NO. 1258 2026-09-29

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Overcoming Difficulty Slope Tour Opens a New Chapter at Tamkang as President Hsu Encourages Freshmen to Embrace AI for Self-Directed Learning
President Hui-Huang Hsu (third from left in the front row), joined by three vice presidents, leads new students on a tour of the Overcoming Difficulty Slope before the opening ceremony.

Tamkang University held its 2026–2027 academic year opening ceremonies and orientation sessions for incoming graduate and undergraduate students at 10:00 a.m. on September 10 and 11 on the seventh floor of the Shao-mo Memorial Gymnasium. Before the ceremonies, President Hui-Huang Hsu, accompanied by the university’s three vice presidents and heads of relevant academic and administrative units, led new students up the 132-step Slope of Overcoming Difficulty. The walk symbolized the shared spirit of “overcoming difficulties and striving upward” and marked the beginning of the students’ university journey.

Overseas Students Orientation, Cheng-Hao Pao Encourages Students to Explore Taiwan with Courage
Tamkang University’s Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs held the Overseas Students Orientation for the 2026–2027 academic year on September 9 at the Chang Yeo Lan International Conference Hall of the Hsu Shou-Chlien International Conference Center.

To help international students adapt to campus life, the Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs held the “Overseas Students Orientation for Academic Year 2026–2027” at 9:30 a.m. on September 9 in the Chang Yeo-Lan International Conference Hall at the Hsu Shou-Chlien International Conference Center. More than 360 new Tamkang students from around the world gathered for the event, creating a warm and lively atmosphere.

Tamkang University’s “Tamsui Lifestyles Festival” Earns Recognition with Another Silver Award at the Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards
Tamkang University received a Silver Award at the 2026 Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards, with Vice President for Administrative Affairs Huei-Chun Chi (right) accepting the award on behalf of the university.

The winners of the 5th Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards (APSAA) 2026 were recently announced, with Tamkang University receiving a Silver Award in SDG 11 for its project, “Festivals as Mobilization for Resilient Cities: Tamsui Lifestyles Festival.” Vice President for Administrative Affairs Huei-Chun Chi, Professor Jui-Mao Huang of the Department of Architecture, and other representatives attended the awards ceremony held on August 27 at Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, where Chi accepted the award on behalf of the university.

From Student Clubs to AI + SDGs, Tamkang University’s New Student and Parent Forum Highlights Key Issues for University Life
Tamkang University held its “2026–2027 New Student and Parent Forum” on September 5, chaired by President Hui-Huang Hsu (second from right in the front row).

The Office of Student Affairs held the “2026–2027 New Student and Parent Forum” at 10:00 a.m. on September 5 on the seventh floor of the Shao-mo Memorial Gymnasium. President Hui-Huang Hsu, joined by the university’s three vice presidents, college deans, and relevant first- and second-level administrators, met face-to-face with nearly 1,000 students and parents. The forum covered a wide range of topics, including student clubs, academic programs, overseas exchange opportunities, AI, and sustainability education, helping new students become familiar with the campus and plan their university experience.

Hui-Huang Hsu Invited to Speak at PlatCon-26 on the Transformation of Higher Education in the AI Era
President Hui-Huang Hsu was invited to deliver a keynote address at the 12th International Conference on Platform Technology and Service (PlatCon-26) on “The Transformation of Higher Education in the AI Era.”

“The future is what we create. The future of a university must be created collectively by its faculty, staff, and students.” Citing this well-known remark by Tamkang University founder Dr. Clement C.P. Chang, President Hui-Huang Hsu offered recommendations for university sustainable development in his invited talk at the 12th International Conference on Platform Technology and Service (PlatCon-26), attended by more than 100 experts and scholars.

Tamkang University’s Achievements in Futures Studies Gain Global Recognition Again as Kuo-Hua Chen Receives APFN Individual Contribution Award
Kuo-Hua Chen (left), Dean of the College of Education at Tamkang University, received the “APFN Award 2026” in the Individual Contribution category at the APFN12 awards ceremony. He is pictured with presenters Ora-orn Poocharoen (center) and Seongwon Park.

