Participating on a Scientific competition can be a thrilling endeavour, especially for first-timers. For many EELISA Students, the 2nd Student Scientific Competition has offered the chance to step into the world of academia, where knowledge, experiences and, of course, results are shared with peers from different nationalities. Traveling, meeting new people, exploring different cities, and…
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…
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…
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…
We are curious minds wandering along our academic journeys, seeking novel research pathways for a better society. EELISA communities lie at the core of this ultimate goal. The transformative societal impact that EELISA communities create is expanding its sphere of influence incrementally. Interdisciplinary, interculturality, and mobility within and across EELISA communities are key facilitators to…
On March 14th and 15th, the JEDI (Joint European Degree Label in Engineering) project final event took place at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). This two-day gathering brought together representatives from EELISA, ENHANCE, EUt+, the European Commission & other stakeholders, who fostered a discussion on the challenges and potential of establishing joint engineering degree labels…
As the first winner of the EELISA InnoCORE Prototype Contest, Adán Sánchez’s success paved the way for collaboration with JOSEPH’s test space, this year’s winners, Pauline Nöldemann and Yannick Wiesner presented their project for prototyping: the BesserEsser App, an innovative solution to track food allergies. Q. Your start-up is called BesserEsser – what’s behind it? …
Students from the ETSI of Montes, Forestal y del Medio Natural and the ETSI Agronómica, Alimentaria y de Biosistemas participate in a pilot project to certify the welfare of rainbow trout. This challenge-based learning initiative is in addition to the 31 that the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid is launching this course within the framework of…
With the beginning of a new year and an exciting Phase 2 ahead for EELISA, it becomes imperative for all its members to converge and chart out fresh roadmaps for the years to come. To envision EELISA’s Communication opportunities and challenges, on the 19th and 20th of February 2024, all members of EELISA’s WP3 (Communication,…