On July 8, the opening ceremony was held for Artisan's Café – the first coffee shop of Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU) on campus. Prof. Ruan Shuangchen, president of SZTU, Prof. Xu Gang, vice president of SZTU, college deans, department directors, other invited guests including student representatives participated in this event.

The opening ceremony [Photo/International Cooperation and Student Affairs Office]

Group photos [Photo/International Cooperation and Student Affairs Office]

Artisan’s Café [Photo/International Cooperation and Student Affairs Office]

The Artisan's Café is a new hands-on base of the Work-Study Program of SZTU, which aims to provide a practice platform for the students. The Work-Study Program was run by the International Cooperation and Student Affairs Office. The preparation of Artisan's Café started at the beginning of 2022. Adhering to the concept of "Seek Truth, Pursue Excellence", the students were involved in the coffee shop's planning and design. They will also participate in its future operation. In charge of the overall decoration, business model, and products, Mr. Chavany Roland was hired as the manager of the café. He holds a high standard of quality for the raw materials. Coffee beans imported from Italy are carefully selected to ensure the best taste and mellowness of each coffee drink. In addition, authentic French pastries, such as baguettes, sable Breton and canelé are available in the café.

President Ruan Shuangchen [Photo/International Cooperation and Student Affairs Office]

President Ruan gave the first remark at the opening ceremony. He said that Artisan's Café is an important part of the Work-Study Program with an aim to subsidize needy students and cultivate their interest in coffee. The café serves as a practical base for students to accumulate work experiences and improve their interpersonal skills. He also called on students to give full play to their creativity and contribute to the product and service.

Prof. Holger Haldenwang [Photo/International Cooperation and Student Affairs Office]

Prof. Holger Haldenwang, dean of Business School, said learning should not be limited to classrooms, and that students should make full use of the café as a practical platform to improve their interpersonal skills. He encouraged students to explore new ways to combine work-study with innovation and entrepreneurship.

Prof. Franz Raps [Photo/International Cooperation and Student Affairs Office]

Prof. Ning Cunzheng (first from the left), dean of College of Integrated Circuits and Optoelectronic Chips, attends the unveiling of Artisan’s Café. [Photo/International Cooperation and Student Affairs Office]

Prof. Franz Raps, dean of College of Urban Transportation and Logistics, expressed his warm congratulations on the opening of Artisan’s Café. He believes the coffee shop will be a good platform for students to cultivate their innovative, practical abilities.

Drafted by Janet（张芮珊）/ International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office

Revised by International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office

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