The excitement continued to build on May 19 as National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) hosted the second day of time trials for its 2026 Mixed Relay Race. Thirty-two teams joined the second-day preliminary rounds. While athletes pushed their limits to secure a spot in the finals, many also looked to eclipse the benchmark times set during the opening day on May 18, fostering a spirit of self-improvement and cross-disciplinary teamwork.

Following its critically acclaimed debut last year, National Cheng Kung University’s "Mixed Relay Race" has returned with unprecedented momentum, setting a new record for event scale. This year's competition has drawn a massive turnout, with 103 teams and over 2,000 faculty members and students hitting the track. The five-day preliminary rounds kicked off on May 18 at the NCKU Kuang-Fu Campus sports field, where teams will battle for a spot in the top 16 to advance to the finals on June 8.

Professor Chih-Ping Wu, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), and Distinguished Professor Wei-Chou Hsu of the Department of Electrical Engineering have been named recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Engineering Professor Award by the Chinese Institute of Engineers, recognizing their distinguished achievements in academic research, engineering applications, and industry collaboration.

On May 5, His Excellency Roudy Stanley Penn, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Haiti to the ROC (Taiwan), led a delegation to National Cheng Kung University (NCKU). The visit aimed to review the academic achievements of Haitian students in Taiwan and to deepen collaboration in fields such as sustainable energy, artificial intelligence, environmental change, and Chinese language learning. By leveraging NCKU’s research strengths, the initiative seeks to cultivate a talent pool for Haiti’s national development.

When we are accustomed to “reading with our eyes,” have you ever considered that reading can also be experienced through the ears, fingertips, and heart? National Cheng Kung University Library (NCKU Library), in collaboration with the National Taiwan Library (NTL), Taiwanese illustrator Poca, and INDOT IMAGE CO., LTD., will present the exhibition “Reading Without Boundaries × Voices with Love: Accessible Reading and Reader Course Achievement Exhibition” from May 5 to August 21 in the LibRE area on the first floor of the NCKU Main Library.