IEMAST Summer School for master students at UPC

IEMAST Summer School for master students at UPC IEMAST Summer School was organized during the June 9 -21, 2014, at the UPC Barcelona-Tech, Spain. The topic of this year School was "Sustainable Clothing: Production and Consumption".

The objectives of the seminar: To increase knowledge in the field of sustainable development; Use international experience to motivate scientific-research work of students; Apply innovative approaches in teaching; Dissemination of knowledge on sustainable development; Exchange of experience of specialists in various fields of knowledge.

Current issues: • What is clothing that doesn't contradict the principles of sustainable development ( 'sustainable' clothes)? • What are the requirements for the companies producing 'sustainable' clothes? • Why we should be 'sustainable' clothes? • How it is possible to achieve cultural change in consumption? • Who are the key stakeholders? What is the primary creation when creating garments in the way of society to sustainable development? • What alternative approaches should create a sustainable garment industry? What measures can be taken in this respect? • Who are the stakeholders? What is their role in creating stability apparel industry?

The seminar took place in several stages: 1. Analysis of the textile industry in the Republic of Belarus; 2. Case study; 3. Seminar in Vilanova; 4. Assessment of the work.

Results and effectiveness (upon arrival in the Republic of Belarus): - Implemented performance projects for theme of the seminar; - Gained international experience on the subject studied; - Familiarized with the modern trends of development of science and technology; - Prepared materials for participation in scientific and practical activities in this thematic direction; - Held a series of meetings and workshops on the engineering faculty of Bar. SU.

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