EUTW Speech by Filip Grzegorzewski, head of European Economic and Trade Office
Topoic: EU priority towards Asia
Date/Time: 10:20-12:10 20 November 2020
Speaker: Filip Grzegorzewski
Moderator: Hungdah Su （Jean Monnet Professor, NTU/ Director General of EUTW）
Host: EUTW
Venue: Room 502, College of Social Sciences, NTU

The application period for the EUTW Internship Semester Program for Foreign students is now open. The application deadline is Sep 18, 2020. A short CV must be submitted on or before the application deadline to ntueutw@ntu.edu.tw

Unpaid internships, with 3 months duration, at least two half days office hours at Centre. Dual Internship with ECCT, Dialogue with EU club, Facebook updates, and supporting EUTW events will be the main assignment. Please note that EUTW will not help to apply Work permit/ARC.

Welcome to join us in 2020!

The 2nd EUTW in 2020
Topic:The Current Development of the European Union and its Global Role


I. Time: 21st August 2020 (Friday) 9：40-12：00
II. Venue: Brief Room, National Central Library. (1F, No. 20 Zhongshan South Road, Taipei City)
III. Hosts: European Union Centre in Taiwan; National Central Library
IV. Co-Host: Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, MOFA, R.O.C
V. Language: Chinese

Agenda：
09:40-10:00 (20 mins) Registration
10:00-12:00 (120 mins)
EUTW forum
Moderator: Tai-Lin Chang,Deputy Director General of EUTW, Retired Professor of Department of European Languages and Cultures of National Chengchi University, Taiwan

Presenter:
San-yi YANG (Professor, Graduate Institute of International Politics,NCHU)
Chung-Hung CHO (Professor and Director of Graduate Institute of European Studies, Tamkang University)
Meng-Jen, Chang (Director, Department of Italian Language and Culture, Fu Jen Catholic University)
Chih-ming CHUNG (Associate Professor, Institute of European Studies, Nanhua University)

Discussant：
Guillaume Delvallée (Deputy Director, French Office in Taipei)

Warning: There are only limited seats, and attendees have to follow social distancing guideline.

The application period for the EUTW Internship Program is now open. The application deadline is 6 July 2020. A short CV must be submitted on or before the application deadline to ntueutw@ntu.edu.tw Please note that it is an Unpaid internship and EUTW will not help to apply Work permit/ARC.


Internship Memo for the European Centre in Taiwan

During his/her occupation at the European Center, the intern will take responsibility for a variety of tasks. The intern will be entrusted with several projects, some spanned over the full course of his stay and others of a more daily nature.


Regular Tasks

Besides the above-mentioned projects, the intern will also have to take part in the daily activities of the centre. Some of them are as follows:

-Helping the administrative apparatus
-Managing the social media presence of EUTW
-introducing yourself on the Facebook account of EUTW
-regular posting of relevant articles on Facebook as well as Twitter
-reply to questions on Twitter and Facebook in an adequate manner
-collaborate in the creation of the bi-weekly EUTW Newsletter



Joint Internship Programme with the European Chamber of Commerce （European students only)
During the internship, the intern will have the opportunity to also work at the Low Carbon Initiative Action of the European Chamber of Commerce.


Extra
Participation of European or EU related events

The intern is welcome to make his/her own suggestions for possible future projects during his/her occupation.

The schedule for 2020 EUTW Forum has been confirmed. We appreciate your continued support of our events and we are looking forward to your participation in the coming year!

The following are the dates of 2020 EUTW Forum:

EUTW Forum I: Friday, 21 February, 2020
EUTW Forum II: Friday, 24 April, 2020
EUTW Forum III: Friday, 19 June, 2020
EUTW Forum IV: Friday, 21 August, 2020
EUTW Forum V: Friday, 23 October, 2020
EUTW Forum VI: Friday, 27 November, 2020

In case of any adjustment, notification would be published in advance. See you in the next EUTW Forum!

2019 EUTW FORUM VI, which is the last forum held this year, has been successfully held on 20 December, 2019. With its topic, "The Future of the European Integration : Challenges and Opportunities," this forum concluded what has happened in EU throughout this year and provided us with a picture of the future in EU.

It was hosted by Professor Tai-Lin CHANG, Professor of the Department of European Languages and Cultures NCCU and Program Director of Jean Monnet Action. Professor Chen-Yu Huang, Associate Professor of Department of Public Administration, Tam Kang University, Professor Meng-Jen, Chang, Chairman of Department of Italian Language and Culture, Fu Jen Catholic University, and Professor David Wu, Dean for International Affairs, Office of International Affairs, Shih Hsin University have shared their perspectives and research on Brexit, Italian role in EU, and democratization in central European countries respectively. We are also glad to have Dr. Klement Ruey-Sheng GU, Director-General, Department of Policy Planning, MOFA and Mr. Guillaume Delvallée, Deputy Director, French Office in Taipei as our discussants during this forum.

For more information, please visit the website of National Library.

