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NTNU Chair Professor Ying-Shao Hsu Elected EASE President and Receives Distinguished Research Award

Chair Professor Ying-Shao Hsu of the Graduate Institute of Science Education, College of Science, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), has received dual recognition from the East-Asian Association for Science Education (EASE). She received the EASE Distinguished Research Award, one of the association’s highest honors, and was elected its new President for a term from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2028.

How AI Is Transforming Vocabulary Learning in Taiwan

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, educators are exploring whether it can also serve as a powerful tool for language learning. Professor Ting-Chia Hsu, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Technology Application and Human Resource Development at National Taiwan Normal University, led a research team investigating how AI-based image recognition technology can be applied to English vocabulary acquisition. The findings indicate that combining AI with self-directed learning strategies not only improves elementary school students’ vocabulary learning outcomes, but also strengthens their learning behaviors and motivation.

NTNU Achieves Record High in THE Sustainability Impact Rankings, with Three SDGs in Global Top 100

National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) achieved its best-ever performance in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Rankings, released on June 24. NTNU rose from 301–400 last year to 101–200 globally, an improvement of approximately 200 places. The results reflect the University’s continued efforts in sustainable governance, teaching innovation, and social engagement. Three of NTNU’s United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ranked among the global top 100, with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities reaching 43rd place.

2026 AIESEP World Congress Concludes at NTNU, Strengthening Global Connections in Physical Education

The 2026 AIESEP World Congress, hosted by National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), concluded on June 19. Bringing together 505 scholars, researchers, and practitioners from 50 countries in Taipei, the five-day congress centered on the theme “Dialogues on Knowledges across Cultures.” Through academic exchanges and cultural activities, the event promoted global research collaboration and cross-cultural dialogue in physical education, highlighting Taiwan’s influence in international physical education and NTNU’s role in connecting the global academic community.

Deepening Transnational Academic Linkages — Indonesia’s Universitas Pelita Harapan Visits NTNU College of Education

To explore educational transformation under the waves of digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI), a delegation from the Graduate School of Education at Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) in Indonesia visited the College of Education at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) on June 16. Both institutions engaged in a comprehensive and in-depth benchmarking seminar and dialogue, focusing on three key dimensions: curriculum, research and publication, and program management.