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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 |
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| 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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| 2025-09-24 |
NTNU and University of Salzburg Sign MOU & SEA to Expand Academic and Student Exchanges |
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| On September 24, 2025, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) welcomed Rector Prof. Dr. Bernhard Fügenschuh of the University of Salzburg, Austria. During the visit, the two universities signed a university-level Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Student Exchange Agreement (SEA), formalizing an institutional partnership. With this signing, Salzburg became NTNU’s first Austrian partner to establish a university-level student exchange, marking a milestone in Taiwan–Austria higher education cooperation.more |
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| 2025-09-18 |
How Comments Can Make or Break Your Crowdfunding Campaign |
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| With the rise of internet financing, crowdfunding has become an important channel for many small and medium-sized enterprises and individual entrepreneurs to obtain funding. However, the common “all-or-nothing” outcome of crowdfunding campaigns is often a painful hurdle for entrepreneurs. Professor Yen-Chun Jim Wu from National Taiwan Normal University’s Graduate Institute of Global Business and Strategy used algorithms to conduct sentiment analysis on campaign comments made before and after fundraising. His research explored the predictive power of online comments for crowdfunding outcomes. The findings show that incorporating early-stage comments during a campaign can significantly increase the likelihood of crowdfunding success.more |
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| 2025-08-22 |
42 New Faculty Join NTNU, Bringing Global Expertise and Academic Strength |
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| NTNU has welcomed 42 new faculty members for the 2025 academic year, including 10 international hires. The new faculty bring expertise spanning education, science, engineering, business, and the arts, with backgrounds in both academia and industry. Their appointments strengthen NTNU’s teaching and research capacity, expand English-Medium Instruction offerings, and further the university’s role as a leading bilingual and internationally oriented institution.more |
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| 2025-08-15 |
NTNU and Mackay Memorial Team Up on Smart Nursing Technology |
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| Researchers at NTNU and Mackay Memorial Hospital have developed an AI-powered nursing cart designed to ease the physical strain on nurses and free up more time for patient care. The project, part of a two-year industry-academia collaboration, integrates autonomous navigation, voice input, and clinical data tools, with trials already underway at Mackay’s Tamsui branch.more |
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| 2025-08-06 |
Design Your Own Degree: NTNU Launches Interdisciplinary Academic Program |
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| NTNU has launched a new Interdisciplinary Academic Program, offering students the opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary study outside conventional departmental tracks. Thirteen students from five colleges were admitted to the program’s first cohort, each presenting a personalized academic plan that reflects the growing interest in more flexible and integrated models of higher education.more |
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| 2025-09-12 |
Campus Condorcet Visits NTNU to Discuss Global Challenges in the Humanities and Social Sciences |
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| On Friday, September 5, 2025, Prof. Pierre‐Paul Zalio, President of the Établissement Public Campus Condorcet (EPCC) and the Conseil Présidentiel de la Science of France, together with Prof. Pascale Laborier, core initiator of the Universities in Exile (UXIL) program at Campus Condorcet, visited National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). They delivered a special lecture at the Continuing Education Building, titled “The Humanities and Social Sciences Facing Today's Challenges.” The event was attended by NTNU President Prof. Cheng Chih Wu, Executive Vice Presidents Prof. Yao-Ting Sung and Prof. Frank Yung-Hsiang Ying, VP for Academic Affairs Prof. Mei-Hui Liu, VP for Student Affairs Prof. Mei-Chun Lin, VP for Research and Development Prof. Ying-Shao Hsu, VP for International Affairs Prof. Yi-De Liu, Deans, Associate Deans, Faculty, Students, and Administrative Staff, totaling nearly eighty participants. The gathering highlighted NTNU’s leadership and international collaboration in the humanities and social sciences.more |
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| 2025-06-03 |
2025 Summer Session to Offer Expanded Courses and Revised Policies |
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| NTNU’s 2025 Summer Session will offer approximately 120 courses, including 40 taught in English (EMI). Credit fees are waived for most day-division students, and course enrollment thresholds have been adjusted to increase availability. Preliminary course selection runs from May 22 to May 26.more |
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| 2025-05-27 |
Triboelectric Generators Could Change the Future of Wearable Devices |
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| What types of microgenerators can be worn on the body? Professor Chii-Rong Yang from the Department of Mechatronic Engineering at National Taiwan Normal University and his research team have made a significant breakthrough by integrating flexible electronics with triboelectric technology. They have successfully developed a self-powered wearable sensor. This advancement not only opens new avenues for research into energy-autonomous wearable electronics but also introduces novel directions and possibilities for future technological applications.more |
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| 2025-05-13 |
NTNU Concludes Lecture Series Celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science |
