Features

Decoding Cells, Defining Possibilities

"Scientists have to be specific" is a familiar reminder that Associate Professor Annie Chi-An Cheng gently offers to her students at National Taiwan University's School of Pharmacy. Her eyes, usually warm and smiling, sharpen once the conversation turns to scientific research.

Precision is not only Cheng's approach to research—it is her approach to life.

Her academic journey commenced from chemistry, engaged biomedical engineering, and culminated in pharmacy. With curiosity as her compass, each turning point has been more than a departure-- but rather a continuation and deepening of pursuing the questions she has wanted to answer. Although her path appears broad, every step has advanced naturally from the last.

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HONOR

NTU Scholars Earn Taiwan's Highest Academic Distinction

Academia Sinica announced the election of its 35th class of Academicians on July 9. Five current National Taiwan University (NTU) faculty members were among the 19 newly elected recipients of Taiwan's highest academic honor.

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Linear Particle Accelerator at NTU Physics Museum Recognized as IEEE Historical Milestone

In 1934, a tiny spark observed by a research team in a darkened laboratory led to a landmark achievement in Asian science. Under the leadership of Professor Bunsaku Arakatsu, researchers at what is now National Taiwan University constructed Asia's first linear particle accelerator. On July 25, 1934, the team successfully accelerated particles and induced the fission of lithium nuclei—the first successful experiment of its kind conducted in Asia.

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GLOBAL OUTLOOK

NTU to Host APAIE 2028 During Centennial Year

National Taiwan University (NTU) has signed the host agreement with the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE), officially confirming that NTU will host the APAIE 2028 Conference and Exhibition in Taipei. This hosting of APAIE 2028 during NTU's centennial year is especially meaningful; it will be part of the University’s celebration of her century of academic excellence, institutional achievement, and expanding global engagement.

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NTU and Charles University Forge Strategic Partnership

National Taiwan University (NTU) and Charles University inked a Strategic Partnership Agreement on June 3, further strengthening academic collaboration between the two institutions. Previously, Charles University had only three strategic partners worldwide. With the recent addition of NTU and National Chengchi University, the university has reaffirmed its strong commitment to expanding higher education cooperation with Taiwan.

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NTU and MIT Advance Smart Healthcare through Microfluidic Innovation

To strengthen international academic exchanges and explore the applications of microfluidic technologies in smart healthcare and precision medicine, National Taiwan University (NTU) hosted a seminar and industry-academia networking event, "Microfluidic Technologies for Immune Assessment and Personalized Medicine," on June 25.

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NTU Law Faculty Participate in the 2026 Asian Corporate Law Forum

Prof. Andrew Jen-Guang Lin and Associate Professor Christopher Chao-hung Chen participated in the 3rd Asian Corporate Law Forum (ACLF), April 14–15, 2026, hosted by the Monash University Business School and Monash University Law School in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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NTU Hosts 2026 UNIQ Resonance Workshop

National Taiwan University (NTU) hosted the 2026 UNIQ Resonance Workshop, June 16 -18, to explore how to "Transition to Better Synergies for Stronger Success." The workshop convened faculty members and researchers from the trilateral partnership of NTU, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), and Kyushu University (KU), to strengthen international collaboration and foster high-impact, multi-institutional research.

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Achievements

NTU Achieves First Direct Measurement of Carrier Transfer in 2D Transistors

An innovative platform technology recently developed at NTU has set a new benchmark for contact metrology in next-generation semiconductor devices.

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Uncovering a Novel Neuro-Immune Mechanism in Lung Cancer and Paving the Way for Nerve-Targeted Cancer Therapy

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with lung adenocarcinoma being the most common subtype. Immunotherapy has brought new hope to cancer patients in recent years; however, only a minor proportion of lung cancer patients have benefited from these treatments. Boosting the effectiveness of immunotherapy remains a major challenge in cancer research.

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Unveiling the Mystery of a Dramatic Warming Cycle and the Most Rapid Sea-Level Rise Event of the Past Million Years

Over the past million years, Earth’s climate has undergone regular 100,000-year glacial cycles. After approximately 90,000 years of gradual cooling, each cycle was followed by a relatively rapid phase of deglaciation and warming, known as a glacial termination (“Termination”). Around 340,000 years ago, during the fourth glacial termination (Termination IV, T-IV), Earth experienced an intense rapid warming event, driving the fastest sea-level rise over the past million years.

