Goal 12
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Importance: If the global population reaches 9.6 billion by 2050, the equivalent of three Earths will be needed to sustain our current lifestyles.Excerpt from “SDGs Education Handbook – Taiwan Guide”
2024-09-05
Exploring Learning Paths Through USR: A Journey of Discovery
On September 5, the USR Office joined the Freshmen Focus Workshop to introduce its mission and projects, encouraging new students to engage in self-directed learning and social responsibility.
2023-12-01
Facing the Climate Crisis, Exploring Sustainable Solutions: NCCU Hosts USR International Conference
During COP28 in Dubai, National Chengchi University hosted the “USR × Sustainable Development International Conference,” bringing together experts from Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, and Thailand to explore sustainability through social engagement and humanistic innovation.
2023-11-28
USR Workshop on Digital Empowerment and Rural Revitalization in Lishan
On November 1, NCCU’s MIS Department and USR Office held a workshop to promote digital empowerment and rural revitalization in Lishan, highlighting its unique culture and agriculture.
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.
2023-09-11
USR Welcome Gift for NCCU Freshmen: Tasting Honey to Kickstart a Journey of Diverse Learning
At the start of the semester, NCCU’s USR Office joined the Freshmen Focus Workshop to introduce its mission and inspire students to explore self-directed learning and social responsibility beyond academics.
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.
2023-02-04
【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.
2022-12-19
Turning Knowledge into Social Impact: NCCU’s USR Five-Year Review and Outlook Forum
At NCCU’s “Five Years of USR: Review and Outlook” forum, President Li Tsai-Yen affirmed that the university’s mission is to turn academic expertise and talent cultivation into concrete benefits for students, local communities, and society at large.
2022-05-31
Online Forum — Young Farmers Returning Home & Local Revitalization: Hopes and Hardships
On 6 June 2022 (13:30–15:30), NCCU’s Center for Third Sector Studies hosts an online forum with Changhua’s Fuxing Township, where returning young farmers share their local-revitalization journeys—supported by the campus Chih-Ying Cafeteria.
