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182026.06

NTHU Reaches Record High in QS Rankings, Strengthening Global Research Impact and Talent Development
QS Quacquarelli Symonds released the QS World University Rankings 2027 on June 18. Among 8,808 universities evaluated worldwide, only 1,504 institutions were included in the final rankings. NTHU ranked 142nd globally, rising 34 places from last year and achieving its highest position ever. NTHU ranked second in Taiwan and is now among the top 10 percent of ranked universities worldwide.
052026.08

NTHU Uncovers Dual-Gate Mechanism That Controls Calcium in Cells, Published in PNAS
Calcium ions inside cells trigger a wide range of physiological responses, and cells must control their levels with precision to avoid excessive or insufficient flows. A research team led by Professor Yun-Wei Chiang in the Department of Chemistry at NTHU in Taiwan has found that calcium channels in the cell membrane are not simply "open" or "closed." Instead, two nanoscale molecular clasps control them — one determining when the channel opens, the other regulating how much calcium flows through. The findings were recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of
212026.07

NTHU Joins European Space Mission to Help Unlock the Mysteries of Galaxy Evolution by 2030
Andrew Cooper, Associate Professor at NTHU's Institute of Astronomy, has joined the European Space Agency's newly approved ARRAKIHS mission, which will launch a space telescope in 2030 to explore the faint outermost regions of galaxies that have long remained beyond the reach of observation. As Co-Chair of the Galaxy Science Working Group, Cooper leads an NTHU research team in developing theoretical models using high-performance computing to help the international collaboration interpret the mission's future observations and, for the first time, reconstruct the unique formation his
092026.07

NTHU and Top Taiwan Venture Capital Launch NTHU Future Fund
To establish a long-term capital mechanism that supports deep tech innovation, NTHU and Top Taiwan Venture Capital Co., Ltd. officially launched their collaboration during the 2026 Taiwan Venture Capital & Private Equity Annual Conference and announced the establishment of the NTHU Future Fund.
262026.06

NTHU's TH11 Debuts with Topology Optimization and Nearly 70% Longer Autonomous Detection Range
NTHU's student Formula racing team, NTHU Racing, unveiled its 11th-generation race car, TH11, on June 25. The new car features an upgraded autonomous driving system that extends object detection range from 15 meters to 25 meters—an increase of about 67% over its predecessor. It moreover incorporates topology optimization analysis for the first time in the development of its carbon-fiber monocoque and custom-made components, reducing the chassis weight to just 24 kilograms.
102026.06

NTHU Researchers Develop World's Brightest Single-Photon Source for Quantum Technologies
A research team led by Professor Hao-Wu Lin from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at NTHU has developed the world's brightest room-temperature single-photon source, which uniquely combines ultrafast and non-blinking emission. The device emits more than 2.3 billion photons per second, setting a new global benchmark and marking a significant milestone toward practical quantum communication and integrated quantum photonic chips. This breakthrough has been published in Science Advances.
302026.05

NTHU Holds Graduation Ceremony as First Cohort of Medical Students Graduate; Coach Hao-Chu Tseng Urges Graduates to Stay True to
NTHU held its graduation ceremony on May 30th, sending 6,670 graduates into a new chapter of their lives. Guest speaker Hao-Chu Tseng, head coach of the Rakuten Monkeys baseball team, shared his experience leading Taiwan's national team to victory in an international championship. He encouraged graduates to remember that the bigger the goal, the greater the challenges. Reaching the top is not the end; only by staying true to one's original intention can one go further on one's path of dreams.
202026.05

NTHU International Volunteer Program Marks 20th Anniversary with Educational Service Across Six Countries in Asia and Africa
NTHU's International Volunteer Program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, with 51 students joining five service teams to travel to six countries this summer — Nepal, Vietnam, Kenya, Mozambique, Eswatini, and Tanzania. Expanding beyond its long-standing digital education initiatives in Africa, this year's program will also establish a computer classroom in Kenya's Kibera community, collaborate with a girls' shelter center in Eswatini, promote Mandarin education in Nepal, and support Agent Orange survivors in Vietnam. The scope and diversity of this year's service pro
262026.04

NTHU at 115: “Future by Us”
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) marked its 115th founding anniversary and 70th anniversary in Taiwan on April 26 with a series of celebrations under the theme “Future by Us.” Bringing together alumni, faculty, students, and distinguished guests from different sectors and around the world, the occasion reflected both the University’s enduring legacy and its forward-looking vision.
222026.04

Nobel Laureates at NTHU Explore How AI Is Reshaping Healthcare Systems and Market Dynamics
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping drug development and the allocation of healthcare resources. Whether scientific advances and institutional frameworks can evolve in tandem remains a critical challenge. To address these pressing issues, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan invited Nobel laureates Alvin E. Roth (2012 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences) and Brian K. Kobilka (2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry) to share their insights from the perspectives of market design and molecular structure.
262026.02

NTHU Inaugurates Kaohsiung Campus to Bolster Southern Taiwan's High-Tech Talent Pipeline
KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN — Aligned with national strategies to decentralize technological development, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan officially inaugurated its Kaohsiung Campus today, February 26. Established at the invitation of the Kaohsiung City Government, the Inter-University Research and Education Park for Key National Fields represents a major milestone in NTHU's mission to cultivate next-generation talent through industry-government-academic synergy.
232025.12

