As the second highest-ranking Taiwanese university on the GreenMetric World University Ranking last year, the National Chi Nan University (NCNU) proceeded to work with Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) this year to launch an energy conservation campaign in May. The initial results show a grand culmination of NT$1.16 million in electrical bill savings, and a reduction of 181,000 kilograms of carbon emissions between June and September in comparison to the same period last year.
Highlights
2019-11-12NCNU student captures the 2019 Coffee Roasting Championship title
NCNU graduate student Mo Zhi-qing (莫芷晴) was declared winner of the 2019 Coffee Roasting Championship in Taiwan. Mo, who is only 23 years old, is currently enrolled in her first year at NCNU's Department of Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management.
2019-10-30NCNU has actively increased the use of renewable energy on campus
A solar photovoltaic power generation equipment, the 10kWp solar photovoltaic system, and 54.6kwp solar photovoltaic systems, were installed in buildings, contributing to an additional 60,000 kW of electricity. The power generated using renewable energy is directly delivered to campus buildings for use, leading to a reduced use of the grid. By doing this, NCNU has set a great model for environmental protection and invites the community to visit the university to observe the solar photovoltaic systems and learn about the importance of renewable energy.
2019-10-07NCNU hosts Taiwan-Japan seminar on local revitalization
The National Chi Nan University hosted a seminar on local revitalization that was co-organized by two Japanese universities — National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) and Niigata University — on Sept. 30. Japan and Taiwan have both placed increasing emphasis on regional revitalization issues in recent years.
Faculty Stories
By the good foresight of department chair Lee Pei-Jun (李佩君) and her colleagues, NCNU has successfully upgraded its research environment and teaching resources for training new talents to meet the growing labor demands of the meteoric AI industry.
Using her literary-themed hostel café as a base, Professor Luo Li-bei's (羅麗蓓) enduring outreach efforts have strengthened Puli's core identity, introduced new knowledge and initiatives, and fashioned a new charter for community-university cooperation. By linking Lancheng with National Chi Nan University and Puli Township, she has also brought the community closer to the world.
Under the innovative vision of Lin Ching-yao (林敬堯), a veteran chemistry professor with National Chi Nan University, dye-sensitized solar cells can now sport chic hues such as ultra-black and stylish orange, pink, and powder blue. His research projects have produced commercial results, garnering patents both in Taiwan and abroad.