2025 QS ESG
Environmental 環境
Environmental Sustainability 環境永續
Link to your institution’s sustainability /climate action policy.
The National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) has committed to carbon neutrality, aiming to “reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve complete carbon neutrality by 2048,” actively responding to global climate change. In addition, NTNU has established energy management policies and energy conservation goals to ensure efficient use of energy. Refer to the following link: (1) NTNU 2048 Carbon Neutral Claim, (2) NTNU Energy Management Policy, and (3) NTNU Energy Conservation Goals.
(1) 本校碳中和宣言
(2) 能源管理政策
(3) 節約能源目標
To promote university-wide sustainable development goals and specific implementation plans, NTNU established the “Sustainable Development Committee” and set up the “Sustainable Development Office” in 2019. In NTNU public information, including the “Strategic Development Plan 2020-2025” and the “2024 Sustainability Annual Report”, show that sustainable development has been listed as a key development goal in NTNU. Refer to the following link: (4) Directives for the Establishment of the Sustainable Development Committee, (5) NTNU Strategic Development Plan 2020-2025, and (6) President’s Message in NTNU 2024 Sustainability Annual Report.
(4) NTNU Directives for the Establishment of the Sustainable Development Committee
(5) NTNU Strategic Development Plan 2020-2025（p.6, 7）
(6) 2024永續發展年報-校長的話
Does your institution provide mandatory annual dedicated training on environmental aspects of sustainability for staff members (faculty and professional staff members)? Please insert link to training/evidence description:
National Taiwan Normal University provides four hours of Environmental Education (Education for Sustainability) per year, following the Taiwan Environmental Education Act. The Personnel Office is responsible for staff training. It offers lectures on the environmental aspects of sustainability, including environmental protection, climate change, green procurement, disaster prevention training, and energy management. According to statistics from the NTNU personnel education and training system and lifelong learning portal, the total hours of environment-related training for staff members in 2024 is 5,446 hours, with 748 employees. Each staff member in 2024 received an average of approximately 8 hours of environmental aspects training courses.
Does your institution have an assessment tool for assessing sustainability literacy and knowledge of all staff (Academic and Professional)?
NTNU has an assessment tool for assessing sustainability literacy and knowledge. This tool is updated annually, the latest version contains 15 questions. It covers the cognitive and affective aspects of sustainable development and net-zero emissions, and action aspects, such as the number of times bringing own bottles for refunds.
The 2024 survey results showed that staff knowledge of sustainability scored 6.7 (out of 11). Most faculty have a basic understanding of the greenhouse effect and carbon emissions. In terms of action, about 87% of staff have developed the habit of bringing their own eco-friendly cups, demonstrating sustainable action.
Does your institution have an assessment tool for assessing sustainability literacy and knowledge of all students?
The Sustainability literacy tool developed by the Sustainable Development Office consists of 15 questions. Including cognitive and affective aspects of sustainable development, such as the causes of global warming and issues related to the EU’s CBAM. And the action aspects of personal behavior, such as the frequencies of beach cleaning.
The 2024 survey results show that students’ knowledge of sustainability is at a medium level, and most students have a basic understanding of the greenhouse effect and carbon emissions. In terms of action, about 60% of students have developed the habit of bringing their own eco-friendly cups, demonstrating sustainable action.
Link to your institution’s sustainable procurement / purchasing policy.
NTNU implements green procurement, following the Taiwan Ministry of Environment green procurement performance evaluation guidelines, and gives priority to purchasing products with environmental labels. NTNU has established green procurement standard operating procedures to promote the implementation of green procurement operations. NTNU green procurement execution rate in 2024 is 99.96%, demonstrating support for the production and use of green products. Refer to the following link: (1) 2024 Green Purchasing Performance Evaluation Guidelines, (2) NTNU SOP of Green Procurement, and (3) 2024 NTNU Green Purchasing Achievements Report.
(2) 綠色採購SOP作業程序
(3) 113年綠色採購金額統計表
NTNU Green Purchasing Achievements in 2021-2024.
Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
Execution rate | 99.92% | 99.93% | 99.91% | 99.96% |
Link to your institution’s sustainable investment policy.
