On March 27, the College of Management proudly welcomed Dr. Michel Delorme, Dean of the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary’s University, Canada, for an official visit. The visit not only highlighted the longstanding international friendship between the two institutions, but also facilitated in-depth discussions on global business accreditation trends, sustainable development education, and future collaborative initiatives.

A Foundation of Mutual Trust

The partnership between the College of Management and Dr. Delorme dates back several years to their initial meeting at an AACSB International Conference. At that time, both parties reached a strong consensus on the importance of social responsibility and a global vision in modern business education.

Dr. Delorme’s visit to Taiwan—originally scheduled for an EQUIS accreditation peer review at National Chengchi University—provided a timely opportunity to deepen his understanding of Taiwan’s higher education landscape. Building on the mutual trust established through international accreditation networks, this visit marked both a reunion of long-time colleagues and a significant step toward closer institutional collaboration.

Global Leadership of Sobey School of Business

During the meeting, Dr. Delorme highlighted the Sobey School of Business’s position as a leader in the global academic community. As one of Canada’s oldest and most internationally oriented business schools, Sobey’s excellence is recognized by several prestigious distinctions:

• Double Crown Accreditation: Sobey is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide to hold dual accreditation from both AACSB and EQUIS.
• Pioneer in Social Impact: It was the first institution in the Americas to receive the Business School Impact System (BSIS) label and is ranked 4th in Canada in the Better World MBA Rankings, reflecting its significant contribution to regional economic development.
• Purpose-Driven Leadership: As a UN PRME Champion, the school’s “Lead With Purpose” strategy is at the forefront of the global transformation in management education.

Charting a Sustainable Future

The seminar also featured Professor Chih-Hsiang Lin, Director of the Center for Corporate Sustainability Research, who presented the College’s key achievements in ESG and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Both sides engaged in dynamic discussions on curriculum development in emerging areas such as big data analytics, sustainable finance, and innovative entrepreneurship.

Dr. Delorme spoke highly of the College’s commitment to industry–academia collaboration and ESG research, noting that the two institutions share closely aligned educational philosophies.

New Chapters in Collaboration

Demonstrating a strong commitment to future cooperation, Dr. Delorme expressed his readiness to formalize student and faculty exchange agreements. Planned initiatives include exchange programs and cross-border research collaborations, aimed at providing students and faculty with a more diverse and competitive international platform.

The College of Management noted that sustained engagement with world-class institutions such as the Sobey School of Business will support its efforts in international re-accreditation and social impact assessment. This partnership is expected to further enhance teaching quality and cultivate management professionals with a global perspective and a strong commitment to social responsibility.

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date：2026-03-30 10:02:57

As global emphasis on corporate sustainability and information transparency continues to rise, Artificial Intelligence is becoming a pivotal tool for analyzing corporate sustainability reports. Supported by the Ministry of Education’s AI CUP project, the "VeriPromiseESG 2026: ESG Sustainability Commitment Verification Challenge" kicked off its campus tour at the Bo-Ai Campus of the University of Taipei on March 6, 2026. The event attracted nearly 50 students via both in-person and online participation to explore innovative AI applications in the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) sector.

Bridging AI and Sustainability

The seminar was led by Professor Min-Yuh Day, Director of the Graduate Institute of Information Management at National Taipei University (NTPU), and hosted by Assistant Professor Ching-Tai Chen from the Department of Computer Science at the University of Taipei. The curriculum included competition overviews, dataset analysis, and sample code tutorials, designed to help students master AI techniques for text analysis of sustainability reports and encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The VeriPromiseESG 2026 challenge is a marquee event under the Ministry of Education’s AI CUP series. It is a collaborative international effort between National Taipei University, Japan’s National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), and the University of Tsukuba. Focusing on the intersection of AI × ESG × Natural Language Processing (NLP), participants develop AI models to determine if corporate sustainability claims are backed by clear, verifiable evidence, thereby enhancing the readability and credibility of ESG disclosures.

Hands-on Technical Training

As the first stop of the campus tour, the Northern Taiwan session featured comprehensive programming tutorials. Professor Day introduced the research philosophy behind the competition and guided students through the AIdea platform, explaining registration, scoring mechanisms, and data usage regulations.

"ESG has become a critical indicator of corporate governance," stated Professor Day. "AI technology can analyze massive volumes of textual data, significantly improving the efficiency and transparency of sustainability information verification."

The technical sessions provided deep dives into the competition’s mechanics:

• Dataset Insight: Project Assistant Hsin-Ting Lu detailed data sources and field structures to assist students in feature analysis.
• Practical Implementation: Project Assistant Wen-Tse Chen demonstrated the sample code, covering data preprocessing, architecture design, and baseline model construction to lower the barrier for beginners.

Empowering the Next Generation

"By analyzing sustainability reports through AI, students not only sharpen their data science skills but also gain a profound understanding of the role ESG plays in social development," Professor Day added.

