Department of Journalisms, NCCU

Professor Elizabeth Shove, Fellow of the British Academy, will visit the Department of Journalism at National Chengchi University from October 22 to 31 at the invitation of Professor and Chair Shu-Mei Wang. During her stay, Professor Shove will engage in academic exchange with faculty and students from the College of Communication. Professor Shove has long been a leading scholar in the field of science, technology, and society (STS). She recently retired in August 2025 after 30 years as a Distinguished Professor at Lancaster University, UK. Her research centers on consumption, material culture, and everyday life, and she is recognized as a central figure in practice theory—emphasizing that everyday practices form the foundation of social life and are deeply intertwined with theoretical inquiry and key societal issues. In recognition of her outstanding scholarly contributions, Professor Shove was elected Fellow of the British Academy in 2019. Her work on energy, mobility, infrastructure, and sustainability has had far-reaching influence, earning her an Honorary Doctorate from Aalborg University in Denmark in 2022, where she was also ranked among the top ten most influential scholars worldwide in her field. Professor Shove will deliver a public lecture on October 29 (Tue), 12:00–14:00, at the B1 Auditorium, Computer Center. All are warmly invited to attend. Condensing practices: material culture, systems of provision and the freezer. The domestic freezer has become a normal part of domestic life, but this has not always been so. In this talk I describe the normalisation of the freezer and the varied systems of food provisioning associated with it. Analytically, I move between the traditions of material culture studies, the literature on systems of provision, and social theories of practice. As I explain, the freezer stands at the intersection of domestic arrangements (cooking, shopping, eating) and commercial networks of food supply, from supermarkets through to the manufacturing and distribution of frozen goods. What is known as the cold chain is, in turn, responsible for a significant increase in energy consumption, in the home and beyond. As I hope to show, bringing a ‘sociological imagination’ to bear on this domestic appliance raises a host of fundamental questions about everyday consumption, sustainability, and global trends in the production and consumption of food.   References: Shove, E., & Southerton, D. (2000). Defrosting the Freezer: From Novelty to Convenience: A Narrative of Normalization. Journal of Material Culture, 5(3), 301-319. https://doi.org/10.1177/135918350000500303 Hand, M., & Shove, E. (2007). Condensing Practices: Ways of living with a freezer. Journal of Consumer Culture, 7(1), 79-04. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469540507073509 (Original work published 2007) Rinkinen, J., Shove, E., & Smits, M. (2017). Cold chains in Hanoi and Bangkok: Changing systems of provision and practice. Journal of Consumer Culture, 19(3), 379-397. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469540517717783 (Original work published 2019) Registration: https://moltke.nccu.edu.tw/Registration/registration.do?action=conferenceInfo&conferenceID=X25405 Learn more about Professor Shove: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/fellows/profiles/elizabeth-shove-FBA/

The first event in the College of Communication Academic Series—the NCCU–UTokyo Visual Culture Workshop—was held on September 12 at the Journalism Building.Associate Professor Ai Kuno from the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies was invited to give a keynote lecture, exploring the sensory ontology and bodily perception differences between virtual reality (VR) and panoramic theater.NCCU Journalism Associate Professors Yi-Chieh Lin and Yu-Fen Ko also presented their latest research findings, creating new opportunities for future academic collaboration. As a subproject of NCCU’s Project of Academic Excellence 100, the College of Communication Academic Series aims to strengthen international academic partnerships and foster global scholarly exchange.The workshop began with opening remarks from Professor Hsiu-Hui Sun, Dean of the College of Communication and Distinguished Professor of the Department of Advertising, who warmly welcomed Professor Kuno and expressed hopes for sustained collaboration and innovative research outcomes.Professor Shu-Mei Wang, Chair of the Department of Journalism, served as the moderator. Faculty members including Ju-Hsiu Chen, Hui-Wen Liu, Tsui-Chuan Lin, and Ting-Yu Kang, along with several graduate students, participated in the workshop and joined in lively discussion. Professor Ai Kuno, whose research focuses on the history of technology, culture, and capitalism, is the author of Visualizing Taste (Harvard University Press, 2019), translated into Chinese as 《秀色可餐?》, which received the Hagley Prize in Business History from the Business History Conference.In her keynote, Kuno discussed the sensory dimensions of VR technology, comparing today’s immersive virtual experiences with the 19th-century panoramic theater. While VR emphasizes individual immersion and bodily realism, she noted that it often lacks the collective atmosphere and participatory sense that characterized historical panoramic spectacles. Professor Yi-Chieh Lin shared her research topics, including livestreaming and “big eater” influencers, Taiwanese consumers’ sustainability practices, the globalization of the Donggang Bluefin Tuna Festival, and journalism technology and governance. Her future studies will extend into issues of sensory capitalism, technology, and privacy.Professor Yu-Fen Ko analyzed how postwar Taiwanese television culture developed along the intertwined paths of technological nationalism and developmentalism. Under the Kuomintang government’s “de-Japanization” policy, Japanese companies such as Toshiba and Hitachi remained key TV suppliers, and Taiwan Television Enterprise (TTV) was established with guidance from Japan’s Fuji TV—revealing that “domestic” brands like Tatung were in fact largely Japan-made. Other participating faculty also offered diverse perspectives on technology and visuality.Professor Ju-Hsiu Chen argued that new VR technologies can engage not only visual senses but also bodily perceptions, and therefore may not necessarily lack a sense of participation. Professor Ting-Yu Kang cited interviews on transnational family relationships, observing that while technology enables easier contact across distances, the inability of distant fathers to physically embrace their children reveals the limits of virtual “presence.” The workshop concluded with enthusiastic exchanges between scholars from both universities. Participants from NCCU and UTokyo expressed their intention to stay connected and pursue continued collaboration.Organizer Professor Shu-Mei Wang noted that her prior experience as a visiting scholar at the University of Tokyo allowed her to recognize overlapping research interests with Professor Kuno, leading to the creation of this workshop. She hopes the partnership will further expand interdisciplinary research across Asia—linking technology, culture, society, and history.All students and faculty are warmly invited to join future CoE 100 Series events and participate in these inspiring academic exchanges.

