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NCKU Partners with TU Darmstadt on AI IC Innovations in the Post-Moore Law Era

2023-03-28

As the world sees urgent demands for high performance computing chips in the Post-Moore Law ear, NCKU and the Technische Universität Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt) launched a project of the first International Joint Research Lab (IJRL). The letter of intent was signed on March 17, by Jen-Sue Chen(陳貞夙教授), the Distinguished Professor of NCKU Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, and Prof. Lambert Alff, Professor of TU Darmstadt’s Materials Science Department.

Fulbright and International Affairs Officials Visit NCKU

2023-03-24

On March 15th, the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange, Fulbright Taiwan, led international affairs officers and senior staff members from 25 universities and colleges across the United States to visit National Cheng Kung University (NCKU). Both parties joined hands to hold a cooperative discussion, emphasizing fields such as smart semiconductors, future computing, literature and history, Mandarin, creative industrial design, engineering, and energy. In addition, NCKU introduced Fulbright Taiwan to the innovative colleges and programs of NCKU, while visiting the Chinese Language Center (CLC) and the historical campus. NCKU shall join hands with Fulbright Taiwan to actively cultivate high-level talents, improving their professionalism, language skills, and cultural fluency.

A Cooperation Agreement Signed Between NCKU And Akita University to Deepen Bilateral Academic Cooperation and Exchanges

2023-03-13

Dr. Chen Yuh-Neu, Vice President of NCKU, and President Yamamoto Fumio, President of Akita University, signed a school-level cooperation agreement on March 2 at the National Cheng Kung University Museum. (A school-level cooperation agreement between NCKU and Akita University was signed at the National Cheng Kung University Museum on March 2. The agreement was jointly signed by Dr. Chen Yuh-Neu, Executive Vice President of NCKU , and Yamamoto Fumio, President of Akita University.)

President of University of Tsukuba Visits NCKU and Signs JV Campus Program to Accelerate the Sharing of Higher Education Online Resources

2023-02-28

University of Tsukuba (UT), the significant partner institution, visited National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) on Feb 17th, the reception meeting invited both research groups of medicine and biology and the administrative team of international affairs to present the achievements of cooperation and following plans. UT and NCKU also singed the “JV-Campus Individual Institution Box Usage Agreement” mutually.

Targeting Third-Generation Semiconductor Talents: NCKU and Diodes Incorporated Launch Cooperation

2023-02-18

National Cheng Kung University and Diodes Incorporated held a widely attended industry-academia cooperation launching ceremony at the Diodes Incorporated Asia-Pacific headquarters in Taipei on February 8th.

To Expand Bilateral Research and Talent Cooperation, Officials from The Lithuanian Ministry of Education, Science and Sport Visited NCKU

2023-02-13

A delegation from the Lithuanian Ministry of Education, Science and Sport visited NCKU on February 6th. Led by Vice-Minister of Education, Science and Sport Gintautas Jakstas, the delegation comprised Jurga Strumskienė, Director of the Ministry, Jūras Banys, President of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, Romas Baronas, former chair of the Research Council of Lithuania, and professors at Vilnius University.

NCKU President Meng-Ru Shen Inauguration Ceremony: Building the Most Valuable Academic Brand in the World

2023-02-13

National Cheng Kung University on February 1st held the handover and inauguration ceremony of the President, witnessed by Mon-Chi Lio, Political Deputy Minister of Education. In the Cheng-Kung Auditorium, the now 18th NCKU President Meng-Ru Shen accepted the official seal from Huey-Jen Su, the predecessor of the position, swearing in as the university’s new President.

NCKU Team Develops Next-Generation Network Topology Surpassing Supercomputer Technologies in US, China, and Japan

2023-02-03

Chair Professor Chi-Chuan Hwang at the Department of Engineering Science of NCKU has developed a high-efficiency network topology architecture called “Equality topology”. They have not only successfully obtained patents in the EU, the US, Japan, China, South Korea, and the ROC but also published their achievement in the international journal, The Journal of Supercomputing, titled “Performance evaluation of multi-exaflops machines using Equality network topology”.

Please abide by the COVID-19 epidemic prevention regulations and pay attention to your health during Lunar New Year holidays

2023-01-17

There are many celebration activities and people during Lunar New Year holidays, and thus please pay attention to your health. Please note the following

UC Berkeley Professor Trevor Darrell shared his latest AI development at NCKU

2023-01-12

Prof. Trevor Darrell of University of California, Berkeley was invited to NCKU to share his latest research outcome and insight about AI development on January 11st, 2023.

