The 4th EELISA Scientific Student Competition brings young European research to Madrid

On 21 and 22 May, 170 students from across the EELISA alliance brought their research to the School of Industrial Engineering at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Papers, presentations, and months of work distilled into two days of pitches, jury sessions, and conversations. Noelia Rodríguez Rodríguez, a Telecommunications Engineering student at UPM and one of EELISA’s…

What’s next for EELISA? Key decisions take shape during the Governing Board meetings in Madrid

Few working events begin with the energy and enthusiasm experienced last week at the opening of the EELISA Governing Board Meetings in Madrid. Nearly one hundred participants filled the auditorium of the Higher Technical School of Telecommunication Engineering (ETSIT) at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid to attend the handover ceremony that officially launched two intensive days…

Building Connections, Creating Impact: Highlights from the EELISA Communities Forum 2026

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…

This Spring, all EELISA paths lead to Madrid! 

Once again, as it does every six months, EELISA brings together people, ideas, and shared energy through a series of in-person meetings, this time, taking place at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid on 18-22 May.  During these days, governance bodies and working groups will meet to assess ongoing progress, strengthen collaboration, and set strategic priorities for the future of the Alliance…

Reconnecting Europe by Rail: How an Ottoman Railway Archive Became an EELISA Classroom Without Borders

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an extraordinary archival finding at the École nationale des ponts et chaussées (ENPC) : the Fradet archive, an unpublished collection of documents on railway construction in nineteenth-century Ottoman Europe.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…

A deep dive into the European Student Assembly

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,…

EELISA Podcast Season 2 – Episode 10: Beyond Smart: When Digitalization Meets Sustainability

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…

Discover the winning proposals of the 7th EELISA Joint Call

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…

First EELISA Joint Academic Call

EELISA invites academics, teaching staff and programme teams across its partner institutions to collaborate on innovative educational projects that shape the future of European higher education.   What’s the opportunity? The launch of the 1st EELISA Joint Academic Call marks an important step in turning a shared vision into tangible educational innovation. Rooted in the…

From exoskeletons to real-world impact: an interview with the winners of the 4th EELISA Prototype Contest

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…