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International Exchange Grant Powers Joint NTNU-SNU Program

Professor Chen-Wei Chang of the NTNU Department of Education recently availed of the NTNU International Collaboration and Exchange Grant to lead 27 students on a visit to Seoul National University (SNU) in South Korea. Applications for the next round of funding for projects taking place between January and June 2025, closes on November 25.

Taiwan and Southeast Asia Unite for Sustainable Textiles at NTNU Camp

NTNU’s Graduate Institute and Undergraduate Program of Electro-Optical Engineering recently hosted the "2024 International Camp of Smart & Sustainable Textiles," positioning Taiwan as a leader in sustainable textile innovation and regional collaboration. Held from October 21st to 27th, the camp attracted experts across Taiwan’s fashion design, textile, technology, recycling, and international certification sectors, focusing on building strategic connections with Southeast Asia. This unique gathering included ten senior executives from government, industry, academia, and research institutions across Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, who joined Taiwanese leaders in workshops, lectures, and industry visits to explore cutting-edge developments in smart and sustainable textiles.

Experts from 28 Countries Convene to Discuss EMI Education

The "Collaborative Construction of Knowledge Through EMI" conference at NTNU brought together 21 scholars from diverse fields within language and education to discuss advancements in research and practices in English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI).

NTNU Grows Global Reach with Recruitment Drive in the Philippines

NTNU has intensified its efforts to attract top international talent, reporting a 14.2% increase in international student enrollment for the 2024 fall semester. This surge is largely attributed to the university's strategic promotion of English-medium instruction (EMI) courses and a broad international recruitment campaign. Most recently, from September 24 to 28, Associate Vice President for International AffairsHsiu-Mei Hsieh, along with International Student Advising Managers Chelsea Yang and Sing-Yee Tan, visited the Philippines to participate in the 2024 Taiwan Higher Education Fair and strengthen partnerships with local educational institutions.

Promoting Taiwan’s Higher Education: Delegation Participates in the 2024 EAIE Conference in France

The European Association for International Education (EAIE) held its 2024 annual conference in Toulouse, France from September 17 to 20. National Taiwan Normal University President Cheng-Chih Wu , chairperson of the Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET), led a delegation of more than 50 participants from 21 universities to participate in the conference. Mei-Chen Lu, Education Division Director of the Taipei Representative Office in France, along with Lih-Tien Hsu, secretary of the Education Division, welcomed the delegation and discussed opportunities for research and education cooperation in France.