Goal 8
Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all
Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, enhance labor productivity, and ensure access to quality employment for all.Importance: Emphasizing decent work not only drives economic development but also avoids harm to the environment.
Excerpt from “SDGs Education Handbook – Taiwan Guide”
2023-12-05
Creating Symbolic Spaces for Interethnic Coexistence: Exploring Government–Indigenous Collaboration through UPOPOY
On November 16, Teruki Tsunemoto, Chairperson of the Foundation for Ainu Culture, gave a keynote at NCCU’s USR International Conference, sharing insights on UPOPOY and university–Ainu collaboration.
2023-10-19
Joint Taiwan–Japan Satoyama Studies Workshop: Exploring Local Commonalities and Differences
Originating in Japan, the Satoyama concept inspired NCCU and Ryukoku University to co-host a workshop exploring sustainable rural development through cross-national dialogue.
2023-07-24
From Agricultural Development to Cultural Heritage: A Review of the 50+1 Industry–Academia Exploration in Wufeng, Taichung
Known for its historic Lin Family Mansion and role in Taiwan’s democratization, Wufeng also boasts rich cultural heritage and fertile land that makes it a key agricultural hub in central Taiwan.
2023-07-20
【Introduction to Local Revitalization—Spatial Structure and Issue Analysis】Lunpi Tribe Field-Based Teaching Recap
NCCU’s USR project has long offered general education courses on local revitalization, helping students from all disciplines explore foundational concepts in revitalization and spatial planning.
2023-04-18
Uncovering New Perspectives: Interview Highlights from NCCU’s Local Revitalization Series
Since 2019, NCCU has introduced a range of interdisciplinary general education courses on local revitalization, encouraging students to explore community development through both theory and practice.
2023-03-22
【Exploring Diverse Approaches to Local Revitalization】Rural Development Forum – Afternoon Session
Held on December 17, 2022, the forum Exploring Diverse Approaches to Local Revitalization gathered rural development practitioners to share creative and practical strategies, with the afternoon session highlighting varied paths of action and implementation.
2023-03-22
【Exploring Diverse Approaches to Local Revitalization】Rural Development Forum Report – Morning Session
Held on 17 December 2022, the forum Exploring Diverse Approaches to Local Revitalization—co-hosted by NCCU’s USR Office and the Agricultural Technology Research Institute—brought together practitioners from across Taiwan; its morning session, led by NTU sociologist Prof. Dung- Sheng Chen, showcased case studies on how to enter and observe local communities.
2023-02-04
【Intro to Local Revitalization—Spatial Structure and Issue Analysis】Field-Trip Review, AY 111 Semester 1
Supported by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, NCCU’s “Urban-Adjacent Satoyama” course introduces students to local revitalization through seven field trips—visiting Gongliao, Pinglin, Jianshi, Shiding, and more—to study real-world spatial issues with community partners.
2023-01-16
【Intro to Local Revitalization — Spatial Structure and Issue Analysis】Lecture Series Review, AY 111-1
Supported by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, NCCU’s “Urban-Adjacent Satoyama” course brought in five experts—from revitalization projects, public history, and spatial planning—to give students hands-on insights and analytical tools for tackling local issues.
2022-10-12
Exploring Contemporary Chinese Independent Documentary: Post-Screening Talk on Wen Hai’s Voices and Whispers
At NCCU on 26 September, Wen Hai’s documentary Voices and Whispers opened the 4th Chinese Documentary Touring Festival, with the director and Asst. Prof. Ou Tzu-Chi leading a post-screening discussion under the festival’s partnership with NCCU’s “Global Innovation Linkage” USR Seed Project.
2022-01-11
College of Social Sciences Hosts Zhinan Policy Forum: Urban Redevelopment and National Land Sustainability
To foster deeper discussion on the Hsinchu City-County merger, NCCU’s College of Social Sciences held the Zhinan Policy Forum on January 11, inviting faculty to offer interdisciplinary insights on administrative restructuring.
2021-12-27
A Rising Power? NCCU Invites JNU Scholar to Discuss India's Development
As part of the “Developments in the Global South” series, Dr. Raviprasad Narayanan was invited to analyze India’s development and its potential as a rising power.
