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…
What happens when centuries-old words meet the languages of data and technology? In an ever-changing digital world, archives and scholarly texts can be transformed into structured datasets, making knowledge more accessible and interconnected. At the centre of this lies the discipline of digital philology, where computational tools such as semantic annotation and AI enhance textual criticism and enable large-scale analysis and digital scholarly editions. In…
Following the success of the first edition, the EELISA Joint Pedagogical Support Programme (JPSP) returns, with a new batch of programmes designed to foster innovative teaching, support faculty development, and enhance student learning through collaborative and cutting-edge methodologies. This initiative is part of the efforts carried out by the EELISA Innovative Teaching and Learning Hubs…
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…
Global challenges are no longer abstract. Climate change, renewable energy transitions, smart cities, sustainable infrastructure and digital transformation are reshaping societies at an unprecedented pace. In this global race, Europe is competing with regions such as Asia and the United States—not only for technological leadership, but for talent. Europe’s ambitions are high. Yet one major…
Ready for another chance to put your ideas into motion? With the 7th EELISA Joint Call you can apply for a budget to develop joint inter-institutional activities within the framework of EELISA Communities. With an increased budget of €200,000, your envisioned hackathon, lecture series, contest and event could be funded with up to €12,000, while…
We are now in the final countdown to bidding farewell to 2025. As is customary at this time of year, it feels especially meaningful to look back, reflect on the months behind us, and revisit some of the key moments of this 235-day journey that comes to an end so that we can move forward…
For the fourth year in a row, EELISA institutions came together to bring EELISA Days to life: a full month of dynamic activities, inspiring lectures, creative competitions, and cross-border collaboration. Students, academics, staff, and external partners from all ten institutions contributed to an atmosphere of shared purpose and innovation. Across 62 diverse activities, this edition…
Last week, the members of the EELISA Governing Board gathered to take stock of the Alliance’s achievements during its first two years of the roll-out phase of the alliance and to chart the next steps for its expansion, consolidation, and long-term sustainability. Building on discussions held during their previous meeting in Paris, board members revisited progress, examined alignment with evolving European policy priorities, and…
Innovation, collaboration, and a forward-looking approach to education are at the heart of EELISA Communities. Across the Alliance, these groups are shaping transformative learning experiences that connect students, educators, and society in meaningful ways. This edition of the EELISA Joint Call targeting EELISA Communities received 22 high-quality submissions, reflecting the dedication, creativity, and collaborative efforts…