In the NTNU 2024 Financial Planning Report, showed that the NTNU investment plan will continue to select companies that operate sustainably and steadily, protect the environment, and fulfill social responsibilities as investment targets to implement the University Social Responsibility (USR), and respond to SDGs.
In addition, NTNU currently does not invest in industries with high pollution or high carbon emissions, which can be confirmed by the resolution of the Investment Management Committee Meeting. The 350 Taiwan website also shows that NTNU is the second university in Taiwan to publicly announce the school fund will implement responsible investment. Together with more than 170 higher education institutions around the world that have fully or partially divested from the fossil fuel industry to become part of the education sector’s fight against the climate crisis and practice sustainable development.
Refer to the following link: (1) Investment Planning in 2024 NTNU Financial Planning Report, and (2) Investment Management Committee Meeting Minutes, (3) 350 Taiwan website shows NTNU implements Responsible Investment.
(1) 2024年財務規劃報告書
(2) 投資管理小組會議紀錄
(3) 350 Taiwan: An Open Letter to National Taiwan Normal University
Link to student led society whose purpose is to engage with sustainability.
NTNU has student clubs dedicated to sustainable development. NTNU Sustainability is a student club that focuses on sustainable development. It hopes to build an environment for sustainable action at the university and to exert the sustainable influence on college students. And “蔬大人肚子餓”, which is a community that introduces vegetarian restaurants near campus, to promote sustainable eating. In addition, the NTNU Student Union will also hold lectures on sustainability topics, to share sustainable concepts with students.
Refer to the following link: (1) Student Club – NTNU Sustainability, (2) A food community that shares vegetarian food around NTNU, and (3) NTNU Student Union.
(1) 學生社團-永續出師
(2) 蔬大人肚子餓社群
(3) 臺師大學生會
Does your university report its carbon emissions in line with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard or another commonly used standard?
NTNU conducts 2023 campus greenhouse gas inventory and verification. Verification Criteria and GHG Programme was performed on the basis of The Greenhouse Gas Protocol as well as criteria given to provide for consistent GHG emission identification, calculation, monitoring and reporting. The verification was conducted in accordance with ISO 14066:2023, ISO 14065:2020, ISO14064-3:2019.
The following link is the 2023 Independent Verification Opinion of Greenhouse Gas Inventory Management Report (2023) of NTNU.
Please provide the total Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions in tCO2e (tonnes (t) of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent (e).
Scope 1 emissions: 1,168.8190 tCO2e
Scope 2 emissions: 15,587.0330 tCO2e
Total Scope 1 & 2 emissions: 16,755.8520 tCO2e
Scope 3 emissions: 16,967.5980 tCO2e (Category 3 Transportation: 42.0150 tCO2e + Category 4 Products used by organization: 14,455.1470 tCO2e + Category 5 Indirect GHG emissions associated with the use of products from the organization: 2,470.4360 tCO2e)
The following link is the 2023 Independent Verification Opinion of Greenhouse Gas Inventory Management Report (2023) of NTNU.
Please enter the year you began recording your emissions to GHG standards.
Baseline year: 2023
Total Scope 1 & 2 for the baseline year: 16,755.8520 tCO2e
The following link is the 2023 Independent Verification Opinion of Greenhouse Gas Inventory Management Report (2023) of NTNU.
Does your university have a carbon reduction target covering Scope 1 & 2 emissions by at least 2050? If not, please leave the evidence field blank
NTNU Carbon Reduction Action Plan to Achieve 50% Carbon Neutrality Target by 2030:
1. Electricity efficiency will be reduced by 2% each year, and energy usage will be reduced by 20% in 2030 compared to 2020 (2%*10 years).
2. Follow with Taiwan Power Company to optimize the power factor and save 24% energy.
3. Take lifestyle transformation as a strategy to reduce carbon emissions by 6%.
4. Renewable energy will reach 5% in 2030.
The following link is the NTNU’s 2050 carbon reduction target covering Scope 1 & 2 emissions.
Please add the amount of energy generated in campus through renewable sources, in kWh, for the last reporting year. This would include energy consumed, stored or sold on.
NTNU Total Energy from Renewables in 2024: 348,888 kWh
Please provide the year your institution has publicly committed to reaching net-zero.
