CircKit for Universities is an academic licensing programme designed to bridge that gap, giving students hands-on access to the circular design and compliance tools used by real industry teams. De Montfort University is the first institution publicly confirmed to go live with the platform, embedding CircKit across multiple courses.
By working directly inside real industry lifecycle assessment (LCA) tools and navigating compliance and eco-design strategies first-hand, students develop a practical fluency in sustainability and circularity that theory alone cannot replicate – along with the critical thinking and decision-making skills employers are looking for from the moment they enter the workplace.
De Montfort University is setting a new standard for industry-ready fashion education Universities are under pressure to prepare their students for where the fashion industry is heading, not just where it has been. De Montfort University is demonstrating that commitment and forward-thinking approach as the first official academic partner of CircKit, and the first institution in the UK to embed its industry-grade circular fashion technology into their curricula.
What began as a focused conversation about LCAs in the fashion design curriculum, quickly evolved into something far more ambitious: a wider collaboration spanning circular design, compliance literacy and the industry-ready skills employers are actively looking for.
CircKit is currently taking applications from universities and fashion schools for the September 2026 academic term. Institutions are encouraged to confirm interest and secure their place in good time, early applicants will be prioritised for setup and onboarding support. Interested universities and higher education institutions can learn more on their website.
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