111 Academic Year “European and EU Studies Program” are now open for 2nd semester applications. Please refer to the information below or consult the announcement board from the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Application Period: 1st January – 31st May 2023 Application Venue: Office of Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Eligibility Requirements: A. European Language Specialization / B. Multilingual European Language Track
Applicants must have passed the second semester of an advanced European language course (i.e., Level III, 2nd Semester), or be currently enrolled in one of these courses at the time of application.
※ Students who have not taken the above courses but have obtained a B1 or equivalent level in a European language proficiency test (certified by a Taiwanese or foreign institution) must submit the original and a copy of the certificate. The original will be returned after verification by the program office. C. EU Studies Track
Applicants must have passed at least one introductory course (see prerequisites), or be currently enrolled in one such course at the time of application.
※ Students who have completed equivalent courses at other institutions must submit a transcript along with their application. Application Procedure: Log in to myNTU and submit an online application for the program. After submitting the application, print the application form and attach a copy of your full academic transcript (※If currently enrolled in a prerequisite course, also include a copy of your course registration record) Obtain approval from your head of department (or institute director), and submit the form and documents to the program officebetween 1st January and 31st May. The list of approved applicants will be announced after review.

2022 EUTW FORUM VI Climate Change, Multilateralism, and the Future of European Integration   Time: 9 December, 2022 (Friday) 9:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Venue: Conference Room 301, Arts and Culture Centre, National Central Library (3F, No. 20, Zhongshan S. Road, Taipei) Organizers: EU Centre in Taiwan; EU Centre of Excellence, NTU; Centre for EU Studies, NCCU; National Central Library Co-organizers: Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, MOFA, R.O.C (TAIWAN); European Community Studies Association Taiwan; Programme in EU Studies, College of International Affairs, NCCU   Agenda 09:40-10:00 (20 minutes) Registration 10:00-12:00 (120 minutes)    Moderator: Tailin Chang (Adjunct professor, Department of Public Affairs, HFU; Forum Convener)   Presenter: Yueh-Hsun Tsai (Professor, Graduate School of Science and Technology Law, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology) Zhu-cheng Zhao (Professor, Department of Ethnology, National Chengchi University) Fu-chang Chang (Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of European Studies, TamKang University) Mengjen Chang (Associate Professor / Department Chairperson, Department of Italian Language and Culture, Fu Jen Catholic University) Vincent Rollet (Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of European Studies, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages) Chu-Meng Wu (Assistant Professor, Center for General Education, Shih Hsin University)   Discussant: Klement Ruey-sheng Gu (Director-General, Department of Policy Planning, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)   *Kind Reminder: Since the number of seats in Conference Room 301 is limited, those who have registered online will be allowed to come in according to the order they come to the conference room; those who decide to register on the spot will only be allowed to come in after those who have registered online take their seats. Thank you for your understanding.

Time: 14:00 ~ 16:30, 3 December, 2022 (Sat.) Location: Liang Kuo Shu International Conference Hall, 3F, College of Social Science, NTU Host: EUTW, EU Centre of Excellence, NTU, EU Research Centre,NCCU, NTU DFLL European Language GROUP Co-Host: European Community Studies Association Taiwan (ECSA-TAIWAN), Taiwanese Association of Hispanist, Programme in European Union Studies at the College of International Affairs, NCCU Registration: https://forms.gle/j1JGgh9FGhugKuVk8 Agenda Guest Speech 14:00-14:30 Forum Convener, Luisa Shu-Ying Chang Group photos & Break   Forum 14:30-16:30 Moderator: Luisa Shu-Ying Chang (Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, National Taiwan University) Presenter: Hsueh-I Chen (Professor in Graduate Institute of European Cultures and Tourism, National Taiwan Normal University) Topic: Literature of the Habsburg Empire: Dissolving Borders Chia-Hua Hsu (Professor in Département de français, National Central University) Topic: The Birth of a Literature: Francophone Literature in Algeria Luisa Shu-Ying Chang (Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, National Taiwan University) Topic: Spanish Literature in the (Un)setting Sun Closing Remarks 16:30- Forum Convener, Luisa Shu-Ying Chang (Professor in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, National Taiwan University)

Theme: Dialogue Between Taiwanese and French Philosophy Masters and the Younger Generation Time: December 1st, 19:00-21:00 Location: Room 101, College of Social Sciences, National Taiwan University   Hosts:
Bureau Français de Taipei
European Union Centre in Taiwan
European Community Studies Association Taiwan