NTNU promises to be carbon-neutral by 2048 in response to Taiwan’s 2050 Zero Emission policy and UN 2030 Agenda – Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition to continuing to cultivate talents and develop research, the university will fulfill social responsibilities and increase impacts. NTNU aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve complete carbon neutrality by 2048 through net-zero green life, energy efficiency, low-carbon emission electricity, and green energy.
The following link is the NTNU 2048 Carbon Neutral Claim and action plan for reducing carbon emission.
Environmental Education 環境教育
Do you offer courses that teach specifically on climate science and/or environmental sustainability?
NTNU offers professional courses related to climate science and environmental sustainability in various departments, as shown below.
Graduate Institute of Sustainability Management and Environmental Education | Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, Climate Change and Disaster Risk, Climate Change and Society Studies |
Department of Geography | Environmental Sustainability, Climate Change Impact Assessment, Mitigation of and Adaption to Climate Change |
Department of Earth Sciences | Climate Change Science and Practical Data Analysis |
Graduate Institute of Marine Environmental Science and Technology | Climate Dynamics, Climatic and Ocean Variability |
Graduate Institute of Green Energy and Sustainable Technology | Renewable Energy, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Green Energy on Intelligent Vehicles. |
Attached are (1) Semester Courses of Graduate Institute of Sustainability Management and Environmental Education, (2) Course Structure for Undergraduate and M.A. Program in Department of Geography, (3) Department of Earth Sciences Master’s Program Map, (4) Course Information of Graduate Institute of Marine Environmental Science and Technology, and (5) Course Structure of Graduate Institute of Green Energy and Sustainable Technology.
(1) 永續管理與環境教育研究所學期課程（中文）、（English）
(2) 地理學系課程架構（Bachelor Course）、（Masters Course）
(3) 地球科學系碩士課程地圖
(4) 海洋環境科技研究所課程資訊（中文）、（English）
(5) 綠能科技與永續治理課程架構（中文）、（English）
Other departmental courses and general education courses are related to climate change and SDGs and are presented in (6) SDGs-related Courses of NTNU, (7) Climate Change-related Courses of NTNU.
(6) 永續發展目標相關課程
(7) 氣候變遷對策課程
Environmental Research 環境研究
Presence of a Research Centre with a specific focus on environmental sustainability.
NTNU has several research centers focused on environmental sustainability, including:
(1) Intelligent Computing For Sustainable Development Research Center: It is a college-level center in NTNU, providing forward-looking predictive capabilities and analytical simulations for the sustainable development of technology, medicine, and environment. It is also a communication and cooperation platform for scientific computing algorithms, the use of high-performance computing software and hardware, and the cultivation of international interdisciplinary scientific computing talents. Reference Link: 智慧運算導向永續發展研究中心
(2) Department of Life Science: Several professors in the Ecology and Evolution Group of the Department of Life Sciences conduct research related to the ecological environment. For example, Professor Chen mainly studies how global climate change (droughts and floods) affects the continental shelf ecosystem, focusing on the consumption of organic carbon and carbon cycle of plankton, hoping to understand the operation and function of marine ecosystems and achieve a sustainable and healthy marine ecological environment. Professor Lin studies biogeochemical cycles, monitoring the input and output of substances into and out of ecosystems to assess the impacts of acid rain and nitrogen deposition on ecosystems. Reference Links: (1) 生命科學系生態與演化組專任教師（中文）, and (2) Professors of the Ecology and Evolution Group, Department of Life Sciences（English）
(3) TIGP Biodiversity Program: Academia Sinica has established the Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) in collaboration with the Alliance of National Key Research Universities in Taiwan. In response to the rapid decline in biodiversity, the balance of the ecosystem has been disrupted, posing a huge threat to the continued survival of extant species, including humans. The establishment of the TIGP Biodiversity Program provides a unique opportunity for aspiring young scientists to receive multidisciplinary training, and contribute to basic research that improves our understanding of biological diversity in and around Taiwan, and ultimately, to influence public policies for the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources. Reference Links: (1) TIGP-BIODIVERSITY PRORGAM PUBLICATION (Students’ Publications), and (2) FACULTY (All Faculty’s research field)
Social 社會
Equality 平等
Does your institution have a current Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) policy?