The organizing team emphasized that the fusion of AI and sustainability governance is a burgeoning field. Through the AI CUP and its campus tours, the program provides a practice-oriented platform for students to gain project experience using real-world data while deepening their understanding of corporate responsibility.

Competition Details

The AI CUP: VeriPromiseESG 2026 is now open for registration.

• Duration: March – July 2026
• Total Prize Pool: NT$250,000
• Certification: Official certificates issued by the Ministry of Education

Upcoming tour dates will be held across Northern, Central, and Southern Taiwan. College students nationwide are encouraged to register via the official platforms.

Official Links:

• VeriPromiseESG Website: https://veripromiseesg.github.io/
• AI CUP Registration: https://go.aicup.tw/
• AIdea Platform: https://www.aidea-web.tw/aicup_veripromiseesg

Media Contact:

• Ya-Yen Teng, Teaching Assistant
• Phone: 02-86741111 ext. 66894
• Email: yyteng@mail.ntpu.edu.tw

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date：2026-03-16 09:43:28

Join us for an exclusive online info session with Dr. Andriy Bodnaruk, Associate Dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), happening on March 11, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. ( Taipei Standard Time  ).

UIC’s graduate programs in the College of Business Administration are STEM-certified, giving graduates the opportunity to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), a U.S. work authorization program that allows international students to gain up to three years of practical experience after graduation. Plus, thanks to a special partnership agreement, students from NTPU College of Business/ International College can study at UIC with near in-state tuition rates, making a world-class American education more accessible than ever.

Registration is required. The meeting link will be sent to the email address you provide prior to the event.

Click to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiI0nCbDUK7mCOtBZEjUmPYdgnqtl1-enuZxiwL5JCa327xA/viewform?usp=header

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date：2026-02-23 15:10:08

The College of Business at National Taipei University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JelloX Biotech Inc. on February 4, formalizing a strategic industry–academia partnership. The collaboration integrates business research expertise with AI-powered medical imaging technology, focusing on innovation, value-based healthcare, insurance applications, and ESG-driven sustainable management. Together, the two institutions aim to develop a cross-disciplinary cooperation model with measurable outcomes and long-term impact.

Dean Huang Chi-Jui of the College of Business noted that this partnership represents not only a deepened connection between academia and industry, but also a proactive response to critical challenges facing today’s insurance and healthcare systems. These include medical inflation, information asymmetry, claims disputes, and the growing demand for sustainable governance. The initiative is expected to serve as a benchmark for advancing smart healthcare and sustainable finance in Taiwan.

Dean Huang further emphasized that the College of Business has long cultivated expertise in sustainable finance, ESG evaluation, risk management, and business model innovation, with particular attention to institutional design that balances efficiency, equity, and long-term stability. Meanwhile, JelloX Biotech centers its operations on AI-driven 3D medical imaging technology, transforming complex CT and MRI scans into intuitive, decision-ready, and quantifiable three-dimensional models. These applications have been widely adopted in clinical practice, medical communication, and insurance scenarios.

Chairman Sun Chi-Hsin of JelloX Biotech stated that the company’s AI 3D medical imaging technology converts intricate diagnostic images into comprehensible and actionable 3D models, now extensively utilized in both clinical and insurance contexts. By combining academic insights with industry expertise, this partnership addresses pressing issues such as medical inflation, information asymmetry, and claims disputes. AI 3D imaging represents one of the fastest-growing applications in the field of AI healthcare, enhancing precision diagnosis, preoperative planning, and doctor–patient communication. Through this collaboration, innovative business models can be more rapidly implemented in Taiwan, benefiting patients, hospitals, and the financial and insurance sectors alike.

Dean Huang added that this joint initiative brings together business decision-making and institutional analysis with practical healthcare technology applications. It seeks to explore the substantive value of AI within financial and healthcare systems while fostering mutually beneficial outcomes among technology providers, insured patients, hospitals, and the financial insurance industry.

Looking ahead, both parties will continue advancing research projects, empirical studies, data analysis, and industry pilot programs to develop scalable and implementable multi-stakeholder collaboration models. Beyond producing academic research outputs, the partnership aspires to establish a sustainable industry paradigm that strengthens Taiwan’s international competitiveness in both sustainable finance and smart healthcare.

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date：2026-02-23 15:06:17

The English Speaking and Writing Assessment Platform (TEEMI and TEEMI-Bot), developed by National Taiwan Normal University, is now open for free trial access. The platform will officially open for registration in the 114-2 semester. All students are welcome to explore and make full use of this opportunity.

[Trial Accounts]

• Account 1: test01@gm.ntpu.edu.tw
  Password: test0101
• Account 2: test02@gm.ntpu.edu.tw
  Password: test0202

[About the TEEMI Platform]

TEEMI is an English speaking and writing proficiency assessment platform designed for EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) learning contexts and discipline-specific academic content. It assists students in evaluating and strengthening their English speaking and writing skills.

