Creativity, curiosity, and the pursuit of knowledge are characteristics that represent two supposedly opposite domains: science and arts. However, in reality, both can be considered two sides of the same coin. Artists and scientists are drawn to observe the world and reimagine it, whether it is from an emotional or empirical perspective. They also share…
Are you a member of the non-academic staff of the EELISA Alliance? Would like to broaden your professional horizons? If so, EELISA offers you an exciting opportunity as part of the Erasmus+ Programme! Whether you’re interested in participating in a training programme or embarking on a short-term secondment, EELISA can give you access to…
The Second EELISA Research-based Learning Symposium was celebrated on May 17-19, 2023, in Pisa. An event which featured special sessions focused on the best practices of the EELISA Communities, as well as the presentation of research papers selected as part of the EELISA Scientific Student’s Competition. The main topic of discussion that was tackled during these…
There are work meetings that go beyond what is anticipated to become encounters with the unexpected, such as the history of a city, the future of life sciences, or the discovery of new friendships. This happened on the 25th and 26th of May when the members of the EELISA Executive Board met for the first…
Awarding and rewarding diversity, as well as recognising researchers and innovators particularly committed to diversity are key elements for the EELISA Alliance. To this extent, and as a further step from the mapping of measures and activities already organized under the topic of Gender, the R & I wing of EELISA, EELISA InnoCORE, is now…
On Tuesday 16th of May, the EELISA External Stakeholder Meeting was held via Zoom, where Invited industry collegues joined EELISA members to discuss the improvement of international internships within the Alliance. During the event, seven globally recognised companies (such as Siemens, Airbus and LinkedIn) and associations (e.g. ARILOG) took the opportunity to engage in meaningful…
Mobility, exchange and collaboration opportunities are growing rapidly at EELISA. But in the midst of this moment of acceleration, we believe it’s important to capture the vision and experience of each and every person who is making that growth possible. On this occasion, we look back to December 2022, when EELISA Community Industrial Design for…
Following the I EELISA Connect Call for Workshops, the EELISA InnoCORE Advisory Board for Research and Innovation (ACRI) met during the 5th May for evaluating the proposals received. As a resulti, three workshops have been selected for funding with a total budget of 51,000 €. The ACRI has emphasized the high quality of the applications…
EELISA Communities are at their best going through an increase of collaborations and joint activities towards their missions. But how is this exchange happening and impacting their members? Prof. Irene Martín Rubio, from the Department of Organizational Engineering, Business Administration and Statistics of the UPM School of Engineering and Industrial Design: Escuela Técnica Superior de…
A total of 20 proposals have been selected to be funded by the Second EELISA Joint Call; 12 of them have been awarded as part of the challenge-based learning section covering activities such as an entrepreneurship hackathon, workshops on inclusiveness and diversity, guided visits to the bridges of Madrid, Paris, and Budapest or a Metaverse…