Prin. Ajay Murlidhar Bhamare, Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Mumbai, and Prof. Vishwanath Raghunath Patil, Director of the National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, visited NCKU on December 23, accompanied by representatives from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. The visit featured in-depth discussions with NCKU representatives on semiconductor manufacturing related fields and explored potential opportunities for future collaboration.

Executive Vice President Shyy-Woei Chang noted that between 2020 and 2025, the two universities co-authored 74 research papers, primarily in the fields of Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, and Computer Science. EVP Chang also highlighted the solid foundation for academic and research exchange established by the formal signing of a university-level Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in May 2024 and expressed his hopes to enhance future cooperation during the meeting.

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) Shalun Hospital held its groundbreaking ceremony on the morning of the 18th in Kuei-Jen District, Tainan. President Lai Ching-te attended the event in person and presided over the ceremony. He was joined by representatives from central government agencies, Tainan Deputy Mayor Chao Ching-hui, NCKU President Meng-Ru Shen, former President Huey-Jen Su, and NCKU Hospital Superintendent Jing-Wei Lee. Together, they took part in prayer and the groundbreaking ritual. Guests from the medical field, industry, and academia were also present. The ceremony marked an important moment for southern Taiwan as it moves toward a forward-looking city vision guided by smart technology, cross-disciplinary integration, and sustainable health. It also marked a key milestone in the development of smart healthcare in Taiwan.

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has been awarded Taiwan’s 2025 National Sustainable Development Award in the Education Category by the Executive Yuan, recognizing the university’s long-term commitment and comprehensiveachievements across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) dimensions. This accolade underscores the pivotal role and leadership of higher education institutions in advancing national sustainability goals. Organized by the National Council for Sustainable Development under the Executive Yuan, the award honors exemplary institutions that demonstrate balanced progress across the economic, social, and environmental pillars, and is widely regarded as one of Taiwan’s most prestigious accolades in the field of sustainable development.