Global Warming anomalies and fears that a 1.5°C increase in global temperatures may impact food production or cause species extinction, has incited a major response. National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST), which is known for excellence agricultural science and technology is actively cooperating with the Taiwan Sustainability Hub (TSH) in order to promote sustainability goals. On February 14th, at the NPUST Big Data Center, a plaque unveiling for the “TSH@NPUST 1.5 Degree Food and Consumption Transformation Sustainability Hub” was held together with a “Vision Forum”. The forum put into focus the nexus between water resources and food (WF Nexus), as researchers discussed new models of carbon reduction and regenerative agricultural production, as well as issues related to green consumption. The overall goal will be to conduct a series of forums which will help reshape food production and consumption systems and keep them in balance with the ecosystem. For the plaque unveiling ceremony, which was hosted by Deputy Minister Minn-Tsong Lin of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and NPUST President Chin-Lung Chang, a number of related VIPs, including NSTC Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Development Director Meng-Fan Luo, NSTC Department of Life Sciences Director Yang Tai-horng, Taiwan Sustainability Hub convener Hsing-Sheng Tai, and head of the NPUST Sustainability Hub, Herlin Chien, were invited to jointly do the honors.

O-TA Precision Industry Co., Ltd. has donated 5 carbon fiber bicycles and NT$ 600,000 to National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) to be use for educational development. A ceremony was held on December 30th, 2022 to recognize the donation, with NPUST President Chin-Lung Chang, O-TA chairman Kung-Wen Li and a many university representatives present to witness the occasion.

Following several years of set-backs due Covid restrictions, the University Network for Tropical Agriculture (UNTA) has resumed business as usual. This year, the annual members’ meeting was hosted in Thailand on December 6th by founding-member, Maejo University. At the gathering, representatives of 12 member universities in Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Taiwan addressed the theme of “Driving Economy for BCG Model: A Road to Sustainable Growth in High Value Products and Smart Agriculture”.

On December 12th, the NPUST Indonesian Student Association put on the “2022 Wonderful Indonesia Culture Festival” at the university’s Shuyun Hall. The event was kicked off by NPUST vice-president Shang-Ming Ma, International College dean J.C. Leong, OIA chief of education, Ian Chang, OIA chief of cooperation, Chun-Yi Lee and other university representatives. Adding to the prestige of it all, Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Mr. Sandiaga Uno, made a special video to send his blessings to the organizers and participants.

Kuozui Motors has donated a Toyota Corolla Altis Hybrid to the NPUST Department of Vehicle Engineering to be used for education, practical learning, and research. The donation will add to the university’s teaching resources and give students an opportunity to get closer to the industry. On December 14th (2022), a ceremony was held to present the car to the school, with Kuozui Motors’ assistant manager, Shih-Jung Ho, and NPUST president, Chin-Lung Chang, present to mark the occasion.

The President of Isabela State University (Philippines), Dr. Ricmar P. Aquino, and their International Director, Dr. Isagani P. Angeles Jr., visited NPUST on December 12 (2022) and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NPUST President Chin-Lung Chang, formally establishing a sister school relationship between the two academic institutions and thereby opening a new page for exchange and cooperation.