NCCU Journalism, in collaboration with CommonWealth Magazine, is hosting SOPA Week, a series of talks featuring winners of the Excellent Journalism Awards. Founded in 1982, The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) presents the SOPA Awards, often regarded as the “Pulitzer Prize of Asia.” The awards honor outstanding reporting on Asia-related issues in English, Chinese, and Bahasa Indonesia, with more than 800 entries competing across borders each year. Many Taiwanese journalists have been recognized among the winners. During SOPA Week, several award-winning journalists will share their stories behind the reports and their professional journeys in journalism. All students are warmly invited to attend. After the Hualien Earthquake: How to Rebuild Taroko? Speaker: Shu-Hua Shih (Winner of the Award for Excellence in Information Graphics, CommonWealth Magazine) Date & Time: October 31 (Thu), 12:30–14:00 Venue: Room 401, Dayong Building Top International Journalism Forum Organizer: Wei Ming-kuang Excellence Development Fund × SOPA Date: November 1 (Fri) Venue: NCCU Public Administration and Enterprise Center Registration: https://www.accupass.com/event/2510040304261386131036 China’s Tech Industry Fights Back Speaker: Ting-Fang Cheng (Winner of the Award for Excellence in Technology Reporting, Nikkei Asia) Red-Line Trade under Export Bans: Tracing MIT Machine Tools to Russia Speaker: Der-lin Fang (Winner of the Award for Excellence in Business Reporting, The Reporter) Date & Time: November 4 (Mon), 9:10–12:00 Venue: College of Communication Theater

Topic AIT x TCA International Forum - Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Values for ALL   Talent Circulation Alliance (TCA) and American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) co-organized the 【AIT x TCA International Forum - Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Values for ALL】inviting Quincy Davis III, the first American-born naturalized Taiwanese basketball star to be the keynote speaker, and successful leaders from international corporations and startups to share their insights into how to advance DEIA values for all..  Over the past decade, many governments and companies around the world have incorporated Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) into their visions and strategies. It’s been increasingly recognized that a diverse and inclusive workplace and society—with a range of approaches and perspectives—is an asset to position ourselves to prosper in the future. Students or anyone who are interested in this topic are welcome to join. ※This event will be held in English. ※In compliance with the Covid-19 regulations, masks are required during event proceeding.   Date 14:00-16:00 (Mon.), October 31st, 2022 (Registration open at 13:30)   Venue Function Rooms B&C, Taipei New Horizon (6F, No.88, Yanchang Road, Xinyi District, Taipei)   Agenda 13:30-14:00 Registration 14:00-14:05 Opening remarks 14:05-14:10 Group photo 14:10-14:30 Keynote speech 14:30-15:30 Panel discussion 15:30-16:00 Q&A   Registration Registration is now open until October 30th, 2022. Please enter https://ievents.iii.org.tw/EventS.aspx?t=0&id=1888   Contact: Mr. Lin Tel：02-6631-6666 #6727 Email：hungyilin@iii.org.tw。

