Switzerland-based manufacturer of analytical instruments and on-line monitoring systems for the textile industry Uster Technologies is playing a significant role in fostering the development of young and dynamic generation of professionals in China’s textile industry by developing a scholarship programme covering eight universities and involving over 500 students.
The company believes that the Uster scholarship programme will encourage successive generations of students to continue the transformation of China’s textile industry from a traditional sector to a modern global player in quality markets. It also offers internships at its laboratory in Suzhou, in collaboration with Donghua University. Each year, two master degree students are able to gain experience as testing engineers, working with USTER staff – as well as having access to latest test technology to help with their theses.
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Started in 2008, the first Uster scholarships at Donghua University and Qingdao University are now expanded to include six more establishments namely, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Xi’an Polytechnic University, Jiangnan University, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Nantong University, and Yancheng Institute of Technology. So far, 563 students at different levels (undergraduate, masters and PHD) have been awarded USTER scholarships.
USTER is convinced that younger staff members are the key to implementing sustainable and successful quality management concepts in the spinning industry. “There is a trend now for yarn producers to realize how textile engineers can help to improve the competitive capabilities of their spinning mills. They seek employees with university degrees and offer higher salaries,” says Ellen Liu, Corporate Development Manager at Uster Technologies, China.