By Taiwan’s “Employment Service Act“, NTNU ensures that the hiring and promotion of all personnel are free from discrimination based on religion, sexual orientation, gender, race, disability, or other factors. NTNU is also committed to promoting gender equality and has established and implemented multiple gender equality regulations, including “Enforcement Guidelines for Gender Equity Education at National Taiwan Normal University“. Additionally, we regularly compile statistics on the number of Indigenous and disabled employees and publicly disclose this information on NTNU Human Resources Office website. The relevant Government Laws, NTNU Regulations, and statistics are as follows.
Government Laws
(1) Employment Service Act (Article 5)
(2) Gender Equity Education Act
(3) Gender Equality in Employment Act
(4) Indigenous Peoples Employment Rights Protection Act (Article 5)
(5) People with Disabilities Rights Protection Act (Article 38)
NTNU Regulations and Relevant statistics
(1) Enforcement Guidelines for Gender Equity Education at National Taiwan Normal University
Do you offer support services for people with disabilities?
Existence of Disability Support Office
NTNU’s Special Education Center provides support and services for students with disabilities, ensuring a fair and barrier-free learning environment. The center helps students develop their full potential and access necessary resources. The center also offers consultation and assistance to faculty and staff who teach and support students with disabilities.
Additionally, the Human Resources Office compiles and provides workplace assistance resources for faculty and staff with disabilities.
Attached are (1) Website of Special Education Center, and (2) Workplace Assistance Resources for Faculty and Staff with Disabilities Compiled by the Human Resources Office
(1) NTNU Special Education Center
(2) Workplace Assistance Resources for Faculty and Staff with Disabilities
Campus is easily accessible by people with disabilities
NTNU is committed to creating a barrier-free campus by providing accessible spaces and assistive facilities, such as accessible ramps and restrooms, as well as designated priority queuing areas at elevators to assist individuals with mobility impairments. NTNU has also established an information and service window to offer related support. Additionally, NTNU prioritizes access to Disability Resource Classrooms and barrier-free accommodations for people with disabilities.
Attached are (1) NTNU Campus Map (with accessible facilities marked) and (2) Resources for Physically and Mentally Handicapped Staff and Students.
(1) NTNU校園資訊地圖
(2) 身心障礙教職員工生服務資源
Access schemes for people with disabilities such as mentoring or other targeted support
NTNU’s Special Education Center offers tailored support programs to assist students with disabilities in adapting to academic life. Key services include:
- Mentorship and Counseling: Individualized academic and psychological counseling to help students navigate university challenges.
- Assistive Learning Resources: Provision of assistive technology, accessible course materials, and special accommodations.
- Peer Support and Tutoring: Matching students with mentors or peer tutors for academic and social support.
- Career Development Assistance: Guidance on career planning and workplace adaptation.
Additionally, the center provides training and consultation for faculty and staff to enhance their support for students with disabilities.
Attached are the services that NTNU Special Education Center provides.
Our university offers on-campus accommodation
NTNU is committed to providing a supportive and accessible environment for students with disabilities through both policy and infrastructure support.
- Policy Support: According to Article 3 of the National Taiwan Normal University Regulations for Student Dormitory Counseling, students with disabilities who apply for on-campus housing are given top priority in bed allocation, ensuring access to suitable and convenient living arrangements.
- Infrastructure Support: NTNU provides accessible dormitory rooms in Student Dormitory 1 and Dormitory No. 2 for students with disabilities. Additionally, Student Dormitory 1 has special dormitory rooms for students with temporary mobility impairments due to injury or illness, which can be applied for with a medical certificate.
Attached are
(1) National Taiwan Normal University Regulations for Student Dormitory Counseling (Please refer to Article 3).
(2) Application Form for Special Dormitory Rooms for Students
(3) Financial Aid Programs for Disadvantaged Students in Colleges and Universities
Does your institution provide mandatory annual dedicated training on social aspects of Sustainability for staff members (faculty and professional staff members)? Please insert link to training/evidence description:
Civil servants in NTNU must complete a 5-hour “Democratic Governance Values” course as required by the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration (DGPA). This course covers gender equality, integrity and service ethics, human rights education, transitional justice, administrative neutrality, multiculturalism, and civic engagement.
