▎GLOBAL OUTLOOK

On October 4, 2024, a significant milestone was reached as National Taiwan University (NTU), the University Grenoble Alpes (UGA), and the University of Tsukuba (UT) formally launched the NTU-UGA-UT Trilateral Center. The signing ceremony, held at the University of Tsukuba, was attended by NTU President Wen-Chang Chen, UGA President Yassine Laknech, and UT President Kyosuke Nagata.

This landmark partnership aims to foster the exchange of knowledge and expertise among the three institutions in key areas, including materials science, information science, smart cities, semiconductors, high-energy physics, and environmental science. By establishing the Trilateral Center, the partner universities aspire to drive groundbreaking research and technological advancements, empowering researchers and students to address complex global challenges and shape the future.

The center will serve as a hub for joint research projects, collaborative workshops, and student exchange programs, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and international teamwork. With a focus on shared innovation, the partnership will amplify the strengths of each institution and create new opportunities for academic cooperation.

The University of Tsukuba and the University of Grenoble Alps have a long-standing bilateral relationship, with continuing partnerships in student exchange and dual degree programs. NTU's addition to this alliance further strengthens the network and opens new avenues for collaboration.

This trilateral alliance marks a new era of global academic partnership, combining the expertise and resources of three world-class universities. The NTU-UGA-UT Trilateral Center is poised to make significant contributions to advancing science, technology, and society.