On 18–19 May, the School of Architecture of Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (ETSAM) became the meeting point for the EELISA Communities. For the first time, the Alliance brought this vibrant ecosystem together on site for the EELISA Communities Forum 2026: From Connection to Impact – an inspiring hybrid event designed to spark new collaborations, showcase…
What does it mean for years of dedicated research to culminate in a truly remarkable discovery? This is precisely the origin of this initiative, an extraordinary archival finding at the École nationale des ponts et chaussées (ENPC) : the Fradet archive, an unpublished collection of documents on railway construction in nineteenth-century Ottoman Europe. This discovery…
The European Student Assembly (ESA) has established itself over the years as a recurring and well-recognized forum for student engagement at the European level. With each edition, it continues to bring together students from different countries to reflect on shared challenges and contribute to ongoing policy conversations, reinforcing its role as a space for dialogue,…
ELISA Days is a time of year that fills the Alliance with energy and a strong spirit of collaboration. While students, academics, staff and external collaborators embrace the EELISA spirit within their home institutions, some choose to go a step further—venturing beyond familiar campuses to seek new experiences abroad. Whether through seasonal schools, international events,…
In summer 2025, the SSERIES (Science for a Sustainable Envision of Reality and Information for an Engaged Society) EELISA Community hosted the Gamified Education for Next International University Students (GENIUS) wich culminated with a Final International Event in Madrid, bringing together students and faculty from four major technical universities — BUCHAREST (UPB), BUDAPEST (BME), MADRID…
In early April 2025, the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) opened its doors to students from across the EELISA network for a weekend of diplomacy, debate, and discovery at the latest edition of UPMMUN—a Model United Nations conference, on this edition supported through the 3rd EELISA Joint Call. Participants from diverse academic backgrounds took on…
Whether it’s enhancing soft skills, exploring diverse career paths, or fostering international partnerships, students have a great variety of options when it comes to shaping their future. One of these paths is academia, but how do we shape its future in a way that’s inclusive, dynamic, and full of possibilities? Ana and Camilla, founders of…
The first two events of the Interactive Visualization Workshop series, supported by EELISA, brought together students, educators, and professionals to explore extended reality (XR) solutions for the built environment. The series kicked off with an engaging online webinar and continued with a dynamic two-day on-site workshop at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME).…
Sustainability is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and addressing it requires innovative approaches. Learning about circularity empowers students to work collaboratively on solving critical issues such as pollution, resource scarcity, and climate change. Future professionals will play a vital role in designing the technologies and infrastructures that will shape a more…
A pilot learning experience based on challenges, The MATMATCH Challenge has been integrated within the framework of the Degree in Materials Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM). Spearheaded by UPM’s SSERIES and Advanced Materials for a Sustainable Future Community EELISA Communities, this initiative harnesses ‘Retos EELISA’ funding to foster Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) experiences, bridging academia…