NEWS REPORT

The 113th academic year's university admission results were released on the 15th, and Chung Yuan Christian University once again achieved a perfect 100% enrollment rate, maintaining its record of "zero vacancies." Despite 2,505 unfilled spots nationwide across 31 universities, Chung Yuan Christian University filled all 655 distribution admission slots, reaching its full enrollment goal.

To enhance the international perspective and practical skills of Chung Yuan Christian University students, the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at CYCU is hosting the "Second International Summer Project Camp: 2024 CYCU EECS Summer Camp Program" from August 1 to August 21.

The Overseas Community Affairs Council will hold the "2024 Myanmar Chinese Language Teacher Training Workshop" at Chung Yuan Christian University from August 6 to 19. This program aims to enhance the professional skills of Chinese language teachers in Myanmar and provide insights into Taiwan's education system. Organized by the Center for Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, the course features top instructors from Taiwan and includes practical teaching, school visits, and cultural tours, greatly benefiting Myanmar educators.

CYCU won one gold and two bronze awards at the Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards for its projects: "Zhuolan Pear Industry Prosperity," "Collaborative Art of Land," and "Cultural Regeneration of the Sea Community."

To promote international cultural exchange, Chung Yuan Christian University's Chinese Language Center has long organized the "Chinese Language and Culture Study Tour," which has been highly praised by various countries. In addition to arranging Chinese language courses according to the students' proficiency levels, the center also organizes unique cultural exchange activities for the study tours. Students from the Department of Applied Chinese Language and Literature serve as one-on-two tutors and language partners, enhancing both teaching and learning while contributing to national diplomacy.

In the 113th academic year, Chung Yuan Christian University officially established the "School of Semiconductor Industry." It is the first private university to be approved to set up a semiconductor school, following the national universities like National Taiwan University, National Tsing Hua University, and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. To support Chung Yuan Christian University in cultivating semiconductor talent, alumnus Hsieh Yen-Sheng generously donated NT$15 million. This contribution will assist in the development of the School of Semiconductor Industry and the establishment of a Semiconductor Material Testing Center, aiding the university in creating a base for semiconductor talent cultivation.

In the 112th academic year, Chung Yuan Christian University's College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science was awarded the "Bilingual Learning Plan for University Students." This plan aims to enhance students' English proficiency and global perspective. The College actively promotes various English learning and career planning activities, including arranging academic exchanges and English teaching observations at overseas partner universities and research institutes. These efforts aim to create a diverse learning environment for students, enhancing their professional knowledge and fostering a global outlook.

Applied Materials Taiwan, a subsidiary of the American company, has invested nearly one million resources to collaborate with Chung Yuan Christian University in offering the "Advanced Semiconductor Equipment" course. The course provides professional instructors and equipment visits, giving students an early introduction to advanced semiconductor equipment work. This initiative aims to build a talent pool for advanced semiconductor equipment and benefit the industry.

This summer, Chung Yuan Christian University's College of Design hosted the fourth "International Design Workshop" with faculty and students from UCSI University, Malaysia, as part of the "USR Pingtung Plan." The workshop focused on hands-on projects to create spaces for local markets, training, and education. Participants learned about sustainable environmental coexistence and bamboo material structures while connecting with the local community to contribute to Taoyuan's development.

Amidst declining birth rates, Chung Yuan Christian University, known for its "holistic education," consistently adheres to its philosophy and receives widespread acclaim. For four consecutive years, the freshman registration rate has been 100%, and it has ranked first among comprehensive universities nationwide for six consecutive years. The university emphasizes emerging technologies such as AI, the metaverse, and quantum computing, providing professional learning environments and earning the trust of students and parents.

Chung Yuan Christian University, in collaboration with the Taoyuan SME Honorary Instructors Association and the Taipei Computer Association AI Alliance, is jointly hosting the "Trends Forum on the Transformation of Traditional Industries Towards Smart Manufacturing." This event aims to promote the development of industrial intelligence and delve deeply into the trends of smart manufacturing.

As global sustainable development issues continue to gain momentum, the importance of business ethics, sustainable development, and social responsibility in corporate decision-making has significantly increased, becoming a major topic of discussion among industry, government, and academia. On June 22, 2024, Chung Yuan Christian University's Business School, the Center for Corporate Social Responsibility, and the Department of Business Administration will host the 2024 "International Academic Conference on Advancing Business Ethics and Social.