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Ink, Spirit, and Freedom: “Inner Vision – Gao Xingjian” Traces a Life Between East and West

Inner Vision – Gao Xingjian opened on September 26 at the NTNU Art Museum, marking a new chapter in the Nobel Laureate’s enduring relationship with National Taiwan Normal University. The opening ceremony featured a dance-theatre performance and was attended by President Dr. Cheng-Chih Wu, Control Yuan Member Fan Sun-Lu, and Mr. Morgan Fraisse-Laszlo, Cultural and Academic Cooperation Officer at the French Office in Taiwan.

Department of Physics Hosts the 69th Fullerenes–Nanotubes–Graphene General Symposium (FNTG69)

The 69th Fullerenes–Nanotubes–Graphene General Symposium (FNTG69), a long-running international meeting dedicated to research on carbon-based nanomaterials, was held at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) from September 24 to 26. The symposium convened at NTNU’s Gongguan Campus II and brought together researchers and students from institutions across Asia and the Americas for three days of presentations and discussion.

French Cultural and Tourism Mobility Program Expands Global Learning Horizons

The Graduate Institute of European Cultures and Tourism launched the French Cultural and Tourism Mobility Program, a nine-day field-based study course held in France from June 19 to 27, 2025. Led by Dr. Yi-De Liu, NTNU Vice President for International Affairs and faculty member of the Institute, seven students visited Bordeaux, Angers, and Paris to explore France’s diverse cultural and tourism landscape through on-site study of heritage sites and destinations.

NTNU and University of Salzburg Sign MOU & SEA to Expand Academic and Student Exchanges

On September 24, 2025, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) welcomed Rector Prof. Dr. Bernhard Fügenschuh of the University of Salzburg, Austria. During the visit, the two universities signed a university-level Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Student Exchange Agreement (SEA), formalizing an institutional partnership. With this signing, Salzburg became NTNU’s first Austrian partner to establish a university-level student exchange, marking a milestone in Taiwan–Austria higher education cooperation.

“Realm of Radiance” Gala Brings Together International Students from 30 Countries

The 2025 International Student Orientation Gala, Realm of Radiance, welcomed more than 120 students from 30 countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, France, and Germany. Held on September 16, the event brought together degree-seeking, overseas Chinese, exchange, and visiting students for an evening of games, performances, and interactive activities organized by the International Youth team, marking the start of their university life in a lively, multicultural atmosphere.