ANIMA – ANImatronics and Mechatronic Artificial organs

The ANIMA (Animatronics and Mechatronic Artificial Organs) Seasonal School blends the tradition of animatronics with cutting-edge robotics and biorobotics, with applications ranging from medical training to social and entertainment robotics. It offers a unique interdisciplinary experience, combining technical knowledge with skills like teamwork, critical thinking, and independent design. Students learn the fundamentals of robotics, biomechanics,…

AGROECOLOGY 26 – A transdisciplinary approach to truly sustainable agricultural and food systems

AGROECOLOGY 26 intends to introduce students to the complex and multifaceted world of agroecology through a transdisciplinary approach, enabling them to acquire basic knowledge and awareness of the importance of the interactions between agro-environmental and socio-economic components as the foundation of the dynamics of transformation of agro-food systems towards true sustainability, and to understand how…

5th EELISA x ZHAW HealthTech Summer School

This 6 ECTS- and Triple-E Award-winning program is modelled on the pioneering Stanford Biodesign training to identify major market opportunities and invent high potential digital health solutions (e.g. AI-based cancer detection, patient apps or DTx) or medical devices (e.g. implants). It provides hands-on experience in shadowing patients and physicians, develop a compelling product idea and…

Where learning meets innovation: the GenAI lab experience

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Seasonal schools aren’t just a summer affair, autumn, winter, and spring bring exciting opportunities for EELISA students as well. Take the GenAI Lab Experience, for example: a challenge-based learning program focused on designing the next generation of sustainable buildings. Over four days, students explored Generative AI and Design Thinking, learning how to transform these tools…

Inside EELISA Entrepreneurship School 2025: Sara Feki’s experience as a reporter and participant

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As part of EELISA’s ongoing effort to amplify student voices and foster meaningful, hands-on communication experiences, EELISA launched the EELISA Student Reporter initiative. These students have been selected to take part in various multicultural exchange experiences, covering key events across the Alliance, and bringing fresh perspectives to our community. Within the framework of EELISA Days,…

Spend your summer in Spain at the International UPM Summer School

The UPM International Summer School is a multilingual study abroad programme addresses some of the latest trends in engineering and architecture, combined with a taste of Spanish language and culture in one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities. This summer school programme offers options in both english (Anglotech) and Spanis (Hispanotech) as we as intensive Spainsh…

Falera village in Switzerland. Photo by Adrian Michael

ISUenergy Summer University

From 24th August – 5th September 2025, high in the Swiss Alps, in the midst of nature, the unspoilt mountain village of Falera, will host ISUenergy 2025, an interdisciplinary academic program focused on the future of sustainable energy. This collaborative programme, organized by EELISA, ZHAW and the association ISUres, is open to students supported by…

Climate and the City Summer School

2024 was the warmest year on record!  In a context of an ever warming climate, adapting to the effects of climate change is becoming urgently important – especially in cities, as hot summer days pose a particular problem in densely populated urban areas. Thus innovative solutions for urban climate adaptation are needed. In this hands-on…