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NUK integrates environmental education into self-directed learning through a game, "NUK Heroes: The Journey of Environmental Protection."
【Translator：Siou-Yao Han】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-10-11 The era of self-directed learning has arrived! The National University of Kaohsiung (NUK) has teamed up with the gamified online learning platform PaGamO to announce the launch of an engaging game-based course titled "NUK Heroes: The Journey of Environmental Protection." This course creatively integrates environmental education into digital self-directed learning, inspiring students to actively participate in environment protection.The game will kick off on October 1st and run continuously until December 15th, offering a two-and-a-half-month super-powered adventure. The main focus of the course revolves around self-directed learning, allowing students at NUK to immerse themselves in a fun and meaningful learning experience.The NUK's "Higher Education Sprout Project" team collaborated with PaGamO to develop an engaging game-based course. The game offers diverse content, including five main themes, totaling 103 questions and 42 levels. Players will embark on an exciting adventure of environmental issues, accompanying characters Lai Pihou and Xiaoming as they enter virtual reality.In the game, players are required to collect stones to summon superheroes to change the global environment. Each level is designed to be challenging, requiring players to use their intelligence to solve various environmental issues such as climate change, energy crises, and ecological balance.Furthermore, the game emphasizes the importance of self-directed learning. Players will engage in independent thinking to find solutions to problems while gaining a deeper understanding of environmental protection and sustainable development. This serves to encourage students to comprehend how their actions can impact the future of the planet.The Center for Teaching and Learning Development, in collaboration with the gamified online learning platform PaGamO, integrates this into "The Goal of University Education" courses. The primary focus is on merging education with gamified learning, providing an engaging and varied learning experience. Through the game, students will understand environmental issues, thereby igniting their interest and capacity for solving these problems.NUK students participating in this game will have the chance to win awesome prizes, motivating them to actively engage in this adventure to save the Earth's environment.Let's join "NUK Heroes: The Journey of Environmental Protection" together and become the superheroes who change the world! This amazing course combines self-directed learning with environmental education, providing an engaging and fun learning experience. Join Professor Ke and face the challenges of the global environment together!#SDG4 #SDG7 #SDG13 #SDG15
"Lecture of Excellence": Director Yang Ru-Yi of the Training and Employment Center, Bureau of Labor, Kaohsiung City Delivers Insights on Youth Employment.
【Translator: Zhi-Yu Yang】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-10-06 On October 6th, the National University of Kaohsiung hosted a " Lecture of Excellence" in which they invited Yang Ru-Yi, the Director of the Training and Employment Center, Bureau of Labor, Kaohsiung City. The lecture was titled "Multiple Perspectives on Youth Employment" and delved into Taiwanese youth's current employment situation. Yang Ru-Yi also shared her educational and employment experiences, encouraging students to explore various options before settling on their career goals. She also emphasized the importance of using government-provided subsidies and counselling resources to enhance competitiveness. The event was opened, and the Dean of Student Affairs, Cai Xing-Zhi, gave acknowledgements.Yang Ru-Yi, the Director of the Training and Employment Center, Bureau of Labor, Kaohsiung City, delivered the lecture. It also featured a discussion by Zhuang Shu-Zi, an Associate Professor in NUK's Department of Kinesiology, Health and Leisure Studies. Interestingly, Yang Ru-Yi and Zhuang Shu-Zi are close friends from their university days.Yang Ru-Yi shared her personal, educational journey. Her mother encouraged her to consider a teacher training school with free tuition and immediate employment prospects upon graduation. On the other hand, her father encouraged her to pursue her interests and ideals at a university. Ultimately, she attended National Taiwan University (NTU), majoring in Sociology (Applied Sociology track), becoming financially independent by working part-time jobs while studying. Her work included tutoring and serving as a teaching assistant while actively participating in extracurricular activities, such as being a member of the "China Youth Corps-Lulala." She never neglected her studies and was known for her proactive approach in class, sitting in the front row and frequently asking questions. Her dedication to learning was evident through several academic awards she received.Yang Ru-Yi used her own life as an example, mentioning that at one point, she had not considered continuing with postgraduate studies, pursuing a career in public service, or even entering into marriage. However, in time, she did all of those things. She emphasized that one should embrace "seizing opportunities as they come" and maintain an open mindset regarding career choices, as there is no