ELLS - Euroleague for Life Sciences

Last changed: 21 March 2025

What is ELLS?

The Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS) is a prestigious network of leading universities collaborating in Natural Resource Management, Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Life Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and Rural Development, including Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology.

ELLS is a distinguished European network, open to membership for universities in EU countries and prospective EU member states. While international (non-European) institutions are not eligible for full membership, they can participate as ELLS partners, fostering a global exchange of knowledge and innovation. This distinction ensures a robust collaboration between member and partner universities within the ELLS network.

The inclusion of international partners began in 2011, following a decision by the ELLS Board during the Spring meeting, with further refinements made at the ELLS Conference later that year. The first international partnership agreements were signed in 2013 with Lincoln University, New Zealand, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment). This initiative underscores ELLS's commitment to global cooperation and excellence in life sciences.

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