IWTO is committed to supporting wool textile education, including collaboration between industry and academia, cross-disciplinary approaches, and degree programmes that link with research.
Projects such as Feel the Contest by Pitti Filati’s Feel the Yarn and Wool in Schools by Campaign for Wool New Zealnd are just two examples of collaborations that educate by showcasing the wonderful natural properties of wool.
Looking for resources or ideas for school-aged children?
British Wool’s learning website has lesson plans, worksheets, assembly ideas, quizzes, games and more. Likewise, you’ll find a number of woolly resources on the Campaign for Wool New Zealand’s Wool in Schools website.
You can also download this Wool in South Africa (PDF), in which Mr Malusi the Meerkat takes children on a journey through the wonderful world of wool.
Australia
Queensland University of Technology
Focusing on cross-disciplinary studies, the Creative Industries Faculty and the School of Design offer teaching and research in design and sustainability while science degrees provide skills relevant to profitable and sustainable textile industries. Many different courses can lead to careers in wool and the environmental sciences. www.qut.edu.au
University of New England
UNE is the only university in Australia to offer a comprehensive range of sheep and wool units developed and funded by industry bodies. The Australian Wool Education Trust (AWET) developed the courses and scholarships to educate students and encourage them into a career in the Australian sheep and wool industry. The programme covers all aspects of the Australian sheep and wool industry and supply chain, from farm to fabric. University students from across Australia participate in the sheep and wool units offered by UNE creating a unique opportunity to develop contacts and networks across Australia.
Belgium
Ghent University – Department of Textiles – European Textile Engineering Advanced Master (E-TEAM)
E-TEAM’s unique international and multidisciplinary approach brings together all major European universities and renowned education specialists. All modern areas related to textiles are covered in the two-year course, along with many important non-technical skills such as languages, cross-cultural experiences and organisational abilities.
France
HEC Paris – School of Management
In association with luxury brand Kering, HEC Paris offers a unique “Luxury Certificate” programme that aims to help future leaders learn how best to handle luxury brand management challenges, to explore key sectors within the luxury market, and develop an in-depth understanding of the many facets of working in the luxury industry.
Kering – www.kering.com
Germany
Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences/Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology
Based in Mönchengladbach, this is one of the largest and best-known faculties of textile and clothing technology in Europe, with teaching and research from fibre to final textile product. Bachelor and Master programmes. International opportunities include semester abroad, fairs, design competitions, and internships.
Italy
Citta Studi
A full range of programmes at Bachelor and Master level including the master’s in management and Textile Engineering, conducted in English and recognized world-wide.
New Zealand
Massey University – College of Creative Arts
Offers Bachelor and Master, Master of Fine Art and PhD degrees in Textile Design, located in Wellington, New Zealand.
Says Professor Sandra Herrernan, “The Master of Design (MDes) is about design that matters. … We aim to facilitate design projects that make a significant contribution to research-driven innovation and support sustainable economic growth.”
University of Otago – Centre for Materials Science and Technology
Offers undergraduate programmes in the fibres and textile field (designated CLTE). These have international accreditation by The Textile Institute, a very useful recognition for graduates seeking employment in any branch of the textiles field. Postgraduate qualifications are also available, such as PhD, Master’s Degree (MSc and MAppSc) and Postgraduate diploma.
Contact: Professor Raechel M Laing, Director of the Centre for Materials Science and Technology.
Australia
Queensland University of Technology
Focusing on cross-disciplinary studies, the Creative Industries Faculty and the School of Design offer teaching and research in design and sustainability while science degrees provide skills relevant to profitable and sustainable textile industries. Many different courses can lead to careers in wool and the environmental sciences. www.qut.edu.au
University of New England
UNE is the only university in Australia to offer a comprehensive range of sheep and wool units developed and funded by industry bodies. The Australian Wool Education Trust (AWET) developed the courses and scholarships to educate students and encourage them into a career in the Australian sheep and wool industry. The programme covers all aspects of the Australian sheep and wool industry and supply chain, from farm to fabric. University students from across Australia participate in the sheep and wool units offered by UNE creating a unique opportunity to develop contacts and networks across Australia.
Belgium
Ghent University – Department of Textiles – European Textile Engineering Advanced Master (E-TEAM)
E-TEAM’s unique international and multidisciplinary approach brings together all major European universities and renowned education specialists. All modern areas related to textiles are covered in the two-year course, along with many important non-technical skills such as languages, cross-cultural experiences and organisational abilities.
France
HEC Paris – School of Management
In association with luxury brand Kering, HEC Paris offers a unique “Luxury Certificate” programme that aims to help future leaders learn how best to handle luxury brand management challenges, to explore key sectors within the luxury market, and develop an in-depth understanding of the many facets of working in the luxury industry.
Kering – www.kering.com
Germany
Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences/Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology
Based in Mönchengladbach, this is one of the largest and best-known faculties of textile and clothing technology in Europe, with teaching and research from fibre to final textile product. Bachelor and Master programmes. International opportunities include semester abroad, fairs, design competitions, and internships.
Italy
Citta Studi
A full range of programmes at Bachelor and Master level including the master’s in management and Textile Engineering, conducted in English and recognized world-wide.
New Zealand
Massey University – College of Creative Arts
Offers Bachelor and Master, Master of Fine Art and PhD degrees in Textile Design, located in Wellington, New Zealand.
Says Professor Sandra Herrernan, “The Master of Design (MDes) is about design that matters. … We aim to facilitate design projects that make a significant contribution to research-driven innovation and support sustainable economic growth.”
University of Otago – Centre for Materials Science and Technology
Offers undergraduate programmes in the fibres and textile field (designated CLTE). These have international accreditation by The Textile Institute, a very useful recognition for graduates seeking employment in any branch of the textiles field. Postgraduate qualifications are also available, such as PhD, Master’s Degree (MSc and MAppSc) and Postgraduate diploma.
Contact: Professor Raechel M Laing, Director of the Centre for Materials Science and Technology.