The five-day preliminary rounds of National Cheng Kung University’s (NCKU) 2026 Spring Mixed Shuttle Relay concluded in the evening on May 22 at the Kuang-Fu Campus track. Serving as the finale of the qualifiers, the final day saw intense competition among 16 teams. Crowds gathered along the track, cheering loudly and creating an electric atmosphere that resonated across the stadium.

The preliminary rounds of the 2026 NCKU Mixed Relay entered their fourth day yesterday (May 21), with the competitive heat at the Kuang-Fu Campus track reaching its peak. A total of 18 teams took to the track in consecutive heats, delivering high-intensity performances accompanied by raucous support from the sidelines.

The National Cheng Kung University（NCKU） 2026 Mixed Relay Race entered its third day of preliminary heats on May 20. Executive Vice President Chen Yuh-Neu attended the event to encourage participating faculty and students, opening her remarks with the legendary story of Olympian Eric Moussambani.

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 24 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.

Known as the "Nobel Prize for Students," the world’s largest social entrepreneurship competition, the Hult Prize, held its 2026 Taiwan National Program in Tainan on April 25–26. Hosted by the Atelier Future at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) and fully sponsored by Bank SinoPac, the event kicked off at NCKU’s Macronix Building, with the Grand Final taking place the following day. This year’s competition brought together winning teams from universities across Taiwan, integrating international social innovation resources to foster entrepreneurial education and boost social innovation exchange in Southern Taiwan.

The 3U CubeSat Mission led by National Cheng Kung University’s (NCKU) Han Ming Hsia Space Science & Technology Center, held a live launch broadcast event on the afternoon of May 3. The "Gemini─Pollux" CubeSat Mission entirely designed, developed, and integrated by NCKU faculty and students—from structural design, power system, communication system, to attitude control and software—was successfully launched by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA. It has now been placed in a low Earth orbit at approximately 590 km altitude, showcasing Taiwan’s achievements in space talent cultivation and domestic industry collaboration.