Granting scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate students in China

“Valmet's corporate social responsibility in China focuses on supporting youth health and developing industry talent, particularly in the field of industry talent development. Since 2009, Valmet has awarded scholarships to undergraduate students at three major universities in the pulp and paper industry. Starting in 2023, new scholarships for postgraduate students at several leading industrial universities have been established.

Through this scholarship program, Valmet aims to foster the concept of industrial sustainability and promote innovation among students and professors. Additionally, postgraduate students are encouraged to engage in research on biomass utilization, CO2 reduction, and recycling. We hope these research outcomes will be integrated into Valmet's 'Beyond Circularity' program," said Jingwei Liu, Head of Marketing and Communications, China Area, in his welcome speech at the scholarship awarding event's opening in October 2024.

The Valmet scholarship awarding event for Guangxi University was held at Valmet’s Beihai service center in December 2024. 

On December 10, "Valmet Scholarship" awarding event for Guangxi University was held at Valmet’s Beihai service center. Chengrong Qin, the dean of the Light Industry and Food Engineering Institute of Guangxi University, along with 5 professors, 12 award-winning postgraduate students and 6 undergraduate students at the Electrical Engineering Institute of Guangxi University participated in the event.

Together with Valmet Beihai services center team, a series of engaging interactive programs were arranged for this event. The one-day agenda included: General introduction of Valmet and Beihai service center, technical exchanges, talent cultivation and development discussion, workshop tours, and puzzle games organized by HR. The last exciting program was tree planting. Professors and students planted two fruit trees at the Beihai service center, symbolizing their good expectations for a good harvest next year.

"We are very grateful to Valmet for setting up a postgraduate scholarship in our institute, and I especially congratulate Valmet on the smooth operation of the Beihai service center and hope that we will increase further interaction, ”Dean Chengrong Qin thanked Valmet and expressed his wishes in his speech, ”Congratulations to our Valmet scholarship winners, I hope you will continue to study hard,  to make contributions to the development of the pulp and paper industry. "

“In recent years, the pulp and paper industry in Guangxi has experienced significant growth. The Beihai service center can respond faster and serve better to customer needs, thereby enhancing customer experiences. I hope the students can apply what they have learned and dedicate themselves to the development of the West region,” Xiaowei Ma, Director, West Region, China Area, expressed his wishes when introducing the Beihai service center.

Interactive puzzle games and tree planting activities highlight Valmet's scholarship event.