University Academic Alliance in Taiwan (UAAT) Visits Interested Czech Universities (ICU)
UAAT delegation with participants from the University of West Bohemi
In December 2025, the University Academic Alliance in Taiwan (UAAT) led a delegation of 12 member universities to visit the Interested Czech Universities (ICU) in the Czech Republic again. The five host universities included Metropolitan University Prague (MUP), the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (UCT Prague), the Technical University of Liberec (TUL), the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen (UWB), and Charles University’s Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen (CU-FMP). This marked the second exchange following the 2024 visit, continuing to deepen higher education collaboration between Taiwan and the Czech Republic.
The delegation’s itinerary began on December 8 with a bilateral integrated project symposium held at Charles University. During the event, project Investigators from the humanities and arts(National Chengchi University), social sciences, engineering and technology(National Tsing Hua University), and Chinese language fields(National Chengchi University) presented the project content and outcomes. The implementation of these projects has enabled both parties to build a stable foundation for collaboration, and they now anticipate broader opportunities and meaningful results in the future.
On the evening of December 8 during this visit, UAAT Secretariat arranged the Czech–Taiwan Faculty and Student Exchange & Talent Networking Dinner. In this event, UAAT delegation, ICU scholars participated in the integrated projects, as well as Taiwanese scholars and students based in the Czech Republic gathered together in a warm and relaxed dinner setting to exchange experiences and share insights. The dinner also welcomed Prof. Eva Voldřichová Beránková, then Vice-Rector for International Affairs at Charles University, Professor Ting-Fu Hung, Director of the Science and Technology Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Czech Republic, together with his colleagues. Through the networking event, connections between UAAT, Czech partner scholars and Taiwanese scholars and students residing in the Czech Republic were further strengthened, while also broadening the vision and possibilities for future collaboration.
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UAAT delegation dinner with Czech-based
scholars and academic collaborators
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Prof. Hung Ting-Fu delivered welcome remarks
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From December 9 to December 11, the delegation visited ICU member universities. Activities included general introduction of both sides and visits to key research units within ICU member institutions. These engagements were designed to deepen mutual understanding between the two alliances. The UAAT Fair was also held, featuring booth exhibitions and face-to-face interactions to facilitate in-depth interaction and practical connections between Taiwanese and Czech faculty and students.
In addition, the ICU is an important partner in UAAT’s International Young Scholars Visiting Program. Among the 40 approved scholars, 17 are associated with ICU, demonstrating the close and active engagement between the two sides. During this visit, the delegation also actively promoted the program, aiming to attract more Czech scholars to participate and further strengthen research collaboration and talent development links.
Through diverse visits activities and interactions, the UAAT delegation reached a shared understanding, further discussed future modes of collaboration, and established the foundation for a long-term and stable partnership.
| Seminar at Charles University |
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The symposium was opened by
Prof. Eva Voldřichová Beránková and Dr. Wu Chung-Chi
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UAAT briefing by Dr. Chiu Ya-Ping of the UAAT Secretariat, NTU |
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UAAT Strategy II briefing on innovative curricula and talent development by Prof. Chou Tai-Li, UAAT Secretariat, NTU
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Ms. Bára Křenek Sobotková (DZS) presented
an overview and future cooperation opportunities
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ICU students and faculty actively engaged with university booths at the fair
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| UAAT Fair group photo of participants |
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Briefing by Prof. Chen Shu-Heng, Vice President of
NCCU and PI of the humanities, arts, and social sciences integrated project
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Group photo of UAAT delegation members and participants
from Metropolitan University Prague
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| Briefing by Prof. Martin Vrňata |
Presentation by Dr. Roman Blehar on research fields and interests |
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Overview of UAAT member institutions at UCT Prague
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| Prof. Chun-Hao Lee, Associate Vice President for International Affairs at NTU |
Prof.Shu-Jung Hu, Associate Vice President for International Affairs at NCKU |
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| Shang-Hua Yang, Section Chief, Office of Global Affairs, NTHU |
Prof. Yueh-Hsin Ping, Associate Vice President for International Affairs at NYCU |
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| Prof. Tsung-Hsien Lin, Vice President for Research and Development at NSYSU |
Prof. He-Chiao Chuang, Vice President for Research and Development, NTUT |
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| Prof. Jung-Chao Pan, Associate Vice President for Research and Development at NCCU. |
Prof. San-Yi Yang, Associate Dean, NCHU
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| Prof. Hsieh-Lung Hsu, NCU |
Prof. Wen-Chin Lin, Associate Vice President for Research and Development at NTNU. |
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| Prof. Cheng-Chang Yang, Associate Dean, TMU |
Prof. Wei-Nien Su, Associate Vice President for Research and Development at NTUST |
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| Briefing by Prof. Hsiang-Yu Wang, Principal Investigator of the integrated project and Associate Vice President for Global Affairs at NTHU. |
Break-time exchanges and discussions |
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Visit to the CXI laboratories (Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation),
Technical University of Liberec
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| Visit to specialized units at the University of West Bohemia |
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| Assoc. Dean Jan Michalík introducing the Hall Laboratory |
Visit to the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art |
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| Group visits to the Charles University Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen |
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| Group photo with Prof. Milan Štengl and Prof. Martin Pešta |
Visit to the Simulation Medicine Center |
Overall, this visit not only consolidated existing achievements but also further expanded the cooperation network, laying a strong foundation for a long-term, stable, and impactful academic partnership between Taiwan and the Czech Republic. During the exchanges, members of the delegation engaged in in-depth and productive discussions with Czech scholars. At the same time, Czech students expressed strong interest in participating in exchange programs in Taiwan, indicating significant potential for bilateral talent mobility.
Through these interactions, the delegation also gained a deeper understanding of ICU member institutions’ research strengths across multiple fields, including social sciences, chemical technology applications, artificial intelligence applications, and medical research. These exchanges provided valuable insights that will help both sides consider how to integrate their respective research strengths in these areas, fostering closer international collaboration and pursuing breakthrough outcomes.
The valuable experiences and information gained from this visit will serve as an important reference for UAAT’s continued efforts to deepen international collaboration. They will also support future strategic planning and implementation in key areas of innovation, thereby continuously enhancing the visibility and global impact of Taiwan’s higher education on the international stage.
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| Group photo of UAAT delegation members and ICU participants |
[1] ICU: Charles University、Metropolitan University Prague、University of Chemistry and Technology Prague、Technical University of Liberec, Skoda Auto University、University of Hradec Kralove、Palacký University Olomouc、Masaryk University、University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice、University of West Bohemia in Pilsen、Mendel University in Brno、Brno University of Technology、College of Polytechnics、Czech Technical University in Prague.