BIP Sustainable Fashion 2026

Students participating in the BIP Sustainable Fashion work on the theme of sustainability in the fashion industry. The programme combines online learning, field visits, expert lectures and real-life business cases. Students work in international and cross-cultural teams on challenges related to circular fashion, sustainable business models and communication. During the programme, they explore topics such as repair culture, rental services, second-life fashion, sustainable marketing, CSRD-related transparency and the Responsible 9 Framework. The programme aims to strengthen students’ understanding of sustainability in a global business context, while developing their collaboration, communication, research and problem-solving skills.

Issuer	UC Leuven-Limburg
Issued On	1777464000
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