Announcement of Selected Participants
2025 Taiwan–Czech Academic Forum & Student Paper Presentation The list of selected participants is as follows: Admitted (2 participants) Chou, 0 Su 0 0-Sheng 1st Alternate
Chen, O-Wei 2nd Alternate Chen, O-Feng
 

2025 Asia-Pacific Renewable Energy Leadership Forum Date：Monday, 1st September 2025 Time：14:00–16:30（Registration starts at 14:00，Event starts at 14:30） Venue：Grand Ballroom, Grand Hyatt Taipei (Taiwan, 110061, Taipei 2, SongShou Road) Adviser                               Ministry of Economic Affairs Organizers Energy Administration, MOEA; Green Energy Industry Promotion Centre (GEIPC); European Union Centre in Taiwan (EUTW); TÜV Rheinland Taiwan Co-organizers Institute for Information Industry(III), Taiwan Institute of Economic Research (TIER), Green Energy and Sustainability Alliance(GESA) Event Objectives This forum aims to identify critical issues in the Asia-Pacific energy transition and renewable energy development, with a focus on strategies and opportunities in cross-border renewable energy cooperation. Discussions will examine Singapore’s forward-looking approach to energy security and renewable power procurement, alongside corporate initiatives that translate sustainability commitments into concrete actions.
By analyzing international renewable energy market trends and sharing insights on cross-border corporate procurement strategies, the forum will provide actionable perspectives on the business opportunities emerging from the region’s green transition. The goal is to facilitate a more resilient and integrated energy trade environment supported by effective policy framework across the Asia-Pacific. Registration Notes ※Attendance is subject to approval; confirmation will be sent via email. On-site registration will not be available. ※On the event day, please check in with the QR code included in your confirmation email. ※Simultaneous interpretation equipment will be available on site for guests to rent. ※The organizers reserve the right to amend, interpret, or cancel the event. Contact Person：Miss Wu wenwenwu@iii.org.tw +886-2-66311390 Agenda Time Event  Moderator 14:00–14:30 Registration — 14:30–14:35 VIP Remark Tze-luen Lin, Deputy CEO (Office of Energy and Carbon Reduction, Executive Yuan) 14:35–14:40 Group Photo — 14:40–15:00 Singapore’s Energy Security Strategy and Cross-Border Energy Trade Emma Saraff
Head of Policy, Asia, Asia Clean Energy Coalition (ACEC) 15:00–15:20 Taiwan’s Participation in the Asia-Pacific Energy Transition Frank Huang, President, Hsu-Hsin Branch, SAS 15:20–15:40 From Commitment to Action: Energy Strategies in the Age of AI I-Chun Hsiao, Senior Lead, APAC Energy and Infrastructure, Google 15:40–16:00 Break — 16:00–16:30 Panel Discussion Moderators:
Sammy Su, Head of Sustainability Strategy,TÜV Rheinland Taiwan; Board Director, Italian Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ICCT)

Marc Cheng, Executive Director, European Union Centre in Taiwan (EUTW)
Panelists:
Emma Saraff (ACEC)
Frank Huang(SAS)
I-Chun Hsiao (Google) Topics Energy Security Needs and Market Strategies Asia-Pacific Energy Transition and Industrial Opportunities Corporate Net-Zero Transformation and Implementation of Renewable Power Commitments

Registration is now open for the third of our 2025 Erasmus+ Regional Cluster & Contact-making seminars, don't miss this great opportunity！ Date: 18th – 19th November 2025 Remarks: The event will be in hybrid format (in situ in Colombo and web-streaming). The meeting will be held in English. The Cluster Meeting will provide a forum for Erasmus+ project beneficiaries, applicants and stakeholders to share knowledge and exchange experiences. In addition, the Contact-Making Seminar will enable online and in-person networking among experienced and newcomer organisations interested in project cooperation, coming from the different countries in the regions, the European Union, and other countries associated to the Erasmus+ Programme. This year’s event has a thematic focus of the role of education in the Green Transition, aligned with the European Green Deal and its strategies for greener economies, as well as the Global Gateway strategy. The event will showcase how different types of Erasmus+ actions can contribute to developing the green competences and skills needed to tackle global sustainability challenges. Synergies between projects, institutions, and political bodies will be presented and discussed in order to obtain a broader perspective on this crucial topic.

