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NUK's Sports Carnival Kicks Off, Encouraging Students and Teachers to Have Exercise Habits and Stay Healthy.
【Translator：Siou-Yao Han】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-10-16 The "NUK Sports Carnival," organized by the National University of Kaohsiung's Physical Education Office, kicked off with excitement on the evening of the 16th. Principal Yueh-Tuan Chen presided over the opening ceremony, cheering on the participating students and encouraging everyone to enjoy the passion brought by the competition.Yueh-Tuan Chen stated that NUK encourages students and faculty to develop exercise habits and participate in sports competitions. That's why NUK regularly holds the "Sports Carnival." This serves two purposes: to enhance health and provide opportunities to make new friends. The opening ceremony featured performances such as face-changing shows and freestyle football, which garnered enthusiastic applause from the audience.This year's "NUK Sports Carnival" will feature a series of competitions including basketball, badminton, volleyball, table tennis, and slow-pitch softball. Additionally, on December 21st, NUK will host a sports celebrity lecture where they will invite Yong-Wei Yang, a judo athlete who won the 100th gold medal for Taiwan in the Asian Games, to share his experiences. For more detailed information about the event, please refer to the announcement on the Physical Education Office website: https://peo.nuk.edu.tw/#SDG3
NUK's Sports Carnival Kicks Off, Encouraging Students and Teachers to Have Exercise Habits and Stay Healthy.
【Translator：Siou-Yao Han】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-10-16 The "NUK Sports Carnival," organized by the National University of Kaohsiung's Physical Education Office, kicked off with excitement on the evening of the 16th. Principal Yueh-Tuan Chen presided over the opening ceremony, cheering on the participating students and encouraging everyone to enjoy the passion brought by the competition.Yueh-Tuan Chen stated that NUK encourages students and faculty to develop exercise habits and participate in sports competitions. That's why NUK regularly holds the "Sports Carnival." This serves two purposes: to enhance health and provide opportunities to make new friends. The opening ceremony featured performances such as face-changing shows and freestyle football, which garnered enthusiastic applause from the audience.This year's "NUK Sports Carnival" will feature a series of competitions including basketball, badminton, volleyball, table tennis, and slow-pitch softball. Additionally, on December 21st, NUK will host a sports celebrity lecture where they will invite Yong-Wei Yang, a judo athlete who won the 100th gold medal for Taiwan in the Asian Games, to share his experiences. For more detailed information about the event, please refer to the announcement on the Physical Education Office website: https://peo.nuk.edu.tw/#SDG3
NUK's Science and Technology Center for Disaster Prevention and Reduction and the Kaohsiung City Government's Water Resources Bureau jointly organized the "Self-reliant Disaster Preparedness Community Achievement Exchange".
【Translator: Zhi-Yu Yang】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-10-13 On the 13th of October, the Kaohsiung City Government's Water Resources Bureau, in collaboration with NUK's Science and Technology Center for Disaster Prevention and Reduction and the Taiwan Resilient Cities Development Association, jointly organized the "112th Annual Kaohsiung City Flood Disaster Self-Reliance Community Achievement Exchange Meeting." During this event, they recognized outstanding communities, cooperative businesses, and organizations for their contributions to flood disaster self-reliance.The event also featured a certification ceremony for disaster prevention personnel, emphasizing the importance of training individuals in disaster response and management. In addition, students from NUK participated in training programs. Upon completing their training, these students will be deployed to multiple communities, including Yong'an and Renwu, where they will actively engage in practical activities. Their role will involve raising awareness about disaster preparedness and helping build the community's capacity for self-rescue and mutual assistance.This initiative highlights the collaborative efforts between government agencies, educational institutions, and local communities to enhance disaster preparedness and response and empower residents to take an active role in self-help and mutual assistance during emergencies.The achievement exchange meeting took place at the National University of Kaohsiung. Director of the Water Resources Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government, Tsai Chang-Jhan, emphasized " communities " 's critical role in the disaster prevention system. Communities are the fundamental and most important part of this system. In addition to smaller-scale wind disasters, the increased frequency and scale of flooding due to global climate change have posed more significant challenges. Taiwan is no exception, and coping with disasters is becoming more complex.The dedication of communities is a significant source of encouragement for the public sector. Learning how to coexist with disasters is a trend in future disaster prevention systems. Through this achievement exchange meeting and the community gathering, the event aimed to express gratitude for the communities' years of dedication to safeguarding homes together, even in the face of adversity.Wu Min-hao, the Director of the Science and Technology Center for Disaster Prevention and Reduction at NUK, highlighted that the university is actively involved in implementing the Ministry of Education's "Higher Education SPROUT Project USR-Hub Program" and aligning it with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote concepts related to "resilient cities" and "resilient disaster prevention." As part of these efforts, the university has introduced a course titled "Disaster Prevention Skills and Practices" to encourage students to study and engage in community-based practical work. The goal is to guide students in becoming active participants in self-reliant disaster prevention communities, thus fulfilling the university's social responsibility. NUK has trained nearly 50 students who are set to complete their training and gradually join various communities starting in October. These communities include Xin Gang Li in Yong'an District, Zhonghua Community in Renwu District, Baoshe Community in Daliao District, Linzai Bian Community in Chulai District, Dashu Xinjizhuang Community and Jiutang Community in Dashu District, Xiayantian Community and Qingfeng Community in Nanzih District, Taiye Community in Hunei District, and Dade Community in Qishan District. NUK's Science and Technology Center for Disaster Prevention and Reduction has been assisting the Kaohsiung City Government in promoting self-reliant disaster prevention communities for an extended period, and they have guided more than 40 such communities.The Ministry of Economic Affairs Water Resources Agency initiated these self-reliant disaster prevention communities in 2010. They encompass areas in Taiwan prone to flooding. The idea is to engage residents in disaster prevention activities, raising their awareness of the crisis potential and encouraging them to participate in disaster prevention actions actively. The aim is to build the capacity for self-rescue and mutual aid among the community members. This approach strengthens community resilience and their ability to respond effectively to disasters.#SDG11 #SDG13
NUK's Science and Technology Center for Disaster Prevention and Reduction and the Kaohsiung City Government's Water Resources Bureau jointly organized the "Self-reliant Disaster Preparedness Community Achievement Exchange".
