Wenzao University of Foreign Languages, in collaboration with the National Center for Theoretical Sciences, hosted the “2025 NCTS Southern Taiwan Workshop on Scientific Computing, Differential Equations and Applications” on February 14. The event brought together 27 academic and research institutions, including Academia Sinica, National Taiwan University, and industry players such as ASE Semiconductor and Hao Qing Corporation. With keynote speeches by Prof. Ma Guofeng and Prof. Wang Zhennan, the symposium explored cutting-edge topics in mathematics, scientific computing, and seismology. A STEAM education forum was also held, where experts discussed interdisciplinary innovations. Director Wu Yizhen of Wenzao shared a well-received presentation on integrating AI and music in education, highlighting the value of humanities in science.

The symposium also featured a “Female Power Forum” to spotlight the experiences and challenges of women in academia, with speakers from Academia Sinica, Chung Yuan Christian University, and Wenzao. Additionally, a special session paid tribute to pioneers in mathematical research. As AI and scientific computing continue to evolve, this symposium fostered academic exchange and cross-disciplinary collaboration, aiming to strengthen the integration of science and the humanities and contribute to both technological progress and social development.

To raise awareness about ecological issues, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages is hosting the “Laudato Si’ – Ecological Education Workshop” through its Ursuline College of Liberal Arts . Based on Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’,” the workshop features Filipino ecological experts Rodne Rodiño Galicha and John Leo C. Algo. They will show how to respond to the Pope’s call to respect and protect nature, inspiring participants to care more about the environment. This event has drawn experts, scholars, and enthusiastic participation from Wenzao’s faculty and students nationwide.