Last Update
2025-12-05
NEWS
A Thai higher education delegation visited National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) on November 27, 2025, to strengthen academic cooperation between Taiwan and Thailand. Hosted by the Office of International Affairs, the meeting featured discussions on student mobility, dual-degree programs, and innovative educational initiatives.
University of Manitoba Visits NCKU to Accelerate Collaboration in Medicine and Engineering
2025-12-02
On November 27, 2025, Dr. Michael Benarroch, President of University of Manitoba (UM) and Dr. B. Mario Pinto, Vice President of UM, visited National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) for an in-depth exchange in future collaboration. The visit was arranged at the invitation of Taiwan's Ministry of Education (MOE), and the delegation was accompanied by Ms. Tina Ou, Education Attaché. Building upon existing academic exchanges in fields such as Medicine, Biological Sciences, and Engineering, this visit aimed to explore potential collaboration opportunities in joint research, faculty and student exchange, and shared academic resources.
To enhance collaboration and exchange with Sweden in smart healthcare and sustainable hospital design, Ms. Helena Reitberger, Swedish Representative to Taiwan, The Swedish Trade & Invest Council, and Mr. Martin Vercouter, Commercial Section Director, visited National Cheng Kung University Hospital (NCKUH) on November 11, 2025. The meeting was coordinated by the “NCKU Shalun Healthcare and Innovation Park Implementation Office” of National Cheng Kung University and focused on Sweden’s practical experience in resilient hospital design and sustainable medical transformation. Discussions were held with NCKUH Superintendent Dr. Jing-Wei Lee, Chairperson Dr. Wen-Chien Ko, and the hospital’s leadership team.
On November 21, Professor Soichiro Nakamura, President of Shinshu University, led a delegation of senior officials to visit National Cheng Kung University (NCKU). During the meeting, the two institutions initiated dialogues on University Social Responsibility (USR), development of the humanities, and transnational collaboration. The Shinshu University delegation expressed strong interest in NCKU’s USR model and its locally co-created initiatives, laying a solid foundation for future bilateral cooperation.




