2026_SDG16_16.2.2

Students’ union The university recognizes the NYCU Student Union as the highest self-governing body of students. • The Union manages student self-governance, represents student interests in university meetings and committees,…

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Elected representation The University Assembly serves as the institution’s highest governing body. In accordance with university regulations, it is composed of no more than 120 representatives, drawn from faculty, staff,…

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Waste tracking The university maintains a clear policy for tracking waste generation and recycling across campus. Non-recyclable waste is sent to incineration facilities equipped with power generation units that recover…

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Identify and engage with local stakeholders The university has formulated the Guidelines for the Establishment and Operation of the Stakeholders Management Task Force to identify and engage with local communities…

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Participatory bodies for stakeholder engagement • Since 2018, NYCU’s SPROUT Project has worked to identify and engage local stakeholders and communities, addressing diverse local needs. All USR initiatives involve collaboration…

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University principles on corruption and bribery The university has issued the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Anti-Corruption Statement as an overarching policy to address anti-corruption efforts. In 2022, the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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2026_SDG12_12.2.8

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…

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