NTHU Study Identifies Vulnerability in Cancer Cells: Dual Strategy Induces Ferroptosis
Antioxidants have long been regarded as key players in protecting cells and maintaining health, but a research team led by Professor Wen-Ching Wang from the Department of Life Science at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has discovered that glutathione (GSH)—a common antioxidant in the human body—plays a more complex role in cancer cells and may even be a critical factor supporting their survival. The study identifies a key metabolic pathway governing cancer cell viability and proposes a strategy to trigger their self-destruction. The findings were published in the
212025.10

NTHU Opens New College of Education Building to Advance Teaching and Research
The College of Education at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan officially opened its new building. Seven departments, three graduate institutes, and one undergraduate program—comprising nearly 2,000 faculty members and students—have moved from the Nanda Campus to the Guangfu Campus, marking the end of nine years of split teaching and administration since the merger.
012025.10

NTHU Launches Cross-School Learning Network with 10 Hsinchu High Schools
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan officially launched the pioneering “Hsinchu Studies” exploratory and practical program, partnering with ten local high schools.
242025.09

NTHU Discovers Rare Star-Devouring Black Hole Featured on NASA's Official Website
At the Institute of Astronomy, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Taiwan, Professor Albert Kong led an international research team that identified NGC 6099 HLX-1 as a strong candidate for an intermediate-mass black hole—a critical missing piece in the black hole family.
092025.09

NTHU's ZyXEL Auditorium Returns with Moon Festival Melodies
The ZyXEL Auditorium at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan reopens with a stunning new look, ready to welcome audiences back to the Hsinchu arts scene.
262025.08

NTHU Welcomes Freshmen with Real-World Campus Puzzle Challenge
With the new semester beginning next week, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan held its freshman orientation camp today to welcome over 2,000 freshmen. Focusing on the theme of “Exploring and Unveiling the Mysteries,” the event introduced new students to their first glimpse of university life this year.
062025.08

To "Eat" or to "Escape"? NTHU Uncovers Olfactory Code in Fruit Fly Brain
The Director of the Brain Research Center at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan, Ann-Shyn Chiang, Professor of the Institute of Systems Neuroscience, Chung-Chuan Lo, and Distinguished Chair Professor of the Department of Physics, Ting-Kuo Lee , led a cross-disciplinary team that has solved the problem of how...
192025.06

NTHU Rises to 176th Place in the 2026 QS World University Rankings
In the 2026 QS World University Rankings, published on June 19 in the UK, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan was ranked 176th in the world, an improvement of 34 places in comparison to last year. Among the various criteria, NTHU improved the most in Citations per Faculty, indicating a surge of research momentum. NTHU's highest score was for Employer Reputation, ranking 116th in the world.
182025.06

Siemens Donates NT$160 Million in Software to NTHU
Siemens Digital Industries Software, a global leader in industrial software, has donated AI software worth NT$160 million to the Department of Power Mechanical Engineering at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan through its Taiwan agent, Mega Flow Technology. The donation includes 480 sets of CFD/CAE AI-optimized software for integrating thermal flow analysis, structural analysis, and AI-driven design optimization technologies to help NTHU stay at the forefront of advanced technologies and train the next generation of AI engineering talent.
062025.06

NTHU Teams Up with Local High Schools to Protect the Touqian River
The Touqian River, which is the longest river in Hsinchu County, provides drinking water for 750,000 people. On June 5 National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan launched a project with five high schools in Hsinchu County and Hsinchu City to establish the Greater Hsinchu River Basin Alliance, with each school adopting one river. The overall strategy is to use curriculum design, teacher empowerment, and student activities to imbue the next generation with local awareness and the ability to act effectively for the common good.
232025.05

College of Sustainability Opens at NTHU
The College of Sustainability at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan officially opened on May 23, with ROC president William Lai, minister of environment Chi-Ming Peng, and minister of the National Science Council Cheng-Wen Wu in attendance. Unique in Taiwan in its adoption of a cross-disciplinary approach, the College of Sustainability will inject academic momentum into the national sustainability strategy. It is tasked with training the “green-collar” professionals who will lead Taiwan towards net zero emissions by 2050.
202025.05

Hung-Liang Hsieh Donates NT$100 Million to Advance NTHU Physics on the Global Stage
Alumnus Hung-Liang Hsieh, who graduated from the Department of Physics and is now chairman of the Scientech company, has recently donated NT$100 million to establish the Excellence in Physics Development Fund at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan. The fund will support the department's development, academic research, and international collaboration, with the aim of boosting its global standing.
082025.05

Semiconductor Pioneer Eric Tsai Receives Honorary Doctorate from NTHU
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has recently awarded an honorary doctorate in engineering to Eric Tsai, a pioneer in semiconductor packaging and testing, and founder and chairman of the Jipal Corporation. Tsai graduated from the Department of Power Mechanical Engineering in 1981; he previously served as the president of the Alumni Association, and he is currently the honorary president. The honorary doctorate was conferred at a ceremony on May 8 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to industry and to his alma mater.