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NTNU Sets Record at 2024 NSTC Research Awards

NTNU set a new institutional record at the 2024 NSTC Academic Research Awards, with eight faculty members and three alumni recognized across three major categories. Honoring excellence in research, innovation, and early-career achievement, the awards are a testament to NTNU’s leadership in academic advancement across disciplines.

NTNU Builds Global Connections at AERA with Alumni and Scholars

NTNU hosted an international reception during the 2025 AERA Annual Meeting in Denver, bringing together scholars, alumni, and institutional partners from around the world. The event underscored the university’s commitment to global academic collaboration, featuring remarks from university leadership and participation by faculty across disciplines.

Elite Athletes College Visits Singapore for Sports and Academic Exchange

NTNU’s Elite Athletes College delegation visited Singapore’s top sports institutions, expanding cooperation in education, research, and athletic training.

NTNU Partners with TCI Co., Ltd. to Broaden Career Horizons for International Students

To help international students better understand Taiwan’s workplace environment and encourage greater participation in internships and employment opportunities, the NTNU Office of International Affairs organized a company visit to TCI Co., Ltd. on April 11. A total of 24 international students from 13 academic departments took part in the visit to the publicly listed biotechnology company.

Asian children are less susceptible to constipation – except for Taiwanese children

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.