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…

Clean Cities Spain ClimAccelerator Call: Empowering Startups for a Sustainable Urban Future

With the growing threat of climate change, innovative solutions are needed now more than ever, and cities play a crucial role in addressing this challenge. To drive this change, the Clean Cities Spain ClimAccelerator has been established to support startups developing groundbreaking solutions for greener, more sustainable urban environments. If you are a European startup…

Navigating the Trends in Higher Education: The Role of the EELISA Prospective Group.

As EELISA continues to evolve as a leading European University Alliance, strategic foresight is essential to navigating the ever-changing landscape of higher education. At the heart of this effort is the EELISA Prospective Group, a newly formed dedicated team of experts tasked with analyzing present and future trends that may shape the alliance’s long-term development.…

FoodTech Summer School 2025: Creating Business Ideas that Address Challenges in the World of Proteins

Are you passionate about food innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship? The FoodTech Summer School 2025 is your chance to dive deep into the future of proteins, tackle real-world challenges, and develop market-ready business ideas with industry experts! 🗓 Dates: 10-day immersive program (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM)📍 Location: Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)💡 Credits: 6 ECTS👩‍🔬…

CircularTech Summer School 2025: Learn new ways to develop your ideas

After this course you will have   – Gain Insights: Ideal for students from diverse backgrounds, including business, engineering, design, and environmental sciences, who are passionate about sustainability and innovation.  – Understand Circular Principles: Delve into the principles of the circular economy and learn how it differs from traditional linear models.  – Apply Design Thinking:…

Join us in shaping the future with GreenMeta City, a Sustainable City Design challenge

Funded by the 4th EELISA Joint Call, this exciting challenge invites students of all levels to collaborate in designing the cities of tomorrow. Over three days, four interdisciplinary teams will come together to create a small-scale sustainable city that seamlessly integrates digital and physical elements. Each team will focus on key areas: sustainable models, real-time…

“Dedicated to protecting water quality” an interview with Timo Fromm and Rudolf Borchardt, winners 3rd EELISA Prototype Contest

Nine teams from six EELISA partner universities participated in the third EELISA Prototype Contest hosted by FAU in collaboration with JOSEPHS – The Open Innovation Lab in Nuremberg, Germany from 10 to 13 December 2024. In this third edition of the contest, the teams engaged in a four-day onsite co-creation workshop at JOSEPHS, where they…

6th Building and Management International Conference

Mark your calendar for the 6th Building and Management International Conference (BIMIC), taking place on December 12–13, 2024, in Madrid. Organized by UPM’s School of Edificación, BIMIC offers a premier platform to showcase your projects, share groundbreaking research, and engage in thought-provoking discussions with global experts. This prestigious event unites researchers, engineers, and professionals from…

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.…