one-size-fits-all path. She also reminded that in today's era, it's challenging for individuals to excel solely in a single field, and diversifying one's knowledge or engaging in interdisciplinary learning is crucial to enhancing one's competitiveness.Regarding job hunting, which is a concern to most people, Yang Ru-Yi referred to labor department's big data analysis, such as the "Youth Labor Employment Status Survey" and the "Salary and Employment Navigator for College Graduates." For instance, the average job search duration is approximately 1.8 months. Regarding first-time employment considerations, factors like "job stability" and "salary and benefits" are the most significant, accounting for over 60%. Other factors that are important to job seekers include "convenient commute," "ability to learn knowledge and skills," and "applicability of learned skills," each of which is important to around 40%."expecting to access employment information" are common concerns. Yang Ru-Yi used this information to encourage young students to use government resources well. This includes career assessments and counselling to understand their interests and personality traits for selecting suitable career paths. She also encouraged them to proactively stay informed about labor market trends and enhance their professional skills.Yang Ru-Yi holds a Master's degree from the Institute of Applied Sociology at National Taiwan University. She has held various positions throughout her career, including serving as the Executive Secretary of the Taipei Association of Wage-Earners, a Lecturer in career of education at the National Pingtung University of Education, and the Director of the Kaohsiung City Government Labor Bureau Bo-Ai Vocational Training Center. She is now the Director of the Training and Employment Center, Bureau of Labor, Kaohsiung City. #SDG4 #SDG8
"The Goal of University Education" Course: Faculty Guiding Freshmen to Envision a Bright Future.
【Translator：Zhi-Yu Yang】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-10-02 Last Tuesday, September 26th, the Center for Teaching and Learning Development at the National University of Kaohsiung offered a course titled "The Goal of University Education" with the theme "Reserving a Bright Future." They invited six administrative leaders from the university to deliver TED-style talks, focusing on learning to help new students understand the diverse teaching and administrative resources available on campus and explore the university's vision for the next four years. The aim was to practice conveying love to touch the hearts of others. At the beginning of this event, the Center for Teaching and Learning Development opened up the freshmen's imaginations about their future university life. They did this by showing a short video and creating a word cloud from the learning sheets they had filled out during their first week. This approach allowed them to explore their impressions of NUK and their expectations for their future learning experiences.The event featured six administrative leaders who guided students on "how to learn" from the perspectives of diverse learning and campus experiences. They were as follows: The Dean of Academic Affairs, Chen Yi-Min, led students in "learning." He shared with students the diverse and enriching learning patterns available at NUK. The Dean of Student Affairs, Tsai Xing-Zhi, led students in "playing." He shared the highlights of extracurricular learning through engaging in student clubs. The Dean of International Affairs, Wu Xing-Hao, led students in "flying." He guided students to familiarize themselves with NUK's international resources and related information. The Dean of Research and Development, Wu Ming-Hao, led students in "connections" with industry. He talked about students' career development through industry-academia partnerships. The Dean of General Affairs, Tong Shi-Heng, led students in "reading." He guided freshmen on a tour of NUK, which is a green campus. Finally, the Director of the General Education Center led students in "crossing," He discussed students' service practices and social learning from the interdisciplinary learning perspective. They also shared this information with students through virtual reality in the metaverse.Vice President Yuan Ching began her speech by saying that life on NUK's campus is quite vibrant, waiting for new students to explore. In addition to studies, activities such as joining clubs, industry internships, building social networks, engaging in international exchanges, participating in community service, and taking interdisciplinary courses are all worth investing time and effort into during their four years at the university.The Center for Teaching and Learning Development is promoting the "The Goal of University Education" course to give students a glimpse of their future at the university during their first semester. It aims to guide students in self-exploration and help them sketch a blueprint for their future university learning journey.#SDG4 #SDG17
Principal Yueh-Tuan Chen presented teachers with a travel adapter on Teacher's Day, expressing gratitude for the hard work of the school's educators.
Principal Yueh-Tuan Chen presented teachers with a travel adapter on Teacher's Day, expressing gratitude for the hard work of the school's educators.
The students and associate professors from the Department of Information Management took on the challenge of the "Ministry of the Interior Hackathon." They advanced to the quarterfinal.
