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Florin Drăgan, rector of Politehnica University of Timișoara, emphasizes the need for the city to shift from a low-cost investment model to one focused on research and innovation. Despite recent layoffs in Romania, Timișoara's engineering and IT sectors remain strong. Drăgan highlights the importance of retaining skilled professionals and adapting their expertise to new industries like robotics and AI. He calls for collaboration among universities, businesses, and authorities to create job opportunities and develop relevant training programs. The university is ready to introduce new specializations and training to meet market demands, aiming to secure the region's economic future.