Aquaponics, the simultaneous culture of fish (aquaculture) and plants without soil (hydroponics), has been proposed as one of the 10 technologies which could change our lives, by the Scientific Foresight Unit (STOA) of the European Parliament. It has proven to be quite sustainable and can be considered as an example of ecological engineering, with mutual benefits…
How can the next generation of scientists and engineers to address geopolitical challenges? There is an increasing demand for experts in a particular technology domain, who are also able to understand and manage the challenges of science and new technologies while reflecting and reviewing their impact on European values. Vice versa, engineers and scientists need…
Are you a member of the non-academic staff of the EELISA Alliance? Would like to broaden your professional horizons? If so, EELISA offers you an exciting opportunity as part of the Erasmus+ Programme! Whether you’re interested in participating in a training programme or embarking on a short-term secondment, EELISA can give you access to…
The next UPM EELISA Innovation Talk will take place during the award ceremony of ActúaUPM’s best ideas competition, on 19 April 2023! During the ceremony, attendants will have the opportunity to get to know a selection of the best ideas gathered via the competition ActúaUPM (20th edition). In the framework of the ceremony, as EELISA…
ActúaUPM is celebrating the 20th edition of its Business Ideas Competition and a Startup Competition to recognise the best business ideas, and the startups with the most potential. On this edition, applications are also open for EELISA members! It is a great opportunity to entrepreneur with the support of a team with over 20 years…
Tackling sustainability challenges at an international level can not be achieved without the cooperation of a series of stakeholders. During the first POST roundtable in Florence, a number of theoretical perspectives were discussed. It was a first exchange among members to share their understanding on partnerships in different contexts, key foundational elements, key success factors…
Do you know how you can use Design Thinking and Social Innovation to make an impact on society? Take this opportunity to learn about these concepts put them into practice by proposing ideas to help elder people face the challenges of today’s society. Through this seminar you will learn how o use “Design” as a…
Satellite Image Time Series (SITS) contain valuable information on the Earth’s surface evolution over time. Various applications can be derived from SITS analysis, e.g. land cover and land use change, urban growth, surveillance, resource management and so on. Considering the technological development of Earth Observation sensors, and the increase in data variability and volume, the…
Sustainability challenges in international development are complex, multilevel and transboundary in nature. Tackling them effectively requires the involvement and cooperation of a series of stakeholders – including government bodies, international organisations, private companies, civil society organisations, academia and local communities. The scope of this challenge is condensed in Sustainable Development Goal 17, “Partnerships for the…
Join this seminar about the development of 4th generation heating and cooling networks with lecturers from UPM, Subterra, Acciona, UPB and IREC. This activity is organised under EELISA European University and the Master Program on Energy Engineering of UPM. With this seminar you wil be able to experience the showcase of WEDISTRICT, an EU-funded project…