Quali-Research – Qualitative Methods and Research Design

The Seasonal School Qualitative Methods and Research Design in the Social Sciences aims to provide participants with advanced methodological training in qualitative research, with a specific focus on inductive and abductive approaches to theory building. The programme is designed to address the growing demand among PhD students and early-career researchers for rigorous methodological competencies in…

CESM – Circular Economy and Sustainability Management

The main target of the Circular Economy and Sustainability Management (CESM) seasonal school is represented by students from different backgrounds interested in the field of efficient resource management and circular economy. The CESM course explores organisational aspects and innovation facets related to all phases of the product life cycle; moreover, it provides a practical overview…

MEDSKILL – Development of MEDical SKILLs

As of today, the need for practical skills and problem-solving capabilities remains largely unmet in many medical school curricula across Europe. Medical school education, in fact, remains largely anchored to a traditional paradigm of learning a discrete amount of information about pathophysiological principles and descriptions of illnesses, without worrying about developing the skills necessary to…

Where learning meets innovation: the GenAI lab experience

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

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,…

Develop futher your medical skills with this seasonal school

Nowadays, the need for practical skills and problem-solving capabilities remains largely unmet in many medical school curricula across Europe. These trainings, in fact, remain largely anchored to a traditional paradigm of learning a discrete amount of information about pathophysiology principles and illnesses’ descriptions, without worrying about developing the skills necessary to work confidently “on the…

Circular technology for the summer: Akhtankyzy Gaukhar’s experience in ZHAW

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…