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…

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:…

Innovate with the EELISA BeHappyFish Challenge

Are you ready to tackle the pressing challenges of the aquaculture industry using cutting-edge technology? Join the BeHappyFish Challenge, a two-day hybrid hackathon designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and groundbreaking solutions for sustainable aquaculture. This one-of-a-kind event unites students, researchers, and professionals from diverse fields to address real-world problems in aquaculture through innovation and teamwork.…

The EELISA Days are back!

For the third consecutive year, and after the success of the 2022 and 2023 editions, EELISA is embracing two important occasions—the commemoration of Elisa L. Zamfirescu’s birth (10 of November) and the celebration of the International Week of Science and Peace—to strengthen its community and highlight the wide array of innovative learning and impactful collaboration…

EEDays: ZHAW Hochschultag

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…