ISU Develops Eco-Friendly Grain-Based Cat Litter to Boost Sustainability and the Pet Economy
With the rise of the pet economy becoming a mainstream commercial trend, ISU is actively advancing its University Social Responsibility (USR) initiatives. Under the College of Engineering, Dr. Chia-Jung Cho from the Department of Chemical Engineering is leading students in a project titled “Xinyuan Cultivation Core: New Circular Economy in Smart Sustainable Agriculture,” which focuses on […]
ISU Enters into MOU with Comic Studio for Industry-Academic Collaboration
Kaohsiung is recognized as one of Taiwan’s leading cities in the cultural and creative industries. ISU is actively contributing to the city’s creative development as a key incubator of talent in this field. The university has signed a strategic alliance memorandum with Comic Studio, forming a strong partnership to promote digital cultural innovation, ACG (Animation, Comics, and Games), and professional training in the creative economy. This collaboration aims […]
ISU: A Hub for Global Talent, Empowered by AI Education
As AI technology advances rapidly and new models emerge continuously, tech giants invest heavily in AI learning and applications. However, one university had already foreseen this trend in 2018 amidst the current AI boom. By introducing the “X+AI” concept, it integrated an interdisciplinary curriculum with AI-related technologies, paving the way for the development of well-rounded […]
ISU’s “AidAnt Guardians” Wins Innovation Award in Design Competition, Pioneering Disaster Search Like Sci-Fi’s Ant-Man
The futuristic scenes of Ant-Man executing missions in sci-fi films may soon become a reality! The prestigious “2025 Great Design,” now in its 23rd year, saw outstanding performances from ISU. Pei-Han Su, a student from the Department of Creative Integrated Design under the College of Communication and Design, won an Honorable Mention in the Innovation and Technology category […]
ISU Builds Comprehensive Cultivation Center for Hi-Tech Talent
The rise of generative AI has further energized the S-shaped strip of semiconductors spanning Tainan to Kaohsiung. In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, ISU is actively building a comprehensive AI talent development ecosystem with its visionary perspective and strategic thinking, earning recognition as a partner institution named by AI visionary Jensen Huang. […]
ISU Students Win Three Gold Awards at ASEP with AI-integrated Projects
Now in its 25th year, the Asian Student Exchange Program (ASEP) is often hailed as the “Junior Nobel Prize” for student innovation projects across Asia. This year’s competition drew participants from Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and South Korea, with 87 junior high schools, high schools, vocational schools, and universities competing. Focusing on the theme […]
ISU Students Win Research Creativity Award with 3D-printing Technology
Under the College of Medical Science and Technology, students from the Department of Medical Science and Biotechnology received research grants from the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) for undergraduate projects in the 2023 academic year. Their study, “Deconstructing the Degrading Microbial Community of 3D Bioprinted Immobilized Particles on Plasticizer Treatment Using a Third-Generation Sequencing […]
ISU Enhances International Academic Collaboration with Teikyo University
ISU is one of the few comprehensive universities in Taiwan that have a College of Medicine. Its campus hosts nearly 1,500 international students from over 40 countries, fostering a vibrant, multicultural environment akin to a global village. Additionally, ISU partners with nearly 375 universities worldwide, offering students diverse study-abroad opportunities throughout their four-year journey to […]
ISU Builds TEDx Stage for its Students to Broaden Horizons
ISU’s annual international event, 2024 TEDxIShouUniversity, has made a spectacular debut! Organized by the Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs and a student team, this year’s theme is “Green Actions, Bright Futures.” A high-standard storytelling stage was set up on campus, featuring four foreign faculty members and students from different countries. Each delivered an inspiring […]
Universitas Brawijaya Recognizes ISU for Its Internationalization
ISU, with its abundant international resources, has long been a top choice for students from around the globe seeking overseas education, holding a prominent position in international education and academia. To foster substantive exchange in international education, the Ministry of Education introduced Universitas Brawijaya from Indonesia to visit ISU. The delegation, led by Universitas Brawijaya […]