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Class of 2025 Urged to Step Into the Arena at Commencement

At NTNU’s 2024 commencement, Academia Sinica President James C. Liao called on over 4,000 graduates to stop spectating and start leading. “What AI can’t do, you can,” he said, encouraging students to embrace effort, resilience, and the courage to face an unpredictable world.

A Symphony of Cultures: International Festival Brings the World to Campus

The annual International Cultural Festival lit up the NTNU campus from May 13 to 15, turning Sunlight Boulevard into a vibrant celebration of global culture. Students from 16 countries shared food, music, and traditions, while international dignitaries and university leaders underscored NTNU’s role as a hub for cross-cultural dialogue. From Vietnamese folktales to Mongolian dumplings, the festival offered a vivid, three-day snapshot of the world in one place.

Triboelectric Generators Could Change the Future of Wearable Devices

What types of microgenerators can be worn on the body? Professor Chii-Rong Yang from the Department of Mechatronic Engineering at National Taiwan Normal University and his research team have made a significant breakthrough by integrating flexible electronics with triboelectric technology. They have successfully developed a self-powered wearable sensor. This advancement not only opens new avenues for research into energy-autonomous wearable electronics but also introduces novel directions and possibilities for future technological applications.

Beyond the Silicon Shield: Scholars Reframe “Made in Taiwan” Through Culture and History

An international conference at UCLA, co-hosted by NTNU, brought together scholars to rethink what “Made in Taiwan” truly means—moving beyond tech industry clichés to explore the island’s material culture through global, historical, and philosophical perspectives.

First Graduates of NTNU’s International Dual Master’s Program Begin Careers in Japan

NTNU’s new dual master’s program with Kyushu University has graduated its first cohort. The initiative provides students with cross-border academic experience and international career opportunities, reflecting NTNU’s growing global engagement.