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NTNU Highlights Bilingual Education and Research at Taiwan-UK University Forum

NTNU recently joined the Taiwan-UK University Consortium, established last year. The consortium’s inaugural forum, held from November 6 to 8 at National Sun Yat-Sen University, convened representatives from eight leading universities in Taiwan and the United Kingdom to explore opportunities for international collaboration in research, teaching, and other academic fields.

Taiwan and Southeast Asia Unite for Sustainable Textiles at NTNU Camp

NTNU’s Graduate Institute and Undergraduate Program of Electro-Optical Engineering recently hosted the "2024 International Camp of Smart & Sustainable Textiles," positioning Taiwan as a leader in sustainable textile innovation and regional collaboration. Held from October 21st to 27th, the camp attracted experts across Taiwan’s fashion design, textile, technology, recycling, and international certification sectors, focusing on building strategic connections with Southeast Asia. This unique gathering included ten senior executives from government, industry, academia, and research institutions across Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, who joined Taiwanese leaders in workshops, lectures, and industry visits to explore cutting-edge developments in smart and sustainable textiles.

NTNU APATE International Conference Explores Regional Cooperation and Educational Innovation

On November 1st, the College of Education at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) hosted the APATE International Conference with the theme "Transdisciplinary Research and Practice in Teacher Education." The two-day event was met with the challenge of Typhoon Kong-rey, but under the emergency response led by APATE President and Dean of the College of Education, Prof. Hsiu-Lan Shelley Tien, the conference was held in a hybrid format with both online and in-person sessions. The total number of participants for the two-day conference was 281 in-person and 276 online, attracting scholars from 12 countries, including Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, South Korea, U.K., China, and Australia, to discuss regional educational cooperation and future prospects.

NTNU Achieves Benchmark Status in MOE Bilingual Initiative

On November 8, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) was designated a "Benchmark University" for the "Bilingual Education for Students in Higher Education Program" by the Ministry of Education (MOE), recognizing NTNU's exceptional achievements in bilingual education. Since the 2021 academic year, NTNU has been acknowledged by the MOE as a key institution for bilingual education through its diligent implementation of the Bilingual Education for Students in College (BEST) program. This latest recognition, secured alongside the "University-wide Benchmark Program" grant, underscores NTNU’s effective and strategic progress in advancing bilingual education.

Experts from 28 Countries Convene to Discuss EMI Education

The "Collaborative Construction of Knowledge Through EMI" conference at NTNU brought together 21 scholars from diverse fields within language and education to discuss advancements in research and practices in English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI).