Spotlights

National Taiwan University (NTU) has embraced the sustainability mission both on campus and in society, actively addressing critical global issues such as climate change and sustainable development. This year, NTU was honored with the 2024 “National Sustainable Development Award” by the Executive Yuan. This prestigious recognition not only affirms NTU's achievements in sustainable governance but also highlights its outstanding influence among higher education institutions. The award ceremony took place on December 19, 2024, with Premier Jung-Tai Cho presenting the award and Executive Vice President Shih-Torng Ding accepting it on behalf of NTU... more

Prof. Chih-Kung Lee of National Taiwan University’s (NTU) Institute of Applied Mechanics has recently been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI)—the highest honor for academic inventors—marking a significant milestone in his distinguished career in innovation. The 2024 NAI Fellows cohort includes 170 scholars from 12 countries, representing 135 research universities, government agencies, and nonprofit research institutions across multiple academic fields... more

On December 13, 2024, National Taiwan University (NTU) held the grand launch ceremony for the new Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative at its Zhubei Campus in Hsinchu. This marked the official activation of the campus and its ambitious initiative focusing on "Pioneering Technological Research," "Innovative Start-ups," "Industry-Academia Collaboration," and “Campus Entrepreneurship Ecosystem." Over the next decade, NTU plans to invest more than NT$10 billion in infrastructure to establish the campus as a hub for local industries and global innovation, driving a new wave of campus startups.... more

On November 18–19, the NTU-KU-UHH Trilateral Symposium successfully took place at the National Taiwan University (NTU) with the participation of delegates from Kyoto University (KU) and the University of Hamburg (UHH). This event marked a significant milestone in the longstanding partnerships among the three institutions. Themed “Next Generation Partnership Through Multi-Dimensional Cooperating Approaches – Towards a Sustainable Future,” nearly 100 participants engaged in two days of international and interdisciplinary discussions, including delegations of 40 members from Kyoto University and the University of Hamburg... more

The rapid shifts in global climate have had profound impacts on the environment and sustainable development. Among the key strategies to address this crisis are stable and efficient green energy supply and geological carbon sequestration, both of which rely on detailed and comprehensive subsurface geological information as their foundation... more

On November 25, 2024, National Taiwan University (NTU) hosted the “Garmin Chair Professorships and Scholar Fellowships” award ceremony. The event was graced by NTU’s distinguished alumnus and Garmin founder, Dr. Min Kao, who personally presented the awards to this year’s worthy recipients... more

On November 21, 2024, Times Higher Education (THE), in collaboration with the Schmidt Science Fellows program, released its inaugural Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025. National Taiwan University (NTU) ranked 21st among 794 universities from 92 countries. The top 30 universities were dominated by 13 institutions from the United States, followed by 4 from Hong Kong. NTU is the only Taiwanese university in the top 30, reflecting its excellence in interdisciplinary research... more

On the morning of Nov. 15, National Taiwan University (NTU) hosted its grand 96th-anniversary celebration at NTU Sports Center. The ceremony, presided over by President Wen-Chang Chen, was graced by former presidents, alumni, and other distinguished guests. Two NTU Honorary Doctors were inaugurated in 2024, with Fubon Group Chairman Daniel M. Tsai conferred upon Honorary Doctor of Laws and French scientist and 2022 Nobel Laureate in Physic Prof. Alain Aspect conferred upon Honorary Doctor of Philosophy, the latter was inaugurated in a ceremony held on October 14. Both recipients were praised for having achieved extraordinary feats in their respective fields... more

Prof. Tung-Wu Lu at NTU’s Department of Biomedical Engineering was elected a class 2024 fellow of the US National Academy of Kinesiology. On September 28, he received the certificate and medal in person in Minnesota... more

