One of the young people from Taiwan has been placed as an intern in Vienna, at the headquarters of the National Network of Youth Information Centres in Austria (Bundesnetzwerk Österreichische Jugendinfos, BÖJI). Another is currently completing a placement in a youth center in Graz, and the third is splitting their time evenly between youth centers in Eisenstadt and in Mattersburg. BÖJI, founded in 2004, is the national umbrella organization for youth information services and centers throughout Austria. The youth centers prepare and disseminate youth-friendly, non-commercial information. They offer free, up-to-date, relevant, and accessible guidance to support young people’s personal development and transition to adulthood, and a wide range of activities and services to foster youth empowerment.

Personnel from the Education Division at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Austria visited the headquarters of BÖJI on January 30, 2026. They met with the intern from Taiwan, together with Mr. Aleksandar Prvulovic, the CEO of BÖJI, Ms. Alena Brunner—a project coordinator at BÖJI and the intern’s mentor, two other BÖJI mentors, and Birgit Klausser, Deputy Head of Department at the Austrian Federal Chancellery. Ms. Klausser is the designated contact person at the section of the Austrian Federal Chancellery in charge of international family and youth policy affairs.

Their discussions focused on the intern’s experiences in Austria and future cooperation within the framework of the Global Pathfinder Initiative. The intern described his experience acquiring new professional skills at BÖJI headquarters, and having opportunities to work creatively, as particularly rewarding aspects of being abroad and becoming familiar with life in a new country. A second group of Taiwanese participants is expected to arrive in the autumn of this year to take part in the program and gain professional experience at Austrian youth centers.

The Education Division looks forward to continuing to facilitate collaborative projects supported by Taiwan’s Global Pathfinder Initiative and local partner organizations, to further expand youth exchanges and international cooperation between Taiwan and Austria, and strengthen people-to-people ties.

Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education, Dr. Liu Kuo-Wei 劉國偉, said in his opening remarks that the young generation is a driving force which can initiate change and shape the future as the world tackles challenges such as climate change, industry transition, and social inequality.

Taiwan’s government has supported youth participation in public affairs and global issues for a long time, and he said that the forum provides a platform for Taiwan’s young people to engage with their global counterparts, cultivate cross-disciplinary skills, and advocate and help bring about sustainable development and a green economy.

Among the officials who took part in the forum was Paraguay’s youngest cabinet member, Salma Agüero Caballero, Minister of the National Youth Secretariat of Paraguay. She visited Taiwan from January 2 to 4 to take part following a formal invitation issued by the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Paraguay.

More than 50% of Paraguay’s population is under the age of 30, and the country is often described as currently in a "demographic dividend" phase. The Minister praised Taiwan for providing essential education and training that empowers young people to exert greater influence on policies.

In addition to participating in the forum, Minister Agüero spent time at Liberty Square to film a video to promote the Taiwan Scholarship program to encourage young Paraguayans to study for degrees at universities in Taiwan.

She expressed her enthusiasm about promoting these opportunities to gain academic qualifications, saying that the knowledge that Paraguayan students gain in Taiwan will empower them. After they finish their studies and return home, they will be able to make significant contributions to Paraguayan society.

In the video, Minister Agüero tells them: "Taiwan offers generous scholarships for students to pursue their dreams. If you want to experience this beautiful culture and change your future, you cannot miss this opportunity." She shared the video on her personal Instagram, where it attracted more than 60,000 views in the first 24 hours—an excellent beginning.

Under the program, foreign English teaching talents work alongside local elementary and junior high school teachers through co-teaching and collaborative lesson planning. Together, they create natural, real-life English-use environments on campus, where students can practice speaking and communication skills in a supportive atmosphere that boosts their confidence. The program also contributes to the professional development of local teachers. A total of 980 foreign English teachers and full-time foreign English teaching assistants are expected to be recruited. Applicants who meet the required qualifications and hold passports from countries where English is an official or commonly used language, as recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), may apply starting now via the official website (https://tfetp.k12ea.gov.tw/). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews conducted selectively, until positions are filled.

To help foreign English teaching talents teach in Taiwan with peace of mind and focus fully on teaching, the K12EA provides comprehensive support measures, including salaries, airfare reimbursement, insurance coverage, housing reimbursement, and professional development programs. Additional benefits are offered based on position: foreign English teachers may receive airfare reimbursement for spouses or lineal relatives, as well as performance-based bonuses; full-time foreign English teaching assistants may receive reimbursement for professional certification programs such as TESOL, TEFL, or CELTA, along with transportation allowances. Through these comprehensive welfare and support mechanisms, foreign English teaching talents are able to focus on teaching and grow alongside their students, supported by stable living and working conditions.

Foreign teachers currently teaching in Taiwan have also shared their experiences. Yusuf, a foreign teaching adviser at Chiao Yu Elementary School in Miaoli County, noted that TFETP provides strong support and training, enabling foreign teachers to collaborate with local teachers and help students practice English in a fun and natural way. Spencer, a foreign English teacher at Zhongxing Elementary School in Penghu County, shared that, having participated in the program for many years, he believes it not only offers students more opportunities to learn everyday English, but also allows foreign teachers to gain a deeper understanding of Taiwanese culture. He encourages those interested in teaching English overseas to come to Taiwan, saying, “If you are interested in teaching English abroad and experiencing a different culture, then Taiwan is the right place for you.”

The K12EA noted that through close collaboration with local teachers, foreign English teaching talents bring English into students’ daily learning and school life—from classroom interactions and campus activities to everyday communication. In a supportive environment where students are encouraged to speak and feel confident to try, they naturally build practical English-use experience. By continuously introducing diverse cultural perspectives and teaching approaches, the program helps make English part of students’ everyday lives and nurtures the next generation with global awareness and communication skills. The K12EA sincerely invites more foreign professionals who are passionate about education to join Taiwan’s schools and contribute to meaningful and engaging teaching experiences on campus.

According to the organizers, within just one week of opening registration, related social media posts accumulated over 47,000 views. In addition to registrations from domestic teacher education professors within the field of early childhood education and frontline preschool educators, this event also attracted strong interest from overseas teacher education professors in related fields, primary and junior high school teachers, art education professionals, and many parents. This workshop brought opportunities for profound exchanges across disciplines, languages, and cultures to the domestic and international early childhood education community.