EUTW, for the first time, cooperated with European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan and four luxury brands to hold "Get to Know Luxury" Exhibition, and it has been successfully held on 19 December, 2019.

The purpose of this event is not only for students to gain insights into the luxury industry but they also provided internship opportunities for students at NTU, hoping to recruit talents who aspire to pursue their career in such industry and helping students have diverse experience in their career paths.

There was also a forum, "Dialogue with European Luxury," hosted by Pauline Huang, who has abundant experience in luxury industry. She introduced the European industry and the four luxury groups, concluding the speech by introducing the uniqueness and strengths of the luxury industry in Taiwan.

2019 EUTW FORUM VI (Chinese Forum)

Topic: The Future of the European Integration : Challenges and Opportunities

I. Time: 20 December, 2019 (Friday) 9：40-12：00

II. Venue: Meeting Room 301, National Central Library. (3F, No. 20 Zhongshan South Road, Taipei City)

III. Hosts: European Union Centre in Taiwan; European Module, Jean Monnet Action, National Chengchi University; National Central Library

IV. Co-Host: Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs, MOFA, R.O.C

V. Language: Chinese

VI. Agenda
09:40-10:00 Check-in
10:00-12:00

Moderator：
Tai-Lin CHANG (Professor of the Department of European Languages and Cultures NCCU, Program Director of Jean Monnet Action)

Speakers：

Chen-Yu Huang (Associate Professor of Department of Public Administration, Tam Kang University)
Meng-Jen, Chang (Chairman of Department of Italian Language and Culture, Fu Jen Catholic University)
David Wu (Dean for International Affairs, Office of International Affairs, Shih Hsin University)

Discussants:
Dr. Klement Ruey-Sheng GU (Director-General, Department of Policy Planning, MOFA)
Guillaume Delvallée (Deputy Director, French Office in Taipei)

Get to know Luxury

Luxury has had its long presence throughout the course of the human history. The history of luxury can be traced back to Greco-Roman civilization, where people exalted the beauty of culture through delicate and expensive items. Nowadays, international luxury brands persist in craftsmanship and quality, combining traditional and modern aesthetics, and, thus, luxury becomes an attitude toward life, a symbol of the pursuit of excellence, the desire for fine arts and for flawless details. Luxury sparks between the classic and the innovative, between craftsmanship and technology; the multifaceted property and the dynamics of luxury make it what everyone covets. Through its professional craftsmanship with its persistence in modern spirits, luxury is no longer merely a product, but the miniature of modern art.


Theme - Dialogue with European luxury

Speaker: Pauline Huang
(Cartier, Chanel, LVMH 等精品集團專案培訓講師暨 爾見管理學院負責人)
Time: Thursday, 19 December from 14:30 to 16:30
Venue: NTU Main Library International Conference Hall
Fee: Free

Agenda

14:10 – 14:30 Check-in
14:30 – 15:00 The meaning of "luxury"
15:00 – 15:30 The origin of modern luxury
15:30 – 16:00 Introduction of main luxury brands
16:00 – 16:30 The uniqueness and advantages of Taiwan luxury industry

Theme of the fair – Get to know Luxury

Content: Co-hosted by European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan, Eurorpean Union Centre in Taiwan and four tycoons in luxury industry, the exhibition and fair would provide the insight into the industry and career prospects for those who are interested in joining the industry.

Participants:
- CHANEL
- LVMH
- RICHEMONT
- SWATCH GROUP

Time: Thursday, 19 December from 14:00 to 18:00
Venue: Ground floor, NTU Main Library
Fee: Free (with dessert and welcoming gifts prepared)

The Taiwan European Cultural Forum which was moved to National Tsin Hua University for the first time was successfully held last Saturday.We appreciate all the participation. We would also like to thank Professor Luisa Chang for her full support and Professor Sinn-Wen Chen, Senior Vice President of NTHU, for his participation and encouraging speech.

The topic of this forum is "European opera." We would especially like to thank the two discussants, 陳詩縈 and 唐茜雯, for their interesting and informative presentation and impressive performances.




Taiwan European Cultural Forum 15: European Opera

Date/Time： Saturday, November 30, 14:00 ~ 16:30

Venue: Arts Center NTHU, General Building II, National Tsin Hua University


Hosts：
European Union Centre in Taiwan (EUTW)
EU Centre of Excellence, NTU
European Languages Group, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, NTU
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, NTHU

Co-host:
European Community Studies Association Taiwan (ECSA Taiwan)
Office of Global Affairs, NTHU

Agenda:

13:30-14:00
Registration

14:00-14:30
Welcome Remark

Luisa Shu-Ying Chang
Convener of European Cultural Forum, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, National Taiwan University

Photo & Break

14:30-16:30
Taiwan European Cultural Forum 15: European Opera

Moderator：
Luisa Shu-Ying Chang
Professor of Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, National Tsin Hua University

Discussants：
陳詩縈
Department of Music, National Chiayi University/l’Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris

