C. Clausell-Terol, N. Vicente-Agut, R. Moliner-Salvador
This presentation outlines the implementation of a Dual University Training (DUT) model in the Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering at Universitat Jaume I (UJI), as part of a broader strategy to align higher education with the evolving needs of the industrial sector. The initiative was launched in 2024 as a pilot project, developed in close collaboration with key companies from the Castellón chemical and ceramic clusters.
The presentation will focus on the practical steps taken to dualize the degree program, including curriculum adaptation, company engagement, coordination between university and industry tutors, and student selection processes. Key challenges such as regulatory compliance, faculty involvement, and ensuring consistent learning outcomes across diverse professional environments will also be addressed.
With a blend of academic coursework and industry-based training, this model aims to enhance student employability, foster university-industry cooperation, and provide a scalable framework for other institutions considering similar approaches. Early feedback from students, faculty, and companies points to the initiative's potential to become a reference model for dual education in science and engineering programs.
Keywords: Chemical engineering, curriculum innovation, dual education, employability, industry collaboration, learning outcomes, university-industry partnerships, work-based learning.