Actively promoting collaboration with international institutions and scholars through activities such as inviting international scholars for lectures, residencies, and organizing or participating in international conferences. These efforts continuously expand the global network and enhance the center’s international visibility
International Scholars in Residence-Professor Bora Lee
- Professor Bora Lee, Korea University
- Period：2025.10~2026.02
- Academic research collaboration
Rethinking Vocational Education in the Age of AI: Discourse, Data, and Design
- Location：National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
- Date: October 21–23, 2025
- Scholars and educators from around the world gathered at Taiwan Tech to engage in in-depth dialogues on “New Perspectives for Vocational Education in the Age of AI.”
Seoul Southern Office of Education and Korea University
Location: Seoul Southern Office of Education and Korea University
Date: July 15, 2025
Met with Ms. Soyoung Kim, Director of the Yeongdeungpo Wee Center, and other representatives to discuss the WEEPL Program and applications of metaverse-based counseling.
Had lunch and held a discussion session with Professor Sang Min Lee (Department of Education), Professor Pey-Yan Liou (Associate Director, BK21 Education Research Group), and their research team. Both sides introduced their research centers and explored potential collaborations, including dual-degree programs.
Signing of MOU with YATAV Korea
Location: YATAV Co., Korea
Date: July 16, 2025
Visited the YATAV office to conduct in-depth discussions on the current status of both parties’ initiatives and potential collaboration. Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for software cooperation on the Metaverse platform.
Visit to International Research Institution - Korea University
- Location：Korea University (KU)
- Date：August 31, 2023 ~ September 4, 2023
- The center’s director led a team of 10 members to visit the exemplary institution, Korea University (KU). Through on-site visits and observations at KU, combined with physical or online meetings and forums, we invited relevant KU scholars to share their insights on Taiwan Tech and discuss strategies and experiences that could assist us in reflecting on how Taiwan Tech can effectively utilize its resources. In particular, we focused on how to strengthen areas of weakness, despite being a smaller institution, to enhance our competitive capabilities against other top universities in Taiwan and align ourselves with the standards of world-class institutions. The visit offered an in-depth understanding of the strategies and experiences related to faculty, students, teaching environments, academic research development, and talent cultivation at KU
International Scholar Residency - Professor Sang Min Lee
- Professor Sang Min Lee, Korea University
- Period：October 2023 ~ January 2024
- This residency includes tasks such as negotiating the MOU, promoting Metaforest, and academic research collaboration.
Vocational Education Empowerment Research Center International Conference - 2023 Digital Transformation of Vocational Education in a Sustainable Society
- Location：National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
- Date：November 27, 2023 ~ December 2, 2023
- The goal of this conference is to enhance the academic research capabilities of vocational teachers and students while promoting international academic exchange. The four-day conference (11/28-12/1) features presentations by scholars and experts from South Africa, Thailand, Korea, and Taiwan over the first three days, covering topics such as personalized digital learning, educational robotics, STEM and entrepreneurship, sustainable employability, innovative education, and metaverse counseling. On the fourth day (12/1), a student English presentation competition will be held, focusing on the challenges and future developments in vocational education research. The competition encourages students to address the development needs of vocational education and propose innovative solutions. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their creativity, learn from others’ solutions, broaden their perspectives, and cultivate professional skills.
International Scholar Residency - Professor Pey-Yan Liou
- Professor Pey-Yan Liou, Korea University
- Period：December 2023 ~ February 2024
- This residency includes tasks such as mentoring the center’s PhD students, overseeing the student exchange program, and serving as a committee member for the self-evaluation meetings.
Continuously expand the global network to enhance the center’s international visibility