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Walailak University Delegation Visits NTNU for Bilingual Education Insights

A delegation from Thailand’s Walailak University visited NTNU to learn about our successful strategies in promoting bilingual education.

Chiang Mai University Hosts NTNU for Teaching Exchange

Professor Huichen S. Hsiao led 15 graduate students to Chiang Mai University (CMU) on August 25 for a seven-day visit to enhance the Chinese language teaching skills of NTNU's Department of Chinese as a Second Language students and to gain insights into language education in Thailand.

Strategic Bilingual Education Initiative Elevates Global Competitiveness

NTNU has made significant strides in advancing its bilingual education initiatives with clear objectives and well-defined strategies.

NTNU’s Strategic Ties with Germany Open Doors for Students

NTNU has deepened its connections with Germany’s most prestigious universities, establishing more sister university relationships there than with any other country. Currently, NTNU is partnered with 20 German universities, 10 of which have formal exchange agreements. Since these programs began, more than 250 students have taken advantage of the opportunity to engage in academic exchanges in Germany.

New Technology Proves Key to Parkinson's Disease Treatment

Taiwan has approximately 50,000 to 100,000 Parkinson's disease patients, but there is currently no cure. Levodopa is an important medication for treating Parkinson's disease, but its concentration is difficult to control. When the concentration is too high, it can cause side effects such as nausea and vomiting. A research team led by Professor Yi-Chun Yeh from the Department of Chemistry at National Taiwan Normal University has developed a new thermostable enzyme derived from the thermophilic bacterium Streptomyces sclerotialus. Using a red fluorescent signal, this enzyme can detect the presence of levodopa in just 30 minutes, potentially improving the safety of levodopa treatment.