PARTNERS
KAUNAS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Founded in 1922, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) is the largest and oldest technological university in Lithuania and one of the largest in the Baltic States. It is one of the outstanding universities in Lithuania, which occupies the leading position in many directions of scientific research and studies. KTU is ranked among the top 4% of world universities. By integrating education, research, and business, KTU focuses its activities on the enhancement of the quality of human life and the acceleration of statehood development. The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design is the only one in Lithuania that offers studies in textile engineering. KTU is a member of AUTEX and the Lithuanian Apparel and Textile Industry Association (LATIA). As a member of LATIA, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design has several individual cooperation agreements each year in the field of R&D and education for SME’s. Several projects financed by EU, Lithuanian Government or industrial companies are generated each year. Innovative learning methods, such as project-based learning, case study, e-learning, coaching and mentoring, practice, internships, and visits to textile and clothing factories, are used in KTU. The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design has 70 years of experience in the development of new study modules, short-term and long-term study programs for HEI, post-secondary VET and SME employees working in the textile and fashion industry.
Website: www.ktu.edu
FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design is the only one in Lithuania that offers studies in textile engineering. KTU is a member of AUTEX and the Lithuanian Apparel and Textile Industry Association (LATIA). As a member of LATIA, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design has several individual cooperation agreements each year in the field of R&D and education for SME’s. Several projects financed by EU, Lithuanian Government or industrial companies are generated each year. Innovative learning methods, such as project-based learning, case study, e-learning, coaching and mentoring, practice, internships, and visits to textile and clothing factories, are used in KTU. The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design has 70 years of experience in the development of new study modules, short-term and long-term study programs for HEI, post-secondary VET and SME employees working in the textile and fashion industry.
Website: https://midf.ktu.edu/
UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA
UPV is a public Higher Education Institution actively involved in international cooperation and mobility projects. UPV hosts nearly 30,000 students and employs over 4,000 people (teaching, research, and administrative staff). It is the first technological university in Spain according to international rankings (e.g. Shanghai Ranking of World Universities) and offers 45 undergraduate programmes, over 85 official Master’s degrees and 30 Doctorate programmes UPV has broad experience in the Erasmus+ Programme, covering al three Key Actions. UPV is currently participating in over 40 running E+ projects, both as a partner and as as a coordinator. GIITEX (Grupo Gestión Integral de la Industria Textil) is composed of a group of professors who teach in different degrees and masters, related to textile industry. Among the activities of GIITEX is online teaching and MOOCs.
IDEC
IDEC is a training consulting company located in Piraeus, Greece. Its activities consist of training, management consulting, quality assurance, evaluation and development of ICT solutions for both private and public sector. IDEC has been active the last 20 years in the field of EU projects. It has long experience in European policies regarding lifelong learning and in particular EQF, ECVET, Europass, EQAVET, validation of non-formal and informal learning, work-based learning & apprenticeship schemes and in national reforms of education and training systems.
IDEC has been active the last 25 years in the field of adult education and EU projects. Through its double role, both as educational provider and as management consulting company, IDEC has been able to incorporate best practices from the business sector into the educational, by adjusting them to the spirit of open, sustainable and accessible education for all.
UNIVERSITY OF WEST ATTICA
University of West Attica established in 2018. It is the result of the merge of Piraeus University of Applied Sciences and Athens University of Applied Sciences. The new University is the third biggest in Greece. The University based on the long and successful tradition of the constituting institutes provides a high level undergraduate and postgraduate education combined with intensive research activities in specific areas. UNIWA reserves standing partnerships with other domestic and foreign educational and research institutes in order to continuously improve the level of the studies and research. UNIWA participates actively in several national and European Union programs for international cooperation, research and dissemination of knowledge.
WATER FOOTPRINT NETWORK
The Water Footprint Network is an international non-profit partner organisation based in the Netherlands that has as mission to promote fair and smart use of freshwater resources worldwide, using the water footprint concept. Its partners range from individual academics researching a wide variety of water footprint related topics, to public and private organisations who work with the water footprint concept and share their learnings with one another. Insights from science and practice are translated to online tools, educational materials and more to raise awareness and build capacity The WFN has a long-standing reputation on awareness raising, capacity building and knowledge dissemination around water footprints of both consumers and producers. For consumers, the WFN built e.g. AquaPath online tool to empower European citizens to use water more responsibly (https://www.up2europe.eu/european/projects/aquapath_106104.html). For producers, the WFN has substantial knowledge on water footprinting in the textile sector, see e.g. this report that was prepared for a major textile multinational.
LITHUANIAN APPAREL AND TEXTILE ASSOCIATION
Lithuanian Apparel and Textile Association plays an important role in Lithuanian economy. Around 1.000 textile and clothing production companies employing 27.000 people are operating in Lithuania today. Lithuanian Apparel and Textile Industry Association (LATIA) is a private business association representing interests of majority of Lithuanian apparel, textile and leather products manufacturers, traders and service companies. It was established in 1991. LATIA activities are regulated by the associations’ law of the Rep. of Lithuania. LATIA is registered under national law. LATIA unites more than 130 member companies representing around 85 percent of the total employment in the sector LATIA has years of experience in international and national project handling as well as supporting and helping members to adapt to the changing market conditions and requirements by organising training, informational campaigns, etc.
