Organized by : National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan & Parami University, Myanmar
Hosted by : National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Program Duration : July 27 – August 2, 2026
Main Venue : National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Overview
The Taiwan Summer University Program will explore the theme “Uncertainties and Challenges in a Changing World.” The program will examine how societies respond to social change, educational reform, technological disruption, and evolving questions of identity, with particular attention to youth development, civic engagement, and community resilience.
Hosted in Kaohsiung by National Sun Yat-sen University, the program combines academic seminars, peer dialogue, field visits, and structured reflection sessions. Joined by Parami undergraduate students and Taiwanese youth, the program creates space for meaningful exchange on shared regional and global challenges.
Sessions may explore topics such as AI in higher education and the future workforce, including ethical considerations, practical applications, and broader societal implications; education reform and equity for marginalized communities; indigenous knowledge, language, and curriculum; youth-led and community-based initiatives; and the relationship between identity, culture, and civic life in Taiwan. Through interdisciplinary perspectives, students will examine how institutions and communities navigate uncertainty while sustaining inclusive and participatory systems.
In addition to academic engagement, the program will incorporate practical workshops on presentation skills, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building to strengthen students’ communication and leadership capacities.
Context and Purpose
This program is designed to:
● Strengthen students’ ability to analyze complex global and regional challenges
● Foster dialogue between students from different cultures on shared uncertainties
● Encourage reflection on how democratic values, sustainability, and community resilience can inform future leadership in the students’ own countryTaiwan offers a meaningful context for exploring how societies respond to change and uncertainty.
Through academic inquiry and community engagement, students will reflect on how institutions and communities adapt, innovate, and sustain inclusive development. Participants are expected to actively engage with the wider university community and multiply the impact of their learning upon return.
Costs:
NSYSU will cover dormitory accommodation, lunch, transportation within Taiwan, and all academic and field visit costs. Students will have to cover round-trip flight costs, breakfast and dinner, and daily allowance. Participants will be responsible for their visa-related costs.
Eligibility Criteria:
To join the program, students are suggested to meet the following requirements:
1. Demonstrate strong interest in education reform, youth development, democratic governance, technology and society, or social equity
2. Hold a valid passport that expires after March 7, 2027
3. Commit to full participation in all program components
4. Consent to being featured in institutional media, including photos and videos taken during the program.
For more information please contact: Assoc. Prof. Do Thi Hai Ninh through email: ninhdth@ueh.edu.vn
