Launched for the first time this April with a budget of over 250 000 euros, the Joint Academic Call puts into practice the EELISA Joint Academic Roadmap by supporting the development of innovative academic offerings. The first EELISA Joint Academic Call brought together researchers and academics from across the Alliance, who submitted a wide range…
How can academic research generate greater societal impact? How can innovation help transform scientific discoveries into practical solutions? After the success of its first edition, EELISA is launching its 2nd PhD Symposium, bringing together PhD students from across the Alliance. This two-day conference will provide a dynamic environment for learning, collaboration, and networking in Paris.…
How can educational innovation become a shared effort rather than an individual achievement? That is the question at the heart of the first EELISA Co-Learning Lab (CLL), an initiative that reimagines the traditional conference format by placing collaboration, reflection, and co-creation at its core. Rather than simply showcasing completed projects, the Co-Learning Lab invites academics,…
One of the questions we hear most often about EELISA is: “How can I get involved?” With so many activities, communities, and opportunities available across the Alliance, taking the first step can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why hearing directly from students who have already embarked on their EELISA journey can make all the difference. Their experiences…
On 18–19 May, the School of Architecture of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (ETSAM) became the meeting point for the EELISA Communities. For the first time, the Alliance brought this vibrant ecosystem together on site for the EELISA Communities Forum 2026: From Connection to Impact – an inspiring hybrid event designed to spark new collaborations, showcase…
What does it mean for years of dedicated research to culminate in a truly remarkable discovery? This is precisely the origin of this initiative, an extraordinary archival finding at the École nationale des ponts et chaussées (ENPC) : the Fradet archive, an unpublished collection of documents on railway construction in nineteenth-century Ottoman Europe. This discovery…
The European Student Assembly (ESA) has established itself over the years as a recurring and well-recognized forum for student engagement at the European level. With each edition, it continues to bring together students from different countries to reflect on shared challenges and contribute to ongoing policy conversations, reinforcing its role as a space for dialogue,…
In an increasingly digitalised Europe, where cities concentrate the majority of the population, the need for sustainability is also rising, as technological change is most intensely felt in urban environments. Digital systems now shape the development and daily life of cities, which are planned, managed, and experienced by citizens—from mobility and energy to services and…
At the core of EELISA Communities lies a shared commitment to innovation,collaboration, and shaping the future of education. Across the Alliance, these groups continue to create transformative learning experiences that connect students, educators, and society in meaningful ways. The 7th edition of the EELISA Joint Call for EELISA Communities introduced, for the first time, two…
Last December, emerging startup teams from across EELISA partner universities took part in the 4th EELISA Prototype Contest, hosted by FAU in cooperation with JOSEPHS – The Open Innovation Lab in Nuremberg, Germany. The participating teams included Beauty Twin (FAU/UPM), Capio Robotics (SSSA), Forest Guard (UPB), ReHand Shake (SSSA), and Wisdex (FAU). During a four-day…