Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU) and Shenzhen WIK Domestic Appliances Co. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as WIK) signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement on April 12. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Christian Wurzer, WIK head of quality (global); Huang Yunpei, WIK head of human resources; middle-level managers of WIK; Prof. Ruan Shuangchen, president of SZTU; and heads of relevant departments of SZTU.

Prof. Ruan Shuangchen introduces SZTU to the guests from WIK. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

At the signing ceremony, Prof. Ruan Shuangchen introduced SZTU’s development process, faculty members, talent training model and enrollment size in detail. He noted that SZTU has heavily drawn on and introduced the advanced school-running experience of first-class universities of applied sciences in developed countries such as Germany and Switzerland. Insisting on a high standard, SZTU is committed to developing into a benchmark of such kind of university in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and even in China. He hoped that both sides can play a part in promoting student internships and practical training, advancing the technological development of the enterprise and cultivating technical talents in the future.

Huang Yunpei expects win-win results. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

Huang Yunpei spoke highly of the rapid development of SZTU. He briefly introduced WIK and hoped that the two parties can work closely and carry out in-depth cooperation. WIK will fully support SZTU’s students in internship and practical training. Win-win results are also expected in personnel training and technological research and development.

SZTU and WIK sign a strategic framework agreement. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

Representatives of SZTU and WIK signed a strategic framework agreement. Based on the agreement, WIK and SZTU will cooperate in multiple areas including internship and practical training bases and corporate HR training bases, scientific research and technology, graduate employment, specialties and curriculums setup and teacher training. It is hoped that the collaboration is driven by the needs of the industry, market and enterprises.

Prof. Ruan Shuangchen issues the appointment letters to Christian Wurzer and Huang Yunpei. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

After the signing ceremony, Christian Wurzer and Huang Yunpei were appointed Guest Professor and Enterprise Mentor in Career Planning and Employment Guidance respectively by SZTU. They will give professional courses to the students from time to time.

Tips: (Some information below is cited from the official website of WIK Group.)

WIK Group was founded in Germany in 1950 and is a privately held contract designer and manufacturer of electrical appliances and devices. Shenzhen WIK Domestic Appliances Co. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of WIK Group. Established in Shajing, Baoan, Shenzhen in 1988, it is one of the first foreign-funded enterprises in Shenzhen.

The main business covers research and development, processing, production and operation of high-end small household appliances including coffee machines (automatic and semi-automatic coffee machines, single serve coffee machines), personal care appliances, high-end water purifiers and small kitchen appliances. The company has multiple departments including R&D design, engineering technology, mold manufacturing, injection molding production and quality control. Thanks to the staff of 6,000 people including 350 engineers, WIK has established a technological research and development center in Shenzhen with excellent industrial foundation and R&D capabilities. WIK designs and develops the products with the latest technology and innovative ideas in Germany.

Drafted by Daisy（姚琦）/ International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office

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