RESEARCH

 


The research is carried out in the laboratories and workshops with specialised textile technology equipment. Textile Engineering section staff participate in the following UPC research group:

 


futur upc

Universitat Politècnica Catalunya

 

Research Center

 

 

Erasmus + 

Enhancing the modernisation and competitiveness of the European Union’s Textile, Clothing, Leather, and Footwear (TCLF) sectors.

 

Mission

The project “Skills4Smart TCLF Industries 2030” constitutes the first step into a new dynamic sustainable community of diverse private/public actors committed to support skills development and employment opportunities across EU in the Textile, Clothing, Leather, Footwear and Leather Goods sector, which are indispensable to innovate and produce high-added value products.

The project aims to enhance the modernisation and competitiveness of the EU Textile, Clothing, Leather, and Footwear (TCLF) sectors through the development of a sustainable upskilling and reskilling strategy, which is supported by a communication campaign to attract social, economic and political actors. 

 Objectives

  • The identification of concrete actions and tools in order to anticipate and match skills’ supply with demand,
  • The improvement of skills intelligence and information mechanisms by creating networks and partnerships,
  • The enhancement the attractiveness of the sector to engage newcomers, families, companies, and policy makers at regional, national and EU levels,
  • The creation of a network of VET providers, public authorities, and other stakeholders working together on skills development for the modernisation and growth of these sectors,
  • The engagement of regions and private stakeholders promoting skills and innovation in TCLF sectors in order to ensure the project outcomes sustainability.

Responsables equipo UPC

  • José Antonio Tornero i Mònica Ardanuy

 Código proyecto: PROJECT NUMBER – 591986-EPP-1-2017-1-BE-EPPKA2-SSA-B 

 Fechas: Inicio: Enero 2018/Finalización: Diciembre 2021