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…

Launching the ELCO Network: A New Chapter for EELISA Communication

The EELISA communication team has reached an important milestone: the full implementation of the EELISA Communication Spots. This achievement was celebrated with a digital ribbon-cutting ceremony, where the members of the EELISA Local Communication Officers (ELCOs) Network came together to share their enthusiasm, and vision for the future. Under the guidance and coordination of the…

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.…

EELISA Announces Its 5th Joint Call to Fund Innovative and High-Impact Activities 

Are you envisioning a groundbreaking hackathon to improve access to clean water, a workshop to train future leaders in decarbonization, or a webinar on fostering a more equitable academia? If so, this could be your opportunity!  With this call, EELISA provides both established and emerging EELISA Communities with the chance to secure funding and support…