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UTAR Scholars Visit NTNU to Explore New Opportunities for International Collaboration

Professors Chua Kein Huat and Hsiao-Fen Cheng from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) in Malaysia visited the College of Technology and Engineering at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) on August 17 to explore new opportunities for academic exchange and cooperation. The visitors were welcomed by Dean Yi-Hsuan Hung of the College of Technology and Engineering, along with Professors Chun-Hsin Chang, Wen-Yu Wang, and Hwa-Dong Liu. The two sides discussed student development, student exchanges, dual-degree programs, and future research collaboration, laying the groundwork for closer ties between NTNU and UTAR.

NTNU Achieves Record High in THE Sustainability Impact Rankings, with Three SDGs in Global Top 100

National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) achieved its best-ever performance in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Rankings, released on June 24. NTNU rose from 301–400 last year to 101–200 globally, an improvement of approximately 200 places. The results reflect the University’s continued efforts in sustainable governance, teaching innovation, and social engagement. Three of NTNU’s United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ranked among the global top 100, with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities reaching 43rd place.

Dual Initiative to Foster World-Class Researchers

A two-pronged strategy is underway to further attract outstanding scholars: establishing the NTNU Young Scholar Lectureship and unveiling a fully-renovated faculty housing complex on its Gongguan Campus.

NTNU College of Education–Founded APATE Officially Joins WERA

The Asia-Pacific Association for Teacher Education (APATE), established under the leadership of the College of Education at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), has recently officially become a member of the World Education Research Association (WERA). This milestone marks a significant step forward for Taiwan’s teacher education research in engaging with the global academic community and reflects the increasing international engagement and academic presence of NTNU’s College of Education.

Strengthening Chinese Language Pathways for International Students

In the fall semester of the 2025 academic year, NTNU expanded its Chinese language support for international students, delivering more than 400 instances of language learning and tutoring within four months. By coordinating resources across academic and administrative units, the University strengthened pathways linking language development with campus adaptation, academic study, and future career planning in Taiwan.