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Sperm RNA Links Paternal Obesity to Offspring's Metabolism

A father's weight before conception can subtly influence his children's metabolic health, according to a new study led by researchers at National Taiwan University (NTU) and the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). The study report, published in Nature Communications, identifies a tiny sperm-borne microRNA, let-7, as the molecular messenger that carries this signal from father to child.

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Teaching & Learning

NTU VR Lab Training Module Selected for SIGGRAPH 2026

As Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) become increasingly integrated into higher education, National Taiwan University's Digital Learning Center continues to advance digital teaching innovation by supporting faculty in developing Virtual Reality (VR) training modules that enhance student learning through immersive experiences. Among its recent interdisciplinary collaborations, a VR training module for laboratory mouse blood collection,

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NTU Advances 2D Semiconductor Technologies at IEEE VLSI 2026

The IEEE Symposium on VLSI Technology and Circuits (IEEE VLSI) is one of the world's premier conferences in semiconductor research, where leading companies and research institutes present their latest technological innovations. This year, major semiconductor manufacturers, including TSMC, Intel, and Samsung, showcased their latest technology roadmaps. Among them, TSMC introduced its A16 technology,

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Whispers of Bone: A New Chapter in Veterinary Education

The School of Veterinary Medicine held the Veterinary Education Development Donation Appreciation Ceremony and the Whispers of Bone: Veterinary Anatomy Gallery Unveiling Ceremony on June 11. The event celebrated the generous support of the Chen-Yung Foundation, which donated a three-dimensional anatomy teaching platform and a life-sized pregnant mare simulator.

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Exploratory Learning at NTU Opens New Pathways Beyond the Classroom

What if students could pause their academic path—not by taking a leave of absence, but by stepping into the world to discover what truly inspires them? National Taiwan University's Exploratory Learning Program offers exactly that opportunity. The program allows students to take a "gap semester" or "gap year" while maintaining their student status, participating for up to four semesters. By paying the tuition equivalent of a one-credit course, students can earn two academic credits through experiential learning.

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University Interdisciplinary Bachelor's Program Marks Record Graduation Year

National Taiwan University's University Interdisciplinary Bachelor's Program (UIBP) celebrated a milestone at the end of academic year 2025-26: 16 students graduated, the largest cohort since the program was launched four years ago. Immediately after the University's Commencement Ceremony, at which President Wen-Chang Chen personally conferred diplomas upon the graduates, UIBP held its own Graduation Celebration and Student Showcase on June 15, 2026.

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People

GIS Taiwan 2026: Building Connections, Shaping the Future

GIS Taiwan 2026 (Global Initiatives Symposium in Taiwan) was held on campus, June 29 - July 3. Arranged by the Office of Student Affairs at National Taiwan University (NTU) and organized by a student-led team, this annual forum convenes leaders from academia, industry, and government to interact with students from across the globe, offering a rich interdisciplinary and intergenerational platform for dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas.

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Han Dynasty Pottery Exhibition Showcases Landmark Gift from NTU Alumni

The NTU Museum of the Graduate Institute of Art History received a landmark gift of 149 Han Dynasty pottery objects from alumni Mr. and Mrs. Tashao Shih, formally bequeathed to the Museum's collection on December 19, 2025. The donation represents the largest single gift received since the Museum's establishment in 2023.

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Charting Your Own Path: NTU Welcomes the Class of 2026

National Taiwan University (NTU) welcomed its newest students at the 2026 Academic Year Opening Ceremony on September 6. The program offered a rich blend of student performances, creative storytelling, and inspirational messages, to celebrate the start of this new chapter. Curiosity, exploration, and self-discovery were stressed to encourage the freshmen to seek new experiences and chart their own paths throughout their university journey.

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General Chemistry Experiments on the Kitchen Counter

The aroma of freshly prepared food drifted through the foyer outside the lecture hall. During the intermission, speaker Stalu invited members of the audience to sample chicken breasts prepared under different sous vide conditions, letting them experience how subtle changes in temperature and osmotic pressure transform flavor and texture.

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