The THNS Forum is an International Symposium on the Sustainable Development of Urban Transport Systems, is organized by École nationale des ponts et chaussées and Tongji University. This event especially fosters the East-West exchange of knowledge advances: research outcomes, innovative technologies, implementation reports etc. It brings together academics, policy makers and business representatives (operators, constructors,…
How should ZHAW develop in the coming years? What influence will the constantly changing environment have? At this year’s University Day, we will reflect on the future role of ZHAW. How it can position itself in the European higher education area by strengthening strategic alliances such as EELISA. Or how it can prepare its students…
The Circular Economy and Sustainability Management (CESM) course explores organizational aspects and innovation facets related to all phases of the product life cycle; moreover, it provides practical overview of how processes, decisions and business models should change in light of the new circular economy paradigm. In more detail, the CESM seasonal school consists of 9…
After last year’s success, the EELISA Community SUSBCC has re-launched their II PROPTECH ENTREPRENEURSHIP HACKATHON, this time in Istambul! This 3-day immersive workshop will feature a lecture series and team-based activities, culminating in a thrilling hackathon. Here, EELISA students will collaborate on virtual service/product development projects centered around AEC industry digitalization, presenting their innovative goals…
In an era where sustainability is not just a choice but a necessity, ZHAW is excited to introduce the CircularTech Summer School Course. An immersive course that combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience. Over the course of two weeks, you will embark on a journey to understand the complexities and challenges of creating circular…
Sustainability and sustainable development are urgent and necessary research areas due to human activity’s impact on the balance of social and environmental systems. As part of the competencies of future engineers, technical universities incorporate teaching and research in business and economics. Engineering conditions innovation and technological advances, which cannot be left aside from the impact…
Join us online or in person in Istanbul for a transformative workshop aimed at fostering collaboration between researchers, educators, and students in engineering. Our goal is to explore the integration of sustainability principles and transversal skills into engineering education, equipping future leaders with the tools to address global challenges. Through an interdisciplinary approach centered on…
To enhance participants’ better understanding of how their actions can contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, an invited professor of environmental engineering will provide a brief overview of the SDGs. Students will be asked to conduct an inventory of what their university is currently doing on the 17 SDG themes in education,…
Sustainable investing is on everyone’s lips and the range of possible investment products is extensive and diverse. In her lecture, Michaela Tanner explains what makes sustainable investments more complex for investors compared to conventional investments. Sustainable investments are part of the sustainability transformation of our societies. If you want to invest your money sustainably, you…
EELISA Community SusBCC is organising a Proptech Entepreneurship Hackathon, with 24 available onsite spots for students who wnat to trave to Madrid and participate! This event has been designed in collaboration with companies such as FMHouse, the European Space Agency, Sacyr, IFMA Spain (International Facility Management Association), Veltis Rating and Ove Arup. The activity provides…