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[iitroorkee]

IIT Roorkee announces admissions to Joint MTech Program in Semiconductor Technology with Taiwan Universities. Please visit the link for more details.

http://ece.iitr.ac.in/jmdp

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Texture: m i t s u

Chantal's clients!

Will she be able to give them customized sweets while avoiding everything they hate? Hopefully yes, because otherwise her reputation as a great pastry chef would suffer a serious blow-

Their names come from the scientific names of the animals they are inspired by:

Loseica: Pink cockatoo/Galah - Eo[lo]phus ro[seica]pilla

Kenicea: Hopkin's rose nudibranch - O[keni]a rosa[cea]

Silsdia: Pink handfish - Brachiop[sil]u[s dia]nthus

Sus: Piggy - [Sus] domesticus

And Zora, from "roza", "pink" in Esperanto.

Yes, there's even a human. In Rhodopolis you can really find everything.

Regarding their designs, Sus and Zora fall into Harajuku Fashion, with the former inspired by classic lolita (Because she is an ojousama) and the latter by fairy kei (Because she is the only human, so she is inspired by a supernatural creature (?)).

Silsdia, on the other hand, is more "granny style" (No flying slipper, but she can flip your face with a pat), while Loseica is more of a very light elegant punk (She's a career woman who doesn't give up fashion!).

Kenicea is a tentacled blob in a furry dress. Obviously you can't see it from the bust, but she's the only other character besides Janet to have more than two legs - Many, many more.

[kamny]

Private University to Merge with National Tsing Hua University Amid Enrollment Decline

Introduction: Declining Enrollment Leads to Merger In a significant development, Chung Hua University (CHU) has announced that it will merge with National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) due to ongoing challenges related to declining enrollment. The merger, which will see CHU cease to enroll new students starting in 2025, marks a major shift for the private institution, founded in 1990. The two universities, located in Hsinchu City, have reached a preliminary agreement, though official procedures are still pending. Details of the Merger and Impact on Students During a press conference on Friday, CHU President Victor W. Liu (劉維琪) confirmed the merger agreement, highlighting the declining enrollment at CHU as the main catalyst for the decision. In the 2023 academic year, CHU enrolled 3,898 students, a significant decrease from 6,722 students in 2017. This merger follows a larger trend of private universities in Taiwan facing financial difficulties, with several institutions closing their doors in recent years, including TransWorld University, Tatung Institute of Technology, and Mingdao University in July 2024. Under the terms of the merger, CHU will prioritize the interests of its current students and faculty. Students will be allowed to complete their courses on the CHU campus, with new classes offered by NTHU. Faculty members will have the opportunity to continue their work at CHU for the next six years, after which they will plan for their future careers. NTHU’s Role and Plans for the Future National Tsing Hua University, a leading public university in Taiwan, confirmed the merger on Friday. NTHU President Weiyuan John Kao (高為元) said that the university plans to take over the CHU campus and resources after current CHU students graduate. This arrangement mirrors the merger between National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) and Hwa Hsia University of Technology that took place last year. In the short term, NTHU intends to establish its College of Semiconductor Research on the CHU campus, leveraging its proximity to the Hsinchu Science Park, a major hub for Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. Kao also mentioned that NTHU would consider other departments and research initiatives in the future, which are yet to be finalized. A Closer Look at the Merger’s Impact The merger raises several important questions about the future of private universities in Taiwan, the rights of students and faculty, and the role of the semiconductor industry in higher education. With NTHU’s extensive research capabilities, the CHU campus is expected to play a key role in the development of Taiwan’s high-tech sector. Table: Key Details of the CHU and NTHU Merger AspectDetailsUniversity InvolvedChung Hua University (CHU) and National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)Merger AnnouncementFriday, after reaching a preliminary consensus between both universitiesCHU Enrollment (2023)3,898 students (down from 6,722 in 2017)Merger TimelineCHU to stop enrolling students by 2025, current students graduate under CHUNTHU’s Plans for CHUEstablish a semiconductor research hub and Tsing Hua Square Technology Park on CHU campusCampus DonationCHU donates its campus and assets to NTHU for the continuation of higher education initiativesFaculty PlansFaculty will continue at CHU for six years before planning for future opportunities FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions 1. Why is Chung Hua University merging with National Tsing Hua University? Chung Hua University is facing declining enrollment numbers and has been unable to sustain its operations in the face of reduced student numbers. The merger with NTHU provides a way for the institution to continue serving its academic community while contributing to the development of Taiwan’s high-tech industries. 2. What will happen to current students at Chung Hua University? Current students will be allowed to finish their courses at CHU and will receive diplomas from CHU. NTHU will begin offering courses at the CHU campus, and students will continue their education as usual until graduation. 3. How will faculty members be affected by the merger? Faculty members will be allowed to continue working at CHU for six years, with the university following a model used in the NTUST and Hwa Hsia University of Technology merger. After this period, faculty will be supported in planning their career paths. 4. What role does the semiconductor industry play in the merger? NTHU plans to leverage the proximity of the CHU campus to the Hsinchu Science Park, a global semiconductor hub, to establish a College of Semiconductor Research and develop the Tsing Hua Square Technology Park. 5. How is the Ministry of Education involved in this merger? The Ministry of Education has yet to receive an official merger plan but has stated that it will ensure the rights of students and faculty are protected and will assist in the process once the plan is submitted. Conclusion: A New Era for CHU and NTHU The merger between Chung Hua University and National Tsing Hua University marks a significant step in Taiwan’s educational landscape, particularly in the context of the challenges faced by private universities. As the merger moves forward, the focus will be on maintaining educational standards while also fostering innovation and research, particularly in the burgeoning semiconductor industry. Read the full article

