President Meng-Ru Shen（沈孟儒）of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) visited Penang, Malaysia, and met with the alumni of NCKU on September 12. President Shen says, the alumni of NCKU are spread across the globe, united by strong bonds and a sense of belonging, showcasing warmth and the profound affection they hold for their alma mater.

The Office of International Affairs at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) held the second session of the “The Role and Application of Artificial Intelligence on Higher Education Forum” on September 18 in NCKU Library Conference Center. This forum continued the discussions from the first session on September 10, focusing on the application of AI in aesthetic design and performing arts. It also explored the impact of large language models on language, ethnicity, fairness, as well as legal and social systems, offering multiple perspectives on the future development of higher education. Over 800 faculty and students participated in this year’s event, collectively exploring the future of AI.

To cultivate the international talent needed for the next generation, NCKU and Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (ASE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Malaysia on September 13th, expressing their willingness to collaborate in nurturing international students into semiconductor talent. The agreement aimed to build on the existing industry-academia collaboration to provide internship opportunities and career support specifically for NCKU's international students. Through a solid foundation in academic and practical training, the collaboration aimed to foster globally-minded future talents with the ability to thrive in a competitive and evolving global landscape, ultimately propelling the development of the semiconductor industry. This signing ceremony, held in Penang, Malaysia, was attended by NCKU President Meng-Ru Shen, ASE Vice President Jennifer Yuen and Vice President Boon Teong Choo. It marked a significant milestone for both NCKU and ASE, extending their talent cultivation collaboration beyond the borders of Taiwan.

Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) is one of the largest higher education systems in the United States, consisting of 11 universities and 8 state institutions. Through the Ministry of Education’s University Academic Alliance in Taiwan (UAAT), National Cheng Kung University signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Academic Collaboration with the TAMUS in 2023 and has developed research collaborations since then. On September 20, 2024, delegates from Texas A&M University System: Dr. Joe Elabd, Vice Chancellor for Research, Dr. David A. Staack, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, and Dr. E. Steve Putna, Director of the Semiconductor Institute, accompanied by Ms. Tina Ou from the Education Attaché, Ministry of Education, visited NCKU. The two institutions exchange views on fields of semiconductors and astronomy technologies.