NO. 1252 2026-06-09

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Chemistry Alumni Mr. and Mrs. Ke-Li Teng Donates NT$3 Million to Establish Scholarship, Encouraging Students to Develop Soft Skills
Ke-Li Teng (right), Prof. Chih-Hsin Chen, Chair of the Department of Chemistry, Ching-Leou Teng, Chairperson of PharmaEssentia Corporation, and Chemistry Prof. Yau-Hung Chen posed for a group photo after a productive discussion regarding the Bo-Hao Scholarship.

Chen expressed his gratitude for the couple’s generous support and dedication to the Department of Chemistry. He also voiced hope that the partnership could eventually expand to include student internships and industry–academia collaboration opportunities, creating a broader range of learning experiences for chemistry students. After graduating from the Department of Chemistry in 1975, Teng pursued advanced studies in the United States and went on to achieve considerable business success. Although he maintains a low public profile, he has remained deeply connected to his alma mater. Teng and his wife believe that, in addition to professional expertise, students in science and engineering disciplines should place greater emphasis on developing soft skills. Through this scholarship, they hope to encourage students to explore career pathways, cultivate positive learning attitudes and research habits, and strengthen their workplace competitiveness through interaction, service, and engagement.

International Students Explore Sanxia, Experiencing Indigo Dyeing and Local Culture
On May 24, the Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs at Tamkang University organized a cultural excursion for international students, bringing faculty members and students to Sanxia for a one-day cultural experience.

As indigo-dyed fabrics gradually absorbed color in the dye vats, international students wandered through Sanxia Old Street, immersing themselves in the local cultural atmosphere. On May 24, the Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs at Tamkang University organized the “International Student Cultural Tour: A Journey of Craftsmanship, Heritage, and Sustainability,” providing international students with an in-depth introduction to Taiwan’s traditional crafts and local cultural characteristics.

TKU Net-Zero Carnival Inspires Sustainable Innovation, Embracing a Green Lifestyle Through Five Senses
The “Sustainability for All: 2026 Tamkang University Campus Sustainability and Net-Zero Carnival” brought together 22 booths hosted by student teams and sustainability-oriented vendors, attracting a steady stream of visitors.

To promote the integration of sustainable development and net-zero carbon concepts into everyday life, the Center for Sustainability Development and Social Innovation and the University Social Responsibility (USR) project “Tamsui Good Life: University Town Co-Creation and Design Action” organized the “Sustainability for All: 2026 Tamkang University Campus Sustainability and Net-Zero Carnival” at 10:00 a.m. on May 28 in the pedestrian plaza behind the College of Business and Management building. For the first time, the event incorporated environmental education materials and featured 22 booths hosted by student teams and sustainability-oriented vendors. Disposable tableware and packaging were completely prohibited. Through hands-on activities, low-carbon initiatives, and green consumption, the carnival created a five-senses sustainability experience engaging sight, taste, smell, touch, and hearing.

College of Business and Management Showcases AI-Integrated Teaching Achievements, Highlighting Cross-Disciplinary Innovations from 11 Departments
Group photo of participants at the “College of Business and Management Generative AI Integration in Teaching Achievement Exhibition” at Tamkang University.

On the morning of May 28 at 10:30 a.m., the College of Business and Management held the Generative AI-Integrated Teaching Showcase in Classroom B302A, presenting the teaching achievements of its 11 departments. The exhibition highlighted diverse applications of AI technologies within business and management education while providing a platform for faculty members from different departments to exchange experiences and approaches to AI-enhanced teaching, thereby deepening students’ understanding of and engagement with AI.

Tamkang University Research Team Led by Wei-Chi Lai Develops Safer and Greener Next-Generation Lithium Battery Materials, Featured on the Cover of a Leading International Journal
Professor Wei-Chi Lai (center), graduate students, Shen-Jhen Tseng (left) and Li-Eng Chen (right) from the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at Tamkang University have developed a new generation of lithium battery materials.

A research team led by Professor Wei-Chi Lai from the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at Tamkang University has recently achieved a breakthrough in battery materials research. Their innovative work, which offers a promising new direction for the development of environmentally friendly next-generation batteries, has been featured on the cover of Green Chemistry, a leading journal in sustainable and green chemistry published by the Royal Society of Chemistry. With a five-year impact factor of approximately 9.8, the journal is ranked among the top Q1 journals in chemistry and green engineering, and cover articles are selected from particularly impactful studies.

