“We are one team, and the safety and well-being of our students are our top priority. We urge you to use the official channels so we can intervene promptly wherever needed.”
This was the core message and firm appeal made by the administration of the Technical University of Moldova during today’s dialogue with students at the Ministry of Education and Research. This proactive stance has been repeatedly emphasized by the university’s leadership regarding the situation in Dormitory No. 15 (and the temporary accommodation in Dormitory No. 14), underscoring the institution’s commitment to resolving any issue through direct, transparent cooperation.
The concerns about living conditions, previously raised by students, were examined today at the ministry, where Minister Dan Perciun hosted a meeting with the students temporarily housed in Dormitory No. 14 and with members of UTM’s management team. The university was represented by Vice-Rector for Finance and International Relations, Dr. Daniela Pojar; Head of the Student Dormitories Section, Elena Terentii; and Administrator of Dormitory No. 15, Vasile Olarescu.
The meeting focused on identifying immediate solutions to improve conditions in the temporary accommodation building, as well as planning measures to ensure cleanliness both inside the facility and on the surrounding grounds.
Minister Dan Perciun reassured the students that their civic engagement is valued and that there would be no repercussions, emphasizing instead the swift resolution of the situation through additional disinsection measures. This reassurance was fully supported by UTM representatives, who reiterated that the university not only listens to students but actively encourages them to report any issue through the official channels. Such an approach enables rapid, technical, and effective intervention, removing bureaucratic obstacles and ensuring living conditions that meet current standards.
UTM representatives also provided essential clarifications regarding the actual condition of the buildings—a legacy of the merger between UASM and UTM. The building on Pușkin Street 39 was constructed in 1965. The age of the structure creates objective technical limitations that can complicate the complete removal of certain risks, despite continuous maintenance efforts.
At the time they were taken over by UTM, the former UASM dormitories were in an advanced state of deterioration. In this context, UTM’s administration assumed a firm commitment to bring these facilities up to European standards, refusing to overlook problems that had accumulated over decades.
Structural modernization is already underway. Dormitory No. 15 is included in the INSPIREE project and will undergo capital repairs and structural upgrades; energy efficiency improvements and modern equipment installations; alignment with European standards for student comfort.
This initiative is part of a national effort coordinated by the Ministry of Education and Research, which plans the complete renovation of 15 student dormitories in the coming period, with a total investment exceeding 30 million euros.
Through its presence at the ministry and its openness to dialogue, UTM demonstrates that it does not shy away from responsibility but seeks partnership with students in building a high-quality academic environment. The message remains unchanged: the university’s official channels are the most efficient path to resolving issues, ensuring prompt and effective intervention for the benefit of the entire student community.