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| NTNU marked the International Year of Quantum Science with a public lecture series on particle physics and cosmology, featuring talks by scholars from across Taiwan. Organized by the Center for Astronomy and Gravitation and the Department of Physics, the series explored topics ranging from the Standard Model and Higgs field to dark energy and the expansion of the universe—highlighting the links between quantum mechanics and cosmology for a general audience.more |
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| 2025-05-08 |
Distinguished Lecture: Richard Howitt on Indigenous Self-Determination |
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| As part of NTNU’s Distinguished Lecture Series, Yushan Honorary Chair Professor Richard Howitt examined the legacy of settler-colonial institutions and the structural challenges facing Indigenous self-determination, drawing on fieldwork across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, Taiwan, and Israel.more |
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| 2025-04-25 |
Asian children are less susceptible to constipation – except for Taiwanese children |
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| Child or adult, nearly everyone knows what it feels like to be “a little backed up,” so to speak. Assistant Professor Ngan Thi Kim Nguyen from the NTNU Programs of Nutrition Science has conducted in-depth research on the prevalence of constipation among Asian children and its related factors. Her findings reveal that the prevalence of constipation among Asian children is approximately 12%, which is significantly lower than the global average of 29%. Among Asian regions, South Asia has a slightly lower prevalence rate (6.9%) compared to East Asia (14.1%). However, a surprising discovery is that the prevalence of constipation among school-aged children in Taiwan reaches 32.2%, far exceeding that of other regions in Asia.more |
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| 2025-04-02 |
Movement Shapes Growth, Actions Build the Future: Taiwan Children's Motor Development Survey |
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| Children's motor development is crucial for their health, brain development, cognitive function, social adaptation, and academic performance. Good motor skills not only enhance physical fitness but also improve focus, learning ability, social interactions, and emotional regulation. Conversely, inadequate motor development may lead to coordination difficulties, attention deficits, and reduced participation in physical activities, affecting confidence and daily functioning. more |
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| 2025-03-24 |
Professor Yung-Chih Chen’s Top Three Strategies to Counteract Negative effects of Prolonged Sitting |
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| In modern society, prolonged sedentary behavior has become a common lifestyle, particularly among office workers who may not have the time for regular exercise. However, extended periods of sitting can have detrimental effects on health, including impaired postprandial blood glucose and insulin regulation, as well as an increased risk of weight gain and obesity. Associate Professor Yung-Chih Chen from the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at National Taiwan Normal University has conducted two studies demonstrating that interrupting prolonged sitting can promote metabolic health by stimulating the secretion of gut hormones and increasing energy expenditure. His research also explores simple strategies to break up sedentary behavior and enhance overall well-being.more |
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| 2025-03-13 |
Academician Lecture Series Concludes Successfully: Professor Wang Fansen Analyzes Historical Trends |
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| The final session and closing ceremony of the History and Culture Academician Lecture Series, organized by the Department of History at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), concluded successfully on February 27 at the NTNU Extension and Continuing Education Center. The keynote speaker for this session was Academia Sinica Academician, Professor Wang Fansen, who delivered a lecture titled "Wind: Examining the Formation of Historical Trends." He provided an in-depth analysis of the factors driving historical trends, their rise and decline, and their broader historical context.more |
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| 2025-02-26 |
NTNU Leads in International Student Enrollment Among Taiwan’s Top Universities |
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| NTNU has emerged as a leader in international student enrollment among Taiwan’s top universities, with the highest percentage of international degree-seeking students. As the university continues to expand its bilingual education programs, global partnerships, and student support services, it is strengthening its role in international higher education. Recent data highlights NTNU’s success in attracting and retaining international talent, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and cross-cultural engagement.more |
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| 2025-02-25 |
VR can help pupils develop empathy and boost creativity, says Professor Yu-Shan Chang |
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| Virtual Reality (VR) has emerged as an innovative technology across various industries, and has proven to be a valuable tool in education, offering students an entirely new sensory experience. Professor Yu-Shan Chang from the Department of Technology Application and Human Resource Development at National Taiwan Normal University has found that VR provides students with immersive contextual experiences, enhances their spatial and three-dimensional conceptualization, and facilitates the design of user-centered blueprints. more |
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| 2025-02-14 |
NTNU Recognized in 2025 University Guide as Leader in Bilingual Education and Industry Collaboration |
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| As the 2025 university entrance season approaches, 1111 Job Bank has released a special edition of the 2025 University Guide this January. Its "Introduction to Top Universities" series highlights the unique qualities of each institution, introducing NTNU under the theme Industry Connections × Interdisciplinary Learning, Global Engagement × Bilingual Education. The guide outlines NTNU’s core strengths and educational philosophy as the university continues to evolve in a more dynamic and innovative direction.
