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2024-03-28

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I-Ching Chen, Associate Professor at National Cheng Kung University, published a study in Nature revealing global mountain climate velocities, highlighting 17 high-risk regions
Scientists have long sought to understand how much elevation mountain species need to climb to maintain temperatures suitable for survival, a concept known as 'mountain climate velocity.' However, the complexity of the world's mountain climates and terrains and sparse monitoring stations has made this question difficult to address. Using satellite data and thermodynamic theory, Professor Chen and the team from Academia Sinica have, for the first time, estimated the climate velocity of the world's mountain regions and revealed the pressures on mountain biodiversity.
Taiwan-Thailand Scientific Research and Technology Innovation Center Unveiled in Bangkok to Deepen and Broaden Bilateral Cooperation in Science and Technology
The Taiwan-Thailand Science Research and Technology Innovation Center (TTSTC) was unveiled in Bangkok, Thailand on March 12th to promote bilateral scientific research and technological innovation cooperation between Taiwan and Thailand. The unveiling ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including Dr. Chen Hong-Chen, Vice President of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Chair Professor Fong-Chin Su, Executive Director of Taiwan-Thailand Science and Technology Center (TTSTC), Professor Banchong Mahaisavariya, President of Mahidol University, Ms. Hsiu-Mei Hsueh, Deputy Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand, Dr. Wen-Ling Teng, Director of Science and Technology Division, TECO Vietnam, Professor Waranun Buajeeb, Director of the NCKU-Mahidol University Overseas Research Center and former Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, and Professor Sirichai Kiattavorncharoen, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University. The event marked a new milestone in Taiwan-Thailand bilateral cooperation.
NCKU Achieves Four First Places in 2024 University Brand Rankings, Recognized by Enterprises for Teamwork, Communication, and Adaptability
Various university rankings were also released during the college entrance exam results revealed in late February. Following the release of the 2024 Enterprises’ Favorite College Students Survey Rankings by Cheers Magazine in January, in late February, Global Views and the 1111 Job Bank both released their respective versions of enterprise favorite rankings, and the 104 Job Bank released its University Brand Strength Report. National Cheng Kung University has achieved first place in all four rankings.
President Shen Attends the 10th Anniversary Gathering of the Indonesian Alumni Association
National Cheng Kung University’s Indonesian Alumni Association held its tenth anniversary annual meeting and Lunar New Year gathering on February 17th, which was the eighth day of the lunar calendar. NCKU President Meng-Ru Shen attended the event, emphasizing in his speech that the 93-year-old NCKU is approaching its centennial milestone, marking a crucial phase of inheriting the past and ushering in the future. He expressed confidence that NCKU will undoubtedly become one of the most important universities in the world when it turns 100. His remarks received enthusiastic applause and support from the alumni present at the event.

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