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NTNU Scholar's Educational Game to Reach 30 European Nations

"Robot City," an innovative board game for teaching informatics at schools developed by Professor Hsu Ting-Chia of NTNU’s Department of Technology Application and Human Resource Development, has recently secured a publishing deal in 30 European countries—a significant milestone for Taiwanese academia in bringing informatics learning products to the European market.

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.

Teacher Candidates Gain Global Perspective on AI and EMI Education in South Korea

The "Korean High School Overseas Practicum Program," led by Dr. Hsin-Heng Chen of the School of Teacher Education, brought together eight teacher candidates for an international exchange. Organized with Gyeongin National University of Education (GINUE), the program, held from June 24 to 28, included an "Education Practicum Orientation," a campus tour, special lectures, school visits, English education practicums, and cultural excursions. These activities provided participants with deep insights into the educational practices of both countries and fostered meaningful cross-border friendships.

NTNU's USR Projects Sweep Top Honors at Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards

Three university social responsibility (USR) projects from NTNU were awarded top honors at the 2024 Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards (TSAA) ceremony, held on August 8 at the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1. Recognized for their impactful contributions, the projects earned gold, silver, and bronze awards in their respective categories, reflecting the university's commitment to sustainable development.

NTNU Visits Four Prestigious South Korean Universities, Solidifies International Presence

National Taiwan Normal University President Cheng-Chih Wu led a five-member delegation to South Korea from August 3 to 7, meeting with four of South Korea's top institutions. NTNU has close exchanges with Korean universities, with 32 MOUs, 22 Student Exchange (SEA) and 7 Dual Degree Programs (DDP) signed so far. This time, the NTNU delegation not only consolidated existing partnerships, such as meeting with Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and Busan University of Foreign Studies, but also signed University-wide Memorandums of Understanding and Student Exchange Agreements with Pukyong National University and Pusan National University.