NTNU also provides comprehensive social sustainability training through:
1. Internal Training System: The university’s Online Education and Training System offers courses such as Gender Equality (7 courses), Multiculturalism (1 course), Human Rights Education (1 course), and Special Education Knowledge (1 course).
2. External Training Opportunities: Staff can access courses via the DGPA’s Lifelong Learning Platform, which offers diverse courses covering these topics.
Based on statistics from these two platforms, NTNU staff completed 10,263 hours of social aspects training in 2024. With 748 staff members as of December 2024, this equates to 14 training hours per person.
Related Links:
Knowledge Exchange 知識交流
Do you offer, manage or deliver outreach projects (education, health, information services, reading, community engagement, tutorials) for the local community?
In 2024, NTNU implemented nine University Social Responsibility (USR) projects in collaboration with local communities and schools. These projects focus on rural education, health promotion and Psychological Counseling for the Elderly , local revitalization, plastic reduction education, and Mandarin instruction for new immigrants. Some project highlights are as follows:
Rural Education (2 Projects) – These initiatives train future rural educators, develop modular teaching materials, and engage underprivileged students in hands-on science experiments.
Health Promotion and Psychological Counseling for the Elderly (2 Projects) – NTNU provides technology-assisted health screenings, personalized wellness advice, and well-being programs. Through the Hsin-Tien Psychological Counseling Clinic, mental health services such as lectures, individual counseling, and family therapy are also offered.
Local Revitalization (3 Projects) – Three Teams in Taipei, New Taipei, and Kinmen collaborate with local communities to utilize cultural and environmental resources in exploring development through workshops, exhibitions, and interpretive activities.
For more details, please refer to the website of NTNU USR Office.
Health and Wellbeing 健康與福祉
Do you provide on-campus or local health and wellbeing services?
Provision of healthy and affordable food choices for all on campus.
NTNU’s Health Center oversees food hygiene management, ensuring that campus dining vendors adhere to strict hygiene standards, including workplace sanitation, staff hygiene, food preparation and service processes, ingredient inspection, and compliance with the campus food ingredient registration platform.
Since 2020, a Food Supervision Committee, composed of faculty and student representatives, has collaborated with university nutritionists to conduct regular food safety inspections and enhance the annual five-tier food safety quality control system. In 2024, NTNU began encouraging campus food vendors to provide nutritional labeling to help students and staff make healthier dining choices. Additionally, clear guidelines for campus dining tenders ensure that vendors provide meals that are both healthy and affordable, aligning with campus needs.
Access to physical health-care services including information and education services.
NTNU provides access to physical health-care services through Health Center, which oversees medical care services, food hygiene management, health education services, and occupational safety and health services. Faculty and students receive discounted consultation fees, and financial assistance is available for disadvantaged students. The Health Center regularly organizes various health-related event for faculty and students. In 2024, it hosted 14 health seminars, 3 first aid training sessions, and 1 flu vaccination event. Additionally, the center’s website offers various health promotion information for faculty and students.
Attached are (1) Website of Health center, (2) Information of Latest Health-related Event, (3) Health Promotion information, (4) Faculty and staff health service project, (5) (6) (7) Health services and occupational safety regulation in NTNU.
(1) 健康中心
(2) 最新活動訊息與報名
(3) 教職員工健康促進議題網頁
(4) 健康中心網站教職員工健康服務計畫
(5) 教職員工健康服務相關法規
(6) 推動員工協助方案實施計畫
Access to sexual and reproductive health-care services including information and education services.
NTNU’s Health Center provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health resources through its website, which includes a Sex Education Section and a Maternal Health Protection Section. These sections compile and share educational materials, awareness campaigns, and links to support services.
In 2024, the Health Center organized eight sexual education events, with a total participation of 1,264 attendees, promoting awareness and access to essential health information.
Access to mental health support for both staff and students.
NTNU has one of the leading Psychology and Counseling departments and graduate institutes in Taiwan. NTNU is committed to supporting the mental health of faculty, students, and public. To this end, NTNU established the Hsin-Tien Psychological Counseling Clinic, which offers psychological counseling, mental health services, and educational outreach. Faculty and students are entitled to up to six free counseling sessions per year, each lasting 50 minutes.
