Lectures Fall Semester 2024
[1 Oct 2024] Where does Journalism and Press Freedom Stand in Today's World?
In today's landscape, press freedom and journalists face unprecedented challenges. Shataakshi Verma, Project and Development Manager at Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Asia Pacific Bureau in Taipei, will guide us in exploring the current state of global press freedom and its significance. Founded in 1985 in France, Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontières = RSF) is at the forefront of the defence and promotion of freedom of information. In 2017, RSF opned its first Asia Office in Taipei.
The lecture will cover the introduction to Reporters Without Borders as an International Organisation for press freedom and its work around the world. I will share the World Press Freedom Index its methodology and how RSF uses it as a tool for advocacy and some of RSF's successful campaigns globally. As this is part of the media literacy class we will also focus on some aspects of why journalism and the freedom of the press is valuable to develop an informed society.
Founded in 1985 in France, Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontières = RSF) is at the forefront of the defence and promotion of freedom of information. In 2017, RSF opned its first Asia Office in Taipei. Shataakshi Verma will introduce RSF's achievements and challenges in advancing press freedom, and will discuss how various sectors of the society can work together to safeguard this fundamental right.
Speaker
Ms. Shataakshi Verma
Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Asia Pacific Bureau in Taipei, Projects and Development Manager
Shataakshi founded Art of Freedom in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2020, an organisation dedicated to building the agency of young women from minority groups through art and creative mediums as well as advocating for their right to peace in South and East Asia. She presently works with Reporters Without Borders as their Asia-Pacific Bureau Program Manager, managing programs for journalists and media organizations affected by authoritarian regimes in the Asia Pacific and is based out of Taiwan.
🌎 in English
Date: 1 Oct 2024 ( Tue) , 12:20 PM - 14:100 PM
Sign-in: 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM.
Venue: IB-301
60 lunch boxes offered, with priority for online-registrations!
Online Registration: Here
Contact
Centre of General Education: Ms.Ho
TEL:(02)2730-1182
E-Mail:joyenho@mail.ntust.edu.tw
[9 Sept 2024] Employment in the Technology Sector and Labor Protection: Labor Rights You Should Know About
In recent years, the development of Taiwan's semiconductor and AI technology industries has attracted global attention, and jobs in the technology industry have become the envy and desire of everyone. However, behind the seemingly glamorous jobs, there might be hidden hardships.
In the midst of rapid industrial changes that emphasize rapid innovation, how can we ensure the protection of the basic core labor of employees?
And how can the technology industry protect and maintain a good industrial and employment environment through unionization?
Through the introduction of the Labor Rights Act, this seminar will help future techies to have a more secure employment.
Speaker
SUN You-Lian, Secretary General, Taiwan Labor Front
🌎in Mandarin Chinese
[9 Sept 2024] Finding Culture in Everyday Life: Promoting the Charm of Taipei's South Side Area
Taipei's South Side area is rich with cultural and artistic venues, and hidden gems can be found throughout its streets and alleys. Since 2018, the General Association of Chinese Culture (GACC) has hosted the South Taipei Fun Carnival, bringing together public and private organizations, local businesses, and community residents.
Over the past seven years, more than 500,000 people have participated, and the event has been honored with the Golden Pin Design Award in the Integration Design category. This lecture will explore how the GACC has woven together the beautiful gems of the South Side, making the South Taipei Fun Carnival a highly anticipated annual spring festival in Taipei.
Speaker
Yu Hsiao-min, Deputy Secretary-General, The General Association of Chinese Culture,GACC
🌎 in Mandarin Chinese
Lectures Spring Semester 2024
[15 May 2024] Turning Anxiety into Motivation: Facing the Unknown, Unleashing Potential
Lecture and Panel Discussion
Two engineers with interesting career paths, shared their firsthand experiences and offered strategies to address anxiety and nurture personal potential amidst challenges.
🌎in Mandarin Chinese
Speakers
ZHANG J / Media Director of the North America National Cheng Kung University Alumni Foundation and founder of the 人中人文創有限公司 (Jenzhongjen Creative Culture Company)
HSIEH Min-Tzu / Business Engineer, Xinbang Electronics Automotive Business Division
Moderator
CHANG Hsiang-Yi/ Director of Commonwealth Magazine Future Business Digital Operations Department and Chief Editor of Crossing Media
[2 May 2024] Diversity, Equity, inclusion (DEI): How to Create a Gender-Friendly Workplace
Lecture
The speaker discussed the importance of diversity in the workplace and how to build an environment that is inclusive of all differences. She showed how gender equality can be realized in the workplace, including issues such as wage equality, equal promotion opportunities, and fair distribution of work.
🌎in Mandarin Chinese
Speaker
Victoria Hsu / Lawyer and CEO of the Taiwan Alliance to Promote Civil Partnership Rights (TAPCPR)
[28 March 2024] What do we actually talk about when we talk about an international documentary festival?
Lecture
The Taiwan International Documentary Film Festival (TIDF), an internationally acclaimed event held biannually in Taipei. CGE has invited chief programmer Chen Wanling to introduce this year's festival ( May 10-19, 2024) and share insights on its organization, programming, and marketing.
🌎in English
Speaker
CHEN Wanling / Head of Documentary, Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute
[28 March 2024] Taiwan Tech Artist-in-Residence Program: Light installations and Digital Art
Lecture
Taiwan Tech invited two members of the internationally acclaimed 9 Grid Design group as 2024 artists-in-residence. 9 Grid Design has staged numerous large-scale audiovisual performances, produced concert visuals, and executed performance art projects in recent years. During the spring term of 2024, they will offer a Liberal Arts course at our university, guiding students to create their own light-sound installation performances.
🌎in Mandarin
Speakers
CHEN Hsuan-ming/ 9 Grid Design
HUANG Jui-min/ 9 Grid Design