Tamkang University’s achievements in advancing futures studies continue to attract international attention. Following the presentation of an individual award to Tamkang University Chairperson Flora Chia-I Chang last year, the 12th Asia Pacific Futures Network Conference (APFN12) this year presented the “APFN Award 2026” in the category of “Individual Contributions in an Institution Enhancing Futures Thinking in the Asia-Pacific Community” to Kuo-Hua Chen, Dean of the College of Education at Tamkang University. The award recognizes his long-standing efforts to promote futures thinking education, integrate foresight into the university’s overall curriculum, and contribute to the development of the futures studies community across the Asia-Pacific region.

Tamkang Team Presents Research at IFLA Annual Conference, Showcasing Academic Excellence and AI Applications
Tamkang University Professor Sohail Inayatullah (second from right), UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies, Department of Education and Futures Design; Dean Wen-Yau Lin (third from right) of the Chueh Sheng Memorial Library; and library staff pose for a group photo at IFLA WLIC 2026.

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) held the 90th World Library and Information Congress (WLIC 2026) in Busan, South Korea, from August 10 to 13, attracting nearly 3,200 library and information professionals from 111 countries and regions. Tamkang University demonstrated a strong presence at the event. Professor Sohail Inayatullah, UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies and visiting research of the Department of Education and Futures Design at Tamkang University, was invited as a featured speaker. Wen-Yau Lin, Dean of the Chueh Sheng Memorial Library, led three library staff members in delivering one oral presentation and two poster papers. Faculty members and students from the Department of Information and Library Science also presented a poster paper and visited libraries and universities in South Korea. Through academic presentations and international exchanges, Tamkang University further enhanced its global visibility.

Korea’s NARPI Summer Training Program Returns to Taiwan, with Tamkang University Strengthening Northeast Asia’s Non-Governmental Peace Network
Participants in the 2026 Peace Education Summer Training Program organized by NARPI, a South Korean NGO, pose for a group photo at Tamkang University.

The “2026 Summer Peacebuilding Training,” jointly organized by the Northeast Asia Regional Peacebuilding Institute (NARPI), a South Korean NGO, and Tamkang University’s Department of Diplomacy and International Relations, was held for one week in mid-August on and around Tamkang University’s Tamsui Campus. Since NARPI began rotating its programs among Northeast Asian countries in 2011, this marked its return to northern Taiwan after a ten-year absence, following its 2016 visit to Jinshan and Taipei. This year’s program brought together nearly 60 peace practitioners, scholars, and young participants from South Korea, Japan, Mongolia, Taiwan, and other parts of the Asia-Pacific region. Through historical field visits and intensive coursework, participants explored a wide range of topics, including nonviolent conflict transformation, environmental peace education, and restorative justice.

Tamkang University Chemistry Department Signs MOU with Vietnam’s Dong A University, Focusing on Sustainable Agriculture and Student Exchange
Tamkang University’s Department of Chemistry and the Institute of Agricultural and Rural Development at Vietnam’s Dong A University sign an MOU, with attendees posing for a group photo at the signing ceremony.

Tamkang University’s Department of Chemistry continues to expand its international academic partnerships, achieving another milestone in global engagement. Yau-Hung Chen, Dean of the College of Science; Chih-Hsin Chen, Chair of the Department of Chemistry; Distinguished Professor San-Lang Wang; and Associate Professor Chia-Chi Huang traveled to Dong A University in Vietnam from August 7 to 8 to attend the 2026 National Biotechnology Conference, where they delivered oral presentations. On August 8, the Department of Chemistry signed an MOU with Dong A University’s Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development. Future collaboration will focus on student exchange, graduate student training, joint publications, and sustainable development in central Vietnam, further strengthening academic ties between the two institutions.

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