In a time marked by climate uncertainty, complex infrastructure systems, and increasingly interconnected societies, how should Europe educate its future engineers? As navigating complexity becomes ever more essential, the ninth episode of the second season of the EELISA podcast explores what it truly means to “engineer the transition” within a European context. To explore the…
Architecture schools within EELISA have launched EELISArch, a new EELISA community dedicated to collaboration in architectural education, research, and design. The initiative brings together five architecture schools of the EELISA European University Network: BME Faculty of Architecture (Budapest Hungary), ENSA Paris-Malaquais PSL (Paris France), UPM ETSAM (Madrid Spain), ZHAW School of Architecture, Design and Civil…
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…
Promoting gender equality and diversity is one of EELISA’s core commitments and a shared responsibility across higher education institutions. Addressing these challenges requires ongoing dialogue, collective reflection, and concrete action. But how are gender equality and diversity approached across EELISA institutions? And how do local initiatives contribute to broader European objectives? As everyday efforts continue…
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…
ELISA Days is a time of year that fills the Alliance with energy and a strong spirit of collaboration. While students, academics, staff and external collaborators embrace the EELISA spirit within their home institutions, some choose to go a step further—venturing beyond familiar campuses to seek new experiences abroad. Whether through seasonal schools, international events,…
Are you a doctoral researcher who identifies as part of an underrepresented or discriminated group and would like to learn how to navigate academia? Starting January 2026, EELISA will launch its first Call for Mentees, a pilot experience aimed at doctoral researchers across the Alliance. Designed to reduce the barriers that limit career progression for…
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…
As part of EELISA’s ongoing effort to amplify student voices and foster meaningful, hands-on communication experiences, EELISA launched the EELISA Student Reporter initiative. These students have been selected to take part in various multicultural exchange experiences, covering key events across the Alliance, and bringing fresh perspectives to our community. Within the framework of EELISA Days,…