The EU Centre in Taiwan at National Taiwan University is recruiting 1 contract-based part-time student assistants. Announcement Date: 18 Aug . 2025
  Work Location:
Room 636, College of Social Sciences, No. 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei City
(EU Centre in Taiwan, Main Campus, National Taiwan University) Compensation:
NT$190 per hour (in accordance with NTU regulations), including labor insurance. Eligibility Requirements: Current undergraduate or graduate student at National Taiwan University; Students from Political Science or related fields is preferred. Proficient in computer operations, responsible and detail-oriented. English speaking and writing skills required Job Description:
Administrative support, document formatting and design, event assistance, and other assigned tasks. Working Hours: Weekdays, either 09:00–12:00 or 13:30–17:30, 20 hours per week. Employment period: September to December 2025 (4 months in total) Application Materials: Resume (in both Mandarin and English) Relevant supporting documents (photocopies of ID and academic/professional qualifications), and any other reference documents. How to Apply:
Please email your application materials to ntueutw@ntu.edu.tw by the deadline. (Do not send hard copies.) Interview Notification:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. No further notice will be given to unsuccessful applicants. Contact Information:
Phone: 02-2365-3457 Email: ntueutw@ntu.edu.tw Website: www.eutw.org.tw     

Date: August 30, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: 3F Lecture Loft, Kaohsiung Main Public Library
(No. 61, Singuang Rd., Cianjhen Dist., Kaohsiung City) Interested in studying in Europe? Don’t miss this informative session! The Erasmus+ Joint Master’s Degree Program offers students the opportunity to study, intern, or receive professional training across multiple European higher education institutions. Through exposure to diverse cultures and educational systems, students develop strong intercultural communication skills and gain practical, cross-border academic experiences. Graduates receive a joint degree awarded by multiple universities across different countries. This event features Shih-Heng Chen, an alumnus of the European Master in Tourism Management (EMTM), who studied across Denmark, Slovenia, and Spain under the prestigious Erasmus+ Joint Master’s Degree Program. This seminar invites those curious about life as an Erasmus+ scholarto gain real insights into the program and its benefits.   Event Highlights: Part I – Program Introduction by Mr. Marc Chia-Ching Cheng
(Executive Director, EU Centre in Taiwan, National Focal Point Coordinator for the Erasmus+ Programme in Taiwan)
Mr. Cheng will introduce the Erasmus+ program, application requirements for EU scholarships supported by the Ministry of Education, and provide a brief overview of EU institutions in Taiwan. Part II – Firsthand Study Abroad Experience by Mr. Shih-Heng Chen
An authentic, uncensored account of life as an Erasmus+ student: from academic challenges to cultural surprises, this session provides genuine insights beyond the usual polished brochure talk.   Join us to explore broader life possibilities and ignite your curiosity about the world!
The seminar will include real-life stories, interactive Q&A, and practical resources.
All students, young professionals, and general public interested in studying in Europe or learning about EU programs are welcome.        

2025 EUTW Fall Semester Internship Program for foreign students in Taiwan is now open for application. 

The application period for the EUTW Internship Program is now open. The application deadline is 29 August 2025. A short CV must be submitted on or before the application deadline to ntueutw@ntu.edu.tw.  Places will be offered on a first-come, first-reviewed basis

Please note that it is an Unpaid internship with 3-6 months duration, at least two half-days office hours at Centre. During the internship, the intern will have the opportunity to also work at Low Carbon Initiative Action of the European Chamber of Commerce (ECCT) or the European Values Center for Security Policy (EVC) Taipei office. EUTW will not help to apply Work permit/ARC.

Come to join us in the fall semester!  

Time: 29th August 2025 (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   Moderator: Tai-Lin Chang (Adjunct Professor, Department of Public Affairs, FGU; Forum Convener)   Presenters: Chung-Hung Cho (Professor, Department of Diplomacy and International Relations, Tamkang University) Ling-Xiang Wu (CEO, Techpower Think Tank) Jui-Jen Peng (Assistant Professor, Department of Public Affairs, FGU) Chun-Yi Lee (Associate Research Fellow, Institute for National Defense and Security Research) Tzu-Li Lin (Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Tunghai University)   Discussants Kuan-Ying Chen (Department of Electrical Engineering, NTU; Team Leader, STAR Student Rocket Team) Chan-Yu Mou (Graduate Institute of Computer Science, NTHU; Former Student Coach, NTHU Supercomputer Team)      