Co-host:
College of Social Sciences at National Taiwan University Speakers: 
Lin Huo-wang (Adjunt Professor, Dept. of Philiophy，NTU)
Florian Couveinhes( Director of the Law studies, École Normale Supérieure)

Date: 21 November (Friday) 2022 Time: 18:30-21:30 Venue: RM 102, College of Social Science, NTU (located next to the side entrance of Language Training & Testing Center)   Hosts：European Union Centre in Taiwan (EUTW), European Union Studies Centre at NTU, NTU Film Club   Agenda 18:20-18:30 Registration 18:30-19:00 Opening Ceremony Remarks by Czech Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei Remarks by Chih Kuei Cheng (Assistant Professor, Department of Fine Art, National University of Arts) 19:00-20:50 Screening of the film “Shadow Country” 20:50-21:30 Analysis of the film “Shadow Country” after screening Speaker: Chih Kuei Cheng (Assistant Professor, Department of Fine Art, National University of Arts) 21:30 Adjourn   *Kind Reminder: Since the number of seats in Room 102 is limited, those who have registered online will be allowed to come in according to the order they come to room 102; those who decide to register on the spot will only be allowed to come in after those who have registered.  Thank you for your understanding.  

National Taiwan University EU Week Series Events "Florence in the World" Photography Exhibition
Exhibition Period: 28 November to 10 December, 2022
Location: NTU History Gallery
Organizers: Office of International Affairs at NTU, European Union Centre in Taiwan, European Education and Culture Exchange Foundation
Co-organizer: NTU History Gallery Italian Culture Lecture
Date/Time: 5 December, 2022 (Monday), 11:00-12:30
Location: NTU History Gallery
Speaker: Dr. Zhang Meng-ren (Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Italian Language and Literature, Fu Jen Catholic University)

An extraordinary film festival event like no other.   Screening Duration: From 21 November, 2022 (Monday) to 21 December, 2022 (Wednesday) Screening Locations: Room 102, College of Social Sciences, NTU, Room 102, New Student Teaching Building, NTU Number of Films: 17 Theme: "Borders. Boundless" Event Highlights: Each film will be screened only once. Free admission: reservation or on-site ticket collection available. Screening Material: DVD Registration: Registration required for the opening ceremony only.    

The Taiwan EU Centre and Italy's Associazione Copernicani co-hosted the International Forum on Digital and Democracy on November 17-18. The forum was jointly guided by the European Commission and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Distinguished speakers include Vice President of the European Commission Věra Jourová, former President of the European Commission Romano Prodi, and Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs.  

NTU EU Week will be held from 15 November to 31 December. During this period, filling out the EU Week survey at the NTU Green Hut x Cool Moc Design will earn you a voucher for free gift exchange (while supplies last).  

New Book Information: Title: EU in the Ever-evolving 21st Century: Pandemic Governance and Economic Diplomacy Series Editors: Su Hungdah, Zhou Hong Book Editors: Chin-Peng Chu, Chen Xin To promote and deepen research on the European Union, the European Union Centre in Taiwan signed an agreement with NTU Press in August 2009 to jointly publish a high academic standard book series on EU studies in Taiwan. Professor Pao Tsung-ho, the first series editor and succeeded by Director General of EUTW, Professor Su Hungdah in early 2011. The initiative seeks to consolidate the expertise of leading EU researchers nationwide, with the ambitious goal of publishing two books annually and eight books within a four-year span. Each publication is meticulously vetted through public workshops and anonymous peer reviews before release. The series is designed to cater not only to Taiwanese readers but also to scholars and students from Mainland China and the global Chinese intellectual community. Furthermore, content presented at forums and seminars will be made accessible on the website, ensuring a broader reach and impact.

As Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, in his report to Parliament České republiky, stated that the five priority issues for the Council of the European Union in the future include: Ukraine, energy, defense, economy, and democracy, within the issues the Ukraine, energy, and defense issues receiving the most attention.   As the Chairman of the EU, how does Czech view the Russia-Ukraine war? How should they respond to the referendum results in pro-Russian regions? Will they accept Ukraine's application to join the EU? With winter approaching, how will the EU deal with the impending energy crisis?   In October, Fair Winds Foundation will be cooperated with the College of Social Sciences at National Taiwan University, and European Union Centre in Taiwan to host a Fair Winds Youth Leadership Program, inviting Mr. David Steinke, the Czech Representative to Taiwan, to analyze the current challenges and opportunities facing the EU from the perspective of the rotating EU presidency.   Topic: Czech in the EU: Challenges and Opportunities Presenter: David Steinke (Representative, Czech Economic and Cultural Office Taipei) Venue: Conference Room 419, College of Social Sciences, NTU (No.1, Sec.4, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei, Taiwan) Organizers: Fair Winds Foundation Co-Organizer: College of Social Sciences , National Taiwan University; European Union Centre in Taiwan; Department of Public Administration and Policy , National Taipei University、Humanities Research Center, National Chengchi University; Department of Diplomacy, National Chengchi University; Department of Political Science, National Chengchi University; College of International Affairs, Tamkang University   About Fair Winds Youth Leadership Program To help young people grasp the dynamics of international affairs, the Fair Winds Foundation, in collaboration with 10 foreign representative offices in Taiwan and various universities in Taiwan, is organizing a series of Fair Winds Youth Leadership Program. These forums aim to facilitate public policy exchanges, drawing on foreign experiences to inspire Taiwan's youth to consider the direction of efforts on future issues related to Taiwan. If you are interested in this program, please stay tuned to the Fair Winds Foundation's official website. http://fairwindsfoundation.org/  

2022 EUTW Forum on Environment and Science: Renewable Energy & Sustainable Transportation PPT is ready for download.

2022 EUTW FORUM V Digital Sovereignty, Energy Crisis and Political Change in Europe   Time: 28 October, 2022 (Friday) 9:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Venue: Conference Room 301, Arts and Culture Centre, National Central Library (3F, No. 20, Zhongshan S. Road, Taipei) Organizers: EU Centre in Taiwan; EU Centre of Excellence, NTU; Centre for EU Studies, NCCU; National Central Library Co-organizers: Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, MOFA, R.O.C (TAIWAN); European Community Studies Association Taiwan   Agenda 09:40-10:00 (20 minutes) Registration 10:00-12:00 (120 minutes) 2022 EUTW FORUM V Digital Sovereignty, Energy Crisis and Political Change in Europe   Moderator: Tai-lin Chang (Adjunct professor, Department of Public Affairs, HFU; Forum Convener)   Presenter: Ling-Xiang Wu (Managing editor, Digitimes ) Der-Chin Horng (Director and Research Fellow, Institute of European and American Studies, Academia Sinica) Mei-Lan Hung (Professor, The Graduate Institute of Russian Studies, NCCU) Jyun-Yi Lee (Associate Research Fellow, Division of National Security Research, Institute for National Defense and Security Research) Shun-Wen Wang (Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, PCCU)   Discussant: Chu-Meng Wu (Dean for International Affairs and Assistant Professor, Center for General Education, SHU) Ming Chong Chang (Former Representative to France; Ambassador, Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, MOFA, R.O.C ) *Kind Reminder: Since the number of seats in Conference Room 301 is limited, those who have registered online will be allowed to come in according to the order they come to the conference room; those who decide to register on the spot will only be allowed to come in after those who have registered online take their seats. Thank you for your understanding.

The international joint symposium on “Post Russia-Ukraine War: The Security Perceptions of Turkey and Taiwan” is aimed at evaluating and debating the trends, complex patterns, and global implications of a changing security order by looking through the security perceptions of Turkey and Taiwan, both of which are challenged with multifaceted crises and risks in their regional security complexes.

The symposium is a pioneering international academic meeting for the discussion of global/regional developments under the collaboration of the Department of International Relations of Ege University; the College of Social Sciences of National Taiwan University; National Chengchi University; and the EU Centre in Taiwan (EUTW).

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Date: 04 October 2022
Time: 09:30-12:30 Izmir-Türkiye / 14:30-17:30 Taipei-Taiwan
Platform: Webex
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Participants:
Chair:
· Assoc. Prof. Yunus Ching-An Chang
Dept. of Arabic Language and Culture, National Chengchi University, Taiwan

Presentations:
· Assoc. Prof. Altug GÜNAL & Assoc. Prof. Sinem ÜNALDILAR KOCAMAZ
Dept. of International Relations, Ege University, Türkiye
· Assoc. Prof. Feride Aslı ERGÜL JORGENSEN & Assist. Prof. Mustafa KÜÇÜK
Dept. of International Relations, Ege University, Türkiye
· Assoc. Prof. Hsin-wei Tang
Dept. of Political Science, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

Discussants:
· Prof. Siret HÜRSOY
Jean Monnet Chair & Head of the Dept. of International Relations, Ege University, Türkiye
· Prof.Kaocheng Wang
Graduate Institute of International Affairs and Strategic Studies, Tamkang University, Taiwan