bizbrasov.ro/2026/11/02/brasov-student-via-transil

A student from Transilvania University in Brașov won a €2,000 award for his research on the churches along the "Via Transilvanica" hiking trail. Bogdan Beniamin Matei was among ten winners of the national competition "10 works of 10," which recognizes outstanding theses from Romanian students. His study highlights the cultural and religious heritage's impact on hikers' experiences. The competition received 561 submissions from 42 universities, evaluated by over 50 experts. The event showcased diverse research topics, leading to additional special awards due to the high quality of projects. BRD – Groupe Société Générale emphasized the importance of supporting youth initiatives for societal resilience.