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Helia(nthus) Sans Ship Kids!

Helia x Classic/ Og/Original

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Helia x Swap Fell Red/Rotten

Helia x Swap Fell Purple/Razz

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Helia x Dream

Helia x Nightmare

Helia x Shattered/Corrupted Dream

Helia x Passive Nightmare

Helia x Ink

Helia x Error

Helia x Sci(ence)

Helia x Outer

Helia x Echo/Gaster

Helia x Cross

Helia x Killer

Helia x Dust

Helia x Horror

Helia x Geno

Helia x Fresh

Helia x Reaper

Helia x Lust

Helia x Ccino

Helia x Color

Helia x Farm(er)

Helia x Music Box Geno

Helia x Code Z/Z

Helia x Soda

Helia x Moni

Helia x Scarecrow

Helia x Sin

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[linguistlist-blog]

Confs: The 33rd Annual Meeting of the Southeast Asian Linguistics Society

The Institute of Linguistics at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) (Hsinchu, Taiwan) invites scholars to participate in the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Southeast Asian Linguistics Society (SEALS 33), June 15-17, 2024. SEALS 33 will be a hybrid conference, held concurrently in-person (GIS NTU Convention Center, Taipei, Taiwan) and online (via Google Meet). A post-conference workshop on Southeast Asian Linguistics will be held (in-person) at the Institute of Linguistics, National Tsing Hua Univer http://dlvr.it/T56tK3

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國立清華大學／第四屆企業領航 主視覺設計&插畫 AD Amber Chiu D Amber Chiu Motion Amber Chiu Designed @ Wesendesign.

[plasma-rabbit]

Welcome Dr. Paul Chu's visit to BNCT Center at National Tsing Hua University

Welcome Dr. Paul Chu’s visit to BNCT Center at National Tsing Hua University

It’s a pleasure to have Dr. Paul Chu, the professor of Nanjing University, to visit BNCT center at NTHU. Prof. Chou, the Chief, Prof. JJ Peir and Jerry Wu joined this meeting. Looking forward to having some more cooperation in the near future. Jerry Wu, Paul Chu, Robert Jann, JJ Peir

[medicircle-blog]

#NTHU Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Center Begins Treating Overseas #BrainCancer Patients #TVGH #medicircle https://bit.ly/2QL35oY https://www.instagram.com/p/B-MwUowp3Rk/?igshid=n8akd97fyilb

[sweetdreamstoday]

Dear, dear, Autumn is here 🍂🍁 #school #NTHU #autumnleaves #autumnsong #fallenleaves #greens (at 國立清華大學National Tsing Hua University)

[fxpdeddi]

