Where Learning Meets Friendship

At EAGLE, studying together is only part of the story. Our students are more than classmates — they’re hiking buddies, party companions, and the kind of people who show up to lectures with birthday cakes 🎂.

Today was a perfect example. Our EAGLE student Esperance from Kinshasa celebrated her birthday, and her fellow students surprised her with a delicious cake right in the lecture. What followed? Chanting “happy birthday”, and a room full of smiles as everyone joined in to celebrate together.

These small moments — shared hikes, spontaneous celebrations, and genuine friendships — are what make the EAGLE community special. Learning is better when it’s shared, and celebrations are sweeter when everyone gets a slice.

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EAGLE M.Sc. Students doing Arctic Internship

EAGLE M.Sc. Students doing Arctic Internship

This spring, Marlene and Aoibhin, two students from our EAGLE M.Sc. program have started their research internship in the high Arctic on Svalbard. Hosted by Prof. Larissa Beumer at the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS), the students are gaining hands-on experience...