Blended Intensive Programme 26-30 May 2025

Facultatea de Management și Turism Rural

Our faculty was represented by Dr. Adrienn Szarvas senior lecturer and two students, Tracy Wanjiku Mogeni and Paul Chiagozie Esiobu. Retrieved from erasmus week was organized by King Mihai I. Life Sciences University of Timișoara, Romania, Erasmus+ Office and the Faculty of Management and Rural Tourism: "Interactive intensive course: creating business models for greener tourism "Interactive Business Management for a Greener Future". The five-day programme brought together students and academics from six European countries.

On Day 1: The opening ceremony! Now in full progress, this 5-day programme brought together students, academic staff, and experts in entrepreneurship and sustainability from six European countries, working collaboratively to develop sustainable business models through interactive workshops, serious games, and hands-on teamwork.

Participants from:

Pawel Wlodkowic University College, Poland

Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology, Poland

University of Economics, Varna, Bulgaria

Erciyes University, Turkey

Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Slovakia (invited participants)

University of Szeged, Faculty of Agriculture, Hungary (invited participants)

The opening ceremony was honoured by the presence of representatives of our university leadership:

Prof. Dr. Dorin Camen – Vice-Rector for International Relations

Prof. Dr. Petru Merghes – Vice-Rector for Social and Student Activities

Lecturer Dr. Raul Pascalău – Director of International Relations and Institutional Erasmus+ Coordinator

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mariana Ramona Ciolac – Dean of the Faculty of Management and Rural Tourism

Prof. Dr. Diana Raba – Vice-Dean for International and Business Relations

Prof. Dr. Tabita Adamov – Vice-Dean for Research, Innovation and Technological Transfer

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Andrea Feher – Erasmus+ of the Faculty of Management and Rural Tourism

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Iasmina Iosim and Lecturer Dr. Cosmina Simona Toader – Erasmus+ Departmental Coordinators of the host faculty

The programme continues with dynamic activities that encourage creativity, intercultural collaboration, and the development of entrepreneurial and soft skills.

More than an academic initiative, this BIP is a platform for meaningful international exchange and a shared commitment to a greener, more innovative future.

Days: 2 & 3 – Green Businesses in Action!

The Blended Intensive Programme “Interactive Games: Creating Business Models for a Greener Future” continued with two dynamic days full of creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking!

On Day 2, participants explored the role of green businesses through interactive games, Mentimeter debates, and a hands-on workshop focused on the benefits and challenges of sustainable practices. Inspiring case studies from Romania and the UK brought real-world innovation to the classroom. Afternoon programme discovering Timișoara – Culture, History, and Local Charm!

From stories of the Ottoman era to the elegant architecture of Union Square, and powerful moments of reflection on the Romanian Revolution of 1989, this tour offered much more than sightseeing — it was a journey into the city’s layered history and vibrant spirit.

Our guests were truly impressed by the richness of local culture, discovering Romanian traditions, language, cuisine, and everyday life through an authentic, immersive experience.

A wonderful afternoon of intercultural learning, shared smiles, and unforgettable impressions of Timișoara!

On Day 3, teamwork took over! Students began developing their own green business ideas, tackling real sustainability challenges and proposing innovative, community-focused solutions.

Day 4: Green Field Trip & Intercultural Immersion of the Blended Intensive Programme “Interactive Games: Creating Business Models for a Greener Future” took us beyond the classroom — into nature, history, and shared European heritage. Participants explored two iconic Romanian destinations: Corvin Castle in Hunedoara – one of the most impressive Gothic castles in Eastern Europe, offering a glimpse into local history and architecture I Giardini di Zoe – a breathtaking Italian-style garden in the heart of Transylvania, combining landscape art with environmental care and cultural storytelling. This green field trip offered more than sightseeing. It was a moment of intercultural exchange, team bonding, and reflection on how cultural heritage and sustainability can go hand in hand.

Day 5: After five inspiring days of collaboration, creativity, and intercultural exchange, the Blended Intensive Programme “Interactive Games: Creating Business Models for a Greener Future” has come to a close.

Hosted by the Faculty of Management and Rural Tourism and the Erasmus+ Office of the University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” in Timișoara, the programme brought together participants from six countries, united by a shared goal: to explore sustainability through innovation, teamwork, and hands-on learning.

From interactive workshops and green business challenges to field visits, cultural tours, and lasting friendships — this BIP was not just an academic event, but a true international experience.

We would like to thank to the organizers for their help and special thanks to Prof. Dr. Andrea Feher for organizing this useful and enjoyable week!

Written and illustrated by Dr. Adrienn Szarvas