Ms. Ausra Aleliunaite leads digital information and cybersecurity efforts at the European Parliament. She has been instrumental in shaping major EU digital governance policies, including the GDPR and the EU AI Act. In her talk, she will offer insights into the EU’s institutional framework for digital governance and its broader role in shaping global policy in an increasingly digital world. This event will be moderated by Prof. Winston Hsu (Taiwan AI expert & Columbia Alumni Taiwan Board Director) Date & Time:
Wednesday
25 June, 2025
2:30pm-5:00pm Location: GBT Business Center 25F., No. 9, Songgao Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110206, Taiwan
https://www.globaltown.com.tw/location-detail/SongGao-Center-2/
 Price: Free
The event is generously supported by Global Town & Taipei Forum RSVP (Limited to 30 participants): https://forms.gle/r6m5jGcvqqHEQSH16 This event is Co-hosted by
British Chamber of Commerce in Taipei
Cambridge Society of Taiwan
Columbia Alumni Taiwan
European Union Centre in Taiwan
Harvard Club of The ROC
Imperial College Alumni Association in Taiwan
London School of Economics Alumni Association Taiwan

The list of recipients for the "2025 Sun Yat-sen France Scholarship" organized by the European Union Centre in Taiwan, is announced as follows: Lin O-Ju (Department of Political Science)  
Hsiao O (Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures)
Kung O-Yu (Department of Finance) The EU Centre in Taiwan will proactively contact the above three awardees to provide further administrative instructions regarding the subsidy.

To deepen academic cooperation between Taiwan and Charles University (Czech Republic) and to enhance student engagement with the shifting dynamics of global geopolitics and multipolarity, the EU Centre in Taiwan will co-host the Taiwan–Czech Academic Forum & Student Paper Presentation with Charles University on 20 November 2025, Thursday in Prague. This forum serves as the pre-event to Charles University’s annual geopolitical conference, “Geopolitical Implications of Multipolar Global Order” (held on 21st November), and is supported by the Taiwan–Czech University Alliance through the “Talent Cultivation and Exchange Program on Geopolitics and Economic Security.” 1. Theme Submissions should broadly relate to multipolar global order and geopolitical developments. Topics may include (but are not limited to): Theories and practices of a multipolar world order Strategic interaction between Europe and the Indo-Pacific Small and middle powers in a multipolar system The impact of technology, energy, and cybersecurity on geopolitics International organizations and the reshaping of normative power 2.  Eligibility Open to NTU students in their 3rd year and above (priority given to political science students). 2 presenters will be selected, with 1 alternate. Travel (round-trip economy airfare) and accommodation will be fully funded for selected presenters. 3. Submission Guidelines Language: English Abstract: Max. 300 words Full Paper: Max. 6,000 words (including footnotes and references) Format: Follow NTU Journal of Political Science style guidelines 4. Timeline Abstract Deadline: 1st September 2025 (Monday) Notification of Acceptance: 2nd September 2025 (Tuesday) Full Paper Due: 1st October 2025 (Wednesday) Forum Date: 20th November 2025 (Thursday) 5. Submission Method Please send your abstract and CV in Word or PDF format to: ntueutw@ntu.edu.tw
Email subject line: “Charles University Student Paper Submission _ [Your Name]” 6. Additional Notes Selected students must attend all forum sessions and associated discussions. Details on travel and accommodation support will be provided in the acceptance notice.  

2025 Europe-Taiwan Forum on Environment and Science: Offshore Wind 3.3 - Enhancing Financial Competitiveness, Powering the Future. Date: 12 June 2025(Thursday)
Time: 09:30-12:30
Venue: The Hall of Alexander. GIS NTU Convention Center (B1, No. 85, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Da'an District, Taipei City)
Organizer: European Union Centre in Taiwan, TÜV Rheinland
Advisor: CIER

Agenda
09:30-09:45 │Registration 09:45-10:05 │Opening remarks & Group Photo • Lai Chien-Hsin, Vice Minister, MOEA • Lutz Güllner, Head of EETO • Hungdah Su, Director General of the EUTW • Jason Chang, Managing Director of TÜV Rheinland Taiwan • Chun-Li Lee, Acting Director-General of EA, MOEA 10:05-10:45 │Taiwan & EU Policy Keynote
10:05-10:25
OWF 3.3 Prospect: Boosting Investor Confidence in Taiwan’s Renewable Energy Sector
Chen Chung-Hsien, Director of Renewable and Forward-looking Energy Development Division, Energy Administration, MOEA
10:25-10:45
Data Centers in Europe: How AI Is Reshaping Energy Demand
Aušra ALELIŪNAITĖ, Head of Unit, Data Analytics and AI in Organisational Development Unit, European Parliament
10:45-11:25 │Advisory Outlook on the Future of Taiwan’s Offshore Wind Sector
10:45-11:05
Challenges and Opportunities for CPPA in Taiwan
Luke Cheng, President, Taiwan Smart Electricity & Energy
11:05-11:25
Enhancing Offshore Wind Transmission Infrastructure Coordination and Integration
Kevin Liu, Vice President, Corporate Strategy, WalsinLihwa


