The activity is highly relevant and novel within a social context because it directly addresses urgent and growing societal challenges—such as the increasing frequency and severity of floods in many EU countries—by equipping participants with the advanced skills needed to assess, model, and actual mitigation strategies of these risks. Its innovative approach integrates challenge &…
Scuola Normale Superiore, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna and Paris Sciences et Lettres are organising a workshop on sustainability in the age of polycrisis to strengthen the research and training capacities of young scholars, and to foster new collaborations among EELISA institutions for joint research and teaching initiatives. The workshop will feature interventions by scholars from the three organising institutions, but…
This activity consists of a 4-day hybrid workshop & hackathon for BSc, MSc, and PhD students across EELISA partner universities, to co-design, prototype, and benchmark “green AI” solutions that explicitly aim to minimize CO₂ emissions, energy consumption, and compute cost in model training and inference. Participants will engage in high-intensity teamwork (two full hack days)…
This 5-day in-field (Somport, Candanchú, Spain) training activity will immerse early-career researchers and advanced (MSC & PhD) students in the study of the cryosphere as a fundamental component of the Earth system. Addressing SDGs 13, 15, and 4, the activity focuses on the observation, measurement, and interpretation of processes in snow, ice, and permafrost environments, linking…
In today’s rapidly urbanizing world, the role of urban agriculture has gained renewed significance as cities struggle with food security, ecological resilience, and social cohesion. Far beyond its historical roots as a source of fresh produce, contemporary urban agriculture serves as a vital tool for advancing food sovereignty, nurturing ecological awareness, and fostering neighborhood solidarity in dense metropolitan contexts. Community gardens,…
Ready for another chance to put your ideas into motion? With the 7th EELISA Joint Call you can apply for a budget to develop joint inter-institutional activities within the framework of EELISA Communities. With an increased budget of €200,000, your envisioned hackathon, lecture series, contest and event could be funded with up to €12,000, while…
Innovation, collaboration, and a forward-looking approach to education are at the heart of EELISA Communities. Across the Alliance, these groups are shaping transformative learning experiences that connect students, educators, and society in meaningful ways. This edition of the EELISA Joint Call targeting EELISA Communities received 22 high-quality submissions, reflecting the dedication, creativity, and collaborative efforts…
Are you ready to turn bold ideas into real-world solutions that make a difference? This immersive course empowers students to drive meaningful social impact while contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through dynamic, hands-on teamwork, you’ll move from spark to solution—ideating, testing, and pitching projects designed to tackle pressing societal and environmental…
Do you have an idea for an activity that will transform higher education? Are you excited to foster collaboration, or tackle global challenges? This is your chance to make it happen. EELISA is launching its 6th Joint Call, offering up to €12.000 per activity, to support innovative, educational projects led by EELISA Communities. Whether you’re…
Are you eager to work in a multi-disciplinary team? Curious about the challenges of building a resilient, efficient, and carbon-neutral European electricity system for the coming decades? If so, this Serious Game is designed for you. Over the course of five days, you will engage on in-depth theoretical sessions led by experts from academia, industry,…