The event especially invited Dr. Joe Winston, an internationally renowned authority in drama education and Emeritus Professor of Drama and Theatre Education at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. Before joining Warwick University, Professor Winston taught in primary and junior high schools in the United Kingdom and served as a school principal, possessing extensive frontline teaching and educational leadership experience. During his tenure as a professor at the University of Warwick, he coordinated drama and theatre education-related courses for many years and was deeply engaged in the fields of drama and second language learning. His courses enjoy high international recognition and he possesses extensive cross-national research and practical teaching experience.

During the workshops held on January 25 and 26, Professor Winston used Hans Christian Andersen’s well-known story “The Emperor’s New Clothes” to guide participants in experiencing performative language teaching activities, which utilized games, songs, chants, and drama strategies.

Additionally, in his master lecture on January 26 titled “The Aesthetics of Performative Language Teaching for Preschool Learners”, Professor Winston emphasized that language learning is not merely about memorizing vocabulary and grammar, but is an integrated learning experience that engages the body, emotions, and imagination. Through drama and play, children can naturally encounter pronunciation, vocabulary, and sentence structures in a stress-free and emotionally safe environment, which also encourages them to express themselves more confidently. Using several examples understandable to practicing teachers, Professor Winston explained the concept of performative language teaching, and introduced the metaphors of “maps” and “stories” to illustrate the significance of this pedagogy within the learning journey.

Guided by the philosophy that “Aesthetic Education Begins in Early Childhood, Lifelong Aesthetic Learning,” this event aims to challenge conventional perceptions of dramatic plays and highlights drama as one of the tools for young children’s language learning in order to enrich the diversity of early childhood classrooms. By integrating drama strategies into teaching, early childhood learners are able to use language naturally in meaningful and contextualized situations, strengthening their native language ability, while also engaging more comfortably with second languages. At the same time, this relaxed and enjoyable learning process fosters early childhood learners’ abilities in cooperation, expression, and empathy, thereby promoting Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and ultimately showcasing the fruitful outcomes of aesthetics as cross-disciplinary pathways for learning.

The MOE stated that it has long been committed to promoting aesthetic education from early childhood onwards. The MOE looks forward to extending the outcomes of this international and cross-disciplinary exchange into early childhood classrooms, and to continuing the cultivation of the next generation with aesthetic literacy, language competence, and international perspectives. For more information, ple  ase visit the Aesthetics Education Resource Integration Platform (https://aew.moe.edu.tw/)

Taiwan and Poland are two societies shaped by resilience and shared democratic values with growing ties between them. This is reflected in Taiwan’s YDA and Poland’s Centre for Youth Cooperation and Mobility signing a cooperation agreement to promote educational and cultural exchanges grounded in mutual understanding. The YDA recently expanded its Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative with a new international volunteer project in Gdynia in northern Poland, providing the Taiwanese participants with further opportunities to engage in cultural exchanges.

Three Taiwanese volunteers—Lisa Tseng, Yvonne Liu, and Yvette Yang—took part in a European Solidarity Corps project in Gdynia, from November 9 to December 12, 2025. They were welcomed to Poland by Jeff Liu 劉永健, Taiwan's Representative in Poland, and Suzen Tseng, the Director of the Education Division at the Taipei Representative Office in Poland. In Gdynia, the volunteers all worked with the St. Nicolaus Bishop Association, supporting educators working with children and young people. The volunteers collaborated closely with other European volunteers throughout the program, gaining meaningful experience in international service and cultural diplomacy, and showcasing Taiwan’s spirit of openness.

One of the highlights for Lisa, Yvonne, and Yvette was their holding lively Taiwan Workshops in local schools that created a vibrant “Taiwan wind” in the community. They introduced Taiwan’s culture and history and played traditional night-market games such as Asian dart kick with the Polish students. They also shared some authentic Taiwanese bubble tea.

YDA continues to be committed to empowering young people to engage globally, promote mutual understanding, and contribute to Taiwan’s international presence through volunteering.

The keynote presentations were given by the two scholars: Professor Hong Jia-Fei 洪嘉馡, Associate Dean of the College of International Studies and Social Sciences and Chair of the Department of Chinese as a Second Language at National Taiwan Normal University, and Assistant Professor Chang Yu-Hsin 張于忻, Director of the ASEAN and Overseas Chinese Affairs Research Center at the University of Taipei. Professor Hong spoke about bringing a wide range of approaches to curriculum design, and how AI and digital technologies can be integrated into teaching Mandarin, sharing her practical innovative ideas.

Mandarin educators play a vital role in cultural exchange and language education across the region. This event celebrated their passion and commitment, and the keynote presentations on innovative approaches to Mandarin curriculum design inspired the participants and fostered more collaboration and networking.

The test was organized by the Ministry and National Taiwan Normal University, and implemented by the Washington D.C. Taiwanese School, with coordination assistance from the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. It was held at the Universities at Shady Grove in Maryland at 9 a.m. local time. 

Twenty-five people, primarily teachers and students from the Washington D.C. Taiwanese School, registered to sit for the computer-based Version A test, which encompassed the Foundation and Basic levels. This was the first time that this certification test has been held outside Taiwan but all the test procedures, including the system checks, room setup, and invigilation, were conducted using the standardized protocols used in Taiwan. 

The testing proceeded very smoothly, with all the equipment working well, and an enthusiastic response from the test takers. The successful candidates will receive an official certificate issued by the Ministry, which will be sent to the Washington D.C. Taiwanese School for onward delivery.

The introduction of the Taiwanese Taigi Language Proficiency Test to the United States represents a significant step in supporting heritage language learning and multicultural education in overseas communities, and strengthening cultural connections with the younger generation. The Ministry is working to enable more people interested in Taiwan’s languages and culture to engage with, learn, and use Taiwanese Taigi Language. Feedback and the results from this first test held outside Taiwan will serve as a valuable reference for the Ministry when assessing the feasibility of expanding Taiwanese Taigi language proficiency certification testing to additional overseas locations in the future.