Warmest greetings from Asian Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp (AYLTLC) 2023.    It is our 10th Year! We sincerely appreciate the support from you and your esteemed institution to AYLTLC. We are hereby honored to invite students from your highly esteemed institution once again to participate in the AYLTLC 2023, which will be held in Singapore from 2nd to 6th February 2023.   AYLTLC is an annual gathering for youth leaders worldwide. The said camp provides our participants an exceptional opportunity: •    To Network with student leaders from Top Universities •    To Learn about the Key Success which shaped one of Asia’s most progressive nations, Singapore - a multiracial, multilingual & multicultural society from various perspectives •    To Develop themselves to be effective future leaders   We would greatly appreciate if you could help us to disseminate this invitation to your students, as well as encourage them to participate in this camp. Prospective applicants may access our website at www.ayltlc.com    Once again, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and we look forward to your support for this Camp. Should you need any further clarifications or assistance, please feel free to contact us.   Thank you and see you in Singapore!   Best Regards,                                                       Olivia Lee (Ms.) Director, Department of Participant Services Asian Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp 2023

I. The matters are conducted pursuant to the National Chengchi University Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy Guidelines and the Implementation Details.   II. Eligibility:   1. The applicant shall be a student officially enrolled in the National Chengchi University (hereafter referred to as the “NCCU”).   2. ROC nationals and applicants who have household registration in the ROC shall have priority in the application for the subsidy.   3. The applicant's foreign language proficiency shall meet the National Chengchi University Language Requirements for Applying for       Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy.   4. Students with outstanding academic performance (undergraduate students’average grade should rank within top 30% in class)       are eligible to apply.   5. Only students who have been nominated by the Office of International Cooperation (hereafter referred to as the “OIC”)       or their respective colleges or departments for the exchange program, or those who applied to overseas universities by themselves       and have been granted the admission for Spring Semester 2023 (February to July 2023) may apply for the subsidy.   III. Application Period: from October 12 to 5pm, November 9, 2022.   IV. Required Documents   1. The application form   2. Academic transcript(s)   3. Class Ranking Certificate (only applicable to undergraduate students)   4. Study plan   5. The original and a photocopy of the letter of acceptance from the host university       (The original copy will be returned to the student after review. Students who have not yet received the letter of acceptance       shall print the admission list with the seal of the issuing office on the list as proof)   6. A valid foreign language proficiency certificate.      Applicants who need to submit DELE or TORFL certificates please note that, due to the international situation,      certificates or transcripts of the courses for these two languages are also accepted.   7. Other documents beneficial for review   V. Application Procedure:   1. Complete the application form.   2. Sign the form and scan the application form along with the required documents and email them to ritalee@nccu.edu.tw,       by 5pm, November 9, 2022.   VI. Important reminders:   1. Students applying for exchange to universities in Mainland China are not eligible to apply for the subsidy.   2. Proof of language ability: please submit relevant proficiency certificate of the language that will be used as medium of instruction in the host university.       Additional proficiency certificate (s) for other languages can also be provided.   3. All applicants should submit the transcript up to the Spring Semester 2022 (inclusive);       Undergraduate applicants should also include the class ranking certificate up to the Spring Semester 2022.   4. Students receiving the subsidy shall take and pass a minimum of six (6) credits (or 12 ECTS, European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)       each semester (or academic quarter) during the study abroad period.       They shall still be enrolled in NCCU during that time and pay tuition to NCCU.   5. Procedures and regulations for course selection abroad and credit transfer can be found on the Office of Academic Affairs’website.       Relevant processes shall be completed at the student's department or graduate school prior to the departure.   6. As Covid-19 pandemic has not been alleviated globally, the subsidy does not provide financial subsidies if the country where the student       intends to enroll does not open its borders and changes to remote online teaching.   7. Subsidy recipients who are concurrently awarded the financial aid for studying abroad from the Republic of China (“R.O.C.”) government       or the University shall receive reduced amount of the subsidy, or not be subsidized.       The reduction standards are as per“National Chengchi University Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy Guidelines Implementation Details”       article   VII. For further inquiries, please contact Ms. Rita Lee (ritalee@nccu.edu.tw)   VIII. Further Information & Downloads: ‧ Application Form ‧ National Chengchi University Language Requirements for Applying for Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy ‧ National Chengchi University Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy Guidelines ‧ National Chengchi University Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy Guidelines Implementation Details