On October 14, National Taiwan University (NTU) hosted a distinguished ceremony, during which President Wen-Chang Chen awarded an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree to Prof. Alain Aspect, an eminent French scholar and 2022 Nobel Laureate in Physics. As a highly influential scientist in the field of quantum physics, Prof. Aspect specializes in quantum optics, atomic optics, cold atom physics, and quantum computing.... more

The newly constructed Humanities Building at National Taiwan University (NTU) won first place (Gold Award) in the Public Construction/Space Revitalization category of the 32nd Golden Stone Awards, receiving high recognition from the judges. Reflecting the Golden Stone Award’s theme, "Sustainable Coexistence, Livable Sharing," the Humanities Building emphasizes sustainability, environmental protection, and harmonious integration with nature and users.... more

NTU Chee-Chun Leung Distinguished Chair Professor of Cosmology Pishin Chen has been selected by the Association of Asia-Pacific Physical Societies Division of Plasma Physics (AAPPS-DPP) as the 11th Laureate of Chandrasekhar Prize of Plasma Physics. This award was named after Indian American physicist and 1984 Nobel Laureate in Physics Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.... more

NTU held the Opening Ceremony on September 1, 2024 to welcome 4,497 new undergraduate students and 5,932 new graduate students. These enthusiastic freshmen and their families participated in the ceremony and watched captivating performances and carefully curated videos. These presentations showcased the dedication, drive, and spirit of service that NTU students embody, inspiring the new students at the beginning of their exciting university journey ahead, filled with creativity and dreams.... more

Prof. Wei-Hsun Yang, a Distinguished Professor at NTU’s Department of Medicine and Dean of the Medical Research Department at NTU Hospital, was recently awarded the 2024 MOE Excellent Teacher Award. Prof. Yang has pioneered numerous courses for the College of Medicine and improved the content and systems of its graduate education. He has also enhanced the research environment and system for students of the Medical Research Department, enabling them to apply their knowledge in research. His dedication to teaching is evident by his reception of Outstanding Teaching Award eight times and Distinguished Teaching Award twice. His achievements are remarkable, and the entire NTU community admires his passion for teaching and his commitment to improving courses and systems and congratulates him on winning this well-deserved award.... more

Following extensive deliberations among the 45 voting deans and directors, the application from NTU’s College of Public Health for membership of the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER) was unanimously approved on June 5, 2024. The College of Public Health has thus become a rare non-EU ASPHER associate member and the only academic entity in Asia that holds membership of both ASPPH and ASPHER.... more

NTU successfully hosted the 25th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research (dg.o 2024) from June 11 to 14, 2024. The university secured the hosting rights for the conference three years ago. This year's conference attracted 160 international participants from 34 countries and regions. The diverse participation highlighted the global rise of the digital government research community and the collaborative spirit in discussing digital policies.... more

On July 4th, Academia Sinica (AS) announced the newly elected 34th academicians. Among the honored are three NTU faculty members. In the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof. Emeritus Tze-Chien Wang from the College of Law and Prof. Carl K. Y. Shaw from the Department of Political Science were elected. In the Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Prof. Ching-Lung Wang from the Department of Mathematics was elected. With great admiration, NTU and its members extend their sincere congratulations to these distinguished scholars for receiving this prestigious academic recognition.... more

NTU held a gift ceremony on June 28 to announce the donation from Liberty Stationery Corp. for the renovation of the “New Moon Pavilion” on the main campus, where a new souvenir shop will be opened. NTU President Wen-Chang Chen and Liberty Chairman Akiteru Kadota signed the gift agreement on behalf of both parties. The ceremony was conducted with grace and warmth.... more

On June 20, NTU Distinguished Alumni, Academician, and the eminent historian—Prof. Cho-Yun Hsu was awarded the prestigious sixth Tang Prize in Synology. This world-class honor is highly regarded in academic circles. NTU and its members are filled with joy and pride that Prof. Hsu stood out among many distinguished scholars to win this prize. Despite enduring considerable physical challenges, Prof. Hsu made remarkable advancements in his field... more

