NO. 1246 2026-05-05

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From Professional Support to Witnessing the Completion of the Danjiang Bridge, Tamkang University Demonstrates the Value of a Locally Engaged Institution
Administrative Vice President Chun-Hung Lin (center), Dean of Student Affairs Shih-Jung Wu (left 5), Dean of General Affairs Ruey-Shiang Shaw (right 5), Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering Yung-Shan Hong (right 3), and other university staff were invited on April 16 for a preview visit to the Danjiang Bridge.

The highly anticipated Danjiang Bridge, the world’s largest single-tower asymmetric cable-stayed bridge, is set to open to traffic in May, marking a new chapter in transportation development in northern Taiwan. As a local university in Tamsui, Tamkang University has not only provided professional support but also actively participated in major community events. On April 16, Administrative Vice President Chun-Hung Lin, Dean of Student Affairs Shih-Jung Wu, Dean of General Affairs Ruey-Shiang Shaw, Chair of the Department of Architecture Chun-Jung Ko, Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering Yung-Shan Hong, and other faculty and staff were invited to preview the new landmark connecting Tamsui and Bali. They were guided by alumnus Ming-Tang Chan, Executive Vice President of Kung Sing Engineering Corporation, who explained the achievements of this major national infrastructure project.

Kyushu–Taiwan Visionary Institute Continues Cross-Border Partnership, Launches Second Youth Practice Program with Artificial Innovative Intelligence College
Representative Director Naoki Kumamoto (left) of the Kyushu–Taiwan Visionary Institute held in-depth discussions with Dean Tzung-Hang Lee (right) of Tamkang University.

Building on the successful cross-border collaboration of the “Japan–Taiwan Co-Creation Workshop” held in March, Representative Director Naoki Kumamoto of the Kyushu–Taiwan Visionary Institute (KTVI) visited Tamkang University again on April 9. He held discussions with Dean Tzung-Hang Lee of the College of Engineering, the College of Artificial Innovative Intelligence, and the College of Precision Healthcare to plan a second round of the youth practical training program. Both sides reached a consensus during the meeting, agreeing to extend the program to younger participants.

Physics Faculty and Students Achieve Breakthrough Surge in Research Output, with Publications in Leading International Journals
Associate Professor Hsiao-Tsu Wang of the Department of Physics (left) led first-year master’s students Chi-Feng Lee and Yi-Hong Chang in research on “lithium-rich manganese-based” cathode materials, with their results published in the internationally renowned journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and selected as the cover article.

The Department of Physics has recently continued to demonstrate strong research capabilities. Faculty members and students, in collaboration with leading international teams, have achieved significant breakthroughs in materials science, quantum physics, and high-performance computing. Their research results have been published in prestigious international journals, with some featured on journal covers, and have also been shortlisted for the ACM Gordon Bell Prize, often regarded as the “Nobel Prize of supercomputing.”

Tamkang University Deepens Industry–Academia Partnership with AMD, Focusing on AI Curriculum, Robotics, and Campus Computing Infrastructure
The AMD team visited the campus to discuss future industry–academia collaboration projects.

Following President Huan-Chao Keh's recent visit to AMD Taiwan, both sides held an in-depth working-level meeting on April 15 and reached a consensus on future collaboration. AMD will support Tamkang University through its “AMD University Program (AUP),” providing cloud computing resources, AI PC equipment, and teaching materials to assist faculty in designing progressive learning pathways covering machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI. Initial priorities include AI curriculum module design, campus computing infrastructure planning, and mechanisms for joint projects, with designated teams tasked with following up on implementation details and jointly advancing AI-driven educational innovation.

Honors Program ‘Sustainable Design and Innovation’ Guides Students in Social Practice, Wins Global Views USR Award
Tamkang University received the 2026 Global Views Monthly USR Award (Sustainable Curriculum Category – Excellence Award), with Chief Sustainability Officer Ruey-Shiang Shaw (right) accepting the award from Minister of Education Ying-Yao Cheng.

