The Department Industry Consultative Board (DICB) meeting of Department of Marine Engineering was held on 29th March 2023 at KDU to discuss the latest industry developments and to explore ways to enhance the curriculum of the department to meet the evolving needs of the industry.
The DICB meeting was attended by officials representing all leading professional bodies of the marine engineering industry, as well as senior academia of the field of marine engineering and academic staff from Department of Marine Engineering, KDU. The meeting focused on topics such as the latest advancements in marine engineering technology, industry trends and challenges, and strategies to improve the department’s curriculum.
During this meeting, the industry representatives shared their insights and experiences with the academic staff, providing valuable real-world perspectives on the industry.
The DICB meeting was seen as a valuable opportunity for the industry and the academic community to come together and collaborate on improving the curriculum of the degrees offered by the Marine Engineering Department. The industry representatives appreciated the opportunity to engage with the academic staff, and expressed their willingness to support the department in its efforts to produce high-quality graduates who can contribute to the development of the marine engineering industry.
Overall, the DICB meeting was a success, and the participants expressed their enthusiasm for future collaborations and partnerships between the department and the industry. The meeting underscored the importance of such collaborations in ensuring that the curriculum of the degree programmes remains relevant and up-to-date in the face of rapidly evolving industry trends and challenges.
