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Ulster University, UK

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,…
University of Graz (KFUG)

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…
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Introducing the ESEIA Sustainable Energy Insight Podcast

We are excited to announce the launch of the ESEIA Sustainable Energy Insight Podcast. The opening episode features Teresa Ponce de Leão, ESEIA Vice-President and President of LNEG, PT. Each episode of the ESEIA Sustainable Energy Insight…

TU Graz hosted the 17th Summer School on PEFC and H2

Co-organized by ESEIA Member TU Graz and Yokohama National University, the 17th edition of the Summer School on Advanced Studies of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells and Hydrogen took place in Graz, bringing together 57 participants and 18 distinguished…

EMERGE Project | Latest Updates

The EMERGE project continues to advance its mission of fostering clean energy cooperation between Africa and Europe through a series of high-level exchanges and study visits. Over the past months, partners have convened across the two continents…

INITIATE Project | Latest updates

The INITIATE project continues to advance strongly with its activities and implementation. Project partners gathered for the 2nd General Assembly from 3–5 June 2025 in Skopje, North Macedonia, hosted by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering…

Equipping Europe’s Workforce for the Bio-Based Future | ESEIA’s Role in Building Green Skills

Europe’s bioeconomy is expanding rapidly, creating new opportunities for innovation and sustainability. Yet industries face a serious skills gap: demand for green and bio-based expertise is growing almost twice as fast as supply. According…

Building a Circular Future: Outcomes of the ESEIA International Summer School 2025

The European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance (ESEIA), together with members TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences and the Bergischer Abfallwirtschaftsverband (BAV), successfully held the ESEIA International Summer School 2025 from…
European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025

European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025

Europe’s flagship research and innovation gathering brought together leaders, experts, and stakeholders to shape the future of EU R&I - ESEIA Director Brigitte Hasewend attended the event. On 16–17 September 2025, the European Commission…

Renewables Reach Record Share of EU Electricity Production

According to preliminary Eurostat data, renewable energy was the leading source of electricity in the EU in 2024, making up 47.3% of total electricity generation. This marks a historic moment: nearly half of Europe’s electricity now comes…

Karelia UAS Launches “Communicative Energy” Project to Drive Carbon Neutrality in Digital Services

Karelia University of Applied Sciences has kicked off the Communicative Energy initiative, where students collaborate with regional digital entrepreneurs to carry out life cycle assessments (LCAs) of web-based companies and digital services.…
ESEIA Experts Database

Discover the ESEIA Expert Database

Looking for the right expertise in sustainable energy? The ESEIA Expert Database connects you with 350+ specialists from our member organizations, making it easier than ever to find complementary skills within the ESEIA Community. Members can…

TU Graz Hosts 17th International Summer School on PEFCs and Hydrogen

8 September 2025, Graz, Austria. The 17th International Summer School on Advanced Studies of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (PEFCs) and Hydrogen (H₂) opened today at ESEIA Member, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz). Running from 8–13…