, cybersecurity protocols, and smart digital tools for an optimized academic experience. Key results include a high-fidelity 3D campus model, phishing awareness simulations, online payment and ID management systems, and the integration of Turnitin for plagiarism prevention. Additionally, the project promotes digital ethics, AI adoption in education, and specialized training programs to boost digital competencies across the academic community.
(Coordinator: Aurelia Ciupe)
Some of the results are presented here:
Procedure for digital maintenance of the M365 ecosystem
ePaper Room Panel
Use case of LLMs acceptance by teacher and students
Simulation of a cyber attacks: Credential Harvest (nov-dec 2024), OAuth Consent Grant (nov 2024), drive0by URL (dec 2024)
Multimedia kit for rising awareness
Virtual tours: HubUTCN, BT, Observator, Research structures, CeSTI, Lecture rooms Daicoviu, Observator, Mecanica, Marasti.
Ditartis Network of Excellence in Digital Technologies and AI Solutions for Electromechanical and Power Systems Applications
Digital spaces UTCN Digital Spaces
Virtual UTCN 360 tour
Open callsADR Nord Vest 2025
ADR Nord Vest: Ghidul Solicitantului PRNV/2023/623/1 – Dezvoltarea infrastructurii educaționale în învățământul universitar corringendum 3 on 24 September 2024European Master Programme for HPC, Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL),
Call: European Master Programme for HPC (DIGITAL-EUROHPC-JU-2024-MASTER-03), Deadline date: 14 May 2025 17:00:00 Brussels timeTopic 6: Digital education: Assessment of digital skills and competences, (ERASMUS+),
Call: FORWARD-LOOKING PROJECTS (ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD), Deadline date: 27 May 2025 17:00:00 Brussels time
Topic 7: Digital education: Ethical and effective use of generative Artificial Intelligence systems in education and training’, (ERASMUS+),
Call: FORWARD-LOOKING PROJECTS (ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD), Deadline date: 27 May 2025 17:00:00 Brussels time