Additionally, NTNU provides the following mental health support measures:
For Faculty and Staff
Human Resources Office website features an “Employee Assistance Section,” which compiles and publishes various mental health support resources.
For Students
The Student Counseling Center provides one-on-one professional counseling services, which students can book online. Since March 2023, NTNU has introduced “Mental Health Leave,” allowing students to take leave for psychological or emotional well-being without the need for documentation. Upon receiving a leave request, the university activates a support mechanism, offering counseling information and, if necessary, arranging further counseling or medical assistance.
Attached are (1) website of Hsin Tien Psychological Counseling Clinic, (2) (3) Information on Psychological Counseling Services for Faculty and Staff (English Chinese version), (4) Employee Mental Health Assistance Resources, (5) Description of Individual Counseling Services, (6) Description of Mental Health Leave
(1) Hsin Tien Psychological Counselling Clinic
(2) Information on Psychological Counseling Services for Faculty and Staff
(3) 教職員工心理諮商協助資訊
(4) 員工協助專區
(5) Individual counseling (諮商輔導服務e化系統)
(6) 學生請假相關規定
Governance 治理
Good Governance 良好的管理
Do you have an equality, diversity and inclusion committee, office or officer (or the equivalent) tasked by the administration or governing body to advise on and implement policies, programmes and trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights on campus?
Existence of committee, office or officer.
The university has several committees and offices to implement EDI. The Gender Equity Committee (attach 1 & 2) to ensure that gender discrimination is minimized on campus and that there is a channel for complaints. The Faculty and Employee Grievance Review Committees ensure the rights and interests of teachers and staff and their channels for complaints (attach 3 & 4). The Indigenous Student Resource Center was established under Article 18, Education Act for Indigenous People, to integrate resources on and off campus and provide counseling and services for indigenous students (attach 5).
Attached are (1) Guidelines for the National Taiwan Normal University Gender Equity Education Committee, (2) Gender Equality Website, (3) Organizational and Review Guidelines for Faculty Grievances Committee, (4) Organization of the Employee Grievance Review Committee and key points of evaluation, (5) Directions for the Establishment of Indigenous Student Resource Center.
(1) 性別平等教育委員會設置要點
(3) 教師申訴評議委員會組織及評議要點(中文)、(English)
(4) 職工申訴評議委員會組織及評議要點
(5) 原住民族學生資源中心設置要點
Existence of anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.
There are measures to prevent and deal with the occurrence of gender discrimination and sexual abuse, etc. The Gender Equality Act and the Gender Friendly Accommodation Network are in place to protect the rights of gender equality.
Regarding the DEI of the physical and mental disabilities and indigenous services, the University Law, Chapter 5, Student Affairs, Article 24 states that Admissions to universities shall be conducted individually or in conjunction with other institutions based on the principles of fairness, impartiality, and openness; regulations on the method of enrollment (including examinations), quotas, identification of candidates, avoidance of interest, review of results, procedures for handling complaints from candidates, and other matters to be complied with shall be drawn up by the university and submitted to the Ministry of Education for approval before implementation.
The Law on the Protection of the Rights of the Physically and Mentally Handicapped and the Law on Employment Services guarantee the rights of different identities to enjoy fair and just employment and search for jobs.
Attached are (1) Sexual Harassment Prevention and Control Laws and Regulations, Practice Procedures, Publicity and Education Website, (2) Guidelines for Gender Equity Education, (3) Prevention and Handling of Sex Discrimination, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, or Sexual Bullying, (4) The Committee on Gender Equality Education Website, (5) Special Education Center (SEC) of National Taiwan Normal University.
(1) 性騷擾防治法規、作業流程、宣導教育專區(中文)、(English)
(4) 性別平等教育委員會網站(中文)、(English)
(5) 特殊教育中心設置辦法
Do you an Anti-bribery and corruption policy?
Existence of anti-bribery and corruption policy or equivalent.
1. The University’s website has a dedicated section on Administrative Neutrality and Conflict of Interest Avoidance. This section ensures staff comply with regulations such as the Civil Servants Administrative Neutrality Act, the Ethical Guidelines for Civil Servants, and so on. These regulations ensure staff execute their duties impartially and maintain political neutrality. They also prevent corruption and the improper transfer of benefits.
