On November 4, 2026, the University of Taipei (UTaipei) welcomed Associate Professor Go Hagiwara from Takasaki University of Commerce, Japan, to its Bo'ai Campus. The visit was hosted by Ms. Chia-Ying Yu, Section Chief of the International and Cross-Strait Academic Exchange Section, Office of International Affairs; Associate Professor Szu-Tsen Liu from the Department of Earth and Life Science; Mr. Tse-Chung Wang, Editor; and Ms. Tzu-Wei Tsai, Contract Staff Member. During the meeting, representatives from both universities shared presentations and videos introducing their respective educational特色, academic resources, and future development plans. The discussions provided an opportunity to strengthen mutual understanding and explore potential areas of collaboration. Both sides exchanged ideas on future partnerships, including the possibility of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate student exchange programs and academic cooperation. They also discussed the feasibility of organizing a Mandarin Chinese Study Tour in Taiwan for students from Takasaki University of Commerce, aiming to expand international learning opportunities and promote cross-cultural experiences. Regarding academic and departmental collaboration, both universities identified UTaipei's Department of Urban Development, Department of Marketing and Management, and Department of Recreation and Sports Management as potential partners for future exchanges. Associate Professor Hagiwara also expressed his intention to organize a student visit to UTaipei in 2027, providing opportunities for Japanese students to engage in on-site academic and cultural exchanges. The visit strengthened mutual understanding between the two institutions and laid a foundation for future cooperation in student mobility, Mandarin language learning, and academic exchange. Both universities look forward to developing a closer partnership and creating more diverse and meaningful opportunities for international collaboration.

Implemented by Office Of International Affairs
Date: 2026/11/04
Link: https://international.utaipei.edu.tw/p/406-1006-135988,r337.php?Lang=zh-tw