Taiwan–UK University Consortium Renews Partnership to Deepen Collaboration on Net Zero, Bilingual Education, and Emerging Technologies
2025-11-05
(Provided by the Office of International Affairs) National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) continues to advance the internationalization of higher education with another milestone achievement. The Taiwan–UK University Consortium (TUKUC) held its second annual conference and renewal ceremony at the University of Edinburgh from October 22 to 24, 2025. Eight member universities jointly signed a three-year renewal agreement, marking a new stage of collaboration between Taiwan and the UK in higher education.
In addition to continuing its core themes of Net Zero and bilingual education, the renewed partnership will explore adding other frontier fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and robotics, demonstrating the Consortium’s commitment to integrating education and technological innovation through global cooperation.
Led by NSYSU President Chih-Peng Li, the Taiwan delegation included representatives from National Taiwan University (NTU), National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), and National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)—a total of 40 participants from Taiwan’s four member institutions. During the three-day meeting, delegates shared research outcomes, explored new partnership opportunities, and discussed strategic directions for the next phase of cooperation.
Honored guests at the opening ceremony included Professor Kim Graham, Provost of the University of Edinburgh; Director Chi-Hua Ding of the Taipei Representative Office in the UK, Edinburgh Office; Education Division Director Andy Bi from the Taipei Representative Office in London; NSYSU President Chih-Peng Li; and Ms. Susan Milner, Director of the British Council in Taiwan.
In his remarks, Director Ting highlighted the longstanding history of educational and cultural exchanges between Taiwan and Scotland—ranging from medicine and whisky to the tea trade—and noted that today’s collaboration in semiconductors, green energy, and AI represents a new chapter in bilateral relations.
President Li expressed his gratitude to the University of Edinburgh for the warm hospitality and excellent arrangements. He recalled the success of the first TUKUC conference hosted by NSYSU in Kaohsiung in 2024 and shared the consortium’s remarkable progress over the past two years.
“With the support of Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, TUKUC has implemented 15 joint research projects—11 focused on Net Zero solutions and 4 on English education and learning,” said President Li.
“A total of 27 faculty members and 27 students have participated in exchange and collaboration programs. These achievements have not only broadened our academic horizons but also brought tangible benefits to our member institutions.”
Looking ahead, President Li emphasized that the consortium will continue to deepen Taiwan–UK research collaboration over the next three years, aligning with Taiwan’s national development priorities by incorporating AI, UAVs, and robotics into its research focus.
“TUKUC is more than an academic platform,” he noted. “It is a driving force for educational innovation and sustainable development. Through joint research, faculty and student mobility, and international workshops, we aim to strengthen academic innovation and cultural connection, making TUKUC a new model of international higher education cooperation.”
Established in November 2023 at the University of Edinburgh, TUKUC unites eight institutions: NSYSU, NTU, NTHU, and NTNU from Taiwan, and the University of Edinburgh, University of Liverpool, Newcastle University, and the University of the West of Scotland from the UK. In just two years, the consortium has achieved significant results in research and talent development—building a solid foundation for collaboration in bilingual education and sustainability while creating a long-term, stable platform for Taiwan–UK higher education exchange.
The first TUKUC annual conference was hosted by NSYSU in Kaohsiung in 2024, focusing on English education and Net Zero, attracting education leaders and scholars from both Taiwan and the UK. The second conference returned to the University of Edinburgh, featuring keynote sessions, thematic discussions, research showcases, and campus visits, all fostering vibrant and productive exchanges among scholars.
As the consortium enters its next phase, TUKUC will continue to serve as a key bridge connecting Taiwan and the UK in advancing research collaboration, bilingual learning, and sustainable innovation—strengthening academic exchange, empowering youth, and shaping the future of global higher education.
(Edited by Public Affairs Division)
(Provided by the Office of International Affairs) National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) continues to advance the internationalization of higher education with another milestone achievement. The Taiwan–UK University Consortium (TUKUC) held its second annual conference and renewal ceremony at the University of Edinburgh from October 22 to 24, 2025. Eight member universities jointly signed a three-year renewal agreement, marking a new stage of collaboration between Taiwan and the UK in higher education.
In addition to continuing its core themes of Net Zero and bilingual education, the renewed partnership will explore adding other frontier fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and robotics, demonstrating the Consortium’s commitment to integrating education and technological innovation through global cooperation.
Led by NSYSU President Chih-Peng Li, the Taiwan delegation included representatives from National Taiwan University (NTU), National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), and National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)—a total of 40 participants from Taiwan’s four member institutions. During the three-day meeting, delegates shared research outcomes, explored new partnership opportunities, and discussed strategic directions for the next phase of cooperation.
Honored guests at the opening ceremony included Professor Kim Graham, Provost of the University of Edinburgh; Director Chi-Hua Ding of the Taipei Representative Office in the UK, Edinburgh Office; Education Division Director Andy Bi from the Taipei Representative Office in London; NSYSU President Chih-Peng Li; and Ms. Susan Milner, Director of the British Council in Taiwan.
In his remarks, Director Ting highlighted the longstanding history of educational and cultural exchanges between Taiwan and Scotland—ranging from medicine and whisky to the tea trade—and noted that today’s collaboration in semiconductors, green energy, and AI represents a new chapter in bilateral relations.
President Li expressed his gratitude to the University of Edinburgh for the warm hospitality and excellent arrangements. He recalled the success of the first TUKUC conference hosted by NSYSU in Kaohsiung in 2024 and shared the consortium’s remarkable progress over the past two years.
“With the support of Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, TUKUC has implemented 15 joint research projects—11 focused on Net Zero solutions and 4 on English education and learning,” said President Li.
“A total of 27 faculty members and 27 students have participated in exchange and collaboration programs. These achievements have not only broadened our academic horizons but also brought tangible benefits to our member institutions.”
Looking ahead, President Li emphasized that the consortium will continue to deepen Taiwan–UK research collaboration over the next three years, aligning with Taiwan’s national development priorities by incorporating AI, UAVs, and robotics into its research focus.
“TUKUC is more than an academic platform,” he noted. “It is a driving force for educational innovation and sustainable development. Through joint research, faculty and student mobility, and international workshops, we aim to strengthen academic innovation and cultural connection, making TUKUC a new model of international higher education cooperation.”
Established in November 2023 at the University of Edinburgh, TUKUC unites eight institutions: NSYSU, NTU, NTHU, and NTNU from Taiwan, and the University of Edinburgh, University of Liverpool, Newcastle University, and the University of the West of Scotland from the UK. In just two years, the consortium has achieved significant results in research and talent development—building a solid foundation for collaboration in bilingual education and sustainability while creating a long-term, stable platform for Taiwan–UK higher education exchange.
The first TUKUC annual conference was hosted by NSYSU in Kaohsiung in 2024, focusing on English education and Net Zero, attracting education leaders and scholars from both Taiwan and the UK. The second conference returned to the University of Edinburgh, featuring keynote sessions, thematic discussions, research showcases, and campus visits, all fostering vibrant and productive exchanges among scholars.
As the consortium enters its next phase, TUKUC will continue to serve as a key bridge connecting Taiwan and the UK in advancing research collaboration, bilingual learning, and sustainable innovation—strengthening academic exchange, empowering youth, and shaping the future of global higher education.
(Edited by Public Affairs Division)
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