The goals of the expo were to support individuals who want to “apply Chinese language skills in the workplace” and “pursue international career paths” and to raise awareness of the TOCFL certificates. Dr. Chen Po-Hsi 陳柏熹, Executive Director of SC-TOP, traveled to Japan to attend the expo. In his opening remarks, he expressed hope that the expo would help Mandarin speakers unlock new professional opportunities. Awareness of the importance of having employees with Chinese proficiency is continuing to grow in Japan, and many of the company representatives said that the demand of companies in Japan for people is rapidly increasing. Huang Guan-Chao, Director of the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, pointed out that in recent years people in Taiwan have made more than six and a half million visits to Japan.   

The expo venue was very lively to help further promote interest in learning Mandarin. As well as providing information about TOCFL and opportunities for job-seekers to speak with company representatives, there were hands-on DIY activities with distinctive Taiwanese characteristics, popular Taiwanese snacks to try, and some night-market-style ring toss games that created a cheerful atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. 

In October 2025, a group of 23 teachers from schools at a range of levels travelled to Austria and the Czech Republic as part of the Ministry of Education's 2025 International Visiting Program for Aesthetic Education Teachers. The group began their visit in Vienna, giving them an opportunity to experience the city’s rich cultural diversity while learning about the Austrian education system and the approaches used to teach creative subjects. The Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vienna, coordinated two school visits for the group, with the support of the Vienna Board of Education, and Dr. Elisa Hsiang-Yueh Wang, Director of the Education Division had the pleasure of accompanying the group on these school visits, and facilitating discussions and interactions between the educators from Taiwan and those in Austria.

On October 14, Ms. Romy Höltzer from the European Office of the Vienna Board of Education—the office responsible for coordinating international activities—gave them a comprehensive outline of the Austrian education system before the group visited OVS Kaisermühlen, a primary school with a strong bilingual German–English curriculum which encourages creativity in the classroom in visual arts and hands-on craft activities. A teacher at the school told the visiting teachers about the school’s daily operations and how these put emphasis on the role of diversity and intercultural exchanges—this is especially appropriate given that the school is located close to the United Nations headquarters. The group then had an opportunity to observe a number of classroom lessons, giving them a direct impression of the teaching environment and the positive, respectful interactions between teachers and students.

On the following day, the group visited BORG Hegelgasse, an upper secondary school in central Vienna which specializes in offering art and music education in a range of creative areas. The school principal Mr. Thomas Grubhofer welcomed the visiting teachers in the assembly hall and explained the school’s educational philosophy and how the school encourages artistic expression and independent thinking. The students can select to focus on photography, visual design, drama, or music, and then develop their artistic skills in their selected learning area in depth.  

The group then observed art, choir, and drama classes to see how activities that nurture art-related learning are integrated into everyday teaching. The teachers particularly valued the interactions they were able to have with the teachers and students at BORG Hegelgasse. With the assistance of Dr. Elisa Hsiang-Yueh Wang they were able to generously share details of their daily school life and current projects. In this school also, the warm and trusting atmosphere between the teachers and students left a strong impression. The visit concluded in the school’s assembly hall with a mutual exchange of impressions and reflections about aesthetic education. 

Another group of teachers is scheduled to visit Austria in early November as part of the 2025 International Visiting Program for Aesthetic Education Teachers to further enhance aesthetic education exchanges between educators in Taiwan and Austria and help those working in art education to broaden their understanding of creative thought and teaching aesthetics,  and their global outlook. The Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vienna is pleased to witness the strong mutual interest in these exchange visits and looks forward to continuing to assist in advancing cross-border engagement in aesthetic education.

Students and academic staff at universities in Northern Vietnam are aware of the quality of Taiwan's higher education, and more than 200 Vietnamese students and academic staff attended the presentations about the INTENSE Program. Among the dignitaries attending the ceremony opening before the presentations began were Yi Min Lin 林易民, Deputy Representative of Taiwan at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vietnam (TECO), staff members of the Education Division at TECO. Deputy Representative Lin gave opening remarks in which he spoke about the high-quality of Taiwan's higher education environment and education system, and the distinctive features of the INTENSE Program. He encouraged the Vietnamese students to apply to do further study in Taiwan and expressed hope that this visit by the delegation would help foster more exchanges and collaboration between universities in Taiwan and universities in Vietnam.

Staff from the INTENSE Office and representatives of eight universities in Taiwan each spoke, giving an in-depth overview of the INTENSE program, the application process, and the wide range of course offerings. Each university also set up a booth and provided consultations with students, and the students responded with enthusiasm. They were very interested in the INTENSE program, asking many questions, and then took advantage of the opportunity to visit the different university booths for more information about the different courses available.

A Learn Mandarin in Taiwan Pavilion set up for the ACTFL Conference was jointly opened by Prof. Tzu-Bin Lin, Executive Director of FICHET, Dr. Kuan Fang-Fang 關芳芳, Deputy Executive Director of FICHET; Ingrid Larson, Managing Director of the American Institute in Taiwan Washington Headquarters; Antonio Chen 陳育仁, Deputy Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Houston; Andrea Yang 楊淑雅, Director of the Education Division of TECO in Houston; Dr. Tony Kuo 郭壽旺, Vice President for International and Cross-Strait Affairs at Shih Chien University; Prof. Lin Shu-tan 林淑丹, Vice President of Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages; and the directors of the Education Divisions in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington D.C. 

The Learn Mandarin in Taiwan Pavilion showcased Taiwan’s strengths in blending Taiwan’s rich cultural heritage with innovative Mandarin teaching and learning. The National Palace Museum and the National Center for Traditional Arts were represented in the pavilion, and the participating universities showcased a wide range of Mandarin programs. The Pavilion attracted many language education professionals who were interested in discussing possibilities for language teaching-related cooperation with universities in Taiwan.

A U.S.–Taiwan Mandarin Education Symposium was held in conjunction with the conference on November 21 at the Loews New Orleans Hotel. The distinguished guests included Ragini Gupta, Director for Press and Public Diplomacy of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; Ingrid Larson; Sharon Hsieh from AIT; Antonio Chen, Andrea Yang, and Elissa Chung from TECO in Houston; Sophie Chou 周慧宜, Director of the Education Division at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. (TECRO); Melissa Monroe, President of the National Council of State Supervisors for Languages; Dr. Marguerite Giguette, Provost of Xavier University of Louisiana; Dr. Tony Kuo; and Dr. Yeh Yao-Yuan 葉耀元, from the University of St. Thomas. 

