In partnership with sister universities, National University of Kaohsiung opened the Asia Virtual Academy - 2021 Spring Lecture Series on April 13th. With the aim to maintain academic mobility and deepen friendship with partner universities throughout the difficult times, NUK launched the virtual lecture series. The overarching theme of the series is “Global Studies and Sustainability”, since NUK has been committed to supporting and promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With the joint efforts of our valued partners, Bicol University in the Philippines, Nong Lam University in Vietnam, Universitas Tanjungpura in Indonesia, National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan and Vel Tech University in India, NUK believes that we will learn from each other and gain different perspectives through the lectures in the next six weeks. In the opening ceremony, the distinguished guests from our sister universities also joined virtually to celebrate the beginning of a long-lasting friendship and strong collaboration.

In the keynote speech, Prof. Shao-Hsun Keng shared his insights on the topic of Automation and Changes in Occupational Skills. Over 300 students and academics from home and abroad participated online, marking a resounding success of the event. The opening lecture given by Prof. Keng was the first of the six virtual lectures, which will continue every Tuesday through to May 18th.

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