Vlad Petcu, University of West Timisoara, Romania

Short bio

I am the Deputy General Director of the West University of Timișoara, where I coordinate several administrative departments and contribute to institutional development as a member of the University’s Council of Administration. My work focuses on strategic planning, operational excellence, and aligning digital transformation with long-term university goals. At the European level, I serve as Co-Chair of the FOREU Digital & IT Subgroup and coordinate the development of the Digital Ecosystem of the UNITA European University Alliance, facilitating collaboration, interoperability, and shared innovation among partner institutions. With experience across local, alliance, and EU contexts, I bring a strong understanding of governance, stakeholder coordination, and the practical implementation of strategic initiatives in higher education. LinkedIn profile.

Motivations:

  1. Why do you want to join the EUNIS Board?
    I’m passionate about accelerating digital transformation in European higher education, and I believe EUNIS has a key role in driving that change across institutions and borders. I would like to contribute to its strategic direction by bringing a perspective rooted in three interconnected levels of experience: institutional, as part of UVT’s Council of Administration and digital coordination team; inter-institutional, through active involvement in the UNITA European University Alliance; and European, as Chair of the FOREU Digital & IT Subgroup. I see joining the EUNIS Board as a natural extension of my work—supporting collaboration, promoting innovation, and strengthening our collective digital capacity.
  2. How will you contribute to EUNIS and its strategic priorities?
    I bring a unique blend of hands-on digital transformation work, multi-stakeholder coordination, and policy-level experience. I can contribute by supporting stronger connections between strategic thinking and institutional reality—translating high-level goals into actionable initiatives. My experience with AI-powered education platforms, digital campus development, and EU advocacy work gives me insight into both opportunities and challenges in the sector. I also bring a wide European network built through my work with UNITA and FOREU, which I’m eager to leverage in support of EUNIS’s mission. I would be an active voice for collaboration, interoperability, and member engagement.