Ragini Gupta gave the opening remarks and spoke about some of the many achievements of the U.S.–Taiwan Education Initiative since it was launched with the signing of an MOU in December 2020. Dr. Marguerite Giguette, Education Division Director Sophie Chou, and Dr. Tony Kuo each spoke about current collaborations between Taiwan and the U.S. advancing in Mandarin learning, and about the successful implementation of the Taiwan Huayu BEST Program in universities and colleges across the United States. This program has already facilitated partnerships between 23 Taiwanese universities and 79 American universities, and seven Mandarin Learning Centers that can provide structured instructional support and teacher training have been established in the United States.

In the evening, more than 100 language education professionals, researchers, and officials from around the world were welcomed to a Taiwan Night networking dinner. A renowned Taiwanese folk-dance troupe performed a contemporary fusion of traditional ritual dance, deity procession in hip-hop style, and an interactive Eight Generals performance, giving the guests a taste of Taiwan’s culture. It reflected the Learn Mandarin in Taiwan Pavilion’s presentation of Taiwan offering an integrated learning experience that connects language and culture. 

With the dedicated efforts of government, educational institutions, officials, and educators, Taiwan is continuing to be an important Mandarin language education partner for the United States.

The three parties renewed this initial MOU in a virtual signing ceremony held on November 7, 2025, reaffirming their shared commitment to contribute positively to the strengthening of education and learning-related connections between Taiwan and the State of Alabama.  

The renewed MOU was signed by Dr. Yu-Jiuan Lee 李毓娟, Director General of the Ministry of Education’s Department of International and Cross-strait Education, Dr. James Purcell, Executive Director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, and Dr. Eric Mackey, State Superintendent of Education of the Alabama State Department of Education, and by Representative Alexander Yui from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. as a witness. Jared Lin 林主恩, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta and Meesoon Han, Executive Director of the Alabama International Education and Economic Partnership also attended the ceremony virtually.

After the signing Director-General Lee spoke about the long-term vision supporting educational collaboration between Taiwan and the State of Alabama, saying that this renewal of the MOU will continue cooperation that supports educational excellence and global engagement. She gave two examples of cooperative interaction already underway. Auburn University in Alabama and National Cheng Kung University are partners under the Huayu BEST Program. This provides language learning funding support for language teacher exchanges, online learning resources for the entire university community, Mandarin language proficiency tests, and opportunities for students to access Huayu BEST scholarships to come to Taiwan on an educational exchange. The second example was Taiwan’s TOCFL—the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language—being recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education as evidence of language proficiency, for senior secondary students to be awarded the Seal of Biliteracy.

Alexander Yui, Taiwan’s Representative in the US cited another example: four young people from Taiwan are currently participating in the Alabama International Education and Economic Partnership Program—an organization that helps support multilingual and multicultural education—under the Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative. 

Maintaining and enhancing bilateral cooperation in educational matters will offer benefits to students, teachers, and local communities. The renewed MOU is aligned with the goals of the U.S.–Taiwan Education Initiative. Taiwan can, for example, provide Mandarin teaching resources for the students learning Mandarin at kindergartens, elementary and high schools, and universities. 

Taiwan’s Ministry of Education looks forward to working closely with the State of Alabama to help nurture globally minded students, promote mutual understanding and youth mobility, and enhance education at all levels in the years ahead

The 2025 Award Ceremony and Achievement Presentation for the 2025 International Design Competition (IDC) organized by the Ministry of Education (MOE) is taking place today, December 19. This year, a total of 193 entries passed the review process, resulting in 1 Grand Award, 1 Gold Award, 5 Silver Awards, 10 Bronze Awards, and 176 Outstanding Awards and Finalist Awards. The students demonstrated remarkable performance and earned strong recognition in international competitions. The ceremony will also invite several award-winning students to share their experiences and engage with the public.

The IDC covers a total of 59 international competitions, with awards divided into seven categories, including General Design, Product Design, Visual Communication Design, Digital Animation, Craft Design, Architecture and Landscape Design, and Fashion Design. Since its launch in 2006, it has engaged with 65 participating schools and has recognized a total of 2,094 award-winning entries.

The winners of the 2025 awards in each category include:

Product Design: Lin Shao-Yu and Chiang Chia-Yin, students from the Department of Design at the College of Design of the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, created the work “ECOTRAPOD”. This work is an eco-friendly tetrapod made from recycled oyster shells. By using a circular slurry instead of cement, it can reduce 30–90% of carbon emissions. Its lightweight yet robust gyroid structure provides habitats for marine life and integrates ecology, functionality, and aesthetics, achieving marine sustainability. This work also received the Student Product of the Year Award at the 2024 Architecture MasterPrize (AMP) and earned the Third-class Grand Award in the IDC.

Product Design: Lin Zi-Ting and Hsu Yi-Chen, graduate students from the Department of Industrial Design at the College of Planning and Design of National Cheng Kung University, created the work "Hoo!". This work is an innovative articulation teaching tool designed specifically for speech-language therapists. Through engaging in blowing-based interactive games, it aims to strengthen fundamental oral motor skills. By integrating stories, cardboard boxes, and electronic circuits, it provides children with a new interactive experience that helps improve articulation disorders and unclear pronunciation, while supporting their future language development. This work also received the Gold Award at the 2025 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) and earned the First-class Gold Award in the IDC.

Visual Communication Design: Chen Yu-Jie, Yang Yu-Zhen, Chen Ya-Chi, and Lin Chong-Min, students from the Department of Visual Communication Design at the College of Planning and Design of the China University of Technology, created the work “Butterfly Sustainability”. This work uses paper, color, and interactive design to recreate the postures and colors of endemic butterflies in the Republic of China (the R.O.C., Taiwan), offering an alternative to physical specimen collection and reducing ecological impact. By integrating three-dimensional paper sculptures, color chip cards, and NFC technology, it delivers the harmony of nature and design, evoking the public’s memories and concern for local species. This work also received the Silver Award at the 2025 New York Art Directors Club Annual Awards (ADC) and earned the First-class Silver Award in the IDC.

