Speeches and Workshops

A Double-Edged Sword: LLMs, Writing, and You Speaker: Graham Oliver, Adjunct Instructor, AWEC Time and Date: 5/8 (Thursday) 13:30-15:00 Venue: Room 501, Zonghe Lecture Building Sign Up: 活動報名系統 Speaker’s Introdction: Graham Oliver is a teacher, writer, and editor living in Taipei. Currently, he serves as an Adjunct Instructor at the Academic Writing and Education Center of National Taiwan University, where he’s taught multiple LLM-related courses. His writing has appeared in Harvard Educational Review, Commonwealth Magazine/天下雜誌, Guernica, and elsewhere. His areas of interest include the teaching of writing, literature in translation, and video game narratives. He holds an MA in Rhetoric and […]

Understanding Rights Protection and Fair Disclosure in Generative AI Speaker: Lucien C.H. Lin, Legal Advisor, Open Culture Foundation (OCF) Time and Date: 4/21 (Monday) 14:00-15:30 Venue: Room 105, Gongtong Lecture Building Sign Up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: This thought-provoking session will critically examine legal and ethical challenges of AI in content creation, offering practical solutions to prevent disputes or risks arising from using AI tools and define the boundaries between human creativity and AI collaboration through real-world case studies. The speaker will highlight best practices for fairly disclosing AI’s role in content creation, ensuring that academic contributions meet fairness and integrity standards. […]

Elevate Your Research with AI Tools Speaker: Yi-Jiun Shiung, Project Lecturer (AWEC) Time: 3/18 (Tuesday) 13:30 –15:00 Sign Up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: AI-powered editing has become increasingly prevalent in research writing, but with the rapid advancement of technology, what other AI tools can support researchers? This hands-on session will introduce AI tools that enhance various stages of research, from literature review and reading synthesis to data analysis—helping you work faster, smarter, and more productively beyond just writing.

Breaking Through the Barriers of Academic English Writing: Effortless Writing of ‘Results and Discussion’ Across Fields Time and Date: 11/28 (Thu) 14:20-15:50 Speaker: Professor Chien, Shih-Chieh (NTU, AWEC) Venue: Room 403, Putong Lecture Building Sign up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: This session will address the challenges faced by non-native English-speaking graduate students from various fields when writing the ‘Results and Discussion’ sections of their theses or dissertations. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with PhD students and their advisors, the workshop will reflect on their experiences and discuss how these insights can inform academic writing pedagogy. For more details, please visit the NTU AWEC […]

From Ideas to Assets: Mastering the Power of Patent Writing Time and Date: 11/13 (Wed) 13:20-14:50 Speaker: Lei, Hsiang-Yu, Patent Attorney (Taiwan Advance Patent & Trademark Office) Venue: Room 204, Putong Lecture Building Sign up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: This session will provide comprehensive insights into patent writing, offering guidance on how to effectively protect writers’ creativity and research findings while safeguarding innovations under the patent law. The talk will also explore the broader implications of technological innovation on the humanities. Drawing from real-world experience as a patent attorney, the speaker will share invaluable expert insights.

Write Unforgettable Stories that Resonate Time and Date: 10/30 (Wed) 14:30-16:00 Speaker: Liu, Chung-Wei, Writer and Screenwriter (Warm Creation Co., Ltd.) Venue: Room 301, Boya Lecture Building Sign up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: This session explores techniques for writing captivating stories that not only engage readers but also leave lasting emotional connections and inspire reflection. Crafting a truly “awesome” story requires attention to detail and honing communication skills. Join us to spark your creative energy and let your storytelling shine!

Make Your Dream a Reality The Ultimate Guide to Overseas Study Preparation Speaker: Senior Consultant for Study Abroad (Merica) Time and Date: 9/26 (Thursday) 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Venue: Room 301, Boya Lecture Building Sign up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: This session offers a comprehensive guide to preparing for overseas studies, including the application process, writing admission documents and application materials, and tips for enhancing academic competitiveness. It will be especially valuable for students interested in studying in the U.S. or improving their English proficiency.  

Showcase Your Best Potential – Real-World Interview Simulation with Industry Experts Time and Date: April 27th (Sat) 13:30-17:30 Venue: Secret Path Café (No. 3, Lane 283, Section 3, Roosevelt Road, across the alley from the Taiwan Power Building) Sign up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: Top performers in our interactive interview workshop will earn an exclusive session with industry experts for a mock interview, polishing their real-time response strategies.  

Thriving in Interview Success – Interactive Interview Skills Workshop Time and Date: April 22th (Mon) 18:30-20:00 Venue: GIS NTU Convention Center PLATO Sign up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: Refine your interview techniques with our interactive workshop designed to provide hands-on practices in both Chinese and English interview settings. Ten experienced teachers will lead you through group simulation interview practices to earn a chance for invaluable mock interviews with industry experts in our follow-up session.

The Novice’s Guide — Perfecting Your Interview Pitch in both Chinese and English Speaker: Li-ling Wu (Senior Consultant at MGR Consulting and HRSR), Chin-Li, Chang (Chief Secretary of National Museum of History) Time and Date: April 18th (Thu) 13:30-15:10 Venue: Room 302,  Boya Lecture Building Sign up: 活動報名系統 Synopsis: Unlock the essential skills and strategies for presenting yourself and mastering Q&A tactics in both Chinese and English — all in one session designed to impress your interviewers and shorten the path to your desired job.