有人說到了新地方一定要認識人，這樣才能夠好好交流。第一次來台灣的那天遇到系上同學們還是很害羞，不過他們都很熱情，而且還有很多印尼的學長姐同學們，他們也幫忙了不少，而我常常麻煩到他們。 轉眼之間4年就過去了，希望我們留下來的回憶可永久存在，希望我們一起學的知識都可以將我們的未來完美無缺。 最後祝同學們畢業快樂～ 學長姐感謝你們的愛心～ 學弟妹剩下時間加油咯～ 因為有你們在才有今天的我 感恩 😘😘 #nthu #graduation #國立清華大學 #畢業典禮 https://www.instagram.com/p/ByxkrownWtk/?igshid=1tqmuv4mjlsvr

[theselfchronicler]

Bits and bobs from around uni.  I leave in a few days now and I’m getting so freaking sentimental about everything. Unfortunately, it has been super rainy recently (to prepare me for the UK? :’() so I haven’t been able to go around taking photos and saying a proper goodbye my way. 

[competentlycalm]

September to December for the NTHU Hanafuda and we’re done! I might still go back and tweak a few things but it should pretty much be the same :) 

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Composite piezoelectric materials extracted from common waste products

A research team led by Professor Jyh-Ming Wu of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan has recently developed two composite piezoelectric materials extracted from common waste products. One is a new type of catalyst extracted from discarded rice husks and is capable of treating industrial wastewater 90 times quicker than the photocatalysts now in use. The other is a material extracted from discarded squid bones and has been used to produce a self-sanitizing transparent film suitable for use as a cover on mobile phone screens, elevator buttons, door handles, etc.

Organic industrial wastewater is typically treated by using photocatalysts; however, conventional photocatalysts require sufficient light, and wastewater is usually not very transparent, so the efficiency tends to be low. With this problem in mind, Wu's research team extracted silicon dioxide from rice husks and then added molybdenum and sulfur to produce a quartz composite piezoelectric material. The material can be injected into a factory's wastewater pipeline wherein the pressure generated by the water flow helps to purify the pollution without needing any light.

Read more.

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Calls: The 33rd Annual Meeting of the Southeast Asian Linguistics Society

Second Call for Papers: The Institute of Linguistics at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) (Hsinchu, Taiwan) invites scholars working on Southeast Asian linguistics to the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Southeast Asian Linguistics Society (SEALS 33), June 15-17, 2024. SEALS 33 will be a hybrid conference, held concurrently in-person (GIS NTU Convention Center, Taipei, Taiwan) and online (via Google Meet). A post-conference workshop on Southeast Asian Linguistics will be held (in-person) at the In http://dlvr.it/T089tx

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30+ FREE Data Science Short Courses from FutureLearn

FutureLearn is an online learning platform offering a wide range of courses similar to various other popular MOOC suppliers. The course curricula usually consist of reading material and video clips. The tests and assignments are made available at the end of every unit. The syllabuses are provided in a simple form and are easy to navigate, as well as the general individual experience of FutureLearn’s courses is some of the best I have actually seen. We have brought you FutureLearn Free Courses in Data Science, but first let’s see are FutureLearn courses worth it?

Are FutureLearn Programs Accredited?

Yes, FutureLearn programs are accredited,  authentic, and are well-acknowledged for their credibility, as they provide certificates through universities. Also, Online courses hosted on FutureLearn are from universities and not from private teachers.

Are FutureLearn’s Courses Free?

The majority of FutureLearn’s online training courses can be considered totally free, besides paid courses, microcredential programs, and online degrees. Freemium students can have complete access to the course and course material for 14 days additionally. However, FutureLearn’s free courses don’t provide access to tests or even certificates.

How to join a FutureLearn free course?

When you click on any of the links listed below, you’ll be taken to the program description page. If a program is open to signing up then you’ll see a ‘Pink button’ near the top of the program summary page:

To enroll into FutureLearn Free courses, you will have to click on “Join course for free”. Then you will be taken to the bottom of the web page having a list of options:

Clicking on Join free takes you to a web page with the information you need to know before you start learning. To begin with the FutureLearn Free course, you can click on “Go to course” or wait till course starts as in my case over here.  To know what comes next, you can take a look at this article from FutureLearn: What to expect when your course starts.

Are FutureLearn certificates recognized?

Yes, as discussed before that the Future Learn programs are accredited and are recognized by well-known organizations. Moreover, micro-credential certificates are of much more value than Short course certificates.