Through diverse question types, instant feedback, and response records, students can practice repeatedly and systematically improve their performance. 

• Assessment Levels: Elementary / Intermediate / Advanced (CEFR A2–B2)
• Scoring Method: Human rating + AI-assisted scoring
• Platform Website: https://teemi.tw
• User Guide (Approx. 3 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4fxSDqB1X0

[TEEMI-Bot English Chatbot]

1. Everyday English

Covers common university life topics with three CEFR levels:

A2 / B1 / B2

2. Academic & Professional English 

Integrates university-level subject themes with three levels:

Introductory / Foundational / Academic

[Self-Learning Credit Recognition]

For students enrolled in College English courses:

• Completing one speaking + one writing task on TEEMI qualifies for one self-learning credit point.
• Completing one set on TEEMI-Bot also qualifies for one self-learning credit point.

After finishing the practice, students should submit proof of completion to their course instructor for credit recognition.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of this free trial period to familiarize themselves with the platform and enhance their English speaking and writing proficiency in EMI learning contexts.

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date：2026-02-23 14:59:40

To ensure that limited resources are used effectively, applicants who successfully register are required to attend the test as scheduled. Failure to appear after successful registration will affect future eligibility. Please take note.

[Test Information]

• Speaking & Writing Test Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
• Listening & Reading Test Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
  (Detailed test time and venue will be specified in the official notice issued by the Language Training & Testing Center (LTTC).)
• Test Modules: Applicants may choose to register for “Listening & Reading,” “Speaking & Writing,” or the full “Listening, Reading, Speaking & Writing” test.
• Test Venue: Humanities Building, National Taipei University
• Eligibility: Currently enrolled domestic students in full-time programs at National Taipei University
  (Priority will be given to freshmen through seniors in the College of Business. Eligibility and quotas for students from other departments will follow announcements from the Ministry of Education. Registration results will be notified via email on Monday, March 9.)
• Registration Period: Now through 11:59 PM, Monday, March 2, 2026 (Late applications will not be accepted.)
• Registration Link: https://forms.gle/rPdJdLZsqNSBjW8H8
• Organizer: Language Training & Testing Center (LTTC)
• Administering Units: Language Center and Office of Bilingual Education, National Taipei University

[Test Incentives]

 - For All Students 

• No Registration Fee: The test is fully funded.
• Students who achieve 230 points or above in either Speaking or Writing, or 70 points or above in both Listening and Reading, may apply for recognition under the University’s “Foreign Language Proficiency Benchmark” (subject to departmental regulations).
• During their period of study, students who complete at least two EMI/ESAP courses or accumulate four EMI/ESAP credits and achieve CEFR B2 or above in all four skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing) may apply for the “Student English Proficiency Award” (subject to announcements by the Office of Bilingual Education).
• Students who achieve:
  
• CEFR B2+ or above in all four skills will receive a certificate, a silver award, and a cash prize of NT$1,000 from LTTC.
• CEFR C1 or above in all four skills will receive a certificate, a gold award, and a cash prize of NT$3,000 from LTTC.
  (Please refer to the LTTC official website for details. 

 - Exclusive Incentives for College of Business Students

• Achievement Scholarship: Students who achieve CEFR B2 or above in all four skills may apply for an EMI English Proficiency Subsidy of NT$2,000 (limited to once per student during enrollment; application timeline subject to College of Business announcements).
• Attendance Scholarship:
  
• Students who register for “Listening & Reading” or “Speaking & Writing” and complete the test may apply for an EMI attendance award of NT$500 (limited to once per student during enrollment).
• Students who register for the full four-skill test and complete it may apply for an EMI attendance award of NT$1,000 (limited to once per student during enrollment).
  (Application timeline subject to College of Business announcements.)

 - Additional Incentives for Students from Other Colleges

Students outside the College of Business who register and complete the selected test module(s) will be eligible to participate in a lucky draw for convenience store vouchers valued at NT$100 or more. The number and amount of prizes will depend on the number of examinees. Further details will be announced on the Office of Bilingual Education website.

Note: This incentive is contingent upon the number of successful applicants from non-Business colleges. If no such students register, the Office reserves the right to cancel this incentive and retains final interpretation authority.

[Important Notes]

• Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email. Please check your inbox regularly.
• The official test time and venue will be specified in the notification email.
• Any changes to the event will be announced separately.
• All matters not covered herein shall be handled in accordance with relevant University and Ministry of Education regulations. The Office reserves the right to make adjustments and final interpretations.

[Contact Information]

Office of Bilingual Education

Assistant: Ms. Cha

Tel: +886-2-8674-1111 ext. 66951

Email: chagaili7408@gm.ntpu.edu.tw

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date：2026-02-23 14:43:50