ESEIA Welcomes Ulster University, UK, as New Member
ESEIA is pleased to welcome Ulster University, Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment, UK, as a new member organisation beginning in 2026. Ulster University brings internationally recognised expertise in sustainable design, energy efficiency, alternative energy systems, and hydrogen safety technologies, making it a strong addition to the ESEIA…
ESEIA Strengthens Cooperation with its Member, University of Graz
On 7 November 2025, as part of ESEIA’s Member Integration strategy, ESEIA Director Brigitte Hasewend met with Rupert Baumgartner, Deputy Director, Institute of Systems Sciences, Innovation and Sustainability Research (SIS) at the University of Graz (KFUG). The meeting aimed to expand KFUG’s engagement in ESEIA activities and explore joint opportunities…
Strengthening Europe’s Innovation Ecosystem: Insights from the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy
Rémi Mayet, Policy Advisor at the European Commission, DG Energy, introduced the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy [1]aimed at making Europe the best place to launch and grow technology-driven innovative companies, at the ESEIA General Assembly meeting, on 20 November 2025. According to the European Commission, startups and scaleups are…
ESEIA Holds Its 33rd General Assembly Meeting
On 20 November 2025, ESEIA held its 33rd General Assembly online, bringing together 27 participants from 17 member organisations across 12 European countries to review progress, adopt the 2026 strategic documents, and take decisions on governance and membership. The Assembly approved the ESEIA Work Programme and Budget 2026, Audited Accounts…
ESEIA Meeting with Savonia UAS | Member Integration
On 10 November 2025, ESEIA held an online meeting with Savonia University of Applied Sciences (Savonia UAS), FI, to strengthen cooperation, align strategic priorities, and explore new opportunities for joint engagement in ESEIA activities and upcoming EU-funded initiatives. Savonia UAS is a highly active member of the Alliance, with strong…
ESEIA is proud to support the 7th China Forum & 2nd Global Young Leaders Forum hosted by TU Graz
ESEIA is proud to support the 7th China Forum & 2nd Global Young Leaders Forum, taking place on 20 November 2025 at TU Graz, Austria. The event brings together leading voices from academia, industry, and public institutions to explore this year’s central themes: Artificial Intelligence, Global Supply Chain, and Health…
How ESEIA Working Groups Drive Innovation in Climate-Neutral Construction with Biofabricated Materials
Europe’s path to climate neutrality is reshaping not only how energy is produced but also how buildings are designed and constructed. Biofabricated materials— produced by living cells and microorganism- are becoming well known and accepted by professionals, securing their place in the construction ecosystem and transformation. According to the European…
Announcing the 16th ESEIA Lecture Series | Smart Production for Sustainable Materials
In the coming decades, our built environment will increasingly be shaped by biofabricated materials, a new generation of plant-based, low-carbon innovations that are already transforming the European materials landscape. What once sounded like utopia is now daily practice for many of Europe’s brightest minds in academia and industry, working to…
Announcing the ESEIA Autumn Newsletter 2025
The 57th Autumn Edition of the ESEIA Newsletter highlights a season of growth, collaboration, and innovation across the Alliance, from the launch of the ESEIA Sustainable Energy Insight Podcast featuring Teresa Ponce de Leão to the success of the ToFuel project coordinated by TU Graz. The major announcement this season…
Key Takeaways from the 15th ESEIA Lecture: Building a Fair and Sustainable Future for Housing in Europe
On 9 October 2025, the 15th edition of the ESEIA Lecture Series, titled “Making Housing More Affordable: How can New European Bauhaus help?”, brought together students, academia, experts, policymakers, and industry representatives to address one of today’s most pressing challenges: reconciling decarbonisation with housing affordability. Featuring an invited lecture by…