From 9 to 13 November, around 150 members of the EELISA community will come together at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Winterthur for the EELISA Grand Meeting. Bringing together students, university leaders, academic and professional staff from across the Alliance, the week will provide an important space to work together on EELISA’s shared…
Mentorship can shape the academic and professional journeys of early-career researchers. Beyond providing advice and guidance, effective mentorship can help PhD candidates navigate the often complex academic environment, and find support when facing challenges or barriers in their research careers. The EELISA Mentorship Programme was launched in February 2026 as an initiative to strengthen equity, diversity and inclusion across the EELISA…
Railways have shaped Europe’s landscapes, economies and the way its people move and meet. Today, with the climate crisis pushing for cleaner and more affordable ways to travel, rail is back at the centre of the conversation about Europe’s future, for both passengers and freight. But building better railways is not only a technical question.…
For the third consecutive year, the EELISA Joint Pedagogical Support Programme offers Academic Staff a series of courses that will help them boost their teaching methods. 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…
From July 8–10, 30 research managers from all ten EELISA partner universities met at FAU to share best practices, learn more about AI in proposal preparation, and work together on ways to strengthen cooperation within EELISA. The participants, who advise researchers at their home universities on EU proposal submission and implementation, as well as several…
Launched for the first time this April with a budget of over 250 000 euros, the Joint Academic Call puts into practice the EELISA Joint Academic Roadmap by supporting the development of innovative academic offerings. The first EELISA Joint Academic Call brought together researchers and academics from across the Alliance, who submitted a wide range…
How can academic research generate greater societal impact? How can innovation help transform scientific discoveries into practical solutions? After the success of its first edition, EELISA is launching its 2nd PhD Symposium, bringing together PhD students from across the Alliance. This two-day conference will provide a dynamic environment for learning, collaboration, and networking in Paris.…
How can educational innovation become a shared effort rather than an individual achievement? That is the question at the heart of the first EELISA Co-Learning Lab (CLL), an initiative that reimagines the traditional conference format by placing collaboration, reflection, and co-creation at its core. Rather than simply showcasing completed projects, the Co-Learning Lab invites academics,…
One of the questions we hear most often about EELISA is: “How can I get involved?” With so many activities, communities, and opportunities available across the Alliance, taking the first step can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why hearing directly from students who have already embarked on their EELISA journey can make all the difference. Their experiences…
For International Women in Engineering Day 2026, we asked women across the EELISA alliance one question. Their answers came from ten universities, eight countries, and different levels of seniority in science and engineering. The question was the same for everyone: What would you tell your younger self about choosing a career in engineering or science?…