Academic freedom policy • In 2021, the university issued the Statement on Academic Freedom, affirming the right of faculty and researchers to teach and conduct research free from political or…

Provide expert advice to government. The university’s faculty actively contribute to government affairs by offering expertise at multiple levels. • In 2024, NYCU faculty members served on more than 387…

Policy- and lawmakers outreach and education • NYCU offers part-time advanced degrees and allows policymakers, lawmakers, and the public to enroll in individual credit courses. The School of Law plays…

Minimisation policies extended to suppliers Under the university’s Green Procurement policy, priority is given to Green Mark-certified products for designated items. The Green Mark is a national certification for products…

Disposable policy: extensions to services The university strictly enforces compliance with its rules on disposable items for all service providers operating on campus. Under the Reducing the Use of Disposable…

Policy for minimisation of disposable items Since 2019, the university has banned disposable tableware and single-use plastic straws in all campus restaurants under the Restrictions for the Use of Disposable…

Participation in government research •  The university’s departments and schools actively collaborate with the National Science and Technology Council, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health and Welfare, and local governments,…

Neutral platform to discuss issues • NYCU upholds academic freedom and freedom of expression. Its social media accounts provide an open forum for opinions without censorship, while the NYCU Labor…

Allow remote working The University promotes remote work and a condensed workweek as standard practice to cut commuting and emissions. •Compressed Workweek (Summer): Staff may complete a five-day workload in…

Promote sustainable commuting NYCU actively promotes sustainable commuting through multiple measures: prioritizing electric scooters when replacing official motorcycles; expanding cycling by providing 46 bicycle parking areas with 1,655 racks across…