NCUE actively organizes transnational exchange activities related to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) on campus. Relevant administrative units and faculty members lead students in promoting and implementing sustainable development goal policies across national boundaries through participation in various international cooperative exchange affairs, courses, activities, and workshops. A summary of six transnational exchange activities conducted by Our university in 2023 is as follows:

1. Lee Han-wen, Director of the Office of International Affairs, continued to lead the team in promoting the ASEAN and South Asia Plan: Implementing projects to strengthen national cooperation and exchange with countries such as India, Vietnam, and the Philippines. By leveraging Our university's comparative advantages in teaching and research resources, we aimed to promote substantial transnational exchanges and achieve a vision of mutually beneficial talent cultivation and regional economic development.

The various sub-project actions include:

(1) Providing experiential courses in STEM professional fields and cultural studies for their faculty and students.

(2) Promoting Southeast Asian language and cultural learning programs to foster the cultivation of Taiwanese academic, cultural, and economic talents specializing in ASEAN and South Asian affairs, thereby enhancing mutual talent complementarity and resource sharing.

(3) Organizing international conferences to facilitate experience exchange and academic dialogue among participants, including Southeast Asian scholars.

(4) Actively collaborating with overseas academic institutions to create new paradigms for research in relevant fields.

(5) Cooperating with Taiwanese enterprises to arrange corporate visits, creating industry-academia collaboration opportunities, and nurturing outstanding talents.

(6) Jointly promoting Chinese language learning programs with Southeast Asian universities, providing students with opportunities to learn Chinese and intern, thus achieving mutual benefits in teaching resources.

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2. Niigata University from Japan visited the College of Management, deepening mutual exchange and cooperation

On March 9, 2023, Associate Professor Satoshi Arimoto from the Faculty of Economics at Niigata University, Japan, visited Our university's College of Management. He expressed that in addition to strengthening academic exchanges, this visit also provided an opportunity to understand local businesses in Changhua, thanks to the arrangements made by the College of Management. This proved to be highly beneficial for the Japanese delegation in understanding Taiwan's economic and business environment.

Dean Wu Hsin-Hong of the College of Management also stated that our College of Management has long been committed to promoting international development. The college will continue to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with overseas institutions, providing students with more high-quality learning experiences and offering faculty members more opportunities for exchange.

Figure 5: Group photo of Niigata University faculty with College of Management faculty and students at the College of Management

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3. Professor Patrick C.K. Hung and graduate student Jennifer Cardenas from the Faculty of Business and Information Technology at Ontario Tech University, a sister institution in Canada, recently visited our university to conduct a seminar on social robotics research topics. They also exchanged views with President Ming-Fei Chen on renewing the sister school agreement, expanding and deepening faculty and student exchanges and cooperation between the two institutions, as well as substantive mutual visits.

The seminar, titled "An Overview of Social-Technical Research Issues in Social Robots," delved into the latest developments in gender mainstreaming, gender equality, and gender diversity in advanced countries. It also introduced the culture and environment of Ontario Tech University. The presentation received enthusiastic responses and positive feedback from the attending faculty and students.

Furthermore, with the overall easing of the pandemic situation, the Lukang Dragon Boat Festival International Race was resumed this year after a three-year hiatus. To allow guests to experience local Taiwanese culture, our university's international and overseas Chinese students formed two dragon boat teams. This year's competition was fierce, with 98 teams and approximately 2,500 athletes competing. One of our university's teams bravely secured the second place in the international division.

Tens of thousands of domestic and international spectators enjoyed the thrilling races, with cheers resonating throughout the venue. The vibrant atmosphere, coupled with the colorful festive decorations along the Fulu River, created a spectacular scene. This event also served as a successful instance of public diplomacy for NCUE!

Campus Headlines: https://www.ncue.edu.tw/p/406-1000-22528,r93.php?Lang=zh-tw

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4. Professor Chang Chia-Chang from the Graduate Institute of Sport and Health executes the "New Southbound Policy in Sports - School Sports Exchange and Guidance Program" commissioned by the Sports Administration of the Ministry of Education: In alignment with the Sports Administration's implementation of the New Southbound Policy for talent cultivation, Professor Chang has been entrusted with executing the "New Southbound Policy in Sports - School Sports Exchange and Guidance Program." This program guides sports teams from schools at various levels to visit and engage in exchanges with New Southbound countries, as well as invites teams from these countries to Taiwan for sports competition exchanges.

The initiative aimed to encourage students and teachers with sports specialties from schools at all levels to actively participate in international sports affairs and cultivate international mobility. Furthermore, the program hoped to stimulate exchanges and cooperation between Taiwan and New Southbound countries in areas such as physical education curriculum and teaching, sports training, physical education teacher training, and talent cultivation.

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The execution results for 2023 are as follows:

(1) Approved categories: A. Bilateral exchange of school sports teams: 269 cases approved, benefiting 7,055 individuals. B. Bilateral exchange visits for school physical education and sports: 49 cases approved, benefiting 923 individuals. C. Sports competition exchanges: 4 cases approved, benefiting 363 individuals.

(2) Exchange items and countries: The most common sports for exchange were Taekwondo, Football, and Badminton. The countries most frequently involved in exchanges were Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Table 1: Number of Projects Executed and Beneficiaries in 2023

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5. On July 27, 2023, a delegation from our sister institution, Kasetsart University in Thailand, visited our university. They exchanged views with Our university on deepening exchange cooperation and substantive mutual visits. The delegation also shared their academic research achievements with faculty and students from the Department of Biology. The College of Science, acting as gracious hosts, guided the guests on a tour of Lukang and treated them to Taiwanese snacks, allowing them to experience local cultural characteristics.

Campus Headlines: https://www.ncue.edu.tw/p/406-1000-23534,r93.php?Lang=zh-tw

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6. Our new sister institution, Temple University, visited our campus and held an information session on student exchange programs. The programs included opportunities for our undergraduate students to apply for Temple University's DBMD dual degree program during their junior or senior year or after graduation, or for first-year graduate students to apply for the 1+1 dual master's degree program, leading to the attainment of bachelor's and master's degrees or dual master's degrees from both institutions. Most students are exempt from submitting GRE or GMAT scores and may receive scholarships covering partial or even full tuition.

Assistant Vice President Clemons emphasized that their university provided individualized guidance and counseling throughout the application process, curriculum planning, accommodation, internships, and employment opportunities, which is a significant advantage for our students.

Campus Headlines: https://www.ncue.edu.tw/p/406-1000-23887,r93.php?Lang=zh-tw

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