The University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, 2025

Welcome Week | 24th – 28th November 2025

From 24 to 28 November 2025, the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca (USAMV), Romania, hosted the EU-GIFT Welcome Week, bringing together activities focused on food security, sustainability, geographical identity and knowledge exchange.

The programme included interactive workshops on global food security, seminars on the authentication of the botanical and geographical origin of food products, and discussions on the role of traditional Romanian cuisine and local produce in sustainable food systems.

Participants also had the opportunity to explore the region’s agri-food sector through a visit to a local food company, alongside traditional Romanian food tasting activities.

The Welcome Week highlighted EU-GIFT’s commitment to sustainable food production, the preservation of regional food traditions and international cooperation among European universities.