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| 2026-01-20 |
Transnational Sustainability Forum Opens New Global Learning Platform |
點閱次數: 452 |
| NTNU launched the “2026 NTNU × Glasgow × Kyushu Winter Institute on Sustainability” in January, establishing a new cross-national platform for sustainability education during the university’s 65-day winter break. The program and its accompanying “2026 Transnational Forum on Sustainability” brought together more than 300 students and professionals from 15 countries and 13 universities.more |
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| 2026-01-12 |
NTNU College of Education–Founded APATE Officially Joins WERA |
點閱次數: 386 |
| The Asia-Pacific Association for Teacher Education (APATE), established under the leadership of the College of Education at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), has recently officially become a member of the World Education Research Association (WERA). This milestone marks a significant step forward for Taiwan’s teacher education research in engaging with the global academic community and reflects the increasing international engagement and academic presence of NTNU’s College of Education.more |
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| 2026-01-09 |
Edwin Lun Awarded Honorary Doctorate for Contributions to Overseas Chinese Education |
點閱次數: 217 |
| On January 8, NTNU conferred an Honorary Doctor of Social Sciences degree on Chairman Edwin Lun of the Dragon Gate Education Fund, recognizing his decades of support for overseas Chinese education and humanitarian initiatives. Through scholarships established for the Academy of Preparatory Programs for Overseas Compatriot Students, Lun has assisted more than a thousand Myanmar overseas Chinese students in pursuing their studies in Taiwan. During periods of conflict in Myanmar, he also launched the “Dragon Gate Charter Flights” program to help stranded students travel safely to Taiwan and continue their education.more |
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| 2026-01-07 |
HNUE Delegation Renews and Strengthens Partnership with NTNU |
點閱次數: 317 |
| A delegation from Hanoi National University of Education (HNUE), led by President Nguyen Duc Son, visited National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) for a two-day academic agenda. HNUE, one of Vietnam’s largest public universities, is accredited by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) and has been a university-wide partner of NTNU since 2017. During this visit, both universities signed an extension of their existing MOU and student-exchange agreements, reaffirming their commitment to academic collaboration.more |
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| 2026-01-06 |
Strengthening Chinese Language Pathways for International Students |
點閱次數: 246 |
| In the fall semester of the 2025 academic year, NTNU expanded its Chinese language support for international students, delivering more than 400 instances of language learning and tutoring within four months. By coordinating resources across academic and administrative units, the University strengthened pathways linking language development with campus adaptation, academic study, and future career planning in Taiwan.more |
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| 2026-01-03 |
Zebrafish Embryos Expose Cisplatin's Kidney Damage Pathway |
點閱次數: 324 |
| Traditional animal experiments often rely on mice and rabbits, but they often spark ethical controversy. Distinguished Professor Li-Yih Lin of the Department of Life Science at National Taiwan Normal University leads a research team that makes effective use of a zebrafish embryo model to successfully elucidate the nephrotoxic mechanism of the chemotherapeutic drug, cisplatin. This work has not only opened up a new direction for developing protective drugs that counter nephrotoxicity, but also highlights the innovative value of alternatives to conventional laboratory animals, which is aligned with international standards that increasingly emphasize animal welfare.more |
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| 2025-12-26 |
Landmark meta-review proves that even a single session of exercise is good for your brain |
點閱次數: 344 |
| Looking to boost your cognitive performance? A single session of exercise may produce immediate benefits. A new study led by Chair Professor Yu-Kai Chang of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at National Taiwan Normal University, in collaboration with Distinguished Professor Jennifer Etnier of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and Dr. Shih-Chun Kao of Purdue University, has just been published in Psychological Bulletin. The team presents pioneering evidence on the effects of a single acute bout of exercise on cognitive function.more |
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| 2025-12-18 |
NTNU Strengthens Academic Ties with Leading Eastern European Universities |
點閱次數: 361 |
| In early December, President Cheng-Chih Wu of National Taiwan Normal University(NTNU) led a delegation including Executive Vice President Frank Yung-Hsiang Ying, Dean of the College of Science Jein-Shan Chen, and Vice President for International Affairs Yi-De Liu on an official visit to Poland and Romania. The delegation visited the University of Warsaw (UW), the “1 Decembrie 1918” University of Alba Iulia (UAB), and Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB). The visit aimed to strengthen academic collaboration with leading Eastern European institutions, expand international mobility opportunities for students and faculty, and explore multifaceted cooperation in research and talent development.more |
