NTU Hosts Landmark SIEL 2025 Conference

The Ninth Biennial Global Conference of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL)—the most respected academic gathering in its field—successfully concluded on July 9–11, 2025, co-hosted by the Asian Center for WTO & International Health Law and Policy (ACWH) at National Taiwan University (NTU). As the foremost platform for advancing scholarship and policy dialogue in international economic law, SIEL brings together an unparalleled network of scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and institutions from across the globe.

Taiwan–Czech Academic Alliance Reaches New Heights

National Taiwan University (NTU) welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Czech Republic on July 22, marking a significant step forward in Taiwan–Czech academic collaboration. The visit was a highlight of the 2025 Taiwan–Czech Higher Education Forum, co-organized by the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research and the Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan.

NTU Researchers Collaborate with Japanese Counterparts to Unveil The Origin of The Adzuki Bean and Agriculture in Japan

When and where did the adzuki bean start to be transformed from wild plants into the types we consume today? When and where did early agriculture originate in Japan? Could these archaeological questions be answered by taking a genetics approach? Led by Prof. Cheng-Ruei Lee of the Institute of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, National Taiwan University (NTU), an international team has confirmed that cultivated adzuki originated in Japan

Low-Power CMOS Inverter Based on Monolayer 2D Material

A collaborative research effort between National Taiwan University (NTU) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has led to the successful demonstration of a low-power complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) inverter, constructed using monolayer two-dimensional (2D) materials. Operating under a supply voltage (V_DD) of 1 V, the inverter achieves precisely matched threshold voltages (V_TH) for both the NMOS and PMOS transistors, which is necessary for balanced switching and low static power consumption. This achievement showcases the promising feasibility of applying transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), such as WSe₂ and MoS₂, in the development of next-generation low-power and ultra-scaled logic integrated circuits.

NTU Interdisciplinary Team Discovers Link between Asymmetric Optic Nerve Thickness and Cognitive Frailty

The retina’s close connection to the brain has earned it the title “the window to the brain.” However, the link between asymmetry in retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and cognitive frailty (a combination of mild cognitive impairment and physical frailty) remains unclear.

Interface-Mediated Flexible and Disposable Sensing Device Designs

As demand for human-machine interface designs has been on the rise in recent years, the appearance of flexible and disposable new sensing devices has attracted great attention. Reaching the goals of economical supply, environmental concern minimization, and user friendliness, as well as optimal device material selection and integration strategy are key issues to consider in innovating the designs.

NTU Arts Festival Turns 30!

Marking its third decade of vibrant artistic displays and performances, the 30th NTU Arts Festival concluded on a high note this May. Ever since its inception, the festival has demonstrated the university’s commitment to arts education by bridging campus and society through exhibitions, performances, and public engagements. This year’s milestone edition, themed “Tide: Rise and Fall,” expressed the sense of transformation, rhythm, and renewal that defines not just art but also the times we live in.