EELISA Leaders Back Joint Degrees to Shape the Future of STEAM

In a decisive step toward transforming higher education across Europe, the EELISA Alliance has released a joint statement reaffirming its commitment to creating impactful, transnational joint degrees – aligned with the European Degree initiative proposed by the European Commission-  that address today’s global challenges. Signed during the EELISA Governance Meetings recently held in Paris and…

EELISA Governance Meetings in Paris: A Strategic Leap for European Higher Education

This week, as spring breathes life into Paris, the city sets the stage for a pivotal series of meetings for EELISA. Strategic and advisory bodies converge to assess progress, plan future actions, and reaffirm their commitment to transforming European higher education. The EELISA Governing Board meetings commence tomorrow with a working dinner during which EELISA…

EELISA Podcast – Season 2 Episode 1: Building Impact Not Just Tech: Why Europe Must Innovate Differently

How can Europe build a resilient, inclusive innovation ecosystem that reflects its values and prepares for global challenges? In the first episode of the EELISA 2.0 Podcast Series, host Johanna Hojer (FAU) is joined by Nina Walker, a PhD researcher at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and Scientific Associate at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). Their…

Managing innovation for the common good

Student mobilities represent a cornerstone of EELISA, offering students transformative opportunities to engage with diverse cultures, gain interdisciplinary knowledge, while acknowledgeing and seeking solutions for real-world challenges. Among the many opportunities EELISA offers, Seasonal Schools are an ideal option for short-term immersive learning. These programs blend academic with experiential learning, enabling students to dive into…

First steps towards EELISA BIPs

A new word has made a strong entrance into the vocabulary of higher education in Europe: BIPs. But this isn’t a digital device or a phonetic expression—it’s an acronym for a new educational program format that leverages innovative learning and teaching methods, including online cooperation.  But what exactly do BIPs entail, and how does EELISA…

Ponts Alumni Call for EELISA start-ups: find your co-working space in Paris at STATION F

The École nationale des ponts et chaussées and its alumni association, Ponts Alumni, are launching a call for projects for start-ups seeking workstations in a coworking space at STATION F, the world’s largest startup campus in the heart of Paris. This unique campus, spanning over 34,000 square meters, hots 1,000 startups, and over 30 programmes within…

Navigating the Trends in Higher Education: The Role of the EELISA Prospective Group.

As EELISA continues to evolve as a leading European University Alliance, strategic foresight is essential to navigating the ever-changing landscape of higher education. At the heart of this effort is the EELISA Prospective Group, a newly formed dedicated team of experts tasked with analyzing present and future trends that may shape the alliance’s long-term development.…