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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 Welcomes 35 New Faculty Members, Expands International Expertise

The NTNU Center for Teaching and Learning Development held a New Faculty Orientation on August 14th and 15th for 35 new faculty members. This program included lectures and workshops to help them integrate into campus life. Among them, six international scholars from Austria, Japan, the United States, Australia, Singapore, and South Korea will further enhance NTNU's global teaching and research capabilities.

U.S. News & World Report ranks NTNU Among World’s Best

National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) has secured a remarkable 7th place globally in the field of education, according to the latest "U.S. News & World Report" ranking of the world's best universities. This achievement places NTNU alongside prestigious institutions such as Oxford University and University College London. Known for its long-standing commitment to education and educational research, NTNU has significantly elevated Taiwan's academic presence on the international stage through its dedication and excellence in these fields.

NTNU Forges Ties with Elite Universities in Germany and Austria

Vice President Y.H. Frank Ying recently led a delegation, including Dean Jie-Shan Chen of the College of Science and Vice Dean Chiung-Huei Chang of the College of Liberal Arts, on a mid-June visit to several prestigious European universities. The delegation sought to deepen academic exchanges and foster international collaboration through visits to Goethe University Frankfurt, Darmstadt University of Technology, the University of Göttingen, Ruhr University Bochum, the University of Münster, and the University of Vienna.