Various types of training courses are provided by Future learn such as:

Brief Courses

Specialist Tracks

Microcredentials

Online Degrees

Here we have brought you free short courses from Future learn from the field of Data Science. These take anything from two to 7 weeks normally, and with a dedication of a few hours per week. However, you are free to take more than one short FutureLearn course simultaneously, just you should have adequate time readily available.

List of FutureLearn Free Data Science Courses

Organized by Top Universities & Organizations

Universities:

1. Birkbeck, University of London 2. Coventry University 3. Edinburgh Napier University 4. Eindhoven University of Technology 5. Griffith University 6. Johns Hopkins University 7. National Chiao Tung University 8. National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) 9. Taipei Medical University

10. The University of Law 11. The University of Manchester 12. The University of Sheffield 13. The University of Waikato 14. University of Dundee 15. University of Leeds 16. University of Michigan 17. University of Reading 18. University of Strathclyde

Oranizations:

1. Cloud Swifty, Microsoft 2. Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre 3. Institute of Coding 4. Microsoft 5. National Centre for Computing Education 6. Raspberry Pi Foundation 7. Swiss Education Group 8. The Data Lab 9. UAL Creative Computing Institute 10. UrbanTide

Subject Categories

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence – Big Data

Artificial Intelligence – Bioinformatics

Artificial Intelligence – Business & Management

Artificial Intelligence – Healthcare & Medicine

Artificial Intelligence – IT & Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence – Law

Big Data – Data Analytics

Business & Management

Data Analytics

Data Mining

Databases

Healthcare & Medicine

IT & Computer Science

Python Programming

Recommended Free Courses

Note: Throughout the list, every course has been provided with the information as below:

Enrollments

Duration

Organized by

> Artificial Intelligence

1. Artificial Intelligence: Distinguishing Between Fact and Fiction

6300+

2 weeks

Coventry University, Institute of Coding

How well do you understand artificial intelligence (AI)? Explore how to separate the reality from the hype on this course.2. Get ready for a Masters in Data Science and AI

4400+

2 weeks

Coventry University

Identify whether you’re ready for Master’s study, improve your data science skills, and get to grips with the basics of Python.3. Introduction to Creative AI

17800+

2 weeks

UAL Creative Computing Institute

Explore the ways AI is changing the creative industries, and how you can develop your own career in creative AI.

> Artificial Intelligence – Big Data

4. AI and Big Data in Global Health Improvement

4300+

4 weeks

Taipei Medical University

Discover how data sharing in the healthcare sector has the potential to improve medical outcomes all over the world.

> Artificial Intelligence – Bioinformatics

5. Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics

800+

3 weeks

Taipei Medical University

Discover the future of bioinformatics and learn how AI models of bioinformatics data help us to understand biological processes.

> Artificial Intelligence – Business & Management

6. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hospitality: Challenges and Business Opportunities

–

4 weeks

Swiss Education Group

Explore how AI has the potential to revolutionise the international hospitality industry and the challenges of digitalisation.

> Artificial Intelligence – Healthcare & Medicine

7. AI for Healthcare: Equipping the Workforce for Digital Transformation

8000+

5 weeks

The University of Manchester

Learn how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare and how it can be used to support change in the healthcare workforce.8. Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges

7100+

4 weeks

Taipei Medical University

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is increasing, explore the challenges and opportunities AI presents.

> Artificial Intelligence – IT & Computer Science

9. Applications of AI Technology

3600+

4 weeks

Taipei Medical University

Learn how AI technology is influencing four key areas: intelligent systems, medtech, deep learning, and sustainable fishing

> Artificial Intelligence – Law

10. AI for Legal Professionals (II): Tools for Lawyers

900+

4 weeks

National Chiao Tung University

Discover programming with Python, and the AI tools that lawyers, legal educators, and regulators can use to deliver services.11. The Laws of Digital Data, Content and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

3400+

3 weeks

The University of Law

Discover the key legal concepts underpinning cyberspace and build legal expertise about digital technology.

> Big Data – Data Analytics

12. Big Data Analytics: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future

39700+

2 weeks

Griffith University

We produce more data than ever before. Find out how ‘big data analytics’ can help you make use of it.

