The METODIC Project is a Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) Erasmus+ initiative, co-funded by the European Union. It brings together two European universities (from Greece and Belgium), a training and consultancy company from Greece, and seven universities from Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda. The project’s objective is to advance textile engineering and sustainability, strengthening the capacity of Sub-Saharan African Higher Education Institutions to promote sustainability and circular economy in the textile sector.

Specific Objectives

• Enhance HEI students’ knowledge on sustainability and circular economy: METODIC will introduce a blended learning course to provide students with the necessary knowledge on sustainability and circular economy practices in the textile industry.
• Establish lasting cooperation schemes between HEIs and the business sector: The project will develop collaboration roadmaps and facilitate internships and workshops, strengthening partnerships between universities and industry stakeholders.
• Promoting internationalization of African HEIs: METODIC will introduce joint courses, interinstitutional mobility schemes, and international job shadowing opportunities to connect African HEIs with global best practices.

Partners
The project consortium includes:

1. University of West Attica (Greece)
2. Ghent University (Belgium)
3. IDEC SA (Greece)
4. Moi University (Kenya)
5. Technical University of Kenya (Kenya)
6. Bahir Dar University (Kenya)
7. Jimma University (Ethiopia)
8. Mekelle University (Ethiopia)
9. Busitema University (Uganda)
10. Kyambogo University (Uganda)

Project Duration: Start Date: 2024 to  End Date: 2027

More Information

Visit the official METODIC project website: https://metodic.eu/

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