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).
Preliminary Program (minor changes may occur – last updated: 07.10.2024)
16 October 2024 (Wednesday): Workgroups and Projects Meetings
14:00-15:15: Parallel Session 1 (ground floor of FSPAC2, Minerilor St., no. 85):
A. Brainstorm (Room T1): What do EJTA members expect from pre-conference activities and task forces? After some years of pre-conference meetings, taskforces and projects, the EJTA Board really wants to hear your opinion and wishes for the future.
B. Teaching environmental journalism (Room T2): In preparation to the Rome Teachers’ Training 2025, we want to brainstorm with you on possible approaches and share best practices.
15:15-15:45 Coffee Break (College Cafeteria, floor -1, FSPAC2, Minerilor St., no. 85)
15:45-17:00: Parallel Session 2 (ground floor of FSPAC2, Minerilor St., no. 85):
A. Teaching Datajournalism and AI (Room T1): Sharing best practices on how to teach and use AI in journalism education.
B. Teaching Inclusive Journalism (Room T2): Building a knowledge platform of best practices, tips & tricks on teaching inclusive journalism.
17:00-17:30 COPE Project Presentation (Room T1, FSPAC2, Minerilor St., no. 85)
18:00 Welcome Cocktail (Clubul Colegiului Academic, Emmanuel de Martonne St., no. 1)
17 October 2024 (Thursday): EJTA AGM
(Room 101, FSPAC1, Traian Moșoiu St., no 71, 1st floor)
9:00-13:00: EJTA AGM: European Journalism Training Association Annual General Meeting
11:10-11:40: Coffee Break (Room 101 foyer)
13:00-14:00: Lunch (Room 101 foyer)
14:00-19:00: Social Activities:
- Trip to Turda Salt Mine (bus ride provided by organizers; entry tickets at own expense 50 RON / 10 EUR)
- Guided Tour of Cluj-Napoca (tour guide provided by organizers)ș
19:00: Dinner at University Restaurant Piramida (Emmanuel de Martonne St., no. 1)
18 October 2024 (Friday): Reporting Europe. Journalism Education & Multiculturalism
(Room 101, FSPAC1, Traian Moșoiu St., no 71, 1st floor)
9:30-10:30: Reporting Europe – Best Practices from EJTA Members (Moderator: Cristina Nistor)
- HU University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht (Bram Peeters)
- Artesis Plantijn University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Antwerp (Wouter Frateur)
- Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona (Roger Cassany)
- Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki (Kaijaleena Runsten)
- Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca (Cristina Nistor)
10:30-11:00: Coffee Break (Room 101 foyer)
11:00-12:00: Teaching Journalism in a Multicultural Context (Moderator: Radu Meza)
- Journalism in Romanian – Professor Andreea Mogoș
- Journalism in Hungarian – Professor Zoltán Tibori Szabó
- Journalism in German – Professor Delia Balaban
- Journalism in English – Associate Professor Cristina Nistor
12:00-13:00: Reporting Europe – Best Practices from Romania (Moderator: Mihnea Stoica)
- Romanian National Audiovisual Council (Valentin-Alexandru Jucan)
- Radio Romania International (Eugen Cojocariu)
- Euronews Romania (Maria Moiș)
- Romanian Television – Regional Station, Cluj (Mihnea Stoica)
13:00-14:00: Lunch (Room 101 foyer)
14:00-15:00: BIP and International Projects (Carousel Presentations – Moderator: Andreea Mogoș) & Closing Remarks (Nadia Vissers & EJTA Board)
- Haaga-Helia UAS: Resilience in Journalism and in Journalist (Anne Leppäjärvi & colleagues)
- BBU Cluj: City chronicles (Oana Ometa & colleagues)
- AP UAS & Arts Antwerp: Invisible Cities (Wouter Frateur & colleagues)
- Utrecht UAS: EUFactCheck (Elvira van Noort, Carien Touwen & colleagues)
- AP UAS & Arts Antwerp: Europe on Air (Nadia Vissers & colleagues)
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
Venue for Welcome Cocktail & AGM Dinner: Colegiul Academic (Academic College) – Emmanuel de Martonne St., no. 1
Venue for optional social activity on Friday evening: Klausen Burger (take the external elevator up to the last floor of Central building)
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