【Translator: Zhi-Yu Yang】【Promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) series】2023-10-13 On the 13th of October, the Kaohsiung City Government's Water Resources Bureau, in collaboration with NUK's Science and Technology Center for Disaster Prevention and Reduction and the Taiwan Resilient Cities Development Association, jointly organized the "112th Annual Kaohsiung City Flood Disaster Self-Reliance Community Achievement Exchange Meeting." During this event, they recognized outstanding communities, cooperative businesses, and organizations for their contributions to flood disaster self-reliance.The event also featured a certification ceremony for disaster prevention personnel, emphasizing the importance of training individuals in disaster response and management. In addition, students from NUK participated in training programs. Upon completing their training, these students will be deployed to multiple communities, including Yong'an and Renwu, where they will actively engage in practical activities. Their role will involve raising awareness about disaster preparedness and helping build the community's capacity for self-rescue and mutual assistance.This initiative highlights the collaborative efforts between government agencies, educational institutions, and local communities to enhance disaster preparedness and response and empower residents to take an active role in self-help and mutual assistance during emergencies.The achievement exchange meeting took place at the National University of Kaohsiung. Director of the Water Resources Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government, Tsai Chang-Jhan, emphasized " communities " 's critical role in the disaster prevention system. Communities are the fundamental and most important part of this system. In addition to smaller-scale wind disasters, the increased frequency and scale of flooding due to global climate change have posed more significant challenges. Taiwan is no exception, and coping with disasters is becoming more complex.The dedication of communities is a significant source of encouragement for the public sector. Learning how to coexist with disasters is a trend in future disaster prevention systems. Through this achievement exchange meeting and the community gathering, the event aimed to express gratitude for the communities' years of dedication to safeguarding homes together, even in the face of adversity.Wu Min-hao, the Director of the Science and Technology Center for Disaster Prevention and Reduction at NUK, highlighted that the university is actively involved in implementing the Ministry of Education's "Higher Education SPROUT Project USR-Hub Program" and aligning it with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to promote concepts related to "resilient cities" and "resilient disaster prevention." As part of these efforts, the university has introduced a course titled "Disaster Prevention Skills and Practices" to encourage students to study and engage in community-based practical work. The goal is to guide students in becoming active participants in self-reliant disaster prevention communities, thus fulfilling the university's social responsibility. NUK has trained nearly 50 students who are set to complete their training and gradually join various communities starting in October. These communities include Xin Gang Li in Yong'an District, Zhonghua Community in Renwu District, Baoshe Community in Daliao District, Linzai Bian Community in Chulai District, Dashu Xinjizhuang Community and Jiutang Community in Dashu District, Xiayantian Community and Qingfeng Community in Nanzih District, Taiye Community in Hunei District, and Dade Community in Qishan District. NUK's Science and Technology Center for Disaster Prevention and Reduction has been assisting the Kaohsiung City Government in promoting self-reliant disaster prevention communities for an extended period, and they have guided more than 40 such communities.The Ministry of Economic Affairs Water Resources Agency initiated these self-reliant disaster prevention communities in 2010. They encompass areas in Taiwan prone to flooding. The idea is to engage residents in disaster prevention activities, raising their awareness of the crisis potential and encouraging them to participate in disaster prevention actions actively. The aim is to build the capacity for self-rescue and mutual aid among the community members. This approach strengthens community resilience and their ability to respond effectively to disasters.#SDG11 #SDG13
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
