The Journalism and Digital Media Department at Babeș-Bolyai University will host the 2024 European Journalism Training Association General Meeting (EJTA AGM). Babeș-Bolyai University is Romania’s largest and top-ranked academic institution, with a multicultural academic tradition dating back to 1581. Join us in Cluj-Napoca, the “heart of Transylvania”, on 16-18 October at the College of Political, Administrative, and Communication Sciences for the preconference meetings, EJTA AGM, followed by keynote presentations and discussions on “Reporting Europe. Journalism Education & Multiculturalism” as well as carousel presentations of BIPs and ongoing international projects of EJTA members.
All participants should register through the form below by September 22, 2024.
You will find information about Cluj-Napoca, Babeș-Bolyai University, the event venue and the final event program on this website web page (please scroll down for more).
Draft Program (minor changes may occur)
16 October 2024 (Wednesday):
Workgroups and Projects Meetings
14:00-15:15: Parallel Session 1: EUFactcheck / Environmental Journalism
15:45-17:00: Parallel Session 2: Datajournalism and AI Taskforce / Inclusive Journalism
17:00: Welcome Reception in the College Garden
17 October 2024 (Thursday): EJTA AGM
9:00-13:00: EJTA AGM
13:00-14:00: Lunch
14:00-19:00: Social Activities: Trip to Turda Salt Mine / Guided Tour of Cluj-Napoca
19:00: Dinner at University Restaurant Piramida
18 October 2024 (Friday):
Reporting Europe. Journalism Education & Multiculturalism
9:30-10:30: Reporting Europe – Best Practices from EJTA Members
10:30-11:00: Coffee Break
11:00-12:00: Teaching Journalism in a Multicultural Context – BBU Invited Speakers
12:00-12:30: Coffee Break
12:30-13:30: Reporting Europe – Best Practices from Romania
13:30-14:30: Lunch
14:30-15:30: BIP and International Projects (Carousel Presentations) & Closing Remarks
18:00: Optional Social Activity: Klausenburger Restaurant & Terrace (at the participants’ expense)
Please contact dr. Radu Meza (radu.meza@ubbcluj.ro), Chair of the Journalism and Digital Media Department for any issues with the registration.
EJTA Members who want to participate within the mobility framework of the Erasmus+ program should contact dr. Arina Neagu (arina.neagu@ubbcluj.ro).
If possible, we recommend you book your travel in advance and fly directly into Cluj-Napoca, which has a well connected airport, close to the city center (Unirii Square). The event venues are in walking distance (10-15 minutes on foot) of the city center (see the maps below). The two venues are in walking distance of each-other (150m).
Some Accomodation Suggestions
Hotels relatively close the venue of the AGM / the city center:
Hotel Beyfin
Hampton by Hilton Cluj-Napoca
Courtyard Cluj-Napoca Downtown
Ramada by Wyndham Cluj
Some small boutique hotels options are also available in the area:
Pensiunea Max (Str. Gen. T. Mosoiu 64)
Hotel Alexis (Dorobantilor 26)
Venue (October 17&18): The College of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences Main Building (FSPAC1) – 1st floor
Venue (October 16): The College of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences Building 2 (FSPAC2) – ground floor
See you in Cluj!
Cluj-Napoca, the „heart of Transylvania”
Cluj-Napoca is home to 6 public universities and around 100.000 students
Babeș-Bolyai University, the top-ranked and largest Romanian University
The College of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences