National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech) and Czech Technical University (CTU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities for mutually beneficial relationships.
President Wang Sea-fue of Taipei Tech stated that this is the second time in three years that the university has welcomed and hosted a Czech academic delegation. In addition, this is the second time in three years that CTU Vice President Radek Holý has personally visited them.
Taipei Tech and CTU have collaborated for more than 15 years. CTU is one of the most desirable exchange destinations for Taipei Tech students, with over 150 students participating in the exchange programme. To strengthen the partnership, Taipei Tech and Czech Technical University signed an agreement to jointly invest in semiconductors, sustainable energy, smart city, the Internet of Things (IoT), and information security monitoring research.
Eleven years ago, CTU Vice President Radek had the opportunity to visit Taiwan for the very first time. During his visit, he discovered that Taiwan is a beautiful country filled with friendly people, and he has since made many close acquaintances there. Hence, he anticipates more opportunities for collaboration with Taiwan in the foreseeable future.
Taipei Tech and CTU began working together in 2007. CTU is one of Europe’s oldest technical universities and the country’s top technical university. CTU is not only known as the cradle of professional engineers, but it has also produced many government officials.
Also, Tsung-Tsong Wu, Minister of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), conducted a press conference earlier this year to announce the launch of the Taiwan Science and Technology Hub (Taiwan S&T Hub). During the press conference, representatives from the American Institute in Taiwan, in addition to Taiwanese government agencies, academic institutions, research institutes, and technology companies, witnessed the beginning of a new chapter in S&T, talent cultivation, and start-up cooperation between Taiwan and the United States.
The Taiwan S&T Hub at Stanford University was established by the NSTC to consolidate a vast array of resources, including scientific research, academia, start-ups, and talent development, into a single platform that will be instrumental in promoting cooperation between Taiwan and the United States.
The Taiwan S&T Hub will soon organise a series of academic and scientific research conferences, symposiums, and workshops at Stanford University and the surrounding area to raise Taiwan’s international S&T reputation and influence through cross-ministerial collaboration.
The NSTC Minister stated that the Taiwan S&T Centre is an innovative strategy for addressing a broader range of international competition-related challenges in the post-pandemic era. He added that Taiwan should utilise its S&T strengths to generate greater synergy. As a result, the Taiwan S&T Centre will act as a vital hub for academic research, higher education, and industry-academia collaboration.
In the future, according to the Minister, the Taiwan S&T Hub will enhance Taiwan’s reputation as a major participant in international research by providing opportunities for Taiwan’s scientific community and technological capacities to forge stronger ties with prominent US institutions.
Since Taiwan and the United States signed the Science and Technology Agreement (STA) in December of 2020, bilateral scientific research exchanges have increased. The Taiwan S&T Hub will serve as an essential platform for Taiwan-US cooperation in academia, scientific research, and industry by connecting Taiwan’s S&T capacities with major US scientific research institutions.
In addition, the Taiwan S&T Hub will expand opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in disciplines such as semiconductors, precision medicine, quantum technology, and sustainable energy.
