NYCU and University of Michigan Sign MOU to Launch Joint Nursing Research Center

(中央社訊息服務20251014 11:33:25)National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) and the University of Michigan (U-M) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on October 2, 2025, establishing a framework for long-term collaboration in transnational nursing research and academic exchange. The agreement includes plans to jointly launch a cross-border research center, aimed at fostering innovation and global impact in healthcare studies.

This partnership represents a significant milestone for NYCU in the internationalization of nursing education and research. Ranked 45th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, the University of Michigan stands among the world’s top institutions, with its School of Nursing recognized for excellence in clinical evidence-based practice, health policy, and community care research.

The visiting U-M delegation included two distinguished scholars:
Prof. Jeanne-Marie Stacciarini, Associate Dean for Global Affairs at the U-M School of Nursing and Director of the PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center.
Assoc. Prof. Hala Darwish, Associate Dean for Research at the U-M School of Nursing and faculty member in the Department of Neurology, U-M Medical School.

To celebrate the partnership, the NYCU College of Nursing hosted a special event on October 3, titled “A Conversation with Michigan Nursing.” Both visiting scholars delivered keynote lectures that drew an enthusiastic audience of master’s and doctoral students.

Prof. Stacciarini spoke on “Global Health: Education, Research and Leadership,” exploring the evolving landscape of global health education and leadership development. Assoc. Prof. Darwish followed with “The Power of Inquiry: U-M Nursing Research Shapes Health,” highlighting how inquiry-driven research continues to shape health outcomes and innovation worldwide.

Held at the Nursing Building (Room 301) on NYCU’s Yangming Campus, the event sparked vibrant exchanges among faculty and students on topics such as global health, community care, AI applications in healthcare, and research methodologies, underscoring NYCU’s growing international engagement.

In addition to the lectures, the U-M delegation toured NYCU’s campuses and Guandu Hospital, where both sides held focused discussions on future cooperation. Planned areas of collaboration include AI-assisted nursing care, community health promotion, and cross-cultural nursing education, to establish joint research projects, faculty and student exchanges, and co-authored publications.

The NYCU College of Nursing affirmed its commitment to advancing global partnerships:
“Through this collaboration with the University of Michigan, we aim to elevate Taiwan’s international visibility in nursing education and research while nurturing healthcare professionals with a truly global perspective.”