In response to the Ministry of Education’s The Program on Bilingual Education for Students in College (BEST Program), the EMI Resource Center at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) supports faculty members in strengthening EMI teaching practices and helps teaching assistants and students develop academic English communication skills. Through achievement presentations, academic exchanges, professional development lectures, and cross-university open classroom observations, the Center promotes inter-university, interdisciplinary, and international collaboration to enhance EMI teaching quality and student learning outcomes. During the first semester of Academic Year 2026–2027, the Center will offer the following activities, and open to faculty members and students from universities and colleges across Taiwan.
1. 2026 Final Presentation and International Conference
Under the theme “Reimagining EMI Practices: Scholarship, Innovation, and Collaboration,” the conference brings together faculty members, researchers, and EMI practitioners from diverse disciplines to exchange teaching practices, research findings, and learning outcomes, while promoting interdisciplinary, inter-university, and international collaboration.
The program includes presentations on the outcomes of faculty training programs at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), along with the 36-hour EMI professional development program. It also features paper presentations, keynote speeches, and panel discussions on EMI teaching practices, faculty development, instructional innovation, and international collaboration.
(1) Registration Deadline: October 26, 2026 (Mon.), 11:59 p.m.
(2) Conference Dates: November 13–14, 2026 (Fri.–Sat.)
(3) Time: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
(4) Venue: International Conference Hall 509, General Building, National Taiwan Normal University
(5) More Information: https://rcemi.ntnu.edu.tw/news/event_focus/content/1/189
2. 2026 Final Presentation and International Conference, Call for Papers
Faculty members, researchers, master’s and doctoral students, and EMI practitioners are invited to submit papers on EMI-related research and practices.
Suggested topics include:
- EMI Teacher Education and Professional Development
- AI-Assisted EMI Learning Design
- EMI Curriculum Design and Innovative Pedagogy
- Internationalization, COIL, and Global Partnerships
Abstracts must be written in English and contain 200–300 words. Authors of accepted abstracts are required to submit a full paper and present their work at the conference.
(1) Abstract Submission Deadline: September 4, 2026 (Fri.), 11:59 p.m.
(2) Notification of Acceptance: By September 14, 2026 (Mon.)
(3) Full Paper Submission Deadline: October 26, 2026 (Mon.), 11:59 p.m.
(4) Presentation Dates: November 13–14, 2026
(5) More Information: https://rcemi.ntnu.edu.tw/news/event_focus/content/1/191
3. EMI Faculty Development and Teaching Assistant Training Lectures
This online series consists of faculty development workshops and teaching assistant (TA) training sessions. It aims to support faculty members in enhancing EMI course design and teaching practices while helping teaching assistants, students, and prospective EMI classroom assistants strengthen their skills in academic English communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and research presentation.
Faculty workshops will feature participants from the 2026 UT Austin overseas training program, who will share their training experiences, teaching reflections, and classroom implementation practices. TA training sessions will focus on academic networking, collaborative discussion, task negotiation, leadership communication, data storytelling, evidence-based problem-solving, and visual presentation of research findings.
(1) Registration: Until three working days before each session, or earlier if capacity is reached
(2) Dates: September 7–November 4, 2026 (6 online sessions)
(3) Format: Online
(4) More Information: https://rcemi.ntnu.edu.tw/news/event_focus/content/1/195
4. UNSW Cross-University Open EMI Classroom Observation
In collaboration with Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, National Taipei University, Feng Chia University, Providence University, National Pingtung University, and National Dong Hwa University, the Center will host 10 cross-institutional open classroom observation sessions.
These sessions feature EMI instructors who previously participated in the UNSW overseas training program. Participants will have the opportunity to observe EMI classes, receive expert feedback, and engage in post-class discussions on course design and instructional strategies, fostering professional learning, experience sharing, and reflective teaching.
(1) Registration Deadline: Three working days before each session, or earlier if capacity is reached
(2) Event Period: October 7–December 9, 2026
(3) Location: Sessions will be held at partner institutions across northern, central, southern, and eastern Taiwan.
(4) Presentation Dates: November 13–14, 2026
(5) More Information: https://rcemi.ntnu.edu.tw/news/event_focus/content/1/193
For detailed information on each activity, please visit https://rcemi.ntnu.edu.tw/ . Faculty members, researchers, students, and other interested participants are welcome to register and participate. Please note that activity dates, times, venues, and other arrangements are subject to change. Any updates will be announced on the official website or through pre-event notification emails. For inquiries regarding registration or participation, please contact the event office at