唐茜雯
Conservatorio di Musica Santa Cecilia - Roma/Accademia di Pescara

16:30-

Concluding Remarks

Luisa Shu-Ying Chang
Convener of European Cultural Forum, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, National Taiwan University
Professor of Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, National Tsin Hua University

2019 NTU Taiwan European Film Festival Premiere

Event Topic: 2019 NTU European Film Festival Premiere and Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe (Austria) Film Discussion

Time: 3 December 2019(TUE.) 18:30-21:30

Venue: RM203, Freshman Classroom Building, NTU

Hosts:
European Union Centre in Taiwan
EU Centre of Excellence
NTU
NTU Film Club

Agenda
18:20-18:30 Check-in
18:30-19:00 Opening ceremony and tea time
Guest (TBC)
Hsien-Hao Liao, Professor of Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, NTU & Instructor, NTU Film Club
19:00-20:50 Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe (Austria)
20:50-21:30 Film Discussion

Speaker: Hsien-Hao Liao, Professor of Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, NTU & Instructor, NTU Film Club

Attention: Due to the limited number of seats, if the seats are not enough, we will send the confirmation email in advance to people who have registered online for the reservation of seats. We apologize for your inconvenience.

The conference is entitled:

EU's institutional leadership and the new priorities and challenges for the EU27

Thursday, 25 and Friday, 26 June 2020
Christchurch, New Zealand

Papers are welcome from a broad multidisciplinary perspective that investigate these questions from both, an European and Asia Pacific perspective. This annual conference also serves as the 20th anniversary celebration of the National Centre for Research on Europe (NCRE) at the University of Canterbury, the host of the conference. To build capacity and sustainability in EU Studies in the Asia Pacific region both academics as well as graduate students are invited to participate. Early career researchers will be able to benefit from networking with more experienced participants, develop important research and presentation skills and bring new and different perspectives to the conference.

For more information and to register please visit http://www.jeanmonnet.nz.

Registration close on 31 December 2019.

Taiwan European Cultural Forum 15: European Opera

Date/Time： Saturday, 30 November, 14:00 ~ 16:30

Venue: Arts Center NTHU, General Building II, National Tsin Hua University


Hosts：
European Union Centre in Taiwan (EUTW)
EU Centre of Excellence, NTU
European Languages Group, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, NTU
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, NTHU

Co-host:
European Community Studies Association Taiwan (ECSA Taiwan)
Office of Global Affairs, NTHU

Agenda:

13:30-14:00
Registration

14:00-14:30
Welcome Remark

Luisa Shu-Ying Chang
Convener of European Cultural Forum, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, National Taiwan University

Photo & Break

14:30-16:30
Taiwan European Cultural Forum 15: European Opera

Moderator：
Luisa Shu-Ying Chang
Professor of Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, National Tsin Hua University

Discussants：
陳詩縈
Department of Music, National Chiayi University/l’Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris

唐茜雯
Conservatorio di Musica Santa Cecilia - Roma/Accademia di Pescara

16:30-

Concluding Remarks

Luisa Shu-Ying Chang
Convener of European Cultural Forum, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, National Taiwan University
Professor of Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, National Tsin Hua University

2019 EUTW Forum on Environment and Science: The Development of EU-Taiwan Future and Emerging Technologies (FET)

Date：21, November, 2019
Venue：Room 419, 4th Floor, College of Social Sciences, NTU
Hosts:European Union Centre in Taiwan、National Applied Research Laboratories
Language：English

14:00-14:10
Opening Remarks
14:10-15:00
The Future and Emerging Technologies: European Perspective
Prof. Allan Matthews
Professor of Materials Science and Engineering/ Director of BP International Centre for Advanced Materials, The University of Manchester
Prof. Jaroslav Vlček
Head of Department of Physics, University of West Bohemia
Dr. David Thomas Allan Matthews (Dave)
Associate professor of mechanics of solids surfaces and systems (MS3), University of Twente

15:00-16:00
Panel Discussion

16:00– Group Photo/Adjourn

2019 NTPU-EUTW Jean Monnet Public Forum III (Chinese Forum)

Topic: Reforms of the Eurozone and its Implications

I. Time: 31 October, 2019 (Friday) 9：40-12：00

II. Venue: Meeting Room 301, National Central Library. (3F, No. 20 Zhongshan South Road, Taipei City)

III. Hosts: European Union Centre in Taiwan, National Taipei University

IV. Co-Host: National Central Library

V. Language: Chinese

VI. Agenda
09:40-10:00 Check-in
10:00-12:00

Moderator：
Marc Chia-Ching Cheng (Executive Director of European Union Centre in Taiwan)

Speakers：

Guy Ledoux (Director of the former European Economic and Trade Office)
Ye Guo Jun (Professor, Graduate Institute of National Development, National Taiwan University)
Ye Ji Ren (Director, Taiwan European Research Center, Taiwan Institute of Economic Research )
Chen Bi Fen (Deputy Director of the Business Times )
Luo Zhi Mei (Professor, Department of Public Administration and Policy, National Taipei University)