We are now in the final countdown to bidding farewell to 2025. As is customary at this time of year, it feels especially meaningful to look back, reflect on the months behind us, and revisit some of the key moments of this 235-day journey that comes to an end so that we can move forward…
As global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, energy transitions, and digital sovereignty grow increasingly complex, traditional political tools alone are no longer sufficient. In this context, science diplomacy has emerged as a key framework for international cooperation, positioning scientific expertise not at the margins of diplomacy, but at its core. In this episode of…
The fourth edition of the EELISA Prototype Contest, an initiative organized by the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU), which brings together innovative projects from all the institutions of the Alliance, has come to an end. Over the course of three days, participants received expert guidance to developing their ideas, products, and services. By training in open innovation methods, customer-centric design,…
For the fourth year in a row, EELISA institutions came together to bring EELISA Days to life: a full month of dynamic activities, inspiring lectures, creative competitions, and cross-border collaboration. Students, academics, staff, and external partners from all ten institutions contributed to an atmosphere of shared purpose and innovation. Across 62 diverse activities, this edition…
ELISA Days is a time of year that fills the Alliance with energy and a strong spirit of collaboration. While students, academics, staff and external collaborators embrace the EELISA spirit within their home institutions, some choose to go a step further—venturing beyond familiar campuses to seek new experiences abroad. Whether through seasonal schools, international events,…
Are you a doctoral researcher who identifies as part of an underrepresented or discriminated group and would like to learn how to navigate academia? Starting January 2026, EELISA will launch its first Call for Mentees, a pilot experience aimed at doctoral researchers across the Alliance. Designed to reduce the barriers that limit career progression for…