NYCU and NUS Deepen Nursing Collaboration Through Academic Exchange

(中央社訊息服務20251114 17:05:10)National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) College of Nursing hosted the “Research and Education Activities in NUS Nursing” academic exchange on November 5, 2025, bringing together five distinguished scholars from the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (ALCNS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The event fostered meaningful dialogue on the future of nursing education and laid the groundwork for deeper international collaboration between the two leading institutions.

Ranked 8ᵗʰ in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025, NUS stands as one of Asia’s most prestigious universities. Its ALCNS is recognized as a regional leader in nursing research and education, integrating clinical practice, technological innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration to cultivate globally minded nursing professionals.

NUS scholars’ work spans key areas including patient safety, chronic disease management, and community health promotion, influencing health-care systems well beyond Asia. The university’s robust exchange programs and global academic partnerships continue to attract top students and researchers from around the world.

The five NUS speakers brought a wealth of expertise across multiple domains:
。Assoc. Prof. Tam outlined NUS’s nursing research framework and future development directions.
。Research Fellow Khairul shared frontline experiences in home-based care and the evolving competencies required of community nurses.
。Asst. Prof. Ling emphasized that investing in nursing manpower is fundamental to patient safety.
。Assoc. Prof. Ying introduced technology-driven innovations in chronic-disease management and community health.
。Lecturer Lim discussed challenges and strategies in clinical education and experiential learning.

The session sparked a vibrant discussion among NYCU faculty and students, bridging the gap between theory and real-world nursing practice. These exchanges not only addressed global challenges in nursing education but also offered valuable insights for Taiwan’s health-care and academic communities.

Beyond scholarly dialogue, the event opened new pathways for cooperation in research, teaching, and student mobility between NYCU and NUS. Both sides expressed strong mutual interest in pursuing joint initiatives that advance nursing science and promote high-quality health-care education across borders.

“This exchange exemplifies our commitment to global engagement and knowledge sharing,” said NYCU’s College of Nursing representatives. “By learning from NUS’s exemplary practices, we strengthen our collective ability to respond to the evolving demands of health-care worldwide.”