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NTNU signed MOU with Osaka University

From October 28 to 31, President Cheng-Chih Wu led a team from NTNU on a high-profile academic and alumni outreach mission Osaka. The delegation included Yi-De Liu, Director of the Office of International Affairs; Ching-Min Cheng, Dean of the College of Technology and Engineering; Hui-Ling Sung, Associate Dean of the School of Continuing Education; Min-Ping Kang, Director of the Public Affairs Center; and Chin-Li Lin, Professor from the Department of Taiwan Literature. They visited two top universities, and hosted an alumni reunion in Osaka. NTNU has long fostered academic exchange with Japanese institutions and currently partners with 59 Japanese sister schools, resulting in 81 Memoranda of Understanding, 65 student exchange agreements, and seven dual-degree programs.

CNU and NTNU Sign Pact for Research and Student Exchange

NTNU recently established a formal acadmic partnership with Cebu Normal University (CNU) focused on advancing research and educational exchange. From October 28 to 30, 2024, representatives from both institutions gathered in Cebu to sign a memorandum of understanding, initiating a faculty and student exchange program. The agreement was signed by Dr. Daniel A. Ariaso of CNU and NTNU College of Science Dean Jein-Shan Chen, with Dean Roberto Corcino of CNU’s College of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Sciences (CCAIS) and NTNU Associate Dean Wei-Ta Fang as witnesses. Faculty members and students from both universities attended the signing, underscoring a shared commitment to international academic cooperation.

Halloween Magic at NTNU: Costumes, Candy & Culture!

The NTNU campus and the Shida Longquan shopping district transformed into a Halloween wonderland on October 25 with a costume parade and a professional makeup workshop hosted by two Global Fashion EMBA alumni from Coco Fashion Styling. Students from ten countries joined the festivities, designed to foster cross-cultural experiences and build connections among local and international students.

From Batik to Biotech: NTNU’s World of Opportunities

NTNU recently hosted "Patterns of Indonesia," where students explored Indonesian batik through traditional clothing, cuisine, and cultural insights. Organized with Indonesian students from IISMA, the event exemplifies NTNU’s commitment to cross-cultural understanding. In addition to such events, programs like TEEP, IIPP, and IISMA foster a multicultural campus that unites local and international students in a globally focused learning environment.

How two-dimensional nano materials can help perovskite solar cells

Traditional solar cells primarily use silicon as its main material. However, with rapid advancements in technology, perovskite solar cells—a third-generation technology with lower costs and shorter production times—are now considered the most promising alternative to silicon-based solar cells. Professor Wen-Chin Lin of the Department of Physics at National Taiwan Normal University leads a research team that is actively exploring the potential of perovskite materials. They are attempting to combine ferromagnetic metals with perovskite, but achieving a stable bond between these two distinct materials presents a significant challenge. To overcome this, the team has successfully used two-dimensional materials to address surface tension issues, offering new insights into semiconductor material research.