2. The University has established an internal control systemformulated the “National Taiwan Normal University Risk Management Promotion Guidelines. ” It also publishes the implementation of internal control and auditing every year. This review reviews the execution of various operational procedures within departments and offers recommendations for improvement.
Attached are (1) the website for Administrative Neutrality and Recusal Conflicts of Interest, and (2) Internal Control Audit System and Report.
(1) 行政中立暨利益衝突迴避專區(中文)、(English)
(2) 內部控制稽核計畫及報告專區
Does your institution have a dedicated staff member or team whose sole responsibility is to advance sustainable development at the institution? If so, please provide evidence.
The Office for Sustainable Development was established in 2020 with five staff (https://www.sdgs.ntnu.edu.tw). The office has achieved successful missions as follows:
(1) International Sustainability Achievements
The office has participated in the QS World University Sustainability Ranking since 2023 and in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Social Impact Ranking since 2021; it has also published annual sustainability reports since 2021.
(2) University Sustainable Governance
The office has conducted a complete greenhouse gas inventory, obtained third-party verification, and publicized the results. It has also convened the Sustainable Development Committee to promote the carbon reduction action plan and formulated the “Measures to Reduce the Use of Free Tableware and Packaged Drinking Water.”
(3) Campus Sustainability Action
The office has promoted activities for net-zero green living on campus, such as the plastic reduction (5R) program and reusable cups… . It has also conducted surveys, analyzed staff and students sustainability literacy, and implemented a University’s social responsibility program for SDG 6.
Does your organisation support and facilitate a holistic ethical organisational culture?
Our organisation develops clear ethical values (e.g., diversity, honesty, respect, fairness) and these are enshrined in a publicly available strategic document.
NTNU has policies to enforce the principles of equality and respect for faculty and staff with different identities, such as gender, aboriginal status, and physical and mental disabilities. Recently, research ethics has emerged as an organizational culture, and the university has established a Research Ethics Review Committee (attach 1) and set up National Taiwan Normal University Guidelines for the Research Ethics Governance Framework (attach 2), requiring faculty and students to understand and practice the culture of research ethics within the university.
Attached are (1) NTNU research ethics committee and (2) National Taiwan Normal University Guidelines for the Research Ethics Governance Framework.
(1) 臺師大研究倫理審查委員會
(2) National Taiwan Normal University Guidelines for the Research Ethics Governance Framework
Our university provides training based on those values at all levels of the organisation.
The Center for Research Ethics has an online education and training program to assist faculty and students applying for the University’s Research Ethics Clearance.
Attached are (1) The Research Ethics Office is responsible for providing training on research ethics and integrity education, (2) List of Online Courses at the Center for Research Ethics, and (3) the Office of Human Resources is in charge of delivering training on professional ethics.
(1) 研究倫理中心線上教育訓練
(2) 研究倫理中心線上課程清單
(3) 行政人員訓練實施計畫
There is an office for ethical compliance within our institution, with a designated official with oversight on ethical matters across the institution.
The professional ethics and research ethics of NTNU have been taken care of by the Office of Human Resources and Research Ethics Office, respectively. Attached are (1) the website of the Research Ethics Office, and (2) the website of the Office of Human Resources.
(1) 研究倫理中心
(2) 人事室簡介及業務
Our organisation has an internal reporting system to assure the confidentiality of whistleblowers or a grievance procedure for staff concerning an employment matter
To protect human rights, prevent sexual abuse and harassment, and provide a channel for complaints after an incident has occurred, the University has a standardized campus procedure for gender-based incidents and a channel for complaints to prevent and deal with such incidents. This protects gender rights and the personal safety of staff and students.
Attached are (1) Complaints and Procedures on Sexual Equality and Other Educational Incidents (2) Key Points of Sexual Harassment Complaints and Investigations (3) Standardized Procedures for Gender-based Incidents on Campus (4) Faculty Appeal Review Committee Organization and Review Points (5) Staff Grievance Appraisal Committee Organization and Review Points, and (6) Prevention and Handling of Sex Discrimination, Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment, or Sexual Bullying.
