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Precision Medicine and Cell Therapy Symposium by NCKU Medical College and NCKU Hospital Cell Therapy Center with Kyoto University's Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS)

2023-09-19

Precision Medicine and Cell Therapy Symposium by NCKU Medical College and NCKU Hospital Cell Therapy Center with Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences of Kyoto University (iCeMS, KU) on September 8 to 9, exploring the future collaboration for academic research, clinical applications and talent cultivation. Keynote speakers were NCKU Medical College Dean Yan Shen Shan (沈延盛), NCKU Hospital Cell Therapy Center Director and NCKU prof. Yen-Wen Liu (劉嚴文) and iCeMS Director Motonari Uesugi (上杉志成)

NCKU College of Medicine Launches Biomedical Excellence & Synergy Center at its 40th Anniversary

2023-08-03

National Cheng Kung University College of Medicine aims to “Surpass Thirty, Achieve Forty, Envision Fifty.” On August 3rd, the college celebrated the grand opening of its second research building, as its first and only new construction project in 40 years: the Center of Biomedical Excellency & Synergy in Taiwan.

New Chapter in Technical Education: The Affiliated Tainan Industrial Senior High School of NCKU Holds Plaque Unveiling Ceremony

2023-08-01

After 10 years of negotiation, on August 1st, the former National Tainan Industrial Vocational School (NTIVS) officially became affiliated under National Cheng Kung University. A plaque unveiling ceremony was held, and the school was renamed “the Affiliated Tainan Industrial Senior High School of National Cheng Kung University,” abbreviated NCKU ATIHS. NTIVS principal, original principal of the former National Tainan Industrial Vocational School, Qi-Chong Chen, took office as the first principal of NCKU ATIHS.

President Shen visited Malaysia for Talent Cultivation and Research Collaboration

2023-09-13

NCKU President Meng-Ru Shen (沈孟儒) led a delegation to Malaysia to support the academic and industrial exchanges with Malaysia and attend the 51th anniversary events by the NCKU Alumni Association of Malaysia, from September 1 to 3. On September 1st, President Shen signed the International Talent Cultivation Cooperation Memorandum as part of the NCKU-Butterfly Program with China Steel Corporation (CSC) Malaysia office. On the morning of the 2nd, he attended the 38th Mathematics and Science Competition and the 2nd Business Competition, both organized by the NCKU Alumni Association of Malaysia. In the afternoon on the same day, the Department of Chinese Literature of NCKU signed an academic exchange memorandum with the Centre for Malaysian Chinese Studies to enhance research in Malaysian Chinese (Mahua) literature. At the end of the day, the 51st "National Cheng Kung University Night" event took place.

Walk the Talk 2023 Welcome Freshmen by NCKU Executive Vice President Hong-Chen Chen and Purdue Dual Degree Program

2023-09-13

On the evening of August 29th, the NCKU Office of International Affairs, in collaboration with the Departments of Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), and Computer Science and Information Engineering (CSIE), co-organized the AY2023 Freshmen Welcome Reception to the NCKU-Purdue Dual Degree Program. NCKU Executive Vice President Hong-Chen Chen (陳鴻震) gave a welcome remark and advice.

Advancing Precision Medicine: NCKU Researchers’ Innovation in Disc Herniation Detection on Cover Story of Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A

2023-09-12

Chair Professor Yeau-Ren Jeng (鄭友仁) from the Department of Biomedical Engineering at National Cheng Kung University and Attending Physician Kuo-Yuan Huang (黃國淵) from the Department of Orthopedics at NCKU hospital collaborated to innovate a system integrating nanoindentation with Raman spectrometry to achieve in-depth analysis of the internal condition of intervertebral discs.

NCKU Tops Taiwan Universities with 13 NSTC FutureTech Award Winners

2023-09-08

The 7th National Science and Technology Council (NTSC) FutureTech awards 80 winning research projects, selected with significance of scientific innovation and possibility for industry applications in four categories. NCKU outstands all Taiwan universities with 13 out of 80. NTSC events will be organized for winning researchers and potential investors to discuss start-up opportunities.

NCKU Honorary Professor Vigor Yang (楊威迦) Appointed INAE Academician

2023-09-07

NCKU Honorary Professor Vigor Yang (楊威迦), an internationally renowned expert in aerospace propulsion, is appointed as academician by the National Academy of Engineering (INAE) in India, established in 1987 for engineering talent cultivation and technology development.

NCKU Nanomedicine Milestone Research On Coated Bacteria To Suppress Cancer With Low-Dose Irradiation Published In Nature Nanotechnology

2023-09-06

A group of across national researchers, led by NCKU Professor Chen-Sheng Yeh (葉晨聖), explored the design and application of a membrane-integrated liposome (MIL) coated with titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles with low-dose X-Ray radiation for cancer treatment. Based on the in vivo orthotopic tumor model, the TiO2@MIL system is demonstrated radiotherapeutic effects. The result of “Electroactive membrane fusion-liposome for increased electron transfer to enhance radiodynamic therapy” was published in Nature Nanotechnology in August this year.

