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NTNU Partners with IB to Host First IBEC Conference in Asia

NTNU hosted the 2025 International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate (IBEC) Conference in Taipei from 15 to 17 August, the first time the event has been held in Asia. More than 150 participants from 12 countries gathered under the theme “Empowering Educators to Thrive in a Changing World.” The program featured keynote lectures, academic presentations, and cultural activities, providing a platform for educators and researchers to exchange ideas, explore innovative teaching practices, and strengthen international collaboration in IB education.

NTNU and Mackay Memorial Team Up on Smart Nursing Technology

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.

NTNU Extends Nominations for 15th President to August 25, 2025

National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), one of Taiwan’s most prestigious public universities, has announced a call for public nominations for its 15th President. The nomination period runs from July 7 to August 11, 2025.

NTNU Professor Ting-Chia Hsu Leads Delegation to the University of Turku’s Learning Analytics Center to Advance International Collaboration in Digital Learning and Computational Thinking

On August 7–8, 2025, Professor Ting-Chia Hsu, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Technology Application and Human Resource Development at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), led a team on a visit to the University of Turku’s Learning Analytics Center (TRILA) in Finland for academic exchange.

Design Your Own Degree: NTNU Launches Interdisciplinary Academic Program

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.