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Disaster Response Hackathon: Floods and Wildfires

In disasters such as floods and forest fires, the public’s first response is vital to minimize the loss of life and property. However, the general level of awareness about how to perform this intervention could be much higher. To tackle this, the EELISA CommunityWater in an era of Change and EELISA Disaster Management Community, along…

Ana Horta’s experience fostering collaboration beyond borders

Academic displacement due to conflict disrupts not only individual careers but also the broader educational and research landscape. In response, “Mapping Innovative Solutions for Displaced Academic Communities: Open Science and Education in Crisis Contexts” is an initiative designed for early-career researchers to address the challenges faced by displaced Ukrainian scholars. Structured in three stages, the…

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…

Test your skills: Solving Biomaterials Challenges Proposed by Medical Experts

Have you ever wondered if your knowledge can translate into problem solving skills?  This unique activity brings together students from EELISA partner institutions to tackle real-world challenges in the field of biomaterials. Designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative thinking, the initiative is integrated into undergraduate biomaterials and bioengineering courses at leading universities, including Universidad…

Green BIM: Optimizing Carbon Footprints with BIM and LCA

Step into the forefront of sustainable architecture with Green BIM: Optimizing Carbon Footprints with BIM and LCA, a dynamic challenge that empowers architecture students to solve real-world environmental challenges using advanced technology. This competition invites participants to design innovative, sustainable building models that seamlessly merge Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies.…

Innovate with the EELISA BeHappyFish Challenge

Are you ready to tackle the pressing challenges of the aquaculture industry using cutting-edge technology? Join the BeHappyFish Challenge, a two-day hybrid hackathon designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and groundbreaking solutions for sustainable aquaculture. This one-of-a-kind event unites students, researchers, and professionals from diverse fields to address real-world problems in aquaculture through innovation and teamwork.…