Managing innovation for the common good

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…

Ana Horta’s experience fostering collaboration beyond borders

Academic displacement due to conflict disrupts not only individual careers but also the broader educational and research landscape. In response, “Mapping Innovative Solutions for Displaced Academic Communities: Open Science and Education in Crisis Contexts” is an initiative designed for early-career researchers to address the challenges faced by displaced Ukrainian scholars. Structured in three stages, the…

Six months in Budapest: a Journey of learning and growth with EELISA

Embarking on an international mobility experience is more than just a change in location, it’s an opportunity for growth, discovery, and transformation.  From navigating cultural differences to forming meaningful connections with students from different countries, your time abroad with an EELISA Mobility can be filled with enriching experiences. EELISA offers the unique chance to experience…

Navigating the Trends in Higher Education: The Role of the EELISA Prospective Group.

As EELISA continues to evolve as a leading European University Alliance, strategic foresight is essential to navigating the ever-changing landscape of higher education. At the heart of this effort is the EELISA Prospective Group, a newly formed dedicated team of experts tasked with analyzing present and future trends that may shape the alliance’s long-term development.…

Reflections on the 4th EELISA Roundtable for IDWGS: Advancing Gender Equality in STEAM

The gender gap in STEAM education remains a persistent challenge, extending into the professional world and leading to significant social and economic consequences. This imbalance hinders innovation, slows scientific progress, and limits the full potential of diverse talent. Addressing this issue is essential for fostering equality and driving scientific and societal advancements. As part of…

“Gender equality in STEAM is not just a women’s issue—it is a collective responsibility”

Insights from the 4th EELISA Roundtable for the IDWGS 2025, by EELISA student Dóra Baranyai Gathered under the umbrella of the EELISA alliance, we had the privilege to discuss one of the most pressing issues in STEAM education: gender equality. The conversation was not just about acknowledging the gender gap but about identifying actionable solutions…

“Dedicated to protecting water quality” an interview with Timo Fromm and Rudolf Borchardt, winners 3rd EELISA Prototype Contest

Nine teams from six EELISA partner universities participated in the third EELISA Prototype Contest hosted by FAU in collaboration with JOSEPHS – The Open Innovation Lab in Nuremberg, Germany from 10 to 13 December 2024. In this third edition of the contest, the teams engaged in a four-day onsite co-creation workshop at JOSEPHS, where they…

Meet the teams who are redifining the concept of Innovation at the third edition of the EELISA Prototype Contest!

For the third consecutive year, EELISA has partnered with JOSEPH’s Lab – The Innovation Open Lab in Nuremberg, to bring together startups from across the Alliance’s institutions for their Co-Creation Workshop. This four-day event, held from December 10th to 13th, culminated in an exciting opportunity for participants to showcase their prototypes to invited public and…