11:25-11:55 │Panel Discussion
Moderator: Lin Tze-uen, Deputy CEO, Office of Carbon Reduction & Energy, EY Sammy Su, Head of Sustainabiity Strategy, TUV Rheinland Taiwan Panelist: Aušra ALELIŪNAITĖ, Head of Unit, Data Anaytics and AI in Organisational Development Unit, European Parliament Luke Cheng, President, Taiwan Smart Eectricity & Energy Chen Chung-Hsien, Director of Renewabe and Forward-looking Energy Development Division, Energy Administration, MOEA Kevin Liu, Vice President, Corporate Strategy, WasinLihwa 11:55-12:00 │Closing Remarks

"From the Black Death to the Renaissance: The Post-Pandemic Renaissance of Medicine in Taiwan"
Date/Time: 14th June 2025(Saturday) | 14:00–16:30
Venue: Kuo-Shu Liang Conference Hall, 3F, College of Social Sciences, National Taiwan University Organizers:
EU Centre in Taiwan, NTU Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, NCCU EU Centre, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (European Languages Division), National Taiwan University Co-organizers:
European Community Studies Association – Taiwan (ECSA-Taiwan), Taiwan Association of Spanish Language and Culture, International Program in EU Studies, NCCU College of International Affairs, Office of Global Affairs, Taipei Medical University Agenda | June 14, 2025 (Saturday) 14:00–14:30
Opening Remarks Representative from the European Union (TBC) Prof. Luisa Chang( Convener, Taiwan–Europe Cultural Forum) Group photo & intermission 14:30–16:30
Main Forum Session
"From the Black Death to the Renaissance: The Post-Pandemic Renaissance of Medicine in Taiwan" Moderator: Prof. Luisa Chang, Professor, Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine & Vice President, Taipei Medical University Speakers: Prof. Ming-Jer Tang
Distinguished Professor, Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University
Topic: Practicing Innovative Medical Humanism: Inspirations from Miró, Kandinsky, and Mondrian Dr. Chia-En Lien
Chairman & CEO, Acer Medical Inc.
Topic: Lessons from the French Enlightenment: Advancing Taiwan's Integration of Technology and Healthcare for Global Health Henry Yang Sen-Hong
Advisor, DaAi Television; Host, Radio Taiwan International; Documentary Producer, "Formosa Forevermore" (Taiwan Plus)
Topic: The Soul of the European Renaissance Reimagined: Taiwan's AI Century and the “Civilization Revelation” 16:30
Closing Remarks Prof. Luisa Chang, Vice President, Taipei Medical University
Convenor, Taiwan–Europe Cultural Forum All are welcome! Register now to join this inspiring cultural and intellectual exchange.

The 2025 National Graduate Student Conference on European Studies has successfully concluded.
We are pleased to announce the Best Paper Award winners from each session. Congratulations to the following students! Date: 9th May 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Truth Hall, Tunghai University
Organizers:
European Community Studies Association–Taiwan (ECSA-Taiwan)
Tunghai University Center for China Mainland and Regional Studies
College of International Affairs, National Chengchi University
European Union Centre in Taiwan Session 1 Best Paper Chen Chun-Hsin
Master's Student, Department of Political Science, Tunghai University
Paper Title: The EU's Economic and Trade Policy and Strategic Dilemma in the Pacific Region Session 2 Best Paper Tsai Cheng-Ting
Master's Student, Graduate Institute of International Politics, National Chung Hsing University
Paper Title: The Challenges of Lithuania's Values-Based Diplomacy during the Trump Administration Congratulations once again to the award recipients!

Date: 24th May 2025(Saturday)
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Venue: 3F Diverse Learning Classroom, Taipei Public Library Thinking about pursuing graduate studies in Europe? Don’t miss this comprehensive info session! The lecture will be delivered by Mr. Chia-Ching Cheng, Executive Director of the EU Centre in Taiwan and National Focal Point Coordinator for the Erasmus+ Program. He will provide an in-depth overview of the Erasmus+ Program, including the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degrees (EMJM) and scholarship application procedures. These prestigious EU-funded master’s programs are jointly offered by consortia of universities across multiple European countries, providing students with opportunities to study in several countries and earn a joint or multiple degrees. In addition to EU scholarships, Taiwan’s Ministry of Education also offers exclusive funding for these programs. The session will also feature testimonials from alumni, who will share their firsthand experiences of studying and living in Europe. Open to: Students, young professionals, and members of the public interested in European studies or pursuing education in the EU. All are welcome! Register and join us to explore your path to Europe!