After four intense years of research, collaboration, and fieldwork across several European cities, I am proud to share that I have successfully defended my PhD thesis at the Faculty of Public Administration, Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. This...
The European Union (EU) has established ambitious climate neutrality goals for 2050, reinforced by directives such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). These frameworks mandate the widespread adoption of...
Introduction As the European Union races towards its ambitious goal of climate neutrality by 2050, the public building sector stands as a crucial front in this battle. With public buildings accounting for 40% of the EU’s total energy consumption and 36% of its...
Join the Webinar The Sapiens Network, in collaboration with the Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Sciences of Babes-Bolyai University, is organizing a workshop titled "Public Procurement: a systemic approach to sustainability and technology"...
Alexandru Buftic's research tackles one of the most pressing issues of our time: sustainability in the construction industry. His work aligns closely with the European Union's ambitious goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, offering valuable insights into...
Introduction to Secondments in Academic Fellowships Within the Marie Curie PhD fellowship, secondments are a critical component designed to broaden the scholarly perspective through real-world engagement. These strategic, short-term assignments to partner...
Did you catch the buzz around UNIGHT – European Researchers Night in Turin on September 30th, 2023? If you missed it, we’ve got you covered. Held at the Royal Gardens in Turin, this event was nothing short of a science carnival, replete with engaging discussions,...
As the world grapples with climate change and environmental degradation, sustainable procurement has emerged as a solution that holds great potential. This was made abundantly clear during the 6th European Conference on Sustainable and Innovative Public Procurement...
