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Career Talk Opens New Career Pathways for International Graduates

NTNU’s Office of International Affairs, in collaboration with the Taiwan External Trade Development Council, hosted the second "Career Talk Taipei" of the year, featuring insights on residency regulations and employment laws, as well as recruitment opportunities from major companies such as Delta Electronics, Keding Enterprises Co., Ltd., and UPC Technlogy Corporation.

NTNU Grows Global Reach with Recruitment Drive in the Philippines

NTNU has intensified its efforts to attract top international talent, reporting a 14.2% increase in international student enrollment for the 2024 fall semester. This surge is largely attributed to the university's strategic promotion of English-medium instruction (EMI) courses and a broad international recruitment campaign. Most recently, from September 24 to 28, Associate Vice President for International AffairsHsiu-Mei Hsieh, along with International Student Advising Managers Chelsea Yang and Sing-Yee Tan, visited the Philippines to participate in the 2024 Taiwan Higher Education Fair and strengthen partnerships with local educational institutions.

NTNU and Shida Night Market Back-to-School Event Brings Global Traditions to Life

NTNU and the Shida Longchuan Night Market Promotion Association hosted the "Shida Longchuan Back-to-School Season" event on October 5th and 6th, focusing on "International Culture." The event featured performances by international students showcasing their native traditions, followed by a concert from NTNU’s wind band. The two-day program aimed to promote cultural exchange, drawing in local residents, students, and visitors interested in experiencing a range of global perspectives.

Yu-Kai Chang Named International Fellow by National Academy of Kinesiology

Yu-Kai Chang from NTNU’s Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, has been named an International Fellow by the prestigious National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK), USA. At 47, Chang is the youngest recipient of this distinction in 2024, recognizing his pioneering research and significant contributions to the field of kinesiology.

How gender ideologies affect climate change and carbon reduction

Climate change is becoming increasingly severe. To date, over 130 countries worldwide have declared net-zero emissions goals by 2050. Taiwan followed suit in 2021, announcing its commitment to the goal, and launching several strategic plans to demonstrate its determination to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. Dr. Li-San Hung, an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), has long focused on how family interactions influence disaster prevention behaviors. One of his studies explores the relationship between gender ideologies and motivations for climate change mitigation. When considering individuals' biological sex and marital status, the relationship between these factors becomes quite complex.