EELISA Days 2024: Another Remarkable Year of Engagement and Innovation

The 2024 EELISA Days have proven to be another resounding success, bringing together a vibrant community of learners, educators, staff, and external collaborators. The 52 activities included in the EELISA Days 2024 programme engaged 11.890 active participants, while an additional 65.272 individuals were reached through large-scale events featuring EELISA and significantly enhancing the Alliance’s impact and visibility

The communication of these activities also created an outstanding impact on social media, with + 120 posts tagging #EELISADays, over 70K views, and an addition of 370 new followers of main EELISA’s social media.

Traditional activities also played a significant role this year. SSSA’s JEBE Business Game gathered students with business leaders in dynamic simulations, while FAU’s EELISA Pub Quiz, now in its fourth edition, brought together over 20 teams of students for an engaging competition.

New initiatives also enriched the programme, including open sessions designed to introduce EELISA to new audiences. BME’s Open Day successfully engaged high school students, offering them an inspiring introduction to STEM careers and the EELISA Alliance. Meanwhile, events like UPM’s Welcome Day and ITU’s EELISA Students Meet & Greet focused on boosting outreach among university students within their institutions, strengthening their connection to the Alliance and its opportunities.

From Integrating into Long-established Events to Creating New Ones.

For yet another year, EELISA Days successfully merged with long-standing events hosted by member institutions while also fostering new initiatives. Standout examples include POLITEHNICA of Bucharest’s RoboFest, a celebrated tradition in robotics and innovation, and UPM’s Blind Football Tournament, a variation of football that aims to spark solidarity and inclusivity within campuses.

Additionally, EELISA Days is becoming the perfect context for new strategic initiatives such as PSL’s internal call for funding targeting academics and flagship events like the EELISA Governance Meetings and the EELISA International Mobility Fair, which are further strengthening the collaborative framework of the Alliance.

A Celebration of the EELISA Spirit

Honoring the founding vision of EELISA Days to commemorate the birth date of Elisa L. Zamfirescu and the International Week of Science & Peace, EELISA Days 2024 underscored the vibrancy and diversity of its pan-European community. From fostering dialogue on critical topics to celebrating tradition and welcoming new participants, each activity reflected the shared commitment to education, innovation, and collaboration that is the hallmark of EELISA.

In the words of Sofia D’Aguiar, EELISA Executive Director, “As the curtain falls on another successful year, it’s clear that EELISA Days are not just events—they are milestones in building a dynamic, inclusive, and interdisciplinary future!”