Kedah State Education Dept. of Malasia Officials Visit NCKU, Encourage Malaysian Students Study at NCKU

2022-12-29

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) and the Kedah State Education Department of Malaysia (JPNKED) have partnered to offer the "Non-Chinese Malaysian Project Scholarship" to encourage non-Chinese Malaysian students to study at NCKU. This year, two students were awarded the scholarship. On November 28th, a group of 20 representatives, including Mr. Fadillong Bin Mohamed, Director of Administration Office of JPNKED, Mr. Su Ming-He, Supervisor of the Academic Affairs Office, and Mr. Ma Ciou-Nan, Executive Director of The Organization of Taiwan Education & Cultural, Malaysia visited NCKU to learn about the beauty of the ancient capital of Tainan and the high-quality learning environment at NCKU.

【Taipei Times】Environmental Impact Assessment: What makes a university green?

2022-12-28

Taiwan’s universities can play a pivotal role in educating future generations about sustainability by leading by example. Here’s a look at what they can do.

President Su of NCKU shared the sustainable development capabilities of NCKU at the "Tsukuba Global Science Week" in Japan

2022-11-18

On September 29, President of National Cheng Kung University Huey-Jen Su was invited to the University of Tsukuba to participate in the annual "Tsukuba Global Science Week", with the opening speech of "The Challenges of the Epidemic to Academic Researchers: Crossover between Taiwan, Japan and Southeast Asia".

Combines Art and Nature: NCKU's "Illumination from Glowing Plants" Wins Muse Design Award 2022 and TIE Award of NSTC

2022-10-28

Collaborating with National Taiwan University (NTU) and Academia Sinica and bringing inspiration to the field of cross-disciplinary education, the work – “Illumination from Glowing Plant” (藝閃發光植物) which was created by a team of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has built a bridge between art, literature and science.

2022 Tainan International Human Right Festival Discuss Social Movements and Human Rights Issues in Street Demonstrations

2022-11-18

National Cheng Kung University(NCKU) and the National Human Rights Museum co-organized the "Tainan International Human Right Festival (臺南國際人權藝術節)" for the fourth time this year, and held an opening press conference at the Phoenix Theatre (鳳凰樹劇場) of NCKU on Oct. 27.

NCKU Calls on Experts from all Fields to Contribute to Environmental Sustainability

2022-12-20

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) has been invited to be the official nominator of The Earthshot Prize (TEP) for the third time, and is the only official nominator in Taiwan. TEP was established by Prince William of the United Kingdom, and submissions are available until December 25.

NCKU Researcher's Participation in International Project Published in Nature Communications

2022-12-19

Assistant Professor Chih-Che Chueh of the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics in NCKU has participated in the research project on active fluids led by Assistant Professor Kun-Ta Wu of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA. The research has been published in the internationally renowned journal Natural Communications.

NCKU's Acceptance Rate of MOST University Student Research Project Reach its Peak for 60% This Year

2022-12-16

NCKU applied 300 proposals for the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) University Student Research Project this year and achieved its highest record by 178 accepted proposals and 59% in acceptance rate. Moreover, the average passing rate 1.51% (178 projects out of 11,758 students) was also the highest among Taiwan's top universities this year.

NCKU Milkfish sat-ba̍k-hî Competing in Europe International Submarine Races Receives Encouragements with a Photo of National Flag

2022-07-20

Student submarine team TAO-HAI-REN, bringing along the nation’s first human-powered submarine “sat-ba̍k-hî”, arrived in Portsmouth, U.K. to take part in the Europe International Submarine Races. The team’s name TAO-HAI-REN means “fisherman” in Mandarin Chinese; the submarine’s name “sat-ba̍k-hî” means “milkfish” in Taiwanese. This student team from National Cheng Kung University is the first non-NATO and non-EU team in history to participate in this competition.

NCKU Incorporates AI in Screening Test Result Verification, Constructing a Technological Disease-Prevention Network

2022-06-24

Beginning from May 26, individuals whose positive rapid test result is confirmed by a doctor is counted as an official COVID-19 case. National Cheng Kung University keeps true to its courageous promise to combat diseases with technology, and offers practical actions as compassionate care. Enhancing the university’s self-developed mobile phone application, NCKU Announcement Platform (KUAP), the university has added the function of digital certificate of screening test result to the application