7 Kumamoto Companies Recruit at Tamkang, Adding Engineering and IT Opportunities Beyond the Service Sector
Seven companies from Japan’s Kumamoto region set up recruitment booths and hosted information sessions for students.

Following the success of two consecutive cross-border recruitment events, the Kumamoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by Deputy General Affairs Director Akihito Kawata, partnered with the Department of Japanese at Tamkang University for the third time to host the 2026 Kumamoto Career Fair on the morning of May 20 at the Hsu Shou-Chlien International Conference Center.

Longtime Advocate for Accessible Testing Rights, Hsi-Ming Hung Awarded Third-Class Examination Professional Medal
Hsi-Ming Hung, executive secretary of the Tamkang University Resource Center of Special Education at, was awarded the Third-Class Examination Professional Medal. Representing him at the ceremony, Dean of Academic Affairs Tzong-Ru Tsai (right) received the award from Dr. Mon-Chi Lio (left), Minister of Examination.

Hsi-Ming Hung, Executive Secretary of the Resource Center of Special Education at Tamkang University, has been awarded the Third-Class Examination Professional Medal by the Ministry of Examination (MOEX) in recognition of his long-standing contributions to the administration of national examinations. The award ceremony was held at 10:30 a.m. on May 13 in the First Conference Room of the MOEX Administrative Building, with Dean of Academic Affairs Tzong-Ru Tsai accepting the award on his behalf. Hung expressed gratitude to his colleagues at the Special Education Resource Center, humbly noting that the award recognizes “the long-term contributions of the entire team to the nation’s examination and admissions services.”

Tamkang University Achieves Strong Results in WURI Rankings as Economic Explorer Team Places Among Global Top 100 in Two Categories
The Economic Explorer faculty–student team from Tamkang University traveled to underprivileged elementary schools in Siem Reap to provide long-term overseas educational services focused on digital literacy and overseas SDGs educational services.

The latest World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) results, released on May 7, 2026, recognized two innovation projects from Tamkang University among the Global Top 100 in their respective categories. Both projects were submitted by the Economic Explorer (經探號) team led by Professor Yen-Ling Lin of the Economics Department and were ranked 25th and 28th worldwide.

Tamkang University Emblem Appears Alongside Jensen Huang Again, Students Watch GTC Livestream, Experience the Latest AI Breakthroughs
Tamkang University’s emblem of “樸實剛毅” once again appeared in the same frame as Jensen Huang.

As one of the year’s premier technology events, COMPUTEX 2026 Taipei officially opened on June 1. At 10:00 a.m., the College of Artificial Innovative Intelligence at Tamkang University hosted the “GTC Taipei 2026 NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Keynote Livestream Campus Viewing Party” in the Chang Yeo Lan International Conference Hall of the Hsu Shou-Chlien International Conference Center. More than 450 faculty members, staff, and students attended the event, enjoying food, prize giveaways, and an energetic atmosphere.

Panda Lecture: Tamkang University Department of History Hosts Panda Lecture as Dame Linda Colley Explores the Global Evolution of Constitutionalism
The Department of History held a Panda Lecture on May 28, featuring distinguished British historian Dame Linda Colley as the keynote speaker for the afternoon session.

The Department of History under the College of Liberal Arts at Tamkang University held its second Panda Lecture of the day at 2:00 p.m. on May 28 in the Chang Yeo Lan Hall of the Hsu Shou-Chlien International Conference Center. The lecture featured the distinguished British historian Professor Dame Linda Colley, who was honored with a damehood by the British Crown. Her presentation, titled “World History, War, and the Spread of Written Constitutions,” attracted nearly 200 faculty members, students, and researchers from both inside and outside the university, including scholars from Academia Sinica.

Panda Lecture: Tamkang University Department of History Hosts Panda Lecture Featuring Sir David Nicholas Cannadine on Philanthropy, Charity, and the Public Good
The Department of History held a Panda Lecture on May 28, featuring renowned British historian Sir David Cannadine as the keynote speaker.

The Department of History under the College of Liberal Arts at Tamkang University hosted two Panda Lectures on May 28 in the Chang Yeo Lan Hall of the Hsu Shou-Chlien International Conference Center. The first lecture, held at 10:00 a.m., featured the distinguished British historian Professor Sir David Nicholas Cannadine, who was knighted by the British Crown. His talk, titled “Philanthropy in the Modern World,” attracted nearly 300 attendees, including faculty and students from Tamkang University, researchers from Academia Sinica, and scholars and students from universities such as National Taiwan University and National Chengchi University.

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