Fashion Design: Wu Chih-Yao, a student from the Department of Fashion Design at the College of Design of Shih Chien University, created the fashion work “Nirvana”. Inspired by the Buddhist concept that “all is emptiness,” this work emphasizes that “emptiness” does not mean nothingness, but a transcendent state achieved through refinement, which is incorporated as a core element in the fashion design. Through bold design techniques and expressive uses of color, this work conveys the concept that eliminating greed, anger, and ignorance alleviates suffering and annoyance, allowing one to transcend the six realms of existence and achieve ultimate freedom. This work also received Second Place at the 2025 iD International Emerging Designer Awards and earned the First-class Silver Award in the IDC.

Craft Design: Su Yen-Ying, a graduate student from the Department of Craft and Design at the College of Design of the National Taiwan University of Arts, created the ceramic art work “SUGAR CAGE”. This work is inspired by the idea that in modern society, people are often consumed by desire. It expresses that sweets are a comfort to escape suffering, and can also become inescapable shackles. The shackles are shaped like donuts, symbolizing how people can become bound in the pursuit of pleasure. This work also received the Silver Medal at the 2025 International Competition of Contemporary Ceramic Art and earned the First-class Silver Award in the IDC.

Digital Animation: Peng Wan-Qi, a graduate student from the Department of Arts and Creative Industries at the College of Arts of National Dong Hwa University, created the animation work “EXHIBITION”. Centered on an inner confession, the work examines whether revisiting past works in the mind can lead to a deeper journey into the self. It reflects a continual self-examination between inner thoughts and the external world, uncovering overlooked emotions and attempting to find ways to confront negative feelings. This work also received the Bronze Cube at the 2025 New York Art Directors Club Annual Awards (ADC) and earned the First-class Bronze Award in the IDC.

Architecture and Landscape Design: Chen Yu-Han, a graduate student from the Department of Interior Design at the College of Creative Design of Asia University, created the interior design work “Tao.yi”. Inspired by the process of pottery making, this work transforms the manufacture of ceramics into spatial language, extending them into tea tasting utensils and architectural spaces. It guides people to savor the original simplistic beauty through the tranquility of tea rituals, providing a serene space for reconnecting with one’s inner self and nature after excessive material pursuits. This work also received the Bronze Award at the 2024 ISARCH Award and earned the Second-class Bronze Award in the IDC.

The full list of winners has been published on the official website of the IDC held by the MOE, at https://www.moe-idc.org/. In addition to the works being exhibited on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the National Central Library (No. 20, Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100). Many outstanding emerging designers will also be present to showcase their works and interact with visitors. Everyone is warmly invited to visit.

The Base will offer preparatory Chinese courses, academic exchange platforms, and resources for international cooperation, which will all assist more Filipino students to undertake higher education and work in Taiwan. It will also facilitate collaboration between universities in Taiwan and in the Philippines, as part of the Ministry of Education’s International Industrial Talents Education Special Program—the INTENSE program. This program, which integrates resources from the government, industry, and partner universities, is designed to expand the recruitment of international students to Taiwan to study and then work after graduation.

The launch ceremony was accompanied by the opening of an exhibition about the INTENSE program designed to give university students information about the program. They could visit the booths of participating universities in Taiwan and speak with university representatives about opportunities for advanced academic training and then working in an associated industry.

Dr. Desiderio Apam III, one of the four Commissioners of CHED—the Commission on Higher Education; Taiwan's Deputy Representative in the Philippines Dustin Yang 楊登仕 ; Dr. Lora Yusei, Director IV of CHED Regional Office III; Dr. Toed San Andres, president of Bulacan State University; Dr. Chan Fuh-Jyh詹富智, president of National Chung Hsing University; Dr. Jywe Wen-Yuh 覺文郁, director of the INTENSE program, and high-ranking officials from universities in Taiwan and from universities in the Philippines were among the dignitaries who attended.

Deputy Representative Dustin Yang spoke at the launch ceremony about the significance of the INTENSE program scholarships: these provide Filipino students with access to world-class education, practical training, and opportunities for employment in Taiwan’s advanced industries, particularly in STEM, finance, and semiconductor fields. He pointed out that the program equips students with essential skills, hands-on experience, and global perspectives. It prepares them for careers in a competitive job market, and they can choose between employment in Taiwan or returning to the Philippines with valuable skills and experience. He also confirmed Taiwan’s ongoing commitment to continuing the other scholarship programs that Filipino students can apply for.

The establishment of the INTACT Base – Philippines and the INTENSE program opportunities presented in the exhibition are both a testament to the transformative educational cooperation underway between Taiwan and the Philippines. This cooperation is creating more opportunities for students, fostering global skills and competencies, and strengthening long-term academic and industrial partnerships.

The September 27 session held at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) attracted almost 100 young people. The Thai science and technology students there are extremely interested in innovative science, technology, and engineering and the session focused on related study opportunities in Taiwan. Ms. Hsueh Yi-Han 薛懿含, Second Secretary of the Education Division, gave the opening remarks. She thanked the co-organizers for their strong support and told the attendees that she hoped the session would give them valuable information about Taiwan’s world-class education, academic programs, vibrant campus life, diverse culture, and everyday life there. She encouraged them to apply for the different scholarships available to study in Taiwan.

Ms. Jaruwan Jaranupong, Director of the Taiwan Education Center in Thailand, then provided details of the eligibility criteria for a range of scholarships, and the application procedures and documents required. She was followed by two former recipients of a Huayu Enrichment Scholarship to study Mandarin, and then a Ministry of Education Taiwan Scholarship to undertake a degree program, who talked about their experiences as students in Taiwan. Two participants in the TEEP—Taiwan Experience Education Program—then talked about their experiences doing internships in the fields of information systems and applications, robotics, and computer science. All five speakers sparked great interest from the STEM students attending the session and many questions were asked.

The last session, held next day at the Chinese Association in Thailand, also provided the participants with a lot of information about a range of scholarships available, including the Ministry of Education Taiwan Scholarships and Huayu Enrichment Scholarships, the Taiwan ICDF scholarships, and scholarships offered by individual universities. It attracted more than 70 participants. In contrast to the previous day’s participants, most had a strong interest in further study in the fields of the humanities and social sciences, learning Mandarin, cultural studies, human resources development, or international management. 