In 2024, National Taiwan University (NTU) once again launched its “NTU Pre-U Program for Math and Science,” offering three online preparatory courses: “Calculus,” “General Physics,” and “General Chemistry,” to help incoming freshmen prepare the foundational knowledge in mathematics and science essential for university learning... more

In the face of energy challenges, the world relies on batteries as power storage, especially lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), which are both cost-effective and portable. However, despite the significant progress made in LIB technology, there is still a pressing demand for higher energy and power densities and improved safety features to make LIBs more practical for future transportation systems and large-scale grid power storage. One way to enhance the energy density of a LIB is by incorporating a Li metal anode (LMA), which is considered the ideal choice due to its exceptional properties such as high specific capacity (3861 mA h g–1) and low anode potential (approximately –3.04 V vs SHE). The use of LMA is hindered by significant issues such as the growth of Li dendrites, low Coulombic efficiency, poor cycle life, and safety concerns when organic liquid electrolytes are employed... more

National Taiwan University (NTU) held its 2024 Commencement Ceremony on May 25th at the Sports Center. This year, a total of 11,020 students graduated, including 5,313 undergraduates, 5,182 master's students, and 525 doctoral students. NTU President Wen-Chang Chen encouraged graduates to advance with curiosity, dreams, and passion while ceaselessly enhancing professional skills, putting them into practice, and paying back to society with gratitude.... more

A French delegation of eight led by Director-General Ms. Claire Giry of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR) warmly received by NTU President Wen-Chang Chen during their visit to NTU on May 2... more

On April 17, a cross-party parliamentary delegation from Kosovo visited National Taiwan University (NTU), marking the first formal engagement between NTU and Kosovo. The delegation was warmly received by NTU's Associate Vice President for International Affairs, Prof. Kuo-Hsin Yang, along with other Office of International Affairs members. Both sides discussed potential collaborations on various fronts, including student exchanges, scholarship programs, and online academic conferences, laying the foundation for Taiwan-Kosovo higher education cooperation... more

In keeping with Taiwan’s national talent development strategy and industry demand, NTU demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility as Taiwan’s premier academic institution, with the unveiling of the International School of Politics and Economics (ISPE) at its Downtown Campus on May 6, 2024... more

On April 15, 2024, the NTU Royal Palm Lecture Series had the privilege of having world-renowned Information Systems scholar and AIS Fellow—Prof. Suprateek Sarker to give a speech titled “Digitalization for a Better Tomorrow: How Can Information Systems (IS) Scholars Contribute?” Prof. Sarker touched on the impact of digitization on society, how to balance its benefits and risks, and how to ensure the future is in alignment with our social and educational goals... more

In a distinguished ceremony hosted at Kyoto University (KU), President Wen-Chang Chen of National Taiwan University (NTU) bestowed the Honorary Doctor of Medicine degree upon Prof. Tasuku Honjo.... more

Since its establishment in 2023, NTU Royal Palm Lecture Series has invited outstanding scholars and entrepreneurs to speak on the NTU campus to bestow a global vision upon faculty and students. On April 1, the 5th installment of the Royal Lecture Series has the distinguished honor of inviting globally renowned bio-chemist, also the 2004 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Dr. Aaron Ciechanover to speak on the topic “The Revolution of Personalized Medicine – Are We Going to Cure all Diseases and at What Price?” at Shih-Liang Chien Lecture Hall. Dr. Ciechanover touched on how the development of biochemical technologies has led to the third revolution of medicine and the potential conflict of personal privacy with the introduction of personalized medicine... more

Since its establishment in 20223, the NTU Royal Palm Lecture Series has invited outstanding scholars and entrepreneurs to speak on the NTU campus to bestow global visions upon faculty and students. On March 1, 2024, the 4th installment of the Royal Lecture Series has the distinguished honor of inviting the President of the University of Tsukuba, Prof. Kyosuke Nagata, to speak on the topic “Host Factor-dependent Virus Replication” at the College of Management Building ... more