> Business & Management

13. Business Analytics Using Forecasting

16500+

6 weeks

National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)

Discover how business can harness the power of big data to make better predictive analysis.14. Collecting and Using Data for Disease Control and Global Health Decision-Making

700+

3 weeks

Johns Hopkins University

Address the application of surveillance systems in a wide variety of epidemiological situations and make data-informed decisions.15. Data Science Ethics

1100+

4 weeks

University of Michigan

Explore the ethics of big data collection and sharing, and consider the importance of data privacy in our society today.16. Harnessing the Power Of Data: Introduction to Data-Driven Decision-Making

1400+

2 weeks

Coventry University

Have the chance to learn how to assess and critique data sources and information to help you make informed business decisions.17. Introduction to Data for Business Leaders

4600+

4 weeks

The Data Lab

A leadership course that goes beyond the hype surrounding data by focusing on the practicalities of achieving business outcomes.18. Making Sense of Data in the Media

14200+

3 weeks

The University of Sheffield

Discover how to read and understand data in the media, and how to spot fake news based on misleading statistics.19. Understanding Data in the Tourism Industry

3100+

5 weeks

Edinburgh Napier University

How can you benefit from using data in your tourism business? Learn the opportunities of tourism data with this online course.

> Data Analytics

20. Big Data and the Environment

14000+

3 weeks

University of Reading

From sources such as satellites, sensors and social media, how can environmental data analytics benefit business and research?

> Data Mining

21. Advanced Data Mining with Weka

13800+

5 weeks

The University of Waikato

Learn how to use popular packages that extend Weka’s functionality and areas of application. Use them to mine your own data!22. Data Mining with Weka

34900+

5 weeks

The University of Waikato

Discover practical data mining and learn to mine your own data using the popular Weka workbench.23. Introduction to Process Mining with ProM

18600+

4 weeks

Eindhoven University of Technology

Learn how to use the free, open source process mining framework (ProM) to analyse, visualise, and improve processes based on data.24. More Data Mining with Weka

12000+

5 weeks

The University of Waikato

Enhance your skills in practical data mining as you get to grips with using large data sets and advanced data mining techniques.

> Databases

25. Introduction to Databases and SQL

14400+

3 weeks

Raspberry Pi Foundation, National Centre for Computing Education

Discover how databases work and how to use SQL in this introductory course. Supported by Google.

> Healthcare & Medicine

26. Process Mining in Healthcare

4100+

4 weeks

Eindhoven University of Technology

Learn how process mining can be used to turn healthcare data into valuable insights to improve patient care while reducing costs.27. The Power of Data in Health and Social Care

5500+

3 weeks

University of Strathclyde, The Data Lab, UrbanTide, Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre

Discover the power of data for individuals and organisations working in health and social care.

> IT & Computer Science

28. Applied Data Science

1900+

2 weeks

Coventry University, Institute of Coding Birkbeck, University of London

Develop your data science and analytics skills and improve your understanding of using data in the workplace.29. Apply Creative Machine Learning

3100+

4 weeks

UAL Creative Computing Institute

Discover the creative side of machine learning with this free course using hands-on examples.30. Data Science in the Games Industry

5500+

4 weeks

University of Dundee

Data Science in the Games Industry31. MedTech: AI and Medical Robots

6500+

2 weeks

University of Leeds

Explore human robot interaction and enter the fascinating world of robotics and artificial intelligence in healthcare.

32. Microsoft Future Ready: Azure Cloud Fundamentals

1300+

3 weeks

Cloud Swifty, Microsoft

This course will provide foundational level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure.

> Python Programming

33. Programming 102: Think Like a Computer Scientist

21500+

4 weeks

Raspberry Pi Foundation, National Centre for Computing Education

Take your Python skills further in this online course, guided by the Raspberry Pi Foundation and supported by Google.34. Programming 103: Saving and Structuring Data

13000+

3 weeks

Raspberry Pi Foundation, National Centre for Computing Education

Learn how to save and structure data in external files, and import files back into your Python programs. Supported by Google.35. Programming for Everybody: Python Data Structures

9000+

6 weeks

University of Michigan

Discover data structures and learn how they’re used in the Python programming language with experts at the University of Michigan.36. Scratch to Python: Moving from Block- to Text-based Programming

17600+

4 weeks

Raspberry Pi Foundation, National Centre for Computing Education

Support learners to use the thinking & programming skills they learnt in Scratch in text-based programming languages like Python.