All the 2025 Study in Taiwan Information Sessions gave the participating students practical information about Taiwan’s high-quality higher education system and scholarships, and first-hand reports about its welcoming learning environment. 

JICE maintains close ties with the Japanese government and it regularly conducts international training and exchange programs commissioned by the Japanese government, for human resource development to strengthen friendly relations between Japan and other countries. This project was the first collaboration between JICE and Taiwan’s Ministry of Education Youth Development Administration.

The eight young people took part in a training program at JICE. The program included internship experiences in JICE’s International Exchange Department, interactions with young Japanese people, and field studies of disaster recovery in Fukushima Prefecture. In 2011 Fukushima was devastated by the world’s 4th largest recorded earthquake, known in Japan as the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the visiting young people from Taiwan were taken to the region to learn about its subsequent recovery and reconstruction efforts.

The participants shared their insights and reflections following their trip to Fukushima at a presentation session at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan on October 31. They were deeply moved by the determination and perseverance of the residents of Fukushima who were collectively rebuilding their communities, and they gained a profound understanding of the merciless and devastating nature of disasters. The experience had highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness and evacuation planning in daily life.

The participants expressed their great gratitude to the Youth Development Administration for providing this valuable opportunity. They drew inspiration from what they saw of Japan’s post-disaster reconstruction and disaster prevention measures. And after returning to Taiwan, they plan to talk widely about their experiences in Japan and the insights they gained, and to work together to make Taiwan a safe, sustainable, and better homeland.

The universities signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on November 20, 2023 launching the Taiwan–UK University Consortium for the broad purpose of promoting academic exchanges, collaborative research, and educational innovation, and to advance research and collaboration in key areas such as green energy, net-zero solutions, and innovative approaches to language teaching.

The Taiwan–UK University Consortium held its first conference at National Sun Yat-sen University in Taiwan from November 6 to November 8, 2024. It brought together researchers from the UK and Taiwan to present their research related to bilingual education and net-zero solutions, and discuss opportunities for collaborative research.

Professor Kim Graham, Provost of the University of Edinburgh, gave the first opening remarks, welcoming the conference participants. She was followed by Ding Chi-Hua 丁志華, Director General of the Taipei Representative Office in the U.K., Edinburgh Office, and Andy Cheu-An Bi 畢祖安, Director of the Education Division at the Taipei Representative Office in the U.K., who both reaffirmed Taiwan’s commitment to advancing international higher education collaborations; Professor Li Chi-Peng 李志鵬, president of National Sun Yat-sen University who spoke on behalf of the delegation from Taiwan; Susan Milner, Director of the British Council Taiwan; and Professor Yvonne Foley from the TUKUC Secretariat.

The three-day program was a valuable opportunity for the member universities to review its achievements, and discuss directions for future joint research and institutional cooperation. It included keynote addresses, workshops, and collaborative sessions on current and potential collaborative research projects. Among the presentations was one on Bilingualism Matters—a Research and Information Centre at the University of Edinburgh, a consortium member. Public engagement is an essential part of the work of its researchers and it has developed a Bilingualism Matters International Network.

A highlight of the conference was the signing of a second MOU between the four member universities in Taiwan and the four member universities in the UK. The consortium members reaffirmed their commitment to cross-border academic partnerships, fostering sustained, meaningful collaboration between universities in Taiwan and the UK, and advancing academic excellence and shared education, research, and sustainable development goals.

On October 7, the Laiyi students visited Thomas S. Wootton High School in Maryland, where they were warmly welcomed by teachers and students. During the morning Advisory Session, students from both schools performed in the gymnasium. The host school’s national award-winning a cappella champions, the Wootton Acatonics, performed the U.S. national anthem, and then the popular song Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls, an American alternative rock band, demonstrating their wonderful choral skills.

The Laiyi students then sang a Paiwan love song. Its name means Drizzle on the Mountains: the “drizzle” represents a boy’s feelings of longing, and “the mountains” represent a girl’s figure. They then sang a Paiwan song the name of which means Thank You. It blended elements of soul, R&B, and electronic music with traditional indigenous chanting to convey gratitude for life, the land, and nature. Their performance was very moving, reflecting their deep affection for their loved ones and homeland.

After the performances, the school’s Patriot Television Studio interviewed the Laiyi students and they were then warmly received by Dr. Joseph Bostic, the school principal, and Ms. Minton Westcott, its Mandarin teacher. The Laiyi students also joined in art history, mathematics, and physical education classes at this American high school, giving them an opportunity to experience the differences from classes at home in Taiwan and to interact with the American teachers and students.

The next day, October 8, the Laiyi students performed at the National Day Reception held at Twin Oaks by TECRO. Twin Oaks is a place with long historical ties to relations between Taiwan and the United States, and it was placed on the National Register ofHistoric Sites by the United States Department of the Interior in 1986, in official recognition of its historic and cultural significance. The students sang Taiwan’s national anthem and indigenous songs before U.S. celebrities and international guests from many parts of the world. Their spirit and performance reflected the vibrancy of Taiwan’s multicultural society.

The Laiyi students also gave a short outdoor performance at The Ellipse, a park near the White House, and another at Upper Senate Park, near the US Capitol, enjoyed by local people and Taiwanese living or studying in America.

During their visit the Laiyi students enjoyed engaging in cross-cultural exchanges with young Americans and introduced the unique beauty and meaning of some of Taiwan’s indigenous music to people from different parts of the world. “This visit was more than just a performance,” said Sophie Chou, Director of the Education Division at TECRO, “—it was a cultural and spiritual exchange,” “Our students shared the beauty and sincerity of Taiwan with the world through their music.”

Together, they announced that the Taiwan Science Festival will start on November 8, ushering in an inspiring celebration of science. Spanning two weekends, November 8–9 and November 15–16, the festival will present over 1,700 popular science events, inviting people of all ages to take part in this celebration of science.

Political Deputy Minister Dr. Liu Kuo-Wei stated that through the innovative exhibitions and performances of the Taiwan Science Festival, the public can experience how science is closely connected to everyday life. He encouraged everyone to make greater use of available learning resources to explore science and pursue lifelong learning, cultivating the courage to face the unknown, as well as strengthening critical thinking and creativity to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.

