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Movement Shapes Growth, Actions Build the Future: Taiwan Children's Motor Development Survey

Children's motor development is crucial for their health, brain development, cognitive function, social adaptation, and academic performance. Good motor skills not only enhance physical fitness but also improve focus, learning ability, social interactions, and emotional regulation. Conversely, inadequate motor development may lead to coordination difficulties, attention deficits, and reduced participation in physical activities, affecting confidence and daily functioning.

Professor Yung-Chih Chen’s Top Three Strategies to Counteract Negative effects of Prolonged Sitting

In modern society, prolonged sedentary behavior has become a common lifestyle, particularly among office workers who may not have the time for regular exercise. However, extended periods of sitting can have detrimental effects on health, including impaired postprandial blood glucose and insulin regulation, as well as an increased risk of weight gain and obesity. Associate Professor Yung-Chih Chen from the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at National Taiwan Normal University has conducted two studies demonstrating that interrupting prolonged sitting can promote metabolic health by stimulating the secretion of gut hormones and increasing energy expenditure. His research also explores simple strategies to break up sedentary behavior and enhance overall well-being.

Academician Lecture Series Concludes Successfully: Professor Wang Fansen Analyzes Historical Trends

The final session and closing ceremony of the History and Culture Academician Lecture Series, organized by the Department of History at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), concluded successfully on February 27 at the NTNU Extension and Continuing Education Center. The keynote speaker for this session was Academia Sinica Academician, Professor Wang Fansen, who delivered a lecture titled "Wind: Examining the Formation of Historical Trends." He provided an in-depth analysis of the factors driving historical trends, their rise and decline, and their broader historical context.

NTNU Expands Global Partnerships at AIEA 2025, Strengthens Ties with UT Austin

NTNU strengthened global partnerships at the 2025 AIEA Conference in Houston, sharing insights on alumni engagement and international collaboration. The university also expanded ties with UT Austin, advancing joint research and student exchanges. NTNU’s participation in the MACHI STEM internship at Rice University showcased Taiwanese female students’ contributions to global research.

Kagoshima University Visits NTNU

On February 24, 2025, Kagoshima University (KU) Global Initiative Center Specially Appointed Lecturer, Professor Satoshi Kato visited National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). Accompanying him were ten KU students from different year levels and educational backgrounds, including law, economics, nursing, math, dentistry, engineering, fisheries science, and agriculture. The delegation followed a comprehensive itinerary, visiting places and universities all across Taiwan.