Date: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Time: 19:00 - 19:45 (Bucharest time)* Please keep time zone in mind
Location: Online via Zoom
Join us for the first session of our two-part NARDIV webinar series, exploring the role of Western cultural institutes in shaping cultural exchange and diplomacy. The discussion brings together experts who have worked closely with, or represent, institutions such as the Institut Français and the Goethe-Institut, reflecting on their cultural, educational, and diplomatic impact over time.
The webinar features Florin Țurcanu, historian and Professor at the University of Bucharest; Irina Matei, Associate Professor of Political Science and author of publications on Romanian-German relations, propaganda, and cultural diplomacy; and Roxana Lăpădat, cultural manager, theatre maker, and NARDIV PhD researcher. The session will be moderated by Dr. Joachim Umlauf, Project Manager at the Goethe-Institut Bucharest for the EU projects NARDIV & TCZ.
What you will learn
How Western cultural institutes have shaped education, culture, and diplomacy in Europe
Perspectives from academics and practitioners working across Romanian and European contexts
Insights into influence of the Goethe-Institut and Institut Français
Who should attend
Representatives and professionals from cultural institutes, managers of cultural institutions, cultural workers, and members of the academic community engaged in European cultural relations and cultural diplomacy.
At the end of the webinar, the floor will be opened to audience members.
Register below to receive the Zoom link.
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Learn more about about the NARDIV project on our website: www.nardiv.eu
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