Twelve professors from the University of Bucharest were among the awardees at the 14th edition of the Bologna Professor Gala, which took place between May 7–10 in Timișoara.
The Bologna Professor Gala is a nationwide initiative organized by the National Alliance of Student Organizations in Romania (ANOSR). It is the only project of its kind that recognizes excellence in university teaching exclusively from the students’ perspective, based on their nominations, consultations, and evaluations.
The distinction awarded, the title of Bologna Professor (or Prof Tare, meaning “Awesome Prof”), honors educators who significantly contribute to creating a student-centered learning experience, promote critical thinking, actively engage students in the teaching process, and adapt to the evolving needs of higher education.
This year, the following University of Bucharest faculty members were recognized:
- Associate Professor Bogdan Minică, PhD – Faculty of Philosophy
- Lecturer Ileana Dascălu, PhD – Faculty of Philosophy
- Professor Mirela-Luminița Murgescu, PhD – Faculty of History
- Lecturer Maria-Aurelia Cotfas, PhD – Faculty of Foreign Languages and Literatures
- Professor Petrișor Liviu Dinu, PhD – Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
- Associate Professor Radu Eugen Boriga, PhD– Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
- Lecturer Cezara Lamba-Benegui, PhD– Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
- Associate Professor Laura-Elena Ciolan, PhD – Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
- Lecturer Miruna-Luana Miulescu, PhD – Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
- Associate Professor Emanuel Adrian Sârbu, PhD – Faculty of Sociology and Social Work
- Lecturer Florin Poenaru, PhD – Faculty of Sociology and Social Work
- Associate Professor Constantin Vică, PhD– Faculty of Philosophy
Launched in 2007, the Bologna Professor Gala remains the only initiative in Romania that celebrates university teaching excellence solely based on student evaluations. Nominations are submitted by teams of three students, and the selection of awardees is coordinated by trained student evaluators through a dedicated preparation process. The project’s mission is to highlight and support educators who foster a university education centered on students, encourage dialogue and critical thinking, and use interactive teaching methods.
More information about the event, selection criteria, and past editions is available on the ANOSR website: https://anosr.ro/gala-profesorului-bologna.