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| 2025-12-14 |
Three Decades of Chinese Excellence: Alumni and Faculty Gather for Anniversary Celebration |
點閱次數: 303 |
| The Department of Chinese as a Second Language marked its 30th anniversary and alumni reunion on December 14 under the theme “Thirty Years of Chinese Excellence: United in Language, Linked in Teaching, Connected in Learning.” More than one hundred alumni returned to campus to reconnect with former teachers and classmates, gathering to commemorate three decades of teaching and academic development.more |
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| 2025-12-10 |
International Students Explore Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry on Field Visit |
點閱次數: 284 |
| English-language presentations, guided tours, and on-site discussions framed an industry field visit on December 10, as international students took part in a visit to Realtek Semiconductor Corp. and the Hsinchu Science Park Exploration Center. Organized by the Office of International Affairs, the program aimed to strengthen students’ understanding of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and high-tech workplace culture.more |
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| 2025-12-04 |
Taiwan–Japan Academic Exchange Connects AI Education with Global Tech Industry |
點閱次數: 238 |
| A three-day academic exchange program from December 2 to 4 brought faculty representatives from Osaka University to campus for discussions and industry visits focused on artificial intelligence education and interdisciplinary collaboration. Hosted by the College of Interdisciplinary Industry Academia Innovation, the visit strengthened institutional ties and explored pathways for future dual-degree programs, joint courses, and industry–academia cooperation.more |
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| 2025-12-02 |
University of Bordeaux Visit Explores Expanded Academic Cooperation |
點閱次數: 256 |
| A delegation from NTNU’s partner institution, University of Bordeaux, visited from November 27 to December 2, 2025, for a series of academic exchanges hosted by the Office of International Affairs, the College of Sports and Recreation and its Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, and the College of Technology and Engineering and its Department of Electrical Engineering. The visit focused on strengthening existing ties and exploring additional areas of cooperation.more |
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| 2025-11-28 |
“Homecoming Train” Christmas Gala Brings a Global Campus Together |
點閱次數: 197 |
| Cardboard train installations and a blue-and-white Christmas tree marked the setting at the Assembly Hall on the Gongguan Campus on the evening of November 28, as the annual Christmas Gala took place under the theme “Homecoming Train.” The event was jointly organized by the Office of International Affairs and the International Youth (IY) volunteer team, with venue design inspired by The Polar Express.more |
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| 2025-11-28 |
Department of Chemistry Hosts Taiwan–Japan–Korea Joint Symposium |
點閱次數: 223 |
| The Department of Chemistry hosted the 2025 Kyushu University–NTNU–Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology Joint Symposium on November 27 and 28. The event marked the first trilateral symposium involving institutions from Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea and was held to strengthen academic exchange among leading research universities in East Asia.more |
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| 2025-11-24 |
Nobel Laureate Didier Queloz on Science, Society, and the Search for Life |
點閱次數: 233 |
| Nobel laureate Didier Queloz delivered a public lecture at NTNU on November 24, addressing the relationship between science, society, and the search for life in the universe. The lecture, held as part of the Taiwan Bridges Program in collaboration with the World Peace Foundation, drew faculty, students, and scholars from Taiwan and abroad.more |
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| 2025-11-19 |
NTNU Advances EMI Teaching and International Collaboration with Fulbright |
點閱次數: 400 |
| As global higher education increasingly emphasizes English-Medium Instruction (EMI) and intercultural competence, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) continues to strengthen its bilingual learning environment and expand international partnerships. On Tuesday (11/19), the Office of Bilingual Education (OBE) and the Center for Academic Literacy (CAL) hosted a delegation from three U.S. universities (Columbia University, University of Maryland College Park, and Arizona State University), showcasing NTNU’s progress in EMI curriculum development, student support, and cross-cultural collaboration.more |
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| 2025-11-17 |
EMI TOEFL Waiver Pilot Recognized by U.S. Universities |
點閱次數: 276 |
| On November 17, the Ministry of Education (MOE) announced the launch of the EMI TOEFL Waiver Pilot Program at a press conference for the Bilingual Learning Program for College Students. As one of the benchmark universities under Taiwan’s national bilingual education policy, NTNU was invited to share its experience in implementing English-Medium Instruction (EMI).more |
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| 2025-11-14 |
