When USR Meets the SDGs
USR aims to create shared value with society. To guide our progress, we adopt clear and systematic evaluation criteria—helping turn our vision into measurable impact.
In 2015, the United Nations launched 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), offering a global framework for balanced growth across economy, society, and environment through 2030.
According to Taiwan’s 2020 SDGs Education Handbook, schools play a key role in promoting sustainability and empowering informed decision-making. At NCCU, we apply the SDGs as benchmarks to shape and assess our USR outcomes—ensuring both direction and global relevance.
2024-09-26
Faculty and Students Experience the Charm of Multilingual Zoo Tours, Promoting the Wenshan University Town Initiative
The event “Encounter Taipei’s Animal Stars,” co-hosted by the USR Office and the College of Foreign Languages, took place on Saturday morning, September 21. All 60 spots were filled within a day. Despite the rain, 37 participants, including the dean and associate dean, attended and found the experience rewarding.
2024-09-25
NCCU USR Promotes Local Culture, Advances AI as a Tool for Family History Research
The 4th Qiwen Tang Liu Family History Conference was held on September 7–8 at Academia Sinica. NCCU President Tsai-Yen Li, Director Shu-Min Chung, and Liu Chi-Chun co-hosted the opening. Faculty and students from NCCU's USR Office and related departments took part.
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.
2024-07-12
NCCU Partners with U-Theatre to Promote Arts and Ecological Sustainability in Wenshan District
NCCU and U-Theatre, both based in Wenshan’s Laoquan Village, signed an MOU to offer performing arts courses and support local art and sustainability through Taipei’s Satoyama River Project.
2024-05-22
NCCU and Taipei Zoo Sign MOU to Promote Ecological Sustainability and Multilingual Tour Guide Training
On May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity, NCCU and Taipei Zoo signed an MOU to promote sustainability and mark their 70th and 110th anniversaries. As key institutions in Wanshing Village, they aim to foster a culturally and ecologically rich university town.
2023-12-08
SE-HWA WU Proposes New Path for USR and Humanistic Innovation 3.0 in Higher Education
At the NCCU “International Conference on USR and Sustainable Development,” former Minister of Education SE-HWA WU proposed “Humanistic Innovation 3.0,” urging universities to lead regional innovation and bridge academics with social practice through transformative, entrepreneurial education.
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.
2023-12-01
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.
