News

NTNU Concludes Lecture Series Celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science

NTNU marked the International Year of Quantum Science with a public lecture series on particle physics and cosmology, featuring talks by scholars from across Taiwan. Organized by the Center for Astronomy and Gravitation and the Department of Physics, the series explored topics ranging from the Standard Model and Higgs field to dark energy and the expansion of the universe—highlighting the links between quantum mechanics and cosmology for a general audience.

Distinguished Lecture: Richard Howitt on Indigenous Self-Determination

As part of NTNU’s Distinguished Lecture Series, Yushan Honorary Chair Professor Richard Howitt examined the legacy of settler-colonial institutions and the structural challenges facing Indigenous self-determination, drawing on fieldwork across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, Taiwan, and Israel.

Elite Athletes College Visits Singapore for Sports and Academic Exchange

NTNU’s Elite Athletes College delegation visited Singapore’s top sports institutions, expanding cooperation in education, research, and athletic training.

Asian children are less susceptible to constipation – except for Taiwanese children

Child or adult, nearly everyone knows what it feels like to be “a little backed up,” so to speak. Assistant Professor Ngan Thi Kim Nguyen from the NTNU Programs of Nutrition Science has conducted in-depth research on the prevalence of constipation among Asian children and its related factors. Her findings reveal that the prevalence of constipation among Asian children is approximately 12%, which is significantly lower than the global average of 29%. Among Asian regions, South Asia has a slightly lower prevalence rate (6.9%) compared to East Asia (14.1%). However, a surprising discovery is that the prevalence of constipation among school-aged children in Taiwan reaches 32.2%, far exceeding that of other regions in Asia.

Movement Shapes Growth, Actions Build the Future: Taiwan Children's Motor Development Survey

Children's motor development is crucial for their health, brain development, cognitive function, social adaptation, and academic performance. Good motor skills not only enhance physical fitness but also improve focus, learning ability, social interactions, and emotional regulation. Conversely, inadequate motor development may lead to coordination difficulties, attention deficits, and reduced participation in physical activities, affecting confidence and daily functioning.