The Latest Project News
International Masters’ Degree for the furniture sector nears final stage
The BFM is part of a European Partner project, IM-Futures, with the aim of developing the content for an International Masters’ Degree in the furniture sector. Along with partners from Poland, Spain, Italy and the
IM-FUTURE Project Learning Platform progressing well
The aim of the “IM-FUTURE” project is to develop the content for an International Masters’ Degree in the furniture sector. This activity is focused on breaking down the learning pillars into smaller and more manageable
Polish Chamber of Commerce of Furniture Manufacturers
OIGPM Bulletin Please see article on the IM-Future project - page 13 Biuletyn_czerwiec
Masters degree content to target skills shortage has been finalised
The content of an International Masters Degree, designed to tackle the furniture industry’s skills shortage, has been finalised. The IM-FUTURE project, which involves seven European partners including the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM), has now developed
Report abstracts for IO1A1 / IO1A2 / IO1A3
Report abstracts for IO1A1 / IO1A2 / IO1A3 - these abstracts will guide readers through the progress of the project. See here for: IO1reports_abstracts - English IO1reports_abstracts_Polish IO1reports_abstracts_Spanish IO1reports_abstracts_Italian
Delegates at BFM event learn about the IMFUTURE project
On 15th November 2017, over 50 delegates from the furniture industry learnt about the IMFUTURE project from a presentation by Jackie Bazeley, BFM Managing Director. There were many well known manufacturers in the audience from
IM-FUTURE in 56th Yecla´s International Furniture Show
Yecla's International Furniture Show took place last September 25th to 28th, and CETEM participated with its own stand, in which they took the opportunity to disseminate the goals and activities of the IM-Future European project
BFM members receive briefing on IM-FUTURE Project
At a design event in July 2017 BFM members receive briefing on IM-FUTURE Project.
UK trade press project coverage
Other trade press article links: Furniture News Cabinet Maker
Polish Chamber of Commerce of Furniture Manufacturers
OIGPM Bulletin Please see article on the IM-Future project - page 13 Biuletyn_czerwiec
Validation of learning modules / training paths /teacher guidlines
Harmonisation and validation of learning modules and training paths - Report O2A3 And Guidelines for teachers - Report O2A4
02-a2 Definition of Learning Content Modules
The aim of “IM-FUTURE” is to develop the content for an International Masters’ Degree in the furniture sector. This activity was focused on breaking down the learning pillars into smaller and more manageable training modules
IO1A1 – Consortium Masters
IO1A1 – Consortium Masters Master of Science degree for furniture sector may be understood and prepared in numerous ways. Again, Furniture sector may be understood as a product design sector, machining sector which prepares machinery
IM-FUTURE Quality Assurance Report 1
IM-FUTURE Quality Assurance Report 1
Report abstracts for IO1A1 / IO1A2 / IO1A3
Report abstracts for IO1A1 / IO1A2 / IO1A3 - these abstracts will guide readers through the progress of the project. See here for: IO1reports_abstracts - English IO1reports_abstracts_Polish IO1reports_abstracts_Spanish IO1reports_abstracts_Italian
Report on the Furniture and woodworking Industry: an analysis of the survey results of professionals working in the sector
Report on the Furniture and woodworking Industry: an analysis of the survey results of professionals working in the sector - to contribute towards the report – ‘Current competences and qualifications needs’ IMFUTURE survey analysis
Competence discusssion document
The aim of “IM-FUTURE” is to develop the content for an International Masters’ Degree in the furniture sector and this document has been put together to support feedback received from the industry as a discussion
Report on the Furniture and woodworking Industry: academic programmes
In this report, you will find information about education programmes related to the furniture industry in the European Union. Attention is focused on Higher Education programmes and Master Degrees especially. click here to view IO1report
Read more about the IM-FUTURE Project
Click here to read IM-FUTURE LEAFLET