NTNU Chemistry Strengthens Partnership with Osaka University, Advancing Joint Ph.D. Training and Cross-National Research |
點閱次數: 248 |
| NTNU’s Department of Chemistry has taken a major step forward in its long-term partnership with Osaka University. During a two-day visit to the Graduate School of Science in October 2025, the two institutions confirmed a series of new initiatives that will deepen academic cooperation, including the launch of a joint Ph.D. program, coordinated student exchange and research training pathways, collaborative beamline proposals at SPring-8 and SACLA, and the development of lab-to-lab research platforms. They also agreed to offer an international summer course on Quantum Materials and Sustainable Chemistry at NTNU in 2026.more |
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| 2025-11-11 |
Vice President Leads Delegation to Indonesia for Academic Exchange |
點閱次數: 217 |
| Vice President Yao-Ting Sung led a delegation to Indonesia from November 5 to 11 for an academic exchange visit that included meetings with partner universities, the renewal of cooperation agreements, and participation in a jointly organized international conference.more |
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| 2025-11-06 |
NTNU Physicists Achieve Multilevel Photomemory via Vortex Light |
點閱次數: 262 |
| A research group led by Professors Yen-Wen Lan and Ting-Hua Lu of the Department of Physics, in collaboration with PhD student Yeh-Ru Chen, master’s student Po-Wen Wang, and postdoctoral researcher Wen-Hao Chang, has published new findings in the October 2025 issue of Science Advances. The article, titled “Orbital angular momentum–driven multistate photomemory,” presents a method for achieving multilevel photomemory utilizing the orbital angular momentum (OAM) of light. This work marks a departure from the binary constraints of conventional optical memory and establishes the angular momentum of light as a viable and independent parameter for information storage and control.more |
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| 2025-11-04 |
NTNU Strengthens Ties with UK Universities Through Strategic Visit |
點閱次數: 210 |
| A delegation from National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) visited the United Kingdom in late October as part of the Taiwan–UK University Consortium initiative. The trip aimed to strengthen NTNU’s collaboration with British partner institutions in areas including teacher education, sustainability research, Mandarin instruction, and international academic mobility.more |
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| 2025-10-28 |
NTNU is Working with Caltech to Advance Quantum Memory Tech |
點閱次數: 264 |
| A recent collaboration between the Department of Physics at National Taiwan Normal University and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has successfully overcome a key bottleneck in quantum memory technology. The study demonstrates that at extremely low temperatures, a magnetic field induces polarity ordering in monolayer molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) transistors. This breakthrough is poised to bring revolutionary changes to the development of two-dimensional materials and electronic technologies.more |
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| 2025-10-18 |
NTNU Leads New Thinking in Asia-Pacific Teacher Education: Teacher Preparation Becomes a Global Focus in the AI Era |
點閱次數: 349 |
| The 2025 Annual Conference of the Asia-Pacific Association for Teacher Education (APATE) was successfully held at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) from October 17 to 18. Under the theme “Teacher Education in the Age of AI: Making a Difference in the Asia-Pacific Region,” the event brought together educational leaders and scholars from more than ten countries across Asia, the Americas, and Europe to explore new directions in teacher development and educational innovation amid the rise of artificial intelligence.more |
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| 2025-10-17 |
Deep Aseismic Slip Identified as a Key Precursor to the 2024 Hualien Earthquake |
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| A research team led by Professor Hui-Hsuan Chen of the Department of Earth Sciences at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) has found evidence that accelerated aseismic slip on a deep fault began as early as three years before the magnitude-7.3 Hualien earthquake on April 3, 2024. This behavior suggests features of a potential earthquake precursor. The team’s findings, published in Nature Communications, offer important insight into how major earthquakes may develop over long timescales and highlight the role of slow slip along the Central Range Fault in eastern Taiwan.more |
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| 2025-09-30 |
Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao Calls on NTNU Students to Meet Global Challenges with Confidence and Creativity |
點閱次數: 281 |
| At a general education lecture hosted by National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) on September 30, Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao encouraged students to navigate a rapidly changing world with resilience, creativity, and a clear sense of purpose. Speaking on “On the World Stage, Youth Lead” she urged young people to use technology wisely, remain a “force for good,” and become problem solvers capable of shaping Taiwan’s future on the global stage.more |
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