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2026 AIESEP World Congress Concludes at NTNU, Strengthening Global Connections in Physical Education

The 2026 AIESEP World Congress, hosted by National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), concluded on June 19. Bringing together 505 scholars, researchers, and practitioners from 50 countries in Taipei, the five-day congress centered on the theme “Dialogues on Knowledges across Cultures.” Through academic exchanges and cultural activities, the event promoted global research collaboration and cross-cultural dialogue in physical education, highlighting Taiwan’s influence in international physical education and NTNU’s role in connecting the global academic community.

NTNU Gathers International Experts for Workshop on Near-Earth Space and Solar System Exploration

National Taiwan Normal University’s Center of Astronomy and Gravitation held the Workshop on Near-Earth Space and Solar System Exploration on 14-17 April 2026, which brought together around 60 scholars, researchers, students, engineers, and industry experts from Taiwan and abroad to explore new directions for Taiwan’s space science and deep-space mission development.

Transnational Sustainability Forum Opens New Global Learning Platform

NTNU launched the “2026 NTNU × Glasgow × Kyushu Winter Institute on Sustainability” in January, establishing a new cross-national platform for sustainability education during the university’s 65-day winter break. The program and its accompanying “2026 Transnational Forum on Sustainability” brought together more than 300 students and professionals from 15 countries and 13 universities.

NTNU Advances EMI Teaching and International Collaboration with Fulbright

As global higher education increasingly emphasizes English-Medium Instruction (EMI) and intercultural competence, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) continues to strengthen its bilingual learning environment and expand international partnerships. On Tuesday (11/19), the Office of Bilingual Education (OBE) and the Center for Academic Literacy (CAL) hosted a delegation from three U.S. universities (Columbia University, University of Maryland College Park, and Arizona State University), showcasing NTNU’s progress in EMI curriculum development, student support, and cross-cultural collaboration.

EMI TOEFL Waiver Pilot Recognized by U.S. Universities

On November 17, the Ministry of Education (MOE) announced the launch of the EMI TOEFL Waiver Pilot Program at a press conference for the Bilingual Learning Program for College Students. As one of the benchmark universities under Taiwan’s national bilingual education policy, NTNU was invited to share its experience in implementing English-Medium Instruction (EMI).