CYUT Pioneers a New Path for USR

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CYUT Pioneers a New Path for USR–ESG Collaboration

Group photo from the Central Taiwan session of the USR–ESG collaboration workshop.Image — Group photo from the Central Taiwan session of the USR–ESG collaboration workshop.

Prof. Chien-Huang Lin (right), Chief PI of the MOE Center for USR, with Prof. Sung-Chi Hsu (left), Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of CYUT.Image — Prof. Chien-Huang Lin (right), Chief PI of the MOE Center for USR, with Prof. Sung-Chi Hsu (left), Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of CYUT.

Prof. Chiou-Fen Lin (left), Co-PI of the MOE Center for USR, thanks Prof. Wei-Jyun Chien (right) and his team from CYUT’s Department of Applied Chemistry.Image — Prof. Chiou-Fen Lin (left), Co-PI of the MOE Center for USR, thanks Prof. Wei-Jyun Chien (right) and his team from CYUT’s Department of Applied Chemistry.

CYUT’s Department of Applied Chemistry uses Yunlin as a demonstration site to promote agricultural safety and community co-learning.Image — CYUT’s Department of Applied Chemistry uses Yunlin as a demonstration site to promote agricultural safety and community co-learning.

Young farmer Chun-Lan Kuo (right) from Miaoli shares her collaboration experience with CYUT’s Department of Industrial Design.Image — Young farmer Chun-Lan Kuo (right) from Miaoli shares her collaboration experience with CYUT’s Department of Industrial Design.

The afternoon session features hands-on workshops, including group discussions and practical exercises to develop ESG action plans.Image — The afternoon session features hands-on workshops, including group discussions and practical exercises to develop ESG action plans.

To strengthen the integration of University Social Responsibility (USR) with corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies, the Ministry of Education’s USR Promotion Center held a regional workshop on sustainability and ESG collaboration at CYUT on April 10. The event brought together USR project teams from across Taiwan, along with industry representatives and local practitioners, to share best practices, engage in cross-sector dialogue, and participate in hands-on workshops. As USR enters its fourth phase, the focus is shifting toward aligning academic initiatives with corporate ESG priorities to build sustainable, competitive models that benefit universities, industry, and local communities alike.

CYUT highlighted its long-term USR project in Yunlin as a leading example of this approach. Centered on agricultural safety and rural sustainability, the project integrates safe farming practices, reliable agricultural products, stable farmer livelihoods, and resilient rural communities. Through interdisciplinary collaboration in applied chemistry, environmental engineering, information technology, and design, the initiative has developed a comprehensive system for agricultural monitoring, pest management, product processing, and brand development. By strengthening partnerships with industry and leveraging external resources, the project demonstrates a scalable and replicable model for USR-driven sustainable development.

The workshop also featured ESG benchmark case presentations and a panel discussion on USR–ESG collaboration, with participants from universities, industry, and local communities sharing practical insights from diverse perspectives. A hands-on session further guided USR teams in identifying key project strengths and translating them into actionable ESG solutions that can be adopted by industry partners. By fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation, the event reinforced CYUT’s role as a hub for sustainable practice and international cooperation, while advancing the impact and real-world application of USR initiatives.

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