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NTNU Hosts Summer Program on Semiconductors and AI with Japanese Universities

NTNU launched a two-week summer program on Semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence, bringing 28 students from Kumamoto University and Prefectural University of Kumamoto to Taiwan for intensive study. Co-taught by NTNU’s College of Science and College of Technology and Engineering, the program combined lectures on semiconductor fundamentals, circuit design, and AIoT applications with company visits to TSMC and ACEBiotek. Conducted in English, the curriculum also included Mandarin lessons, cultural activities, and joint projects with NTNU and Indonesian students, for a total of 49 participants. The initiative strengthens Taiwan–Japan cooperation in cultivating international talent while offering students valuable academic training and cross-cultural experience in a field central to the global economy.

42 New Faculty Join NTNU, Bringing Global Expertise and Academic Strength

NTNU has welcomed 42 new faculty members for the 2025 academic year, including 10 international hires. The new faculty bring expertise spanning education, science, engineering, business, and the arts, with backgrounds in both academia and industry. Their appointments strengthen NTNU’s teaching and research capacity, expand English-Medium Instruction offerings, and further the university’s role as a leading bilingual and internationally oriented institution.

NTNU Athletes Claim Five Golds at Chengdu World Games

NTNU student-athletes and alumni delivered strong performances at the 2025 Chengdu World Games, earning gold medals in powerlifting, speed slalom, korfball, and tug-of-war, along with a silver in fin swimming. Representing the Department of Sport and Kinesiology and the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, the athletes demonstrated resilience, focus, and international competitiveness across a range of events.

NTNU Partners with IB to Host First IBEC Conference in Asia

NTNU hosted the 2025 International Baccalaureate Educator Certificate (IBEC) Conference in Taipei from 15 to 17 August, the first time the event has been held in Asia. More than 150 participants from 12 countries gathered under the theme “Empowering Educators to Thrive in a Changing World.” The program featured keynote lectures, academic presentations, and cultural activities, providing a platform for educators and researchers to exchange ideas, explore innovative teaching practices, and strengthen international collaboration in IB education.

NTNU and Mackay Memorial Team Up on Smart Nursing Technology

Researchers at NTNU and Mackay Memorial Hospital have developed an AI-powered nursing cart designed to ease the physical strain on nurses and free up more time for patient care. The project, part of a two-year industry-academia collaboration, integrates autonomous navigation, voice input, and clinical data tools, with trials already underway at Mackay’s Tamsui branch.