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NTNU Ranked 9th in Best Global Universities for Education and Educational Research

In a recent evaluation released by the U.S. News & World Report of the best global universities, National Taiwan Normal University is ranked 9th in Best Global Universities for Education and Educational Research. Its place alongside Harvard and Stanford among the top ten in the world also raises the international profile of Taiwan’s research ability.

NTNU Delegation Visits Kyushu to Expand Academic Relationships

In order to expand cooperation and exchanges with Japanese universities, President Wu Cheng Chih of National Taiwan Normal University led a delegation to Kyushu University and Kumamoto University on January 17-20, 2023. The professors participated in the visit included Vice President for International Affairs Liu Yi-de and Dean of the Faculty of Science Chen Jein-shan, Dean of the College of Technology and Engineering Cheng, Ching-min and Professor Lin Cheng-huang of the Department of Fine Arts, and Professor Liu Hsiang-lin of the Department of Physics. During the four day visit, they not only visited the campus and laboratories but also met with the presidents and Officers of International Affairs of the two universities and professors specializing in science and engineering.

NTNU Strives for Cross Cultural Exchange and Internationalization at Home

In the ranking of universities wordwide, the proportion of overseas students is one of the most important criteria in measuring the internationalization of universities. National Taiwan Normal University is ranked first in Taiwan in THE 2022 World University Rankings by international outlook. When facing global competition and the challenge of fewer students due to lower birth rate, only a complete international administrative support system can lay a cornerstone for talent recruitment, education for our university and Taiwan.

A Cross-Country Comparison of the Moral Thinking and Communication Competencies of Young Generations

The young generation is often labeled as the "strawberry" or "mommy" generation, as if they have low stress tolerance and are unable to be financially independent. However, these digital natives, nourished by the Internet world and emerging technologies, are sometimes highly concerned about social issues as an expression of their diversity and creativity.

Look at Me!The application of facial recognition technology in science education

With the rapid development of facial recognition technology, the relationship between chang-es in our facial expressions and science learning is gradually being revealed and proven. Utilizing a facial expression analysis software (FaceReader) from the Netherlands, Distinguished Professor Mei-Hung Chiu of the Graduate Institute of Science Education at National Taiwan Normal Uni-versity and her collaborators have attempted to analyze the facial expressions high school and uni-versity students show as they undergo conceptual change during science learning. The exploration will allow teachers to provide timely adjustments to their instructional approach to better suit stu-dents’ needs.