NCKU AISSM Kicks off Summer School on Semiconductor Supply Chain and Manufacturing Technology

2023-08-23

The 2nd NCKU AISSM International Summer School, from August 18 to 25, brought together 29 university students from six countries for an introductory program for semiconductor industry in Taiwan. The program offers classroom lectures on semiconductor supply chain and technologies in semiconductor manufacturing, and field trips to Taiwan semiconductor Research Institute(TSRI) Laboratory and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) new comer training center.

NCKU Nursing Department and Mahidol University Nursing Faculty to Sign Agreement for Academic Exchange and Dual Doctoral Degree Program

2023-08-21

An academic exchange agreement was signed by the Department of Nursing, College of Medicine of NCKU, and the Faculty of Nursing of Mahidol University (MU) on August 11. The agreement aims to promote extensive and in-depth academic exchange and collaboration between two universities, including a dual doctoral program enabling MU PhD students to study at NCKU Department of Nursing by end of 2023, at the earliest. A strong relationship has been maintained between NCKU and MU, featured with a joint research center launched in November 2018 in MU, as NCKU base to reach out to Southeast Asia countries.

NCKU Tops Taiwan Universities With Medical R&D Innovation Abdominal Muscle Groups Analysis Software Approved As Class 2 Software as Medical Device (SaMD) by TFDA

2023-08-18

The “Abdominal Muscle Groups Analysis Software”, developed by the Medical Imaging Department in NCKU Hospital, is approved as class II software as medical device by TFDA. The license ceremony on August 15 was attended by NCKU President Meng-Ru Shen (沈孟儒) and witnessed by Tsung-Tsong Wu (吳政忠), the Minister of the Executive Yuan Minister and Naitonal Science and Technology Council, and Hwei-Fang Cheng (陳惠芳), the Deputy Director of TFDA.

In memory of Maa Jer-Ru: 1931-2023, the beloved and respected former president and honorary professor at NCKU

2023-08-10

NCKU is mourning the death of former President Jer-Ru Maa（馬哲儒）, who passed away on August 8th at NCKU hospital, at the age of 93. “The late President Maa has been a role model. He made a significant contribution to our campus expansion and the research and development capability building,” said Meng-Ru Shen（沈孟儒）, the President of NCKU. “Maa was a science education champion legacy and a humble, open-minded scholar to work with,” noted Hung-Shan Weng （翁鴻山）, the honorary professor of Department of Chemical Engineering.

Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and NCKU Discuss Future Collaboration

2023-06-21

President Meng-Ru Shen of NCKU, on June 2, welcomed President Bernd Huber and Vice President of Research Hans van Ess of The Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) with a discussion for future collaboration and a visit to NCKU Hospital and the Medical Device Innovation Center.

Revolutionizing Material Design at National Cheng Kung University: Leveraging “Prediction + Design" AI Model in Freeze-Casting for Bioinspired Porous Materials

2023-06-21

While freeze-casting for bioinspired porous materials holds immense real-world application potential, the current design-to-fabrication process is still complex and fraught with uncertainties. Assistant Professor Chi-Hua Yu of the Department of Engineering Science at National Cheng Kung University has led a research team that successfully used deep learning models to predict the generative process and design the ice crystal structure in freeze-casting. Published in Advance Science in May, this research not only minimizes the labor and time costs involved in the design and fabrication process, but also enhances the success rate to pave the way for innovative material design. 《Advanced Science: Deep Learning Model to Predict Ice Crystal Growth》

Executive Director of Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) visits NCKU to enhance stronger international cooperation

2023-06-15

Professor Peter Lennie, the Executive Director of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), arrived at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) on June 9th for a special visit to President Meng-Ru Shen and to engage in face-to-face discussions with representatives from various WUN working groups at the university.

NCKU, the top-ranking university in Taiwan to deliver SDGs and the 24th globally by The Times Higher Education Impact Ranking

2023-06-12

NCKU ranks 24th in The Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2023, with the best performance of universities in Taiwan to deliver the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), marking a significant rise from the rank of 33rd in 2022.

NCKU-EDPNI sign MOU to promote technological and vocational education in Indonesia

2023-06-12

To enhance the cooperation on technological and vocational education (TVE), NCKU and the Indonesian State Polytechnic Director Forum (FDPNI) have signed a MOU on May 18th, for future cooperation on education, research, and culture exchange.

Czech-Taiwan academic collaboration for Semi-conductor : University of West Bohemia Delegation Visits NCKU

2023-05-24

Aiming to facilitate the development of semiconductor industry in Czechoslovakia, a delegation led by Miroslav Lávička, the newly appointed president of the University of West Bohemia (UWB), paid a visit to NCKU Academy of Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing (AISSM) on May 4th to explore the opportunity for future collaboration. The Czech delegation also included the Vice Dean for International Affairs of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at UBC and the former Czech Deputy Prime Minister.

NCKU AISSM presents education programs on semi-conductor technology to Thai Delegation on May 5th

2023-05-23

Aiming to promote the academic collaboration between Taiwan and Thailand, NCKU AISSM presents its exclusive education programs for semi-conductor technology to the Thai delegation and the MOE Taiwan (the Ministry of Education).