1. Cultural Centres and Institutes at UBB CLUJ-NAPOCA23 April 2014

2. Types of partnerships 1.Cultural Centres within the UBB - Its name must always be associated to that of the university, logo cannot be displayed separately; -Coordinator is a UBB employee. 2. Cultural Centres hosted by the UBB -UBB offers the facilities for activity and events and its name must be associated to that of the institution, but the later remains autonomous Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Office

3. 1.1. The Russian Cultural Centre Founded in 2011 by the Russian World Foundation Objectives: popularize the Russian language and culture, support teaching programmes and stimulate intercultural dialogue Makes almost 750 books available to public Organizes exhibitions, conferences, artistic and documentary film viewings, round tables, etc. Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Office

4. 1.2. The Korean Cultural Centre Created in 2007 Activities are meant to foster the sharing of Korean culture, arts and language more effectively and wider in the Romanian society The Centre also hosts the Korean Studies library with a collection of approximately 1.500 publications Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Office

5. 1.3. The Italian Cultural Centre Brought into existence based on a cooperation protocol with the Italian Cultural Institute in Bucharest Activity: cultural and scientific events meant to mirror the Italian culture and offer access to the realities of this country Organizes language exams Disposes of a library comprising books, CDs, films Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Office

6. 1.4. Centre for Belgian Literature in French (CELBLF) Founded in 1990 with the aim of studying and promoting the Belgian francophone literature in Romania Supported by the Belgian Royal Academy of French Language and Literature and the Belgian French Community Programme includes scientific activities for undergraduates, master and doctoral students: courses, seminars, papers, book reviews, conferences, international colloquia, etc. Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Office

7. 1.5. The Centre for Canadian and Quebec Studies Founded in 1992 Coordinates the research with regard to the Francophone and Anglophone Canada, shaping the Canadian identity, Canadian multiculturalism, Canadian culture, literature and film Plans symposia, professional reunions, summer schools organized at national and international level through the Central European Association for Canadian Studies Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Office

8. Inaugurated in 2011 in cooperation with higher education institutions from São Paulo Develops a wide range of activities: book releases, exhibitions, international conferences, cultural evenings, courses of Portuguese language, courses of Brazilian culture in the historical context of Latin America Hosts the Library of Latin-American Studies 1.6. The Brazilian Cultural Centre “Casa do Brasil” Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Office

9. 1.7. The Institute of Turkology and Central-Asian Studies Inaugurated in 2009 It is the only institute in Romania where the history, language, culture, and civilization and the current politcal- economic systems of the Turkic world are studied Initiates and organizes internal and international scientific reunions, public conferences for the general public held by scientific, diplomatic and political personalities, debates, roundtables, symposia, training, etc. Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Office

10. 1.8. The Centre for African Studies Created in 2013, it coordinates education, research and professional networks, as well as institutional and scientific projects Objectives: to become a functional interaction platform, to coordinate common educational programmes, to propose and implement research programmes in partnership with African universities, etc. Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Office

11. 2. Cultural Centres hosted by UBB 2.1. British Council - Romania was one of the first four countries in the world where it set up and overseas office along with Egypt, Portugal and Poland 2.2. The French Cultural Institute -Famous activities: The Very Short Film Festival, Francophone Book Fair, Coffee Spring, the Sable Academy (Baroque music) Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Office

12. 2.3. The German Cultural Centre - In collaboration with the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Aufstria 2.4. The Centre for Polish Language and Culture -The Centre celebrates important holidays of Poland such as the Indepence Day and the Day of the Constitution Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Office

13. 2.6. The Confucius Institute - It has a library containing 13.000 books, 3 multi-media classrooms, a self-learning centre with 10 laptops and advanced Chinese learning software, an exhibition room, a sports centre and an office space. 2.5. The “John F. Kennedy” American Studies Library - The American Studies Department was developed with the support of the UB Embassy, the American Cultural Centre in Bucharest, the Fulbright Commission and Arizona State University Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus Office

14. “The Multiculturalism Walk” Organized as part of Cluj Days, an ample cultural and social event hosted by the Cluj-Napoca City Hall The 2nd edition will take place this year between 23 - 25 May Gathers all cultural centres and university museums in front of UBB main building Preparing for 2015 when Cluj-Napoca becomes European Youth Capital

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