18 A SUSTAINABLE MODEL FOR INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA COLLABORATION IN MINING *A.M. Tobar Escudero1, J.M. Sánchez Blanes2, S.P. Nowosad3, R. Lain Huerta1, J. L. Parra y Alfaro1, F. J. Elorza Tenreiro1, J. E. Soto Yen4, M. F. Cedrón Lassus4 1ETSIME, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain, (*Presenting author: angel.tobar@epiroc.com) 2Business Area Tools & Attachments, Epiroc, USA 3Western Australia School of Mines, Curtin University, Australia 4EPIM FIGMMG, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Peru ABSTRACT Industry-academia collaboration is crucial for mining as it fosters innovation, bridges the gap between research and practical application, and ensures the development of a skilled workforce equipped to address the industry's evolving challenges. In 2018, Epiroc started an educational journey in association with the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid to strengthen the collaboration in mining engineering education and established the first Epiroc University-Company Chair. The experience in Spain led to new opportunities in other countries and the model was later adopted in Peru in 2021 at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Proving great success in both countries, Epiroc developed a sustainable model to support rapid and collaborative expansion: The “Hub and Spokes” Model. This model is grounded in established project management principles, encompassing initiating, planning, stakeholder engagement, execution, and monitoring and controlling processes. Under this approach, the model guarantees the optimization of efforts for the company and allows them to allocate resources in an efficient way. A central hub university coordinates with various spoke universities, industry partners, and institutions, facilitating integrated lectures, master classes, regional networks, research collaborations, and continuous professional training. This structure enhances students' practical skills and strengthens relationships between academia and industry. The "Hub and Spokes" model serves as a viable way for fostering long-term partnerships between academia and industry in the mining sector. It offers a strategic roadmap that can be adapted and extended to other universities, companies, and industries seeking to enhance innovation through collaborative efforts.
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