The International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is an annual initiative led by the Women’s Engineering Society to give visibility and celebrate the work of women engineers around the world.Because gender equality is integral to EELISA’s identity, this campaign aligns perfectly with the Alliance’s commitment to fostering gender equality within the engineering field. This year,…
A pilot learning experience based on challenges, The MATMATCH Challenge has been integrated within the framework of the Degree in Materials Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM). Spearheaded by UPM’s SSERIES and Advanced Materials for a Sustainable Future Community EELISA Communities, this initiative harnesses ‘Retos EELISA’ funding to foster Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) experiences, bridging academia…
During May 14th and 15th, over 200 hackers, engineers, and business enthusiasts joined together at at Z-Bau, Nürnberg. Organized by Zollhof, FAU’s tech incubator, the HACK|BAY, is a hackathon with the means to find tech solutions to real challenges. This year’s edition had four topic-based challenges: Predicting the Future of Travel Trends, Leveling up Corporate…
With the celebration of the second EELISA Student Scientific Competition, a new tradition in EELISA is extending its reach: offering students the opportunity to share their scientific work before top researchers and expand their impact. This year’s challenge took place in Hungary on the 10th and 11th of June, and had the participation of over 140…
Mirjam Mbumaston, Esra Hergert, University founder Markgraf Friedrich von Brandenburg-Bayreuth, Petra Moog, Myra Posluschny-Treuner (from left to right) From May 22nd to 24th, the Rectors, Vice-Rectors, Presidents and Directors of EELISA, as well as representatives of the EELISA Executive Board, EELISA Student Council and members of EELISA Working Teams, convened in Erlangen, Germany. This “EELISA…
Between April 10-12, the 3rd edition of the European Student Assembly was held at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, a forum attended by over 250 students from alliances of European Universities to discuss current issues and develop policy recommendations for the future of Europe. Paula García, UPM student, shares with us in this interview conducted…
EELISA Governing Board Members in Istambul, during 2023’s July strategic meeting The Rectors, Vice-Rectors, Presidents and Directors of EELISA, as well as representatives of the EELISA Executive Board, EELISA Student Council and members of EELISA Working Teams, will convene in Erlangen, Germany, from May 22nd to 24th Teams made of students, faculty, researchers, staff, and…
Two EELISA communities participated for the first time in this initiative that brought together 70 students from 8 countries at the ETSIAAB to discuss and propose solutions to global problems following the United Nations Model. Model United Nations (MUN) is a popular UN-like discussion activity in academia that brings together hundreds of thousands…
EELISA’s InnoCORE served as the dynamic research and innovation arm of the alliance, embodying a spirit of creativity and forward-thinking. It operated within the framework of EELISA’s ecosystem, drawing from the collective knowledge and challenges identified by its diverse communities. InnoCORE has played a pivotal role in driving institutional transformation by focusing on research and…
Exciting news ahead! Seize funding opportunities for your EELISA Community with the 3rd EELISA Joint Call for inter-institutional activities under EELISA Communities, now open. In this edition a total budget of EUR 130,000 will be dedicated to fund proposals for innovative, inter-institutional activities that align with EELISA’s goal of transforming higher education through interdisciplinary approaches…