D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics - Svishtov hosted the opening conference of the project ROBG00299 "PROMoting IncluSivE and Quality Education through Technology, Leadership and Sport – Hard" (PROMISE-Hard)
On November 19, 2025, the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics in Svishtov hosted the opening conference of the project "PROMoting IncluSivE and Quality Education through Technology, Leadership and Sport – Hard" (PROMISE-Hard), with the acronym ROBG00299.
The event marked the start of activities under the project, which aims to improve the skills and competences of students and graduates through a variety of extracurricular initiatives such as training courses, seminars, summer schools, conferences, and career fairs. The partners in the implementation of the project are the University of Craiova, the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics – Svishtov, and the Engage in Education Association, which will also work to create two innovative educational infrastructures in Bulgaria and Romania.
The event was attended by the rector of the Tsenov Academy of Economics, Assoc. Prof. Marin Marinov, as well as representatives of the academic management, professors, students, and staff. The official guests from Romania were Prof. Nicu George Bizdoaca, Project Manager, Vice-Rector for Structural Funds and Digitalization at the University of Craiova, Lect. Mihaela Tinca Udristioiu - Communications Manager, PROMISE-Hard project, and Daniel Militaru - Chairman of the Engage in Education Association. They took an active part in the event program and in the presentation of the main highlights of the initiative.
In his opening speech, Assoc. Prof. Marinov welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of the project for the development of students and the strengthening of cross-border cooperation in the field of education. He highlighted the active role of the Academy since the preparation stage of the project and the strategic value of the upcoming activities.
In the presentations that followed, Assoc. Prof. Aleksandrina Aleksandrova, project lead for the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics, presented the main activities, expected results, and role of the University of National and World Economy in the implementation of the project. Prof. Bizdoaca outlined the overall concept of PROMISE-Hard, its objectives, and its contribution to improving access to quality education. Assoc. Prof. Taner Ismailov drew attention to the importance of interaction between universities, business, and the non-governmental sector for the development of the labour market in the cross-border region. The program continued with a presentation by Lect. Mihaela Tinca Udristioiu, who emphasized the role of extracurricular activities in the process of career guidance and development of students.
The event ended with a discussion session, during which participants had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the next steps in the implementation of the project.
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PROMoting IncluSivE and Quality Education through Technology, Leadership and Sport - Hard Date of publishing: November 19, 2025 ”The content of material does not necessarily represent the official position of the European Union” |
Title: “PROMoting IncluSivE and Quality Education through Technology, Leadership and Sport - Hard”
Project ID: ROBG00299; Project acronym: PROMISE-Hard Programme priority: An educated region
Specific objective: S.O.4.2: Improving equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through developing accessible infrastructure, including by fostering resilience for distance and on-line education and training Duration: September 2025-August 2027
Total budget: 1 327 528,12 Euro
EU funding: 1 062 022, 49 Euro
The D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics, as a partner of the University of Craiova, Romania, and the Engage in Education Association, has launched the implementation of activities under the project "Promoting inclusive and quality education through technology, leadership, and sport – Hard" (Project ID: ROBG00299), funded by the Interreg VI-A Romania- Bulgaria Program.
This project aims to increase graduates' competencies and skills, making them more attractive on the Labour Market and improving their employability in the RO-BG cross-border region. Two educational infrastructures will be developed, one in Craiova, at the University of Craiova and another one in Svishtov, at “D.A. Tsenov” Academy of Economics. It is the second project where the University of Craiova and “D.A. Tsenov” Academy of Economics collaborate in the framework of Interreg Romania – Bulgaria Programme.
Project activities:
- Organizing 5 joint courses for 100 students, graduates or citizen on competencies required by the labor market in Romania and Bulgaria;
- Organising 6 joint summer schools for 120 students of the University of Craiova and D.A. Tsenov Academy of Economics;
- Developing a a joint network of a minimum of 20 NGOs, education providers, companies and public institutions to promote long life learning and employment in the RO-BG cross- border area;
- Organising 2 job fairs, 3 workshops and 2 professional conferences.
The launch conference will be held on November 19, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the Rectorate Hall of the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics Svishtov, Bulgaria. For more information about the event and it’s agenda, please contact the communications expert.
| Project responsible for PP2 Assoc. Prof. Alexandrina Alexandrova a.alexandrova@uni-svishtov.bg |
Communications Expert Assoc. Prof. Taner Ismailov t.ismailov@uni-svishtov.bg |
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PROMoting IncluSivE and Quality Education through Technology, Leadership and Sport - Hard Date of publishing: November 19, 2025 ”The content of material does not necessarily represent the official position of the European Union” |
Title: “PROMoting IncluSivE and Quality Education through Technology, Leadership and Sport - Hard”
Project ID: ROBG00299; Project acronym: PROMISE-Hard
Programme priority: An educated region
Specific objective: S.O.4.2: Improving equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through developing accessible infrastructure, including by fostering resilience for distance and on-line education and training
Duration: September 2025-August 2027
Total budget: 1 327 528,12 Euro
EU funding: 1 062 022,49 Euro
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Dear all,
We are delighted to invite you to attend the launch conference for the Romania-Bulgaria cross-border project, “Promoting inclusive and quality education through technology, leadership, and sport – Hard”, organized by PP2. This event will announce the launch of the implementation activities of an initiative aimed at increasing the skills and abilities of graduates through extracurricular activities, including extracurricular courses and summer schools, workshops, conferences, and job fairs.
We are pleased to be partners of the University of Craiova and the Engage in Education Association in the implementation of the project. The D. A. Tsenov Academy was involved in the Promise project since the ideation for the application, the application process and now we are at the stage of starting the implementation process. As partnering organizations holding a solid background of implementing projects under the Interreg Programme we are focused on training our students, preparing them for career development in compliance with the requirements and the needs of the labor market in the cross-border area. In the context of the Promise project implementation, we would not only train the students but also develop two valuable educational infrastructures at the University of Craiova and at the D.A. Tsenov Academy of Economics.
The opening event will take place on November 19, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., in the Rectorate Hall, next to the main building of the D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics Svishtov
Respectfully,
Assoc. Prof. Aleksandrina Aleksandrova
Project responsible for PP2
a.alexandrova@uni-svishtov.bg
+359888138638