To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS), EELISA hosted its 5th Roundtable, bringing together colleagues from across the Alliance to reflect on how universities can advance gender equality, diversity, and inclusion through concrete institutional practices. The session, titled “From local action to European Impact: advancing gender equality, diversity, and inclusion…
Seasonal schools aren’t just a summer affair, autumn, winter, and spring bring exciting opportunities for EELISA students as well. Take the GenAI Lab Experience, for example: a challenge-based learning program focused on designing the next generation of sustainable buildings. Over four days, students explored Generative AI and Design Thinking, learning how to transform these tools…
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,…
As part of EELISA’s ongoing effort to amplify student voices and foster meaningful, hands-on communication experiences, EELISA launched the EELISA Student Reporter initiative. These students have been selected to take part in various multicultural exchange experiences, covering key events across the Alliance, and bringing fresh perspectives to our community. Within the framework of EELISA Days,…
As a student representative for the European Engineering Learning Innovation and Science Alliance (EELISA) at Istanbul Technical University, I had the privilege of representing our alliance at the European Universities Student Ambassador Forum (EUSAF) 2025, hosted by the SGH Warsaw School of Economics in Poland. The experience went far beyond a typical conference, it was…
As part of its mission to bridge academic disciplines and connect students with real-world challenges, EELISA Community SusBCC hosted a unique international activity in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). Centered on Facility Management, sustainability, and innovation of built environments, the programme brought together students from diverse academic backgrounds to explore how buildings and…
In summer 2025, the SSERIES (Science for a Sustainable Envision of Reality and Information for an Engaged Society) EELISA Community hosted the Gamified Education for Next International University Students (GENIUS) wich culminated with a Final International Event in Madrid, bringing together students and faculty from four major technical universities — BUCHAREST (UPB), BUDAPEST (BME), MADRID…
In early April 2025, the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) opened its doors to students from across the EELISA network for a weekend of diplomacy, debate, and discovery at the latest edition of UPMMUN—a Model United Nations conference, on this edition supported through the 3rd EELISA Joint Call. Participants from diverse academic backgrounds took on…
Student mobilities represent a cornerstone of EELISA, offering students transformative opportunities to engage with diverse cultures, gain interdisciplinary knowledge, while acknowledgeing and seeking solutions for real-world challenges. Among the many opportunities EELISA offers, Seasonal Schools are an ideal option for short-term immersive learning. These programs blend academic with experiential learning, enabling students to dive into…
In 2022, under the scope of EELISA InnoCORE (EELISA INNOvation and COmmon REsearch Strategy), a group of experts in EU projects and policy-making from each EELISA partner institution joined forces to address key European policy challenges. This collaboration led to the creation of the EELISA Policy Liaison Board (PLB). One of the PLB’s major milestones…