Sustainable Development Goals
Abstract/Objectives
Our university has established long-term and sustainable communication and collaboration with local governments, NGOs, and communities in the Greater Hsinchu region. Through the implementation of various projects, such as the 2023-2024 Ministry of Education’s USR projects, the university's self-managed USR-Hub project, the Ministry of Education’s iLink project, the Ministry of Agriculture’s Food and Agricultural Education Regional Support System project, and the Ministry of Education’s Food and Agricultural Education Network, we actively engage in local sustainable development surveys and policy promotion. Key initiatives include: REAL+: Sustainable Industry and Culture Support System in Hsinchu—A unique USR project in collaboration with local governments and over 30 civil organizations to support industry and cultural systems in various areas, including the old city and Guanxi Township. S+M+ART: Interdisciplinary STEAM Education in Rural Areas—A budding USR project with Hengshan Township aimed at addressing rural education decline, population aging, and youth migration by developing STEAM maker education. Sustainable Development Education in Coastal Areas—This USR project, in cooperation with schools and community groups in Nanliao and Xiangshan, integrates education and green eco-tourism to promote a circular economy. TNUNAN Opera: Atayal Arts for Medical Knowledge Transmission—A project in Jianshi Township integrating STEAM education with local tribal culture to promote medical knowledge through artistic performances. Water Sustainability in the Toucian River Region—In partnership with local governments, this USR-Hub project conducts watershed investigations and monitoring to promote sustainable water resource management. Building Social Resilience in an Aging Society—This project focuses on intergenerational dialogue, promoting active elder participation in health and sustainability initiatives. Green Tourism Development in Hsinchu—In collaboration with Hsinchu City Government, this project enhances micro-tourism initiatives around Qingcao Lake, highlighting the region’s natural and cultural assets. Grounded Cultural Preservation in Hsinchu—Working with local high schools and university resources, this project fosters cultural sustainability through the development of general education courses and cultural workshops. Ministry of Education’s iLink Project—Supporting the integration of humanities and social science students into local industry networks in Greater Hsinchu, linking local and industrial sectors. Food and Agricultural Education Network—Aiming to establish a comprehensive food and agricultural education support network, this project collaborates with schools to plan and execute educational initiatives, holding over 80 events in 2023.
Results/Contributions

Our school has established long-term and ongoing communication and dialogue with the local governments of the Greater Hsinchu area, as well as with local NGOs and communities. In 2023, there were 11 project teams collaborating with 20 government units, 144 non-government organizations, and 73 schools. On average, there were 1-2 exchanges or working meetings with these units each week, resulting in more than 650 meetings throughout the year. The close communication and dialogue have also yielded fruitful results for the sustainable development of the Greater Hsinchu area. In December 2023, our school issued the Greater Hsinchu Local Creation Action Declaration, inviting 12 directors from Hsinchu County and City government departments and township leaders to sign.

Our school promotes student participation in various sustainable affairs through collaboration with local organizations and NGOs, starting from the synergy of the curriculum. In 2023, a total of 5,616 students participated in these activities. Teachers from Tsinghua University also fully leveraged their research abilities to address local sustainability issues. For example: (1) The Institute of Service Science and a team from Tsinghua College introduced "electronic nose" technology into the coffee industry in Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County, establishing a sustainable local coffee production and consumption chain. (2) The teachers from the Department of Art and Design combined glass craft technology with the local glass industry, recycling waste glass as raw material and developing a "glass filter cup" that can replace disposable filter paper, promoting green economic development. (3) A team from the Institute of Analysis and Environmental Science focused on the issues in the Tzongjian River basin, studying water resource sustainability through water quality testing technology. These research and practical results have also further developed into teaching modules. By mid-2023, our school had developed a total of 513 courses that incorporated sustainability issues.

References:

https://www.nthu.edu.tw/hotNews/content/1158

https://www.nthu.edu.tw/hotNews/content/1179

Keywords
GovernmnetNGOStudent ParticipationSustainable Development
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