Sustainable Development Goals
Abstract/Objectives
The purpose of this seminar is to facilitate deep collaboration in the field of biomedical research between Osaka University and the College of Life Sciences at National Tsing Hua University. Over the past decade, researchers in the biomedical field from both institutions have participated in over ten bilateral academic exchanges. Building upon this excellent foundation of communication, a collaboration was established to launch a dual-degree doctoral program. This program offers graduate students from Taiwan and Japan the opportunity to earn a doctoral degree by conducting research in both countries. The collaboration aims to cultivate talents in the field of life medicine. Currently, two Taiwanese graduate students have successfully completed the dual-degree doctoral program offered by NTHU and Osaka University.
Results/Contributions (500 words)

1. Resuming in-person conference exchanges to share research findings


In the past two years, both parties have been unable to conduct on-site visits as they did in previous years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, communication and interaction continued through virtual conferences. This marks the first in-person exchange between the two parties since the end of the pandemic. In addition to academic presentations by faculty scholars sharing their latest research results, the Japanese side has also arranged for the exchange and presentation of research findings by exceptional graduate students from both countries. We have rigorously selected five outstanding graduate students to participate in oral academic presentations and individual competitions with graduate students from Osaka University. This exchange model involves mutual observation between students from both institutions, achieving not only academic exchange but also fostering healthy competition. This enables Taiwanese graduate students to cultivate a more positive research motivation.


2. Providing Opportunities for Taiwanese and Japanese Cultural Exchange, Establishing Friendship and Enhancing the Quality of Graduate Education


Both sides exchanged souvenirs and special snacks, providing participants with opportunities not only for academic exchange, but also for cultural exchange in a relaxed atmosphere. We hope to conduct actual exchange visits in the future to continue the friendship between the two schools.

Keywords
NTHU-OU Symposium on Biological and Medical Sciences, Osaka University, Double Degree Program between GSS-OU and LS-NTHU
References
1. https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/ja/event/13270/

2024 NTHU-OU virtual symposium on biological and medicinal sciences