Modernisation of curricula in technical and smart textiles

Abstract

The SMARTEX project frames in the Erasmus+ programme “Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education”. The aim of the project is to support the modernisation and internationalisation of textile curricula on bachelor level, in six Asian universities with the expertise of three European universities. By reforming bachelor degree programmes in Asian HEIs in the area of technical and smart textiles, the level of competences and skills will be improved and the competitiveness of graduates in the labour market will be enhanced. All three Asian countries have very developed textile industry and require highly educated personnel. Sharing of good practices and setting up joint initiatives strengthens the cooperation between Asian and EU countries. The project runs for three years and has several phases: analysis of the current curricula, updating and new development of courses in the areas of technical and smart textiles, implementing and evaluating the newly developed courses, international exchange of students and staff.