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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…