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Purdue and NTNU Deepen Partnership in Sports, Leisure, and Hospitality

Solidifying the sister school partnership between Purdue University and NTNU, Professor Cai Liping, from Purdue's School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, met with faculty at the NTNU School of Sports and Leisure on December 27 focused on boosting future exchange programs and deepening academic collaborations between the two institutions.

University of Pittsburg Christmas Day Meeting at NTNU Sets Stage for 2025 Collaboration

Professor Michael Shi-Yung Liu from the University of Pittsburgh's History Department visits NTNU on Christmas Day to discuss plans for the University of Pittsburgh History Faculty's visiting delegation set for 2025.

Dragon Fruit Peel Extract Helps with Alcoholic Liver Disease!

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) has become a health problem as alcohol consumption has increased annually both in Taiwan and around the world. Hepatic lipid accumulation, oxidative stress, and inflammation are important factors in the progression of ALD. Red pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus) peel is rich in polyphenols and betanins, which possess antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of red pitaya peel extract (PPE) on ALD, and explore the associated mechanisms. Laboratory mice were administered an ethanol liquid diet, which induced ALD, and PPE treatment was shown to reduce hepatic fat accumulation, oxidative stress, and inflammation. Thus, PPE may help prevent the progression of ALD.

Smart Textile Material Classification System Developed at NTNU paves the Way for a Sustainable Fashion Future

NTNU Institute and Undergraduate Program of Electro-Optical Engineering (IEO) has developed a Smart Textile Material Classification System that uses near-infrared light rapid remote sensing combined with artificial intelligence algorithms to enhance the accuracy of waste textile sorting, enabling recyclers to provide high-grade recycled textiles to fiber mills downstream.

NTNU Strengthens Educational Ties with Vietnam

National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) marked a significant milestone in its commitment to international collaboration by sending a historic delegation of twenty representatives to Vietnam. Led by Executive Vice President Yao-Ting Sung, the delegation visited various educational institutions in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi from December 6th to December 12th, 2023, fostering academic exchanges and expanding collaborative initiatives.