This year’s Taiwan Science Festival not only collaborates with the five science museums under the MOE to host a series of popular science exhibitions and performances, but also continues its collaboration with the NSTC and 25 science education bases.

In total, the festival will present 1,794 events, including 14 forums and conferences, 82 drama performances, 315 scientific demonstrations, 544 exhibitions and film festivals, 19 science competitions, 489 workshops, 39 science bazaars, and 292 other popular science related events. Highlights of the featured events at the five science museums include:

The National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (Keelung) will present the “Sustainable Ocean Workshop” and the “Alternate Reality Game (ARG)”. Through the process of this interactive game and hands-on experiences, visitors are invited to reflect on the relationship between humans and marine sustainability.

The National Taiwan Science Education Center (Taipei) will stage the mathematical musical “Dabbawala in the House”, which introduces mathematical concepts in a humorous and dynamic way. In addition, the “Night at the Museum” event will light up the science festival night with a spectacular fireworks show, inviting visitors to explore the museum after dark and enjoy theatrical performances, workshops, and circus shows.

The National Museum of Natural Science (Taichung) will use XR (Extended Reality) technology to launch the “Captain XR’s Expedition”, a mixed-reality showcase featuring immersive, real-time environments. It will also feature the new permanent exhibition “The Earth’s Treasures” along with the Giwas Puppet Show, where Giwas, an Atayal girl, leads audiences on a fascinating journey into the world of minerals.

The National Science and Technology Museum (Kaohsiung) will present the “Science Show”, combining themes of kinetic science, environmental education, and indigenous science. Audiences can enjoy the performances while conducting hands-on experiments. The “Indigenous Bazaar” will showcase the cultures of indigenous people in the southern part of the Republic of China (R.O.C., Taiwan), allowing visitors to learn scientific principles and applications through interactive experiences.

The National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium (Pingtung) will stage the theatrical production “Golden Undersea City – Ocean Oath of Coral Alliance”, which integrates marine knowledge into the drama. The event will also feature the immensely popular “Silent Disco”, a special collaboration with emerging local bands from Kaohsiung, making marine culture cool and fun.

The MOE continues to invite public and private research institutions that have long been actively promoting popular science to serve as Science Education Bases. Examples include: the Taiwan Space Agency, the National Taiwan University Museums, the YM Oceanic Culture and Art Museum, and Chunghwa Telecom’s 5G demo site in the northern part of the R.O.C., Taiwan; the National Health Research Institutes and the Taiwan Biodiversity Research Institute under the Ministry of Agriculture in the central part of the R.O.C., Taiwan; and the Southern Regional Weather Center of the Central Weather Administration, the Metal Industries Research & Development Center, and the National Academy of Marine Research in the southern part of the R.O.C., Taiwan, among others, totaling 25 participating institutions. During the Science Festival, these science education bases will host popular science exhibitions and performances across the R.O.C., Taiwan, allowing the public to attend nearby activities.

In addition, all five science museums are offering a variety of festival-exclusive activities for the Taiwan Science Festival. Visitors who complete the digital stamp-collection challenge at the five science museums during the festival period can redeem special limited-edition gifts. The official Taiwan Science Festival Facebook page will also launch interactive online activities. Participants who complete the challenges can receive a range of creative paper models that incorporate scientific principles. Those who join the online events will also have a chance to win the 2026 Taiwan Women Scientists e-Calendar, which highlights the achievements of outstanding women scientists in the R.O.C., Taiwan and encourages the public to draw inspiration from their achievements while discovering the wonders of science.

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The 2025 Semiconductor Industry Talent Report, jointly released by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and 104 Job Bank, revealed nuanced changes in job market demand. In response to the semiconductor industry’s globalization strategies, companies now prioritize candidates with foreign language proficiencies, adaptability to overseas workplaces and cultures, as well as breadth and resilience in professional expertise.

In addition, job-ready skills have long been a key metric for recruitment. How to create a learning-friendly environment on campus and gradually build interdisciplinary AI abilities for students outside these related fields has become a major issue in higher education. In line with these trends, the Ministry of Education (MOE) has promoted and facilitated the establishment of the Taiwan Artificial Intelligence College Alliance (TAICA).

Fifty-five Universities Collaborate to Foster Interdisciplinary Talent

From the initial 25 schools, membership has doubled to 55 universities and colleges. TAICA, operating as an alliance, breaks down barriers between universities and universities of science and technology. Using National Taiwan University’s NTU COOL online course platform, it has launched a new model of large-scale cross-institutional course enrollment and mutual credit recognition, helping students enter into or deepen studies in AI while addressing the shortage of faculty in related fields within the R.O.C., Taiwan’s universities, a breakthrough in the R.O.C., Taiwan’s educational history.

With over 20 years of teaching experience in AI, Professor Yi-Shin Chen from the Department of Computer Science at National Tsing Hua University's College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, took on the role of project office host without hesitation. Having spent more than seven years promoting AI courses under the guidance of the  Department of Information and Technology Education of MOE, she worked with the MOE to quickly design a comprehensive project execution framework. Pointing to the course map, she explained the project’s original intent and her hopes for sharing AI education resources, noting, “This is an important step to put educational equity into practice.”

Over the past 20 years, the job market in the R.O.C., Taiwan has undergone major changes. In AI teams that emphasize human–machine relations and technology ethics, humanities major students have emerged as standout contributors alongside science major students. “Humanities majors focus on the close ties between people and society; which can motivate team growth, support international engagement, and coordinate management. This echoes the view of many AI experts that interdisciplinary talent is the true core of AI teams.” Current talent demand trends confirm this.

Taking the semiconductor industry as an example, in May this year (2025) of the 34,000 AI-related job openings, alongside traditional R&D and software/hardware engineering roles, many were in business management and project operations. Notably, salary increases for managers from non-STEM backgrounds ranked highest among various managerial positions, rising 14.9% and 19.9% year-on-year. Salaries for non-managerial employees and professionals with interdisciplinary expertise, such as engineers in technical development, green energy, and reliability, rose by 21.1%. This indicates that, under the influence of global competition and geopolitics, companies urgently need “hybrid” talent with diverse areas of expertise in order to effectively enhance critical competitiveness.

