A delegation from Tohoku University, led by President Teiji Tominaga and joined by Executive Vice President Toshiya Ueki, Vice President Fumihiko Imamura, Vice President Atsuhiro Nakagawa, and senior administrators, visited NTU. NTU President Wen-Chang Chen personally welcomed the delegation, accompanied by Deputy Vice President for Research and Development Hsueh-Fen Juan, Associate Dean of the College of Medicine Nai-Cheng Cheng, and Assistant Vice President for International Affairs Andrew Tsung.
On September 11, 2025, National Taiwan University (NTU) warmly welcomed a high-level delegation from Tohoku University, Japan. Led by President Teiji Tominaga, the delegation included Executive Vice President Toshiya Ueki, Vice President Fumihiko Imamura, Vice President Atsuhiro Nakagawa, and other senior administrators. NTU President Wen-Chang Chen personally hosted the visit, joined by Deputy Vice President for Research and Development Hsueh-Fen Juan, Associate Dean of the College of Medicine Nai-Cheng Cheng, and Executive Director for International Affairs Andrew Tsung.
The meeting centered on strengthening NTU–Tohoku University collaboration across multiple levels and concluded with a formal signing ceremony. The two universities renewed both the inter-university agreement and the student exchange agreement, and officially launched a bilateral seed funding program—important milestones that further solidify their long-standing partnership.
During the dialogue, both institutions identified promising opportunities for collaboration in disaster science, artificial intelligence, life sciences, and sustainability. They also emphasized the pivotal role of seed funding and joint research centers in enabling long-term, impactful cooperation. Student and faculty mobility was another key focus, including exchange programs, short-term research and study opportunities, and NTU’s “Beyond Borders” initiative—all designed to broaden the global perspectives of emerging scholars.
Following the academic discussions, the delegation visited the NTU Cancer Center, where Superintendent Chih-Hsin Yang and senior clinicians hosted an in-depth exchange on future avenues for biomedical research collaboration.
This visit marks a new chapter in the NTU–Tohoku University partnership, deepening bilateral ties while opening new pathways for cross-border and cross-disciplinary cooperation. As NTU approaches its centennial celebration in 2028, NTU look forward to welcoming Tohoku University back to campus to celebrate this milestone and to advancing meaningful international collaboration in the years ahead.
President Wen-Chang Chen (right) and President Teiji Tominaga (left) renewed the inter-university agreement and the student exchange agreement, and formally launched the bilateral seed funding program—strengthening and deepening the long-standing research partnership between NTU and Tohoku University.
Both universities expressed strong commitment to expanding student and faculty mobility—including exchange programs, short-term study opportunities, and NTU Beyond Borders—to broaden the global outlook of young scholars.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed collaboration in disaster science, artificial intelligence, life sciences, and sustainability, and emphasized the importance of seed funding and joint research centers in supporting long-term cooperation.
The delegation visited the NTU Cancer Center, where Superintendent Chih-Hsin Yang, together with several deputy superintendents and division directors, hosted an in-depth exchange.
Delegates toured NTU Cancer Center’s latest clinical facilities and equipment and learned about the Center’s major research achievements.
