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IWALS 2019 in Finland

With the support of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and Technology, NTNU founded the Institute for Research Excellence in Learning Science with Pennsylvania State University in 2013. Since then, NTNU has been organizing International Workshop on Advanced Learning Sciences, IWALS with top universities in the world on a regular basis. The purpose is to provide a platform for scholars all over the world to learn and interact with each other in the field of language science, science learning and learning technology. NTNU aims to build a solid research foundation for learning science through strategic alliances with the world's top universities and to promote topics about learning science in a global scale.

NTNU Plans on English-Taught Courses

NTNU is active in promoting Internationalization in recent years. In addition to connecting with sister schools, we also recruit foreign students to study for degrees. The planning of English-taught courses is the key to internationalization.

NTNU Tops at Humanities and Business University in Taiwan

The "Best University in Taiwan ranking" was announced by GV magazine on July 1st. NTNU ranked the first in number of Chinese paper, average number of Chinese paper published by full-time teachers and the number TCI (Taiwan Citation Index Humanities and Social Sciences) papers. NTNU is ranked the first in the category of humanities and business. Executive Vice President Sung Yao Ting received the award from Charles Kao, the founder of GV Magazine. This is the fourth ranking by GV Magazine and Elsevier, a world known publisher of papers. In addition to the existing 35 indexes like "social impact", "academic achievement", "teaching performance", "internationalization" and "education and industry income", "financial condition" has been added this year. 97 universities are included in the ranking. These universities have over 3000 students and over 150 assistant professors.

Scholars Gather at International Learning Sciences Forum in NTNU

The International Learning Sciences Forum "International Trends for AI and Big Data in Learning Sciences” held by Institute for Research Excellence in Learning Science NTNU took place from July 11th to 13th. Renown scholars are invited to explore the latest research findings and future trends in artificial intelligence and big data learning in theoretical research in learning science, education practice and education industry. About 180 scholars attended this forum and discussed about the future development and trend of learning science. President Wu Cheng Chih, Chair Professor Tsai Chin Chung, who is also the Dean of College of Learning Science, Professor of Educational Psychology Janice Gobert from Rutgers University and Stephen J.H. Yang from National Central University attended the opening ceremony.

3 Gold 7 Silver 1 Bronze by NTNU Athletes in 2019 Universiade

The 13-day Summer Universiade Napoli 2019 ended on July 14th. Athletics from NTNU have made an impressive performance, earning 3 gold, 7 silver and 1 bronze for Taiwan, accounting for 1/3 of medals. President Wu, who lead the team to Italy, recognized the hard work of the athletes and their top performance.