SDGs in NYCU
10,000+
SUSTAINABILITY-RELATED COURSES
20+
SUSTAINABILITY-RELATED STUDENT CLUBS
6,000+ GJ
SOLAR ENERGY
GENERATION per year
LED LIGHT
YANGMING CAMPUS85%
CHIAOTUNG CAMPUS95%
10
GREEN BUILDINGS
100%
GREEN PROCUREMENT
5,000+
TREES PLANTED IN CAMPUS
3,500+ tons
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION REDUCED (from 2021)
Sustainable Achievements of NYCU
NYCU Uses AI and Semiconductor Education to Support Ukrainian Students Reimagine the Future
As the global race for AI and semiconductor leadership accelerates, Taiwan is exporting more than advanced chips — it is also sharing its education
NYCU and Purdue Launch Global Semiconductor Academy to Advance AI and Chip Talent Development
As the global semiconductor race accelerates in the AI era, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and Purdue University have jointly launched the Semiconductor
NYCU Brings Gamified Precision Elderly Care to Hsinchu in New AI-Powered Healthy Aging Initiative
As Taiwan rapidly transitions into a super-aged society, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) is working with the Hsinchu City Government to transform preventive
News
2026 NYCU Sustainability Year – June Theme
The June theme of the 2026 NYCU Sustainability Year, “Bamboo for Inclusion, Harmony in Action,” is now underway. This month’s program focuses on bamboo culture, circular economy practices, ecological education, local revitalization, and cultural sustainability. Through exhibitions, guided tours, community markets, hands-on workshops, and field visits, we invite the NYCU community to explore the connections between people and nature, culture and cities, and tradition and innovation. We warmly welcome you to participate in the following events: 1. Sustainable Campus Bamboo Expo • Opening Ceremony
5/14 Contemplative Approaches to Law, Governance, and Public Policy in Asia
In discussions on law, governance, and public policy, we often focus on institutions, rules, and problem-solving. But what if we also brought mindfulness, meditation, and contemplative approaches into these fields? Could they open up new ways of understanding and practicing law and governance? The School of Law, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, together with the Asia Network for Contemplative Legal and Policy Studies, will co-host the international conference “Contemplative Approaches to Law, Governance, and Public Policy in Asia.” This
A Home That Grows Old Gracefully with You
Age-Friendly Housing & Training Program — Build the Essential Skills Needed for the Next Decade Have you ever wondered whether the home you live in today will still allow you to live comfortably, safely, and with dignity 30 years from now? As Taiwan enters the era of a super-aged society, the meaning of “home” is quietly being rewritten. Tomorrow’s homes can no longer be designed solely for beauty or efficiency. They must also anticipate the realities of aging, caregiving, mobility,
Academic Achievements
NYCU Develops Humidity-Resistant Catalyst to Tackle Ozone Pollution in Subtropical Climates
Spring and autumn mark peak ozone seasons in Taiwan, when prolonged exposure to elevated ozone levels is linked to increased risks of respiratory and cardiovascular
From Rocket Science to Wound Care
From Rocket Science to Wound Care: NYCU Prof. Jong-Shinn Wu Translates Aerospace Plasma Tech into Biomedical Breakthrough Known in Taiwan as the “Rocket Uncle,” Jong-Shinn
NYCU Study Reveals Hidden Liver Cancer Risk in Non-Hepatitis Patients
Many people in Taiwan are aware that hepatitis B and C viruses are major risk factors for liver cancer. However, new research shows that even