【Translator：Zhi-Yu Yang】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-09-27 National University of Kaohsiung's Department of Information Management Associate Professor Lin Hsin-Tzu supervised students, including Hong Li-Cheng, Wang Zheng-Heng, Yan Zhi-Hao, and Zhou En-Xi, in their participation in the "2023 Data Innovation Application Competition and Interior Hackathon" hosted by the Ministry of the Interior. Recognizing the challenges young entrepreneurs face, they proposed "Assisting People in Entrepreneurship" as the core theme of their project. They competed with talents from across Taiwan and successfully advanced to the quarterfinal. This showcased their youthful creativity and applied the knowledge learned in the classroom to leverage the power of data to address real societal issues.Lin Hsin-Tzu and the IF-School(Imagination for Future School) jointly offer the course 'Data and Design Thinking,' aiming to empower students with data awareness applications and enhance their 'information soft power.' At the same time, they encourage participation in the Interior Hackathon competition to learn from the wise and accumulate practical experience.The team composed of students from the Department of Information Management at the National University of Kaohsiung, including senior Hong Li-Cheng, sophomore Wang Zheng-Heng, and Yan Zhi-Hao, along with Zhou En-Xi, discovered from government open data that Taiwanese youth face numerous challenges in the entrepreneurial process. Therefore, they proposed the service theme "Sao Nian! Ni Ke Wang Chuang Yeh Ma? (Youth! Do You Aspire to Start-Up?)" intending to assist users in overcoming various difficulties encountered during the entrepreneurial process.To enhance the depth and breadth of their competition entries, students, including Hong Li-Cheng, also participated in the "When Board Games Meet SDGs" workshop organized by the IF-School(Imagination for Future School). They learned to apply a "global sustainability perspective" to understand local societal issues, including SDG 4.4, which aims to substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship, and SDG 8.3, which focuses on supporting decent employment, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation.Advanced Business Incubation Center Manager Liu Jian-Cheng and Vice Manager Chen Ying-Lian also provided consultation, assisting the team in constructing a blueprint for service development to create the "Sao Nian! (Youth!)" entrepreneurial information service platform. Its highlights include "map searching" and "analysis of the business model matrix," which help young entrepreneurs enhance their efficiency in gathering government policies, regulations, information, startup resources, and even potential competition in the industry. This platform offers them a better chance to excel and stand out.This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Ministry of the Interior Hackathon competition, and it has expanded significantly. Government departments such as the Ministry of the Interior's Department of Statistics, the Central Weather Bureau, the Information Department of the Ministry of Labor, and the Department of Information Technology, Taipei City Government have all joined the list of organizers. This not only makes the competition more closely aligned with societal needs but also increases its level of challenge.#SDG4 #SDG8
NUK has responded to the national semiconductor industry policy by establishing itself as one of the four major semiconductor talent development centers in the S-Corridor.
【Translator: Zhi-Yu Yang】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-09-25 The National University of Kaohsiung and the Kaohsiung-Pingtung-Penghu-Taitung Regional Branch of Workforce Development Agency jointly unveiled and inaugurated the "S-Corridor Technology Industry Talent Training Center" today(September 25th), making it one of the four major training centers in Taiwan. This initiative targets individuals aged 15 and above who do not have a background in engineering or related fields. It encourages them to enroll in pre-employment or on-the-job special job to accumulate semiconductor-related knowledge. Those who meet the eligibility criteria will receive full tuition waivers and an 8,000 NTD monthly learning incentive or a monthly living allowance of 15,840 NTD. By 2023, this program will likely cultivate around 70 new talents for the technology industry.The training center is located on the 6th floor of the Library and Information Center at NUK. The unveiling ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Labor Chun-Yi Lee, Deputy Mayor of Kaohsiung City Ta-Sheng Lo, and President of the National University of Yueh-Tuan Chen. Several companies are participating in this program, including Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE), Orient Semiconductor Electronics(OSE), Yageo Corporation, WinWay Technology, Taiflex Scientific, HYE Technology, Wistron Information Technology & Services, and Streber-Tech Co., Ltd. Delta Electronics also attended the event to express their support.Deputy Minister of Labor Chun-Yi Lee stated that young people represent the country's future, and the government is responsible for enhancing their employability, which ultimately boosts the country's competitiveness. With the rapid development of 5G and AIoT applications, both of which rely heavily on semiconductors, the Ministry of Labor, in collaboration with the National University of Kaohsiung, established the "S-Corridor Technology Industry Talent Training Center." This initiative encourages individuals aged 15 and above, especially those at a career crossroads, to participate in training and enhance their skills, thus adding value to their