EELISA expands its horizons and signs a joint statement on enlargement
EELISA’s governance took a decisive step during its meetings held last week at Istanbul Technical University: the Alliance now welcomes two new associate partners, the University of São Paulo in Brazil and the Technical University of Moldova in the Republic of Moldova. Their integration marks a strategic milestone that accompanies the official presentation of EELISA’s new enlargement policy and the signing of the joint declaration “Expanding Horizons: EELISA’s Commitment to Global Collaboration.”
By joining EELISA, USP and UTM will help extend the scientific and geographical reach of the Alliance while benefiting from an ecosystem rich in opportunities for academic collaboration, knowledge exchange, and international visibility.
Founded in 1934 and ranked among the world’s top universities, the University of São Paulo stands out for its academic excellence, scientific influence, and international partnerships.
The Technical University of Moldova, a leading institution in the fields of engineering, technology, and innovation, shares this ambition.
For Hasan Mandal, Rector of Istanbul Technical University and newly appointed President of the Governance Board, the entry of these two universities “expands EELISA’s scientific capacity and strengthens its ambition to develop transnational education, collaborative research, and tangible societal impact.” Anthony Briant, outgoing co-president and Director of École nationale des ponts et chaussées, adds that this impact is also strategic at institutional and European levels: “I have always been convinced that the European scale is the right dimension to assert our educational values and principles, and to enhance our attractiveness in comparison to other major world regions. Our new associate partners do more than validate this idea—they contribute in ways that complement and amplify our educational, societal, and ecological impact.”
The joint declaration signed on this occasion formalizes this renewed commitment. It confirms EELISA’s ambition to act beyond European borders by promoting multilateralism and the free circulation of knowledge, and by contributing to the emergence of a more cohesive, resilient, and open global academic community.
With this dual integration and a clear roadmap for the coming years, EELISA strengthens its position as a leading international alliance, ready to tackle the scientific, societal, and educational challenges of a transforming world.