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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Whether it’s enhancing soft skills, exploring diverse career paths, or fostering international partnerships, students have a great variety of options when it comes to shaping their future. One of these paths is academia, but how do we shape its future in a way that’s inclusive, dynamic, and full of possibilities? Ana and Camilla, founders of…
The first two events of the Interactive Visualization Workshop series, supported by EELISA, brought together students, educators, and professionals to explore extended reality (XR) solutions for the built environment. The series kicked off with an engaging online webinar and continued with a dynamic two-day on-site workshop at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME).…
Sustainability is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and addressing it requires innovative approaches. Learning about circularity empowers students to work collaboratively on solving critical issues such as pollution, resource scarcity, and climate change. Future professionals will play a vital role in designing the technologies and infrastructures that will shape a more…
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…
A pilot learning experience based on challenges, The MATMATCH Challenge has been integrated within the framework of the Degree in Materials Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM). Spearheaded by UPM’s SSERIES and Advanced Materials for a Sustainable Future Community EELISA Communities, this initiative harnesses ‘Retos EELISA’ funding to foster Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) experiences, bridging academia…