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| 2025-02-04 |
Passwords Keep Getting Cracked? A New Verification Scheme Helps Improves Security |
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| When logging into computer systems, using email, or accessing various social networking sites, the first step typically involves entering a username and password. If authentication credentials are compromised, they can be exploited. Dr. Albert Guan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering at National Taiwan Normal University, has pioneered research on “A Novel Verification Scheme to Resist Online Password Guessing Attacks.” This research has effectively tackled the risks related to passwords, offering innovative insights into information security.more |
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| 2025-01-24 |
The Shifting Shadow of M87*: A New Key to Understanding Black Hole Environments |
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| Using observations from 2017 and 2018, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration has deepened our understanding of the supermassive black hole at the center of Messier 87 (M87*). This study opens a new window into multi-year analysis at horizon scales by leveraging a new simulation image library with more than 120,000 additional images compared to the last one. The team confirmed that M87*’s black hole rotational axis points away from Earth and demonstrated that turbulence within the accretion disk — rotating gas around the black hole — plays an important role in explaining the observed shift in the ring’s brightness peak compared to 2017. The findings, published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, mark a major step forward in unraveling the complex dynamics of black hole environments.more |
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| 2025-01-22 |
History Department Partners with Taiwan Historica for Academic Collaboration and Resource Sharing |
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| To promote the effective utilization of academic resources and deepen the development of Taiwanese social and cultural education, the History Department of National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) formalized a collaboration agreement with Taiwan Historica on January 10. This partnership focuses on archival collections, academic seminars and publications, internship opportunities, talent exchange, and shared facilities. Together, the two institutions aim to advance research and education in Taiwanese history.more |
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| 2025-01-21 |
NTNU College of Management Partners with Industry to Foster Global Business Talent |
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| The NTNU College of Management (NTNU COM) recently partnered with Systex Corporation, Fubon Asset Management, and others through industry–academia collaboration memorandums. This initiative strengthens ties between academia and industry, creating more internships and job opportunities for students. It aims to develop future business leaders with global perspectives, digital transformation skills, and sustainability-focused thinking, aligning with the UN’s SDG 8. By offering on-campus internships and career pathways, NTNU COM promotes a win–win–win collaboration among government, industry, and academia.more |
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| 2024-12-20 |
How to Help Teenagers Overcome Internet Addiction |
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| The internet has become an indispensable part of modern life, with nearly every adolescent owning a mobile device. This not only changes the way they learn, but also poses the risk of internet addiction. Professor Min-Pei Lin from the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling at National Taiwan Normal University conducted a two-year longitudinal study on first-year high school students in Taiwan to investigate the phenomenon of internet addiction among Taiwanese adolescents and its underlying causes. The study found that when adolescents experience negative psychological states and have lower distress tolerance, they often turn to the internet or vent their emotions as a way to "escape" from stress, gradually becoming addicted to the internet.more |
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