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University Academic Alliance in Taiwan (UAAT) Visits Kyushu Okinawa Open University (KOOU)

Group photo of the delegation at the University of the Ryukyus

    In November 2025, the Secretariat once again led a delegation of representatives from the 12 member universities of the University Academic Alliance in Taiwan (UAAT) to visit the Kyushu Okinawa Open University Alliance (KOOU). This marked the second visit since 2024, following nearly a year of collaborative projects and exchanges between the two sides. The delegation visited Kagoshima University, University of Miyazaki, and the University of the Ryukyus, all of which are recognized for their academic strengths in agriculture, science, engineering, social sciences and humanities, life sciences, and medicine. In addition to institutional meetings and project presentations, the delegation held face-to-face discussions with faculty and students from KOOU member universities on research collaboration, international young scholar exchange programs, and talent cultivation. The visit further strengthened academic cooperation and talent development partnerships between Taiwan and Japan.

Meeting and academic exchange at Kagoshima University
Prof. Tatsuo Sato shared neuroscience research findings.	Prof. KORIYAMA Chihaya shared research related to human alcohol tolerance
Faculty networking during the break	Prof. KIKATA Junne introduces the College of Engineering
Representatives from both sides exchange commemorative gifts
Group photo at Kagoshima University

   The visit also featured “Kyushu–Taiwan Faculty and Student Exchange & Talent Networking Dinner” held in Kagoshima, bringing together Japanese students and Taiwanese scholars and students based in Japan. The event facilitated meaningful exchanges, strengthened cross-cultural understanding, and fostered closer academic and professional ties.

Prof. Chung-Chih Wu delivers a speech at the banquet	Prof. Wu Chung-Chih presents a gift to Ms. Chang Shao-yu, Chairperson of the Taiwan Overseas Chinese Association in Kagoshima
Alliance faculty and students exchange experiences and share insights
Group photo at Kyushu–Taiwan Faculty and Student Exchange & Talent Networking Dinner

Academic exchange meeting at University of the Ryukyus
Prof. Hashimoto Tetsuya introduces NCHU	Engaging Q&A with enthusiastic discussion
Prof. Su Cho-Hsin introduces NCCU	Section Chief Hsieh Fa-Kun introduces NCU
Staff from University of the Ryukyus explain the operation of a small-scale land-based aquaculture system	Small-scale land-based aquaculture system
Faculty members visit the University of the Ryukyus Museum

    The visit further highlighted how KOOU universities integrate regional culture with their research strengths, providing valuable perspectives on enhancing connections among academia, industry, and society. Overall, the visit not only reinforced institutional ties between UAAT and KOOU members but also promoted academic exchange, cultural understanding, and future collaboration opportunities, thereby contributing to the sustained development of Taiwan–Japan higher education partnerships.

 1：KOOU member universities include: University of Teacher Education Fukuoka, Kyushu University, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Saga University, Nagasaki University, Kumamoto University, Oita University, University of Miyazaki, Kagoshima University, National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya, University of the Ryukyus.