Work-linked training, a link to business through research-based training

In order to promote the research-education continuumSince September 2020, teacher-researchers from the IEMN and the EEA department of the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Lille have been setting up two master's degrees directly linked to the laboratory's expertise. As a result, the Master's degree in Networks and Telecommunications (RT) et le Master's degree in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies (NN) represent training courses for engineers and researchers in the electronics, communicating electronic systems, nanotechnologies and telecommunications sectors.

Master RT offers two possible specialisations at Master 2 level. The first is to become an expert engineer in the design and characterisation of high-frequency electronics (radio frequencies and microwaves) and the second is to become an expert in fixed telecommunications systems (fibre optics, FTTH, for example) and mobile systems (from 2G to 5G). NN Masters aims to train research engineers through research, with technological innovation as its main focus. This will enable them tointegrate the R&D laboratories of major microelectronics groups, SMEs and microelectronics SMEs, as well as academic research laboratories. Barely a year into their existence, these new courses have welcomed a record 22 work-study Master 2 students (including 100 % students from the TELECOM course).

This links with the business world was made possible by adapting the content, teaching methods and timetable of these masters courses.

In this way, students can divide their time between academic training and work in companies. Apprenticeship contracts are currently underway with well-known companies in the microelectronics sector (STMicroelectronics, Infineon, CEA, Thales), telephone operators and developers (Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free Mobile, CIRCET, Axione), local SMEs and start-ups resulting from IEMN research (Vmicro, MC2-Technologies). These training courses will also benefit from the support from the CNRS, which will pay the apprentice's full salaryfor selected projects taking place in a laboratory.

The EEEA Masters Forum to be held on 8 February 2022 at LILLIAD (Cité Scientifique campus) will be an opportunity for students, teachers, researchers and companies to meet and exchange ideas.