UNIQ x UAAT 2026
June 16-18, 2026
National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
| Home | Registration | Program | Directions | Accommodation |
| June 16 | June 17 | June 18 |
| 8:30am | Registration and Coffee & Tea! |
| Location: R417 of MKT Innovation Building |
| 9:00am | Open Remarks and Introduction to the Workshop |
| Prof. Chi-Sheng Shih (National Taiwan University) | |
| (Abstract of the talk) |
| 9:10am | UAAT Program Overview and Opportunities for Collaboration |
| Prof. Ya-Ping Chiu, Distinguished Professor and Deputy Vice President, Office of Research and Development, National Taiwan University. | |
| This talk will provide an overview of the UAAT program, highlighting its goals, structure, and the various opportunities it offers for collaboration among the member institutions. Attendees will learn about the resources available through UAAT, including funding opportunities, joint research initiatives, and student exchange programs. The talk will also discuss how researchers can leverage UAAT to enhance their research impact and build stronger synergies with their counterparts at UIUC and KU. |
| 09:30am | Success story of UAAT recipient |
| Prof. Chao-Hsin Wu, Director and Professor, GIEE, National Taiwan University. | |
| Prof. Wu and his team recevied the 2025 UAAT seed funding for their project. In this talk, Prof. Wu will share the journey of their project, from the initial proposal stage to the successful implementation and outcomes. He will discuss the challenges they faced, how they overcame them, and the impact of their research on sustainable agriculture practices. This talk will provide valuable insights for attendees who are interested in applying for the 2026 seed funding program and want to learn from a successful UAAT recipient. |
| 09:50am | Discussion Panel: Building Stronger Synergies for Better Success |
| Prof. Chi-Sheng Shih (National Taiwan University), Prof. Ya-Ping Chiu (National Taiwan University), and Prof. Chao-Hsin Wu (National Taiwan University) | |
| In this panel discussion, the speakers will engage in a conversation about how to build stronger synergies for better success in collaborative research. They will share their perspectives on the importance of collaboration, the challenges that can arise, and strategies for overcoming those challenges. The panel will also discuss how programs like UAAT can facilitate stronger collaborations and enhance research outcomes. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in the discussion. |
| 10:10am | Coffee & Tea Break |
| 10:30am | Progress Report for Implementation Seed Funding Programs |
| Recipients of 2025 Implementation Funding Programs (Five) | |
| In this plenary session, recipients of the short-term seed funding will present progress reports on their projects. Each recipient will share updates on their research activities, preliminary results, and any challenges they have encountered. This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about the ongoing research efforts funded by the seed program and to gain insights into the potential impact of these projects. The plenary format allows for a more in-depth presentation and discussion of each project, fostering a deeper understanding of the research being conducted under the UAAT program. |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| Location: MD Cuisine Direction: Map |
| 1:30pm | SPARK |
| Prof. Yufeng Jane Tseng | |
| SPARK TAIWAN Program is a collaboration with Stanford University, the cradle of biotechnology industry development in the United States, to link the Stanford SPARK Program training model and resources. Through regional anchor universities with biomedical interpretation capabilities, this program builds a biomedical talent training environment that meets the local needs of Taiwan. In addition to providing key training courses in translational R&D, clinical-need assessment, medical regulation issues, intellectual property and negotiation, marketing, and commercialization planning along the product value chain, the program is complemented by an industry expert panel with practical experience in the biotechnology field, and the development of each anchor university's unique translational training model. |
| 1:55pm | Panel: |
| Prof. Yufeng Jane Tseng | |
| (Abstract) |
| 2:15pm | Overview and Research Focus on Library and Information Science (LIS) at NTU |
| Lo, Szu-Chia, Director of Department of Library and Information Science, National Taiwan University | |
| (Overview and Research Focus of the department) |
| 2:30pm | Overview and Research Focus on Library and Information Science (LIS) at UIUC |
| (TBA) | |
| (Overview and Research Focus of the department) |
| 2:50pm | Coffee & Tea Break |
| 3:10pm | Team forming and round table discussion: Collaboration for UAAT and SPARK Taiwan |
| All participants | |
| (Abstract) |
| 4:30pm | Discussion report and sharing |
| All participants | |
| (Abstract) |
| 5:00pm | Closing and Summary |
| All participants | |
| (Abstract) |
| 8:30am | Registration and Coffee & Tea! |
| Location: R417 of MKT Innovation Building |
| 09:00am | Recap of 2025 Funding Programs |
| Daniel Shih, Sammer Jones, and Konomi Natalie | |
| (Review process and Criteria of 2025 program) |
| 9:10am | AI in Higher Education: From Current Developments to Action Plans |
| Prof. Hsin-Mu Tsai, Deputy Vice President for Academic Affairs/Director, Center for Teaching and Learning Development, Digital Learning Center, and Academic Advising Office, National Taiwan University | |
| Artificial intelligence is already transforming higher education, not as a distant future concern but as an immediate reality: evidence increasingly shows that AI tools have become part of students’ everyday learning activities. This talk examines the rapid development of AI capabilities and discusses what these changes mean for universities, teachers, and students. Drawing on classroom observations, educational research, and practical examples, it explores the risks of unguided AI use, the importance of preserving meaningful learning processes, and the broader challenge of preparing students for an AI-integrated future. The talk further discusses how AI models are trained, why domain expertise and localized knowledge remain essential, and how students should be prepared not only to use AI tools but also to evaluate, supervise, and contribute to AI systems. As AI begins to replace some entry-level tasks while expanding opportunities for human-AI collaboration, higher education must rethink how it cultivates students’ foundational abilities, professional judgment, and capacity to work with AI. The goal is to move from current developments to concrete action plans for teaching and learning in the AI era. |
| 9:50am | When the art meets technology: AI for Art Creation and Appreciation (Temp) |
| Prof. Hsiao-Mei Hsieh, Associate Professor, Department of Drama and Theatre, National Taiwan University | |
| (TBA) |
| 10:15am | Coffee & Tea Break |
| 10:30am | Research Outcomes/Plan Sharing (Two rooms: Science/Engineering and Liberal Arts) |
| Participants of the 2nd day Program (10 mins for each talk) | |
| (Abstract) |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| Location: MD Cuisine Direction: Map |
| 1:30pm | Sharing from 2025 Seed Funding Recipients |
| Two recipients of 2025 Seed Funding Programs | |
| (Abstract) |
| 1:50pm | Summary of the sharing and plans |
| Representative for each group or teams | |
| (Abstract) |
| 2:50pm | Coffee & Tea Break |
| 3:10pm | Round table: Interdisciplinary collaboration |
| Participants of the 2nd day Program | |
| (TBA) |
| 4:15pm | Summary of the sharing and plans |
| Representative for each group or teams | |
| (TBA) |
| 5:00pm | Closing and Summary for 2nd day |
| Daniel Shih, Sammer Jones, and Konomi Natalie | |
| (TBA) |
| June 16 | June 17 | June 18 |
| 9:00am | Visit to NTU Library and Museums |
| (All delegations) | |
| (TBA) |
| 11:00am | Group Discussion |
| Plenary Speaker | |
| (TBA) |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| Location: MD Cuisine Direction: Map |
| 13:30pm | Group Discussion - 2 |
| Plenary Speaker | |
| (TBA) |
| June 16 | June 17 | June 18 |