Sorin Mierlea , President of InfoCons , attends the Graduation Ceremony of the University of Life Sciences “King Michael I of Romania” from Timișoara
Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, is participating in the Graduation Ceremony of the Class of 2026, organized by the Banat’s University of Life Sciences “King Michael I of Romania” from Timișoara (USVT), one of the most significant academic events of the university year, dedicated to graduates who are completing an important stage of their educational and professional journey.
The participation of the President of InfoCons reaffirms the close cooperation between InfoCons and the Banat’s University of Life Sciences “King Michael I of Romania” from Timișoara, as well as their shared commitment to developing projects focused on education, research, public awareness, and consumer protection.
The ceremony is not only a celebratory occasion for graduates and their families, but also an opportunity to highlight the essential role of higher education in preparing future professionals who will contribute to the development of agriculture, the food industry, veterinary medicine, environmental protection, management, rural tourism, and many other related fields with a direct impact on society and consumers’ quality of life.
During the ceremony, Sorin Mierlea will deliver a speech addressed to the Class of 2026 graduates, emphasizing the importance of professional responsibility, ethics, innovation, and active involvement in building a society based on transparency, quality, and respect for consumers. The speech by the President of InfoCons is part of the official programme of the event, alongside addresses delivered by the university leadership, representatives of the academic community, and students.
Graduation Ceremony Programme
The event follows the programme below:
- Official group photographs;
- Opening of the ceremony and introductory remarks by the moderator, Vlad Meche;
- Performance of the university anthem Gaudeamus by the Akademika Banat Chorus;
- Address by the Rector of the Banat’s University of Life Sciences “King Michael I of Romania” from Timișoara, Prof. Cosmin-Alin Popescu, PhD, Eng.;
- Speech by Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons – Consumer Protection Organization;
- Address by Paul Cărămidariu, Executive Director of the Excelsior Alumni Foundation;
- Speeches by student representatives in Romanian, English, and French;
- Addresses by the Deans of the University’s six faculties;
- Calling of the graduates and graduation ceremony for:
- Faculty of Agriculture;
- Faculty of Animal Science and Bioengineering;
- Faculty of Food Engineering;
- Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technologies;
- Faculty of Management and Rural Tourism;
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine;
- Artistic performance by Ema and the band Box Office;
- Recognition of international graduates;
- Oath of the graduates of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine;
- Symbolic Key Handover Ceremony between the Class of 2026 and the Class of 2027;
- Official group photograph;
- Graduation cap toss, confetti show, and fireworks display.
The Partnership between InfoCons and USVT
The participation of the President of InfoCons in the Graduation Ceremony takes place within the framework of the Cooperation Protocol concluded between InfoCons – Consumer Protection Organization and the Banat’s University of Life Sciences “King Michael I of Romania” from Timișoara. The partnership aims to develop and implement joint projects in the fields of education, research, public awareness, and consumer protection.
The protocol seeks to strengthen cooperation between the two institutions through joint activities dedicated to informing, educating, and raising public awareness regarding issues relevant to consumers’ everyday lives.
The partnership also includes the organization of conferences, workshops, information campaigns, educational sessions, research projects, and other initiatives with educational and social impact, designed to facilitate public access to accurate and up-to-date information.
Furthermore, the collaboration promotes joint initiatives that combine the expertise of the academic community with InfoCons’ experience in consumer protection, contributing to the development of interdisciplinary programmes and strengthening dialogue between academia and civil society.
The partnership also encourages the exchange of best practices, the development of innovative initiatives, and the promotion of education for responsible consumption, food safety, sustainability, and environmental protection.
Education and Consumer Protection – Shared Objectives
Both InfoCons and the Banat’s University of Life Sciences “King Michael I of Romania” from Timișoara share the belief that education is one of the most important tools for building an informed and responsible society.
At a time when consumers are required to make increasingly complex decisions regarding food products, food safety, sustainability, environmental protection, and the responsible use of resources, cooperation between universities and consumer protection organizations is becoming more important than ever.
Through the projects they develop together, the two institutions aim to promote access to evidence-based information, support applied research, and encourage young people to become involved in projects that generate tangible benefits for society.
The partnership also seeks to develop activities that contribute to improving consumer education and to preparing future professionals capable of promoting quality, transparency, and responsibility in their respective fields of activity.
The Graduation Ceremony of the Class of 2026 represents not only a celebration of academic achievement, but also an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of cooperation between universities, non-governmental organizations, public authorities, and the business community.
By participating in this event, InfoCons expresses its continued support for excellence in education and for the development of future generations of professionals who will contribute to building a society founded on knowledge, responsibility, and respect for consumers.
InfoCons Communication Department
