[Innovating and Advancing Education]
Transforming Lives Through Service: The Impact of Po-Ya School at Tunghai University
For 17 years, the Po-Ya School has championed holistic education, fostering personal growth and community engagement. Last summer, in 2023, Po-Ya students independently organized a service-learning initiative on Green Island. After four months of planning, nearly 30 students came together to work with local children, care for the elderly, and serve the community, bringing warmth and vitality to the island. The Po-Ya School’s Director Wang Chung-Ming remarked that Po-Ya School’s education is not about immediate results but about mutual support, patience, and growth. Professor Wu Po-Han highlighted how students, through this self-led service project, learned empathy and how to love and support others, embodying the school’s guiding principle: “Be bright. Be you. Be someone’s light!”
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(Caption) The Po-Ya students’ self-initiated “Green Island Service-Learning Team” brought vitality and warmth to the local community by deeply engaging with the island’s residents—supporting children’s education, caring for the elderly, and serving the community.
Source: https://www.thu.edu.tw/web/news/news_detail.php?cid=8&id=4114
AI and Big Data: Dual Engines Driving Wall Street Trends; Tunghai University and Ministry of Education Join Forces to Launch a Big Data Micro Program
To meet the growing need for interdisciplinary IT talent, the Ministry of Education (MOE) is rolling out programs to train professionals in using AI and data science for analysis. With funding from the MOE, Tunghai University has launched the “Big Data in Education Micro Program.” This program combines AI and big data to prepare Taiwan's next generation of top talent, giving students the skills and knowledge needed to understand and apply data-driven market analysis, just like on Wall Street. The curriculum integrates expertise from the College of Engineering, the Department of Statistics, the Department of Computer Science, the Graduate Institute of Education, and industry professionals. As a result, the big data courses have become the most popular micro-course at Tunghai University. In the 112-2 semester, more than 200 students enrolled, learning to utilize software and cloud platforms for data analysis. The capstone projects, which use open government education-related datasets, enhance students’ practical data analysis skills while improving their ability to interpret educational data.
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(Caption) Big Data in Education Micro Program
Source: https://www.thu.edu.tw/web/news/news_detail.php?cid=8&id=4155
Taiwanese and Japanese Students Team Up to Explore Local Communities and Exchange Ideas on Aging Issues
The Department of Japanese Language and Culture at Tunghai University collaborated with Aichi Prefectural University, Tokyo Woman’s Christian University, and Human Environment University to host a Taiwan-Japan community exchange program in Showa Ward, Aichi Prefecture. Through on-site workshops, visits, field research, and presentations, Japanese Department students actively explored issues related to aging populations in Taiwan and Japan, gaining a deeper understanding of the similarities and differences in how the two countries address aging-related challenges. The event involved two months of preparation, during which each team held online meetings for cross-border discussions. Despite facing challenges such as language barriers, communication misunderstandings, and issues with real-time translation, the students overcame these difficulties with teamwork and support from their instructors. They transformed the friction experienced during the process into a foundation of mutual understanding—embodying the true spirit and purpose of the Taiwan-Japan community exchange program.
(Caption 1) Group photo during poster presentation
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(Caption 2) Presentation at Aichi Prefectural University
Source:https://www.thu.edu.tw/web/news/news_detail.php?cid=8&id=4184
The Department of Chinese Literature at Tunghai Univeristy Nurtures Interdisciplinary Talent From Creative Writing to Theater Production; Students Gain Hands-On Experience in the Theater Industry
To enhance students' creative and practical skills, the Department of Chinese Literature partnered with Myth Planet to offer a theater “Cultural Creative Internship” course. Through participation in annual productions led by professional theater teams, students gain hands-on experience in all aspects of theater production, both onstage and backstage, preparing them for future careers. A senior student in the Chinese Literature Department shared that the internship helped her understand the alignment between her interests and career path. She particularly valued the surprises and challenges brought by the “flexibility” of theater work, learning to adapt backstage and solve problems quickly through teamwork. The experience gave her a deep appreciation for both the difficulties and the excitement of working in the theater.
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(Caption) Students from the Department of Chinese Literature at Tunghai University participated in an internship with Myth Planet, learning the adaptability required for theater work.(Photo provided by Myth Planet)
Source: https://www.thu.edu.tw/web/news/news_detail.php?cid=8&id=4183
[Fulfilling Social Responsibility]
Tunghai University Joins Forces with Fubon Life to Tackle Dementia Prevention and Boost Environmental Education; Seniors from Dadu Mountain Participate with Enthusiasm
Tunghai University has long been committed to promoting age-friendly initiatives. In partnership with Fubon Life, the university launched the “Intergenerational Love × Dementia Prevention” program, creating a win-win strategy that integrates dementia prevention with environmental conservation. Guided by the vision of [Intergenerational Co-creation × Active Aging], Tunghai University aims to establish an open aging village to enhance the well-being of community elders through diversified support services. This event focused on environmental and agricultural education, inviting seniors from the Taichung Dadu District to explore eco-friendly aquatic education and herb-based agricultural activities. Through hands-on experiences, participants not only learned practical scientific knowledge but also engaged their senses, connected with their surroundings, and made new friends.
(Caption 1) Tunghai University collaborated with Fubon Life on the “Intergenerational Love × Dementia Prevention” program, promoting a dual approach to dementia prevention and environmental conservation.
(Caption 2) Professor Hong Ling-Tzu leading the “Protecting Streams with Handmade Soaps” workshop, teaching how to recycle used oil into eco-friendly soap.
