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AIRi@UTCN Institute Website

The official website for the Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (AIRI) at the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. This platform showcases our research activities, team members, publications, and events while serving as a knowledge hub for students and researchers interested in AI.

Overview

This project consists of two main components:

  • Frontend (web/) - Next.js application with responsive design and interactive features
  • Backend (server/) - Strapi v5 headless CMS managing all content

The architecture allows researchers and administrators to update content through Strapi’s admin panel while the Next.js frontend delivers a fast, modern user experience.

Tech Stack

Frontend

  • Next.js 15 + React 19
  • Tailwind CSS for styling
  • Framer Motion for animations
  • React Leaflet for interactive maps (used for the partners page)

Backend

  • Strapi v5 (Headless CMS)
  • PostgreSQL database
  • Docker for containerization

Quick Start

Prerequisites

  • Docker and Docker Compose installed
  • Git

Running with Docker

# Clone and navigate to the project
git clone <repository-url>
cd ai-institute-site

# Copy…