(1) 性平平等教育事件申訴及流程專網
(2) 性騷擾防治申訴及調查處理要點
(3) 校園性別事件標準作業流程
(4) 教師申訴評議委員會組織及評議要點
(5) 職工申訴評議委員會組織及評議要點
Does your university have a student union?
Our university has a recognised student union that represents both undergraduate and postgraduate students at university level.
Article 54 of the “National Taiwan Normal University Organizational Regulations” clearly stipulates that to cultivate students’ autonomy and the concept of the rule of law and to ensure students’ participation in matters related to their study, life, and rights at school, the University should guide students to establish the Autonomous Association (hereinafter referred to as the Student Union) by democratic procedures. The Student Union is composed of all university students.
The highest autonomous organization of students is the National Taiwan Normal University Student Union, which has established the National Taiwan Normal University Student Union Constitution. Its purpose is to cultivate students’ self-governance and democratic concepts, promote student rights on campus, and actively participate in social issues to pursue a co-prosperity between the University and Taiwanese society. The Student Union has a Facebook fan page to post its information and announcements.
Attached are (1) Student Affairs Portal (2) Rules of Procedure of the Student Affairs Council (3) Student Union Facebook Page (4) Representatives of Student Affairs Council Members, and (5) Election Bulletin.
(1) 學生事務專網
(2) 學生事務會議規則
(3) 學生會臉書粉絲專頁
(4) 學生事務會議委員代表
(5) 2024年選舉公報
Has your institution formed a Sustainability committee?
National Taiwan Normal University established the Sustainable Development Committee in 2019 and revised its key points in 2024. The Council consists of 11 to 13 members. The President serves as the Chairperson. In addition to the ex-officio members of some university administrators, a student representative and three to five scholars are selected to serve on the Committee.
The missions of this Committee are: (1) To promote and build an inclusive and sustainable campus environment. (2) To encourage research in sustainable development and keep up with the latest international trends. (3) To promote social responsibility and international sustainable development initiatives. (4) To promote relevant education and help faculty and staff develop sustainability literacy. (5) To strengthen the relationship between the University, the community, and society and build regional partnerships.
The Committee meets regularly to oversee and review the effectiveness of the sustainability work and has accomplished essential results such as setting carbon neutrality goals for the University, promoting carbon reduction action plans, life transformation strategies to develop a net-zero green campus, renewable energy evaluations, the effectiveness of energy-saving measures, participation in international sustainability competitions, and the establishment of university alliances and partnerships.
Two essential achievements in 2024 were building green energy on the Linko campus and conducting the Greenhouse Inventory of all campuses.
Does your institution publish their financial reports on an annual basis? If applicable, please tick as appropriate:
The Office of Accounting of NTNU issues the university’s financial report annually. The university has established a dedicated section for the disclosure of university affairs and financial information, which publishes financial planning reports, financial data analysis, university funds performance, fund changes and expenditure purposes, etc. Additionally, more detailed financial information is available on the Accounting Office website, demonstrating its clear financial flow and financial status.
Attached is 2024 NTNU financial planning report.
Does your institution publicly share the decisions taken in your annual general meeting? If so, please share the link to these minutes.
The minutes of the university general meetings and Academic and Administrative Directors Committee meetings are available on the University website.
Attached are (1) Minutes of School Council and (2) School Administration Meeting.
(1) 校務會議記錄
(2) 學校行政會議
Does your university’s governing body have student representation? If so, please share the webpage link. If not, please leave blank.
The university’s governance is based on the “Measures for Selecting Representatives of National Taiwan Normal University University Affairs Meeting.” Representative elections are held regularly and in accordance with the procedures to nominate teachers, students, staff, researchers, and other representatives to manage the university affairs. There are 23 legal representatives, 78 teacher representatives are one-tenth of the total number of teachers, 13 student representatives are one-tenth of the council representatives, and 4 staff members. The list of representatives and the lists of each committee are announced on the NTNU Office of Human Resources official website.
Attached are (1) Measures for the Establishment of Standing Committees of the School Council, (2) Method for the Selection of Taiwan Normal University School Affairs Conference, and (3) Representatives of the Student Affairs Council Members.
(1) 校務會議常設委員會設置辦法
(2) 校務會議代表產生辦法
(3) 學生事務會議委員代表