(Caption 3) Professor Wu Wen-Hsuan guiding community seniors in an herb-based agricultural activity.
Source: https://www.thu.edu.tw/web/news/news_detail.php?cid=8&id=4139
Tunghai University Establishes Asia’s Largest Microalgae Carbon Neutrality and Circular Economy Hub to Advance Sustainable Campuses with a Commitment to Social Responsibility
The largest microalgae carbon neutrality and circular economy hub in Asia has launched! To support the goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, Tunghai University has integrated AI-based architecture, environmental engineering, and computer science resources. Partnering with Formosa Smart Energy, Tunghai University has implemented solar panels and unique microalgae carbon capture technology, creating the largest intelligent carbon absorption experimental site on any campus in Asia. Vice President Dr. Chang Jo-Shu highlighted that microalgae are among the most efficient organisms for carbon sequestration. The Intelligent Carbon Neutral Park, covering an area of 4.3 hectares, boasts advanced microalgae cultivation and carbon capture capacity. It is estimated to absorb nearly 2,000 metric tons of CO2 annually, setting a benchmark for net-zero campuses.
(Caption 1) To promote the 2050 net-zero emissions goal, Tunghai University has created the largest intelligent carbon absorption site within a campus in Asia.
(Caption 2) Tunghai University’s sustainability team utilized AI technology to develop green buildings and circular economy hubs.
Source: https://www.thu.edu.tw/web/news/news_detail.php?cid=8&id=4064
[Academia-Industry Collaboration]
Tunghai University Wins 6 Awards at the Competition of College Students Stationed in Rural Community, Advancing Sustainability for Island Ecology
A group of ten students from the Department of Landscape Architecture and the Department of Life Science at Tunghai University participated in the 14th Competition of College Students Stationed in Rural Community. The team earned a bronze medal along with five special awards. Centered in Dongju Village of Matsu’s Juguang Township, the “螢縈東犬” team implemented their rural revitalization project through ecological surveys, storytelling interviews, and village space revitalization. Their efforts not only provided community services and research but also contributed to the sustainable development of Dongju Village. The team demonstrated remarkable interdisciplinary collaboration, translating theory into actionable solutions that breathed new life into rural development. Assistant Professor Tsou Chun-Wei, who led the team, praised their achievements, noting that in addition to the bronze medal, they secured five other awards: Best Rural Story, Rising Star of Rural Revitalization, Best Collaboration, Best Guidance, and the Spirit of Rural Revitalization Award, showcasing their outstanding performance.
(Caption) Tunghai University team “螢縈東犬” won six awards at the Rural Revitalization Competition.
Source: https://www.thu.edu.tw/web/news/news_detail.php?cid=8&id=4194
[Enhancing Higher Education Public Engagement]
Tunghai University Teams Up with FarEasTone to Boost Campus Data Governance and Drive Digital Transformation
Tunghai University has partnered with FarEasTone Telecommunications to develop a smart, digital campus through teaching collaboration, startup support, and industry-academia partnerships. President Chang Kuo-En, shared that the MOU focuses on smart governance and ESG principles to drive campus transformation, including big data integration, smart campus development, and fostering innovation. Looking ahead, Tunghai University plans to leverage FarEasTone’s digital expertise to optimize academic analysis and administrative governance. This partnership will pave the way for a comprehensive smart campus with advanced big data learning environments, sustainable transformation initiatives, and innovative projects. Together, both parties aim to create mutual benefits and further push the boundaries of smart campus development.
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(Caption) On the 16th, Tunghai University and FarEasTone signed a Strategic Alliance MOU to focus on “Smart Campus” and “Big Data Campus,” accelerating campus data governance and decision-making processes.
Source: https://www. thu.edu.tw/web/news/news_detail.php?cid=8&id=4067
Tunghai University Wins Three Gold and One Silver at 2024 Asia-Pacific Sustainable Action Awards (APSAA); Driving Taiwan’s Green Transformation with Aging Villages, Healthcare Alliances, and AI Innovations
Tunghai University, recently ranked among the top 100 globally in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainability. At the 2024 APSAA, Tunghai University secured three gold and one silver awards for its achievements in sustainability initiatives. Among the four winning projects, the highest honor went to Vice President Dr. Chang Jo-Shu’s “Accelerating the Sustainability Action with AI - Smart Carbon Neutrality Zone,” addressing SDG 7, which earned a gold award. In addition, the "Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards," selected from over 500 submissions, honored two other Tunghai projects with gold awards: Dean of Interdisciplinary Innovation College, Weng Shao-Jen’s “Healthcare Systems Consortium” for SDG 10, and Vice President Liu Jeng’s “Tungfu Open Aging Village” for SDG 11. Another project, “Co-Creating the Next Generation of AI Across Disciplines” by head of library Yang Chao-Tung, won a silver award for SDG 9. Dr. Chang Kuo-En, Tunghai University President, reaffirmed the University’s dual focus on sustainability and AI innovation, emphasizing its dedication to cultivating future-ready talent and supporting industrial transformation.
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(Caption 1) Tunghai University celebrates winning three gold and one silver at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards.
(Caption 2) Vice President Dr. Chang Jo-Shu (center), Head of Library Yang Chao-Tung (right), and Dean Wang Duu-Chiang (left) at the ceremony.
Source: https://www.thu.edu.tw/web/news/news_detail.php?cid=8&id=4160