On February 1, 2021, two major universities in Taiwan, National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) and National Yang-Ming University (NYMU) officially merged into one, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU). The merged institution is promised to be the most prominent public university engaging in both engineering and healthcare disciplines in Taiwan. The 2030 Six Core Strategic Industries adopted by Taiwan’s government stresses innovations, inclusive, and sustainability and targets six areas for future development: (1) information and digital technology, (2) cybersecurity, (3) medical technology and precision health, (4) green and renewable energy, (5) national defense and strategic industries, and (6) strategic stockpile industries. At NYCU, we recognize and embrace our responsibility in advancing the transformation of Taiwan’s industry. In the post-epidemic era, NYCU will respond to the country’s needs to cultivate a healthier, better, and more environmentally friendly society and jointly integrate international partners to promote sustainable development.

We established the USR Promotion Office in its early stages to support and enhance various action plans. In January 2023, the office was restructured and upgraded to the “Office of Sustainable Development and University Social Responsibility” to carry out tasks under the “University Affairs and Sustainable Development Committee”. This change aimed to integrate campus resources better and promote sustainability and social responsibility through more comprehensive strategies. In addition, the “Social Responsibility Development Office” helps raise funds for specific projects, working closely with industry partners to contribute to society through dedicated resources.