prospects.Kaohsiung City Deputy Mayor Ta-Sheng Lo commended the training center for its comprehensive understanding of the industrial landscape in Greater Kaohsiung and at the national level. He also acknowledged the efforts of Chen Chi-Mai's team, who have been promoting initiatives such as the semiconductor S-Corridor and the Yawan Smart Technology Park over the past three years. These efforts have attracted over 600 billion NTD in investment and created 30,000 job opportunities. The emphasis has been on quality and quantity, necessitating education and training. Through the collaboration of Kaohsiung University, the Ministry of Labor, and the business sector in nurturing talent, Taiwan's finest industry-academia cooperation system can be forged.Chen-Ling Lai, Vice General Manager of Orient Semiconductor Electronics(OSE), expressed that the government's promotion of the S-Corridor has attracted more semiconductor-related companies to invest and establish themselves in the region, spanning from Qiaotou in the north to Pingtung in the south. With the increasing demand for talent, especially in Taiwan's leading semiconductor industry, they are pleased to actively participate in the programs initiated by the National University of Kaohsiung and the Ministry of Labor. These programs help businesses find outstanding talent and allow individuals from non-technical backgrounds to join the semiconductor industry through training, creating a win-win situation for all involved.President of the National University of Kaohsiung, Yueh-Tuan Chen, highlighted that the university is strategically located at the heart of the S-Corridor, with a complete semiconductor industry ecosystem. Additionally, the university's special district has been thriving, making it the fastest-growing administrative region in terms of population migration in recent years. This provides a favorable environment for training and internships for program participants.To better align with industry demands for talent, the university has established strategic platforms involving industry, government, and academia. These platforms focus on industry analysis, curriculum planning, and employment counseling. The goal is to nurture and retain talent for the semiconductor industry by closely addressing the needs and demands of the industry.Yueh-Tuan Chen emphasized that Taiwan's semiconductor industry is a strategic sector, and the government is actively promoting the "Southern Semiconductor S-Corridor." NUK is committed to fulfilling its academic and societal responsibilities due to its central location in this corridor. It bridges the gap between industry and society by collaborating with the Kaohsiung-Pingtung-Penghu-Taitung Regional Branch of Workforce Development Agency to establish training centers. This initiative is akin to harnessing the power of a reservoir, continuously accumulating a pool of talent, and creating a win-win situation for industry, government, and academia. The National University of Kaohsiung's "S-Corridor Technology Industry Talent Training Center" has launched the "Introduction to Packaging and Testing Training Program" starting today. This program is open to individuals aged 15 and above, regardless of their educational background or whether they have a non-engineering degree. The program will run from October 3rd to November 10th. For more detailed information, please visit the Continuing Education Center's website at https://eec.nuk.edu.tw/index.php?temp=training&lang=cht#SDG4 #SDG8
Love Expert Yang-Ching Tseng Imparting Freshmen with "The Little Things in Love."
【Translator: Zhi-Yu Yang】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-09-21 On the 19th, the Center for Teaching and Learning Development at the National University of Kaohsiung offered a course titled "The Goal of University Education." They invited Associate Professor Yang-Ching Tseng from the Center for General Education at Chung Yuan Christian University to discuss "The Little Things in Love" with incoming first-year students. The discussion explored the language of love and delved into personal stories to share ways of expressing love and the secrets of maintaining relationships. The aim was to practice conveying love to touch the hearts of others. As an expert in romantic relationships, Yang-Ching Tseng is actively involved in various talk shows and has authored numerous books on building a perfect relationship. In today's lecture, he showcased his charming and humorous speaking style. Using his personal stories as examples, he shared how one can use love to overcome the influence of one's family of origin through learning. He also led the audience through a simple quiz to help them discover their love language.Yang-Ching Tseng mentioned that love involves recognizing one's responsibility in meeting the other person's needs. He explained that the quiz can reveal that each person has different love languages, including actions, words, physical touch, gifts, and quality time, among other aspects. He emphasized that if you love someone, you should give them what they desire and be attentive to the uniqueness of each individual's preferences and needs in expressing and receiving love.Many people's romantic journeys begin during their student years with the ambiguity of budding romance. However, once the initial infatuation fades, conflicts and differences of opinion can arise in the relationship. It's essential to nurture the relationship and communicate effectively with each other consciously. This way, both individuals can support each other's growth and complete this love lesson.#SDG4
NUK held an opening ceremony for the Indigenous Students Resources Center to promote Indigenous culture and foster a sense of belonging.
