Event record〉José Manuel Barroso visits the institute: symposium on "Geopolitics, a Peaceful Opportunity for the Development of the EU and Asian Countries"
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
José Manuel Barroso, former Prime Minister of Portugal and former President of the 歐盟執行委員會, visited 中央研究院 to take part in an academic symposium on the "Taiwan Bridge Project," jointly organized by the 政治學研究所 and the 世界和平基金會. Barroso shared his experiences as Prime Minister of Portugal, President of the European Commission, and Chair of the Board of 全球疫苗免疫聯盟, and held in-depth exchanges with scholars from within and outside the institution on topics including Portugal's democratic transition, coordination mechanisms in EU-China relations, the impact of the Trump administration on US-Europe relations, the challenge of extremist forces to European democracy, a geopolitical analysis of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the implications of the situation across the Taiwan Strait and European integration.
Facts
The academic symposium was held on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
About 60 scholars in fields including political science, economics, sociology, and law took part in the symposium
Barroso, then just 18 years old, joined the anti-authoritarian movement out of dissatisfaction with restrictions on political freedom
and in 2012, together with the President of the 歐洲理事會, accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the European Union
Barroso also served as Chair of the Board of 全球疫苗免疫聯盟 (Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance) from 2021 to 2025
In 1974, Portugal's "Carnation Revolution" (Carnation Revolution) broke out
He looked back on his experience of serving ten years as President of the European Commission
Barroso recalled a conversation in 2008 with then US President George Walker Bush (George Walker Bush) during the 二十國集團 (G20) summit
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、政治學研究所、世界和平基金會、葡萄牙天主教大學、國立臺灣大學、國立政治大學、普林斯頓大學、全球疫苗免疫聯盟、Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance、歐盟執行委員會、歐洲理事會、歐盟理事會、歐洲議會、二十國集團
Applications are open for the 116 academic-year doctoral admissions of the Academia Sinica's International Graduate Program (TIGP)
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Applications are open for the 116 academic-year doctoral admissions of the Academia Sinica's International Graduate Program (TIGP), which offers 14 doctoral programs. The application period runs from Nov. 1, 115 to Feb. 1, 116, and no application fee is charged.
Former Chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry and President of the 瑞典皇家科學院 Sven Lidin visits Academia Sinica
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
Sven Lidin, President of the 瑞典皇家科學院, visited Academia Sinica and met with President Chien-Jen Chen and several academic and research leaders, focusing on cooperation in glycoscience, proteomics, and precision medicine, and sharing international experience in research governance.
中研院 announced that the "115 Academia Sinica Scholars Program Mid-term Results Presentation" will be held on Nov. 10 and 11, 115, at the Lecture Hall of the Research Center for Information Technology Innovation, with registration closing on Nov. 6, 115.
Event registration> 115 "中研講堂" Keelung session popular science lecture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
The 115 "中研講堂" will hold a popular science lecture in Keelung at National Taiwan Ocean University on Nov. 19, featuring three thematic talks, with registration open from Nov. 2 to Nov. 16.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Dazhuang Village in Mingjian Township and Jiaxing Borough in Nantou City, Nantou County, due to emergency repairs to a broken pipe on Nantian Road. The outage will run from 08:03 to 12:00 on Nov. 6, 2026.
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Kangshou Borough in Nantou City, Nantou County, due to emergency repairs to a broken pipe on Zhongshan Street. The outage will run from 08:09 to 14:00 on Nov. 6, 2026.
To improve the stability of water supplies and reduce the risk of pipeline leaks, 台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines in Central Village in Yuanlin City and Jingkou Village in Puxin Township, Changhua County, resulting in a water outage on November 6, 2026.
水利署 issued an updated notice about free overflow from Baoshan Second Reservoir into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan and Emei townships in Hsinchu County and the East, North and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City. Residents are urged to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.
Strong Wind Advisory for Land Areas (Yellow Alert) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Lienchiang County, Yunlin County, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a land-based strong wind advisory (yellow signal), warning of a chance of average winds of force 6 or higher or gusts of force 8 or higher in some areas of Taoyuan City, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Pingtung County, Taitung County, Penghu County and Lienchiang County from this morning through tonight. Residents are advised to take care outdoors.
TaiMed Biologics (4147): TaiMed Biologics wins BioTech Breakthrough Awards' “Infectious Disease Innovation of the Year” for its innovative antibody drug development, earning international recognition for its biotech industry achievements
Chang Yao Real Estate (3489): Announces that the company name has changed from “森寶開發股份有限公司” to “長耀地產投資股份有限公司.” Announcement period: from 115年11月4日 to 116年2月3日.
Vanguard International Semiconductor (5347): Announces that its board of directors has approved the consolidated financial report for the third quarter of 115
HanKang partners with Kaohsiung Medical University, signs MOU to advance clinical research collaboration on new cancer drugs - Global Bio & Tech Monthly
The final screening and awards ceremony for the 15th Health Japan Award for Extending Healthy Life Expectancy (lifestyle-related disease prevention category) will be held.
Angered by economic downturn and military service reform, 120,000 members of Germany's Gen Z take to the streets | PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Angered by the economic downturn, high rents and military service reform, young Germans launched the “Gen Z Takes Charge” group and protested in more than 30 cities, with 5,000 people taking part in Berlin.
Facts
Young people in Germany aged 16 to 30
Launched protests in more than 30 cities nationwide
Attracted 5,000 participants
After the economy contracted for 2 consecutive years
Last year (2025) also saw near-zero growth
Original過去5年漲了近5成
Original房租卻在過去5年漲了近5成
All young people aged 18 and older will receive a military service preference questionnaire
Starting next July
All men born after 2008 must undergo physical examinations
US first lady Melania meets Russian and Ukrainian representatives, calls for lasting ceasefire agreement | PTS News PNN
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
US first lady Melania met with Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House and called for a lasting ceasefire agreement. The representatives expressed their thanks and presented gifts. On the battlefield, Russian drone attacks caused civilian casualties in Ukraine, while Ukrainian forces launched retaliatory strikes on Russian oil refineries. In addition, the 星盾 satellite internet contract is nearing expiration, and Zelensky is seeking energy and air defense assistance in Spain.
Announcement of the results of public comments on the proposed partial revisions to the Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Major Banks, etc., and related matters
Should you nourish your body with warming foods at Lidong? A Chinese medicine doctor recommends choosing from 4 types of ingredients based on your constitution to nourish body and mind for the cold winter - Heho Health
Amendments will be made to the income calculation for public housing residents (single-parent deduction) in light of revisions to the Income Tax Act — Cabinet approves a Cabinet Order partially amending the Enforcement Order of the Public Housing Act
Signing of a memorandum of cooperation on environmental cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam