University News Last updated 10 January 2014
Luxury goods brand Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) Watch & Jewellery UK, has joined forces with Birmingham City University in a unique partnership set to inspire the next generation of UK watchmakers.
LVMH - which has a portfolio of over 60 prestigious brands, including the likes of TAG Heuer, Zenith and Bulgari – has joined forces with the School of Jewellery, to support and advise students studying on the BA (Hons) Horology degree programme.
Through work placements and a one-to-one mentoring scheme, the partnership will provide horology students with practical experience of working with a number of prestigious brands and the opportunity to develop technical skills in a commercial environment.
Managing Director at LVMH Watch & Jewellery UK, Rob Diver, said: "We are delighted to welcome the students from Birmingham City University. It is getting harder to find skilled workers and there are very few professional training institutes in the UK. With this program we hope to nurture watch making skills, cultivate a passion for craftsmanship and develop business experiences to support the students' careers."
Head of Horology, Jeremy Hobbins, said: "The School of Jewellery Horology Department is delighted to have reached the agreement with LVMH Watch & Jewellery UK as it creates wonderful opportunities for our students to engage with, and experience, the professional watch servicing environment of a significant horological brand.
"This is a significant collaboration with a well-respected organisation and we look forward to developing the relationship further to ensure maximum benefit to both LVMH Watch & Jewellery UK and Horology students."
Further information on courses at Birmingham City University's School of Jewellery.