Building an AI Education All-Star Team with Curated Teachers and Courses

TAICA began with a nationwide inventory and integration of university AI courses and faculty. Four progressively advanced credit programs were planned: Applied Artificial Intelligence Exploration Program, Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Applications Program, Artificial Intelligence for Natural Language Technology Program, and Artificial Intelligence for Computer Vision and Imaging Technology Program. Concurrently, universities and instructors with abundant teaching resources and widespread acclaim from experts and students, were invited to offer “master courses” via livestream for universities and college students, with some courses registering up to 1,600 students.

“We designed the course progression based on the learning map and selected representative courses from various universities to include in TAICA.” These courses included Professor Yi-Shin Chen’s “Data Mining: Concepts, Techniques, and Applications” and Professor Hung-Yu Kao’s “Natural Language Processing” at National Tsing Hua University, Professor Hsuan-Tien Lin’s “Machine Learning” and Professor Jyh-Shing Roger Jang and Assistant Professor Chun-Ming Chen’s “Introduction to FinTech” at National Taiwan University, and Professor Wei-Ta Chu’s “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence” at National Cheng Kung University. Starting from the second phase, the very important required course “AI Ethics” was gradually added to every program; other courses were added to correspond to the teaching and learning needs of the four credit programs, including “Introducing Generative AI for the Humanities”, “Robotic Navigation and Exploration”, “Generative AI: Text and Image Synthesis Principles and Practice”, and “Deep Learning.”

At the same time, Professor Yi-Shin Chen faced an even greater challenge: “Some instructors were not very familiar with livestreaming teaching and felt somewhat hesitant, worrying that fully remote instruction might weaken the effectiveness of in-person classes.” Through one-on-one communication and in-depth discussions, they explored how to use interactive teaching designs to increase student engagement and, in consideration of the varying student achievement levels across universities, adopted rolling adjustments. Master courses were divided into “mirror courses”, in which the instructor graded and assessed assignments of alliance university students, and “satellite courses”, where assessment authority was delegated to each university. In the latter courses, collaborating instructors worked either according to the assessment methods designed by the course instructor, or customized suitable assessment approaches and standards based on student levels and the characteristics of their universities. This allowed each institution to seek commonality amid diversity, enhance student learning outcomes, and integrate grading standards across different universities.

Sharing Educational Resources, Nurturing Talent Across the R.O.C., Taiwan

TAICA’s master course instructors are all renowned professors in the AI field at their respective universities, with some courses so popular that even their own department students compete to register. In addition, Professor Chen noted that these instructors share a common trait: “a sense of mission to help students recognize that artificial intelligence, which emphasizes human–AI collaboration, is not only about technology that is advancing by leaps and bounds—it is ultimately people who are the most important factor.”

Facing the challenge of outstanding instructors, TAICA has expanded the channels for AI learning. Professor Chen further explained, “It’s undeniable that relatively abundant teaching resources are one reason students compete to enter the top universities, so our core principle is resource sharing, in order to create fair learning opportunities. Students are no longer excluded from AI education due to weak fundamentals, low past achievement levels, or limited school resources.” Any student who wants to learn can enter top university classrooms and, combined with remedial instruction designed by each university, improve their learning outcomes. “By following the progress and earning the program’s credit certificate, anyone can show that their abilities are on par with top university graduates, breaking the traditional mindset of classifying students by exam scores, and thereby realizing true educational equity.”

In the early days of the program, some courses saw high withdrawal rates and unsatisfactory student assessment outcomes, sparking external doubts. “We found that one reason was that students were registering for courses without fully understanding them and then withdrawing due to mismatched expectations. Another key factor was that some schools couldn’t provide sufficient learning support.” Observing high-pass-rate schools revealed that highly engaged assistant instructors and teaching assistants could more easily identify students’ learning difficulties and bottlenecks in time and then provided assistance, which directly correlated with better learning outcomes.

In addition to teaching “Data Mining: Concepts, Techniques, and Applications”, a master course conducted entirely in English, Professor Chen also serves as an assistant instructor for other courses. She often encourages students with her own saying: “Grades are only a momentary evaluation; the knowledge you accumulate is what lasts a lifetime.”

Learning AI cannot be crammed at the last minute, as when an application gets stuck, you can’t move forward. “Everyone has gone through this,” Professor Chen wants students to understand that courses that are not challenging do not help you learn. Only by actually attending a course can you find the gaps in your learning.

“Completing assignments and running models every week, you’ll inevitably get stuck and spend a lot of time without being able to find the problem. When that happens, there’s no need to obsess over it, go do something else, rest and return later to do it again. After repeating this a few times, inspiration can often strike.” She believes that some students limit themselves by overthinking the course or assignments, focusing on how far they are from the final step and creating unnecessary “difficulties” for themselves. But learning has no shortcut, like overcoming challenges in a game step by step, only gradual progress can lead to improvement.

Increasing Student Course Participation to Cultivate Future Talent

“Artificial intelligence is a very special field, where theoretical research and practical application are equally important; almost all new technical advances are aimed at solving practical problems.” Therefore, Professor Chen particularly praises the approach of some universities of science and technology and has even invited their faculty-student teams to share their experiences. These instructors take the time to observe their students and, after accompanying them through the master course livestreams, provide remedial-style support to strengthen fundamentals. They are also willing to further explain and clarify difficult ideas to fill gaps. “Students at universities of science and technology generally have stronger resilience. If they are given the opportunity to learn and be recognized, they'll achieve impressive results.”

Currently, most TAICA courses are offered at the graduate level. Professor Chen stated that this approach aims to expand its influence and allow more students to enjoy the use of these educational resources. “Most of these courses are suitable for juniors and seniors, but offering them at the undergraduate level wouldn’t count toward graduate-level credit requirements, so offering them as graduate-level courses open to undergraduates can increase students’ willingness to enroll in these courses.”

In the future, Professor Chen hopes to find suitable instructors and incorporate more specialized areas of AI applications into the TAICA teaching platform. “We hope that students in the R.O.C., Taiwan can learn the latest AI technical developments and applications without going abroad or searching for foreign resources. This not only promotes educational equity but also cultivates more related talent and future instructors right here in the R.O.C., Taiwan, creating a positive cycle.”