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“Lion Leap Project” Launched: A Significant Step in Taiwan-Vietnam Collaboration to Cultivate Global AI and Semiconductor Talent

To deepen international academic exchange and talent cultivation, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), Can Tho University (CTU), and the Chen-Yung Memorial Foundation (CYMF) held a signing ceremony on May 20 to officially launch the Lion Leap Project: Taiwan-Vietnam Faculty and Student Collaboration. This marks a significant commitment from the universities and the foundation to foster international collaboration. Nearly 50 representatives from Taiwanese and Vietnamese enterprises attended to witness this important milestone in industry-academia collaboration.

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.