【Translator：Siou-Yao Han】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-09-19 On the 18th, the National University of Kaohsiung(NUK) held the opening ceremony for the "Indigenous Students Resources Center." Beyond increasing support and counseling for Indigenous students, it will serve as a hub for faculty and students to convene. The center will also promote various activities to guide people to understand Indigenous peoples and foster respect for diverse cultures.NUK‘s President Yueh-Tuan Chen attended the ceremony and joined the students in a joyful dance performance, demonstrating her appreciation and support. She shared that she has collaborated with professors Tsung-Fang Wu and Chih-Hung Wu for nearly a decade in leading the Ministry of Education's "Digit Companions for Learning" project, and the dedication of the team has been recognized by tribal elders. She emphasized that given the opportunity and proper education, Indigenous children can excel just like anyone else.Yueh-Tuan Chen highlighted that in 2017, NUK established the "Indigenous Students Resources Center." The number of Indigenous students has since grown from 51 to 117. With the growing number of students, the university utilized the summer break to renovate and expand the space, creating a sense of "home," providing support for academic learning and encouraging students to make the most of it.In the future, the center will actively respond to policies from the Ministry of Education and the Council of Indigenous Peoples, to guide people to understand Indigenous peoples. It will integrate related topics into curriculum and teaching, guiding school faculty and students to understand and respect Indigenous peoples."Since its establishment, the Indigenous Students Resources Center has been dedicated to Indigenous education, culture, arts, activities, and talent development. This includes expanding the " Masalu Indigenous Day" during the university's anniversary in March 2023, inviting students, faculty, and the public to learn about Indigenous culture, and fostering mutual respect. In June, in collaboration with Shu-Te University, both universities' Indigenous students formed a visiting delegation to the Philippines to observe local efforts in cultural preservation and concurrently promote Taiwan's Indigenous characteristics.NUK is committed to supporting the employment prospects of Indigenous students and consistently arranges counseling sessions and training courses. For instance, Lawa (Huang Yu-shan), a Tayal graduate from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering was admitted to the "Fourth Grade Civil Engineering" last year (2022). Additionally, Hwai-kuan Hsieh, a Paiwan Master's student in the Department of Financial and Economic Law, passed the lawyer's examination in 2021. In May of this year, the university invited Senior Executive Officer Wen-pin Weng from the Ministry of Examination to analyze the key points and subjects of the exams, guiding students to pursue careers in civil service.#SDG4 #SDG10 #SDG17
NUK's sister school, Meio University from Okinawa, visited "Xiaoyao Garden" to exchange cultural and architectural ideas with NUK.
【Translator: Zhi-Yu Yang】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-09-18 On the 13th of September, 2023, Xing-Hao Wu, Dean of International Affairs at the National University of Kaohsiung (NUK), extended an invitation to Professor Misato Shimizu and her team from Meio University in Okinawa, Japan. The purpose of their visit was to facilitate an exchange of ideas on language, architecture, cultural characteristics, and heritage. During their visit, the group had the opportunity to explore the renowned historical building "Xiaoyao Garden" through a guided tour led by architect Kuang-Hao Lin. Professor Shimizu and her students were deeply impressed by the painstaking attention to detail in the restoration process. They also acknowledged the city of Kaohsiung's commitment to cultural heritage conservation. Additionally, they witnessed the achievements of the National University of Kaohsiung in fostering connections between society and industry. Xing-Hao Wu, Dean of International Affairs at NUK, began the event by delivering a welcome speech in Japanese, extending a warm welcome to Professor Misato Shimizu and her visiting delegation. He highlighted the frequent interactions between the two universities since becoming sister schools and expressed confidence in deeper academic collaborations, student and faculty exchanges, and more in the future. During the event, students and faculty members from both universities shared insights into their unique architectural and cultural heritage. For example, students from Meio University showcased Okinawa's distinctive architectural vocabulary and regional dialect in Mandarin Chinese, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchange and understanding."Reading ten thousand books and traveling ten thousand miles too." The Office of International Affairs specially organized a restoration project for Xiaoyao Garden, with architect Kuang-Hao Lin leading Professor Misato Shimizu and her students on a guided tour.#SDG4 #SDG17