“Fragrant azaleas blossom true, inspiring youth to dream anew.” In the warm March weather, azalea flowers bloom freely on the campus of National Taiwan University (NTU). President Wen-Chang Chen presided over the opening ceremony on March 9th, marking the beginning of the annual NTU Azalea Festival. In addition to the splendid performances by the NTU Juggling Club, the campus was bustling with activities as students and alumni undertook Department Expo and Club Expo. The atmosphere was vibrant and lively, drawing in crowds of students, alumni, and the public alike... more

In 2023, a total of 86 scholars and researchers nationwide were awarded the Outstanding Research Award by the National Science and Technology Council. Over 30% of awardees, 26 are faculty members of National Taiwan University (NTU), making it the most awarded entity in the country. The research fields of the awarded faculty members are diverse, spanning across natural sciences, medicine, and humanities, showcasing NTU's balanced development in research domains... more

Cheryl Dumaresq, the Executive Director of Global Engagement at the University of British Columbia (UBC), led a delegation to visit National Taiwan University (NTU) on January 12th. They were warmly received by NTU Vice President for International Affairs, Prof. Hsiao-Wei Yuan, and the Dean of the College of Social Sciences, Hung-Dah Su.... more

Director of the Saxony State Ministry of Science and Culture, Dr. Sebastian Gemkow and his Chief of Staff, Dr. Michael Schmischke, visited NTU on January 24, along with Dr. Josef Goldberger, the head of the Saxony State Ministry of Science and Culture's Taiwan Office. They were warmly received by President Wen-Chang Chen, Associate Vice President for International Affairs Prof. Jiun-Haw Lee, and Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Prof. Chien-Mo Li.... more

At the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, National Taiwan University (NTU) held its 2024 Lunar New Year Gathering on February 16th. The event featured a special performance by “Nanbeishuan” (南北軒), a century-old traditional beiguan performance group based in Tamsui. Recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage by New Taipei City Government, the band performed classic pieces including "Wind in the Pines," "Three Urgent Shots," and "Bamboo Horse." The thunderous drums and lively music of the suona brought great excitement and joy to the University Players Theatre.... more

On December 7, 2023, NTU welcomed the delegation of Yonsei University led by President Seoung Hwan Suh. The purpose of their visit was to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NTU’s Centre for Quantum Science and Engineering (CQSE) and Yonsei University’s Institute of Quantum Information Technology. This bilateral MoU marks the initial step in establishing a strong collaboration that will strengthen scientific advancements, facilitate knowledge exchange, and generate innovative solutions to global challenges in the field of quantum science and engineering.... more

On December 7 and 8, 2023, National Taiwan University (NTU) and its strategic partner, the University of Tokyo (UTokyo), held the NTU-UTokyo Joint Conference. Titled “Towards a Sustainable Future: Challenges and Resilience,” the conference featured two days of academic discussions on sustainability. UTokyo President Teruo Fujii led a total of 120 faculty and students to join 230 NTU faculty and students from 11 colleges. Both sides shared their research outcomes and learned a lot from one another through cross-cultural and disciplinary dialogues.... more

Prof. Daniel Baumann of NTU Department of Physics wins the 2023 Humboldt Research Award for his outstanding achievements in academic research and teaching. As a world-renowned theoretical cosmologist, Prof. Baumann has contributed innovatively to the study of early universe. He is the recipient of multiple awards both domestically and internationally; the former includes Yushan Professorship and Chinyu Visiting Professor.... more

On December 12, 2023, NTU Office of Student Affairs hosted the "Industry-Academia Collaboration for Sustainable Talent" initiative, bringing together 130 CEOs, HR executives, and senior managers from various industries in Taiwan to collectively address the talent shortage challenge. 70 reputable companies included TSMC, Delta Electronics, Foxconn, Fubon Financial, CTBC Financial, E. Sun Financial, Acer, and AU Optronics participated.... more