National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) extends education beyond campus through its NCKU USR Project and community-based learning initiatives. The USR Project connects university courses, experiential learning, and community engagement to support rural communities, food and agriculture education, and locally based learning programs. NCKU Library's“[Books] One City”Mobile Library collaborates with eight schools in Tainan, Chiayi, and Kaohsiung, enabling students to design and deliver reading and educational activities for primary and secondary school students. NCKU also provides STEM outreach through a Formula Racing Team educational camp for rural elementary students and the 2025 Tainan Science Day, which engaged 20 schools through hands-on physics and chemistry activities. Student-led volunteer teams further provide tutoring and educational camps for children in rural areas, extending university knowledge and learning opportunities to underserved communities.
- 2025 Tainan Science Day
On May 26, 2025, NCKU's Center for Science Education organized the“2025 Tainan Science Day”at Sin-Shing Junior High School in Tainan. The event involved 20 schools and extended university science education resources beyond the NCKU campus. Four interactive experiments connected science with everyday life and provided students with hands-on learning opportunities in physics and chemistry.
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- Formula Racing Team Educational Camp
NCKU's Future Intelligent Factory Research Center organized a Formula Racing Team Educational Camp from August 6–8. The NCKU Formula Racing Team integrated its engineering expertise with STEM education to provide science learning activities for local elementary school students. The initiative brought university and industry-supported STEM learning resources to a rural community.https://news-secr.ncku.edu.tw/p/406-1037-285968,r81.php
- NCKU [Books] One City-Mobile Library
NCKU Library's [Books] One City-Mobile Library collaborates with eight schools in Tainan, Chiayi, and Kaohsiung to extend university library and reading resources to local communities. NCKU students design lesson plans, educational games, and teaching materials, and directly deliver learning activities to primary and secondary school students. Through the mobile library, the initiative expands access to learning opportunities and promotes knowledge sharing and educational engagement between the university and local communities.https://web.ncku.edu.tw/p/406-1000-291356,r3822.php?Lang=zh-tw
- NCKU Online Tutoring Program
NCKU is committed to addressing the educational needs of under-resourced regions by building an after-school online tutoring network. This initiative connects surplus educational resources from well-resourced areas with children who require additional support, creating a safety net that protects and nurtures their learning and growth.https://www.facebook.com/NCKUSSTZK/
- NCKU USR Project
The NCKU USR Project addresses key demographic challenges identified by Taiwan’s National Development Council, such as building an intergenerationally inclusive aging society and promoting positive aging. Guided by the Person–Environment Fit (P–E fit) theory in gerontology, the project emphasizes that when individuals interact harmoniously with their surroundings, they experience greater adaptability, satisfaction, and well-being in later life. This encourages older adults to engage in community activities, maintain healthy lifestyles, and strengthen their attachment to place, thereby fostering more connected and resilient communities.https://together2026.web2.ncku.edu.tw/
- 2025 Cross-Border Intensive Training in Ageing Innovation and Entrepreneurship
In 2025, NCKU and Singapore University of Social Sciences jointly delivered a six-day intensive course, "Cross-Border Co-creation: Exploring Ageing Needs and Innovative Solutions," focused on ageing-related innovation, entrepreneurship, and practical problem-solving. The course was co-taught by faculty from both universities and involved 17 international students and 23 NCKU students. Participants received intensive training through field research in local communities, interviews with older adults, company visits, and an entrepreneurship proposal competition. The programme also incorporated NCKU’s USR resources and input from industry professionals on business feasibility and ageing-related opportunities. Eight teams presented final proposals at the conclusion of the course.https://news-secr.ncku.edu.tw/p/406-1037-284554,r81.php