The sustainability and AI team at Tunghai University has established the largest microalgae cultivation and circular economy demonstration base in Asia, called the "Smart Carbon Neutrality Park." Vice President Chang Jo-Shu mentioned that microalgae are the most efficient organisms for carbon sequestration globally. The microalgae cultivation and carbon capture capacity in the soon-to-be-opened "Smart Carbon Neutrality Demonstration Park" at Tunghai is expected to absorb nearly 2,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually once completed. Chang emphasized that to achieve the goal of "Net Zero Emissions by 2050," Tunghai University is committed to sustainable development. Yesterday, it won three awards at the fifth annual Vision USR (University Social Responsibility) Awards, highlighting its comprehensive efforts in sustainability. The university aims to create a landmark "Smart Carbon Neutrality Park."

Tunghai University wins the Vision USR Award for the fifth consecutive year, claiming the top prize among private universities, making it the biggest winner of the award.

The fifth Vision USR Awards were presented yesterday (April 9th), with Tunghai University once again receiving the top prize for its sustainability report, as well as two model awards in the categories of Industry Co-creation and Welfare Symbiosis. This marks the fifth consecutive year Tunghai has been honored, making it the biggest winner among private universities this year. Tunghai University President Chang Kuo-En stated that the university is committed to supporting the "2050 Net Zero Transition" and is heavily investing in carbon capture technologies. The university is creating the largest carbon-neutral park within a university campus in Asia, covering five hectares (43,000 square meters). This park will serve as a model for carbon reduction in Taiwan and will be a base for carbon reduction research and talent training in the future.

Tunghai University's "Smart Carbon Neutrality Park," set to open on April 16, is the largest sustainable development benchmark on a university campus in Asia, fully integrating faculty teams from architecture, materials science, environmental engineering, and computer science to establish a low-carbon economy circular chain model.

President Chang Kuo-En further noted that since its founding, Tunghai University has borne the responsibility of social engagement, and in recent years, it has played an active role in integrating sustainability indicators with education on a global scale. This year, Tunghai won the top prize for its university sustainability report, while Yang Chao-Tung, the Director of Library and Information Services, received a model award in the Industry Co-creation category, and Vice President Liu Jeng received an award in the Welfare Symbiosis category. These achievements reflect the recognition of Tunghai’s dedication to sustainable development. Chang emphasized that Tunghai was founded on Christian values, which prioritize instilling the concept of sustainable development in students. For instance, the university's custodial services encourages students to understand sustainability goals through practical actions. He stated that this is not just an educational approach but a transmission of values. Through this educational model, Tunghai aims to cultivate future leaders who are socially responsible, environmentally conscious, and aware of sustainable development.

Yang Chao-Tung mentioned that Tunghai University has hosted the Ministry of Education’s "National Smart Manufacturing Big Data Analysis Competition" for seven consecutive years. This initiative fosters connections between university students, enterprises, and research institutions with industry applications, linking six university computer science teams, four national research institutions, and 15 publicly listed smart manufacturing companies, establishing a model for industry-academia collaboration.

Vice President Chang Jo-Shu, who is leading the Smart Carbon Neutrality Park initiative, announced that the park, set to open on April 16, will be the largest sustainable development benchmark on a university campus in Asia. The park integrates faculties from architecture, materials science, environmental engineering, and computer science to establish a low-carbon economy circular chain model, incorporating technologies such as aquaponics and smart IoT. Collaborating with Formosa New Intelligence, the scale of the park is comparable to the carbon neutrality park at Arizona State University in the United States, making it a premier global campus for net-zero carbon emission education and demonstration.