The winners of the 2026 Global Views Monthly University Social Responsibility Awards were recently announced, with Tamkang University receiving the Excellence Award in the “Sustainable Curriculum” category for its Honors Program course “Sustainable Design and Innovation.” The award ceremony was held on April 9 and was attended by Chief Sustainability Officer Ruey-Shiang Shaw, Professor Min-Fen Tu of the Department of Business Administration, and alumnus Cheng-Min Hsu, with Shaw accepting the award on behalf of the university from Minister of Education Ying-Yao Cheng.

President Keh Boosts Morale at National Intercollegiate Athletic Games Flag Presentation, Soft Tennis Team Secures 3 Silvers in Early Victory
At the 2026 National Intercollegiate Athletic Games flag presentation ceremony, President Huan-Chao Keh (front row, left) presented the flag to Dean of Physical Education I-Cheng Chen (front row, right).

The flag presentation ceremony for the 2026 National Intercollegiate Athletic Games (NIAG) was held at 12:30 p.m. on April 15 at the Shao-mo Memorial Gymnasium, where President Huan-Chao Keh presented the flag to Dean of Physical Education I-Cheng Chen. As competitions began, the soft tennis team quickly delivered encouraging early results, securing three silver medals in the men’s team (general division), women’s team (general division), and men’s doubles (general division), the latter won by Deng-Yi Huang (Electrical and Computer Engineering, first year) and Cheng-Chun Yang (Chemical and Materials Engineering, first year), boosting team morale.

AI–Sustainability Dual Governance: President Huan-Chao Keh Wins CommonWealth Magazine Outstanding Performance Award in Peer Evaluation
Secretary-General Yu-Pei Ma (right), on behalf of President Huan-Chao Keh, received the “2026 Outstanding University Governance Performance Award” from Wan-Yu Wu, Co-CEO of CommonWealth Magazine.

The “2026 Outstanding University Governance Performance Award,” jointly organized by CommonWealth Magazine and Cheers Magazine, was held on April 15 at the Courtyard by Marriott Taipei Downtown. President Huan-Chao Keh of Tamkang University received strong peer recognition, ranking tied for 12th among presidents from 110 participating universities nationwide, alongside leaders from National Tsing Hua University, National Sun Yat-sen University, Fu Jen Catholic University, and National Taiwan Normal University. Secretary-General Yu-Pei Ma attended on his behalf to receive the award, accompanied by Chief Audit Executive Jyn-Jiuan Lin.

USR Banquet Program Launches “Huwei Feast 1002”: Press Event Tells History Through Cuisine
Prof. Chi-Lin Lee, Principal Investigator of the USR Banquet Program and professor in the Department of History, was interviewed by reporters.

Set to open to traffic in May 2026, the Danjiang Bridge marks a major milestone in the transportation development of Tamsui. Yet 142 years ago, these same waters were once shaped by the ravages of war. To bring this history to a wider audience, Tamkang University’s USR project, “Exploring Tamsui, Connecting Globally: Promoting Taiwan’s Most Influential Cultural Itineraries and Signature Banquets” (the “Banquet Program”), in collaboration with the Department of History and Fullon Hotel Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf, held a media launch event titled “Sino-French War Huwei Feast 1002—French Artillery Bombardment” at 11:00 a.m. on April 20, with the official debut scheduled for May 2.

Science Outreach Travels 3,000 km Overseas: “Chemistry On The Go” Officially Launches in Malaysia
The launch event featured a specially designed symbolic ceremony, where 12 officials and distinguished guests placed puzzle pieces in their designated positions and posed for a cheerful group photo, expressing their best wishes for a smooth and successful collaboration.

The Department of Chemistry and the Science Education Center under the College of Science jointly launched the “Chemistry On The Go” program, which, after 15 years of dedicated development, is now officially expanding onto the international stage. On April 9 at 10:30 a.m., under the theme “Science Outreach Across 3,000 Kilometers: Chemistry Fun Goes Southbound International,” the “Advancing into Malaysia: Cross-Border Collaboration in Science Education.” President Huan-Chao Keh, Chairperson Flora Chia-I Chang, three vice presidents, Director-General Wang-Lung Li of the National Science and Technology Council’s Department of International Cooperation and Science Education, Secretary-General Ito Chao of the Chemistry Society of Taiwan, faculty members and administrators from within and outside the university, as well as industry partners including Merck Taiwan, WIN Semiconductors, and International CSRC Group, attended the event.

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