National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) regularly hosts a diverse range of public events, including lectures, seminars, training programs, and workshops, providing opportunities for lifelong learning to the general public. As one of Taiwan’s leading comprehensive universities, NCKU has cultivated deep expertise across diverse disciplines. This academic strength is reflected in the richness and breadth of event themes, which span humanities, history, arts, medicine, health, and science education.
Lifelong Learning and Intergenerational Engagement
With diverse formats and content, these activities welcome participants of all ages—from children to senior citizens—who can choose programs based on their interests and needs. The goal is to offer multi-level, multi-faceted learning experiences that fulfill the desire for knowledge across generations, promote knowledge sharing, and contribute to collective well-being.
- NCKU Campus Event Information System
The NCKU Campus Event Information System integrates various types of information such as courses, lectures, conferences, and campus activities, providing the public with the opportunity to register and participate in activities of interest.- 9th Science Avenue Science Fair
NCKU organized the 9th Science Avenue Science Fair through the College of Science and its five academic departments together with the Science Education Center. The university provided public science-learning activities, including a science fair and hands-on science classes, with NCKU students serving as departmental representatives and translating scientific knowledge into accessible science communication. The activities covered mathematics, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and optoelectronics and were open to students and the general public, including secondary-school students in Tainan. The event has been held continuously, reaching its ninth edition in 2025, providing an ongoing platform for public science education and community engagement- 2025 The Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences - Activities
The Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences hosts lectures, seminars, exhibitions, workshops, and theater performances on a wide array of topics, from literature and history to land governance and social justice.- NCKU Foreign Language Center Continuing Education Courses
The Foreign Language Center offers continuing education courses in English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Thai, and Korean. These programs meet different learning goals, whether daily conversation, certification preparation, or professional advancement.https://flc.ncku.edu.tw/p/412-1144-17552.php?Lang=zh-tw
- 2025 Community Legal Education Events for Older Adults
In 2025, NCKU Law School conducted a series of community legal education events on older adults’ rights, open to older adults and community residents. The events provided public lectures, legal education, and consultation on long-term care, guardianship, asset inheritance, tax planning, wills, and fraud prevention. The April 19 event at Wutiaogang Activity Center in Tainan attracted more than 100 older adults, while an additional session was held at Yujing Farmers’ Association on August 30, with further community sessions announced. The program was delivered with local community and professional partners.https://news-secr.ncku.edu.tw/p/406-1037-281245,r81.php
- NCKU Art Center Public Arts and Aesthetic Education Events
NCKU Art Center provides arts and aesthetic education opportunities through exhibitions, performances, and lectures for NCKU students and community residents. The Center includes an Education Development Division responsible for advancing educational activities and promotes participation by community members in arts-related programs. Its activities support the development of artistic and cultural awareness within both the university and the community.