STUST has achieved great success in the Ministry of Education's University Social Responsibility (USR) Program. Not only were all proposals in the third phase of the program approved, but the university also achieved an outstanding performance with all five proposals in the Ministry of Education's fourth-phase USR plan approved. Additionally, STUST received a subsidy of NT$500,000 for the mid- and long-term effectiveness evaluation of its school development plan. The university’s efforts and achievements in applying academic expertise to address local issues and develop diverse solutions over the years have been recognized by the Ministry of Education.

【Student community members of STUST’s “Youth and Banks Co-create Local Wisdom, Freedom, and Eternal Power” project shared the concept and specific practices of age-friendly communities with the public.】

Since 2017, STUST has actively participated in the USR program, using pragmatic communication to establish long-term trusting partnerships with local communities. This phase of the project continues to focus on “local care,” “sustainable environment,” “cultural sustainability,” and “health promotion and food safety,” further reinforcing the positive role of universities as local think tanks. The sustainable development feature, “Youth and Elderly Co-creates Local Smart Freedom and Eternal Power,” is committed to smart and precise healthcare by collaborating with industry, government, academia, and local partners. It integrates elderly welfare expertise with technological applications to build a model of a healthy and sustainable community for the elderly.

【STUST’s "Local Creation and Dissemination of Cultural Heritage--Fucheng vs Yuejin" plans to build the "Shennong Street Museum," creating a space to visit, explore, appreciate, learn, and experience.】

The project, "Local Creation and Dissemination of Cultural Heritage—Fucheng vs. Yuejin," highlights the suburban commercial culture of Fucheng Taijiang Inner Sea and Siyuejin Daofeng Inner Sea. It collaborates with local residents to operate a neighborhood museum, deepening local cultural significance and enhancing the economic model of cultural sustainability. Through these two in-depth projects, STUST hopes that teachers and students will collaborate with public departments and community partners to create a unique and influential model for local sustainable development.

【Members of STUST’s "Zuoyao shansheng-Creative Life Value-added Plan 2.0" led the public to experience the local culture of the Zuozhen area using self-made fossil teaching boxes.】

Meanwhile, STUST’s three university-specific budding projects, including “Zuoyao shansheng-Creative Life Value-added Project 2.0,” utilize creative design to revitalize local culture, bringing greater recognition to Zuozhen and positioning this charming town on a global stage. The “Cross-Music Contest: South and West, Integrating Art Together” project uses music to showcase the power of local cultural integration, inspiring the younger generation to connect with the land of Sigang and support rural creative marketing efforts. Lastly, the “Storing Carbon and Conserving Fishing: Green Power Creation and Digital Intelligence Twin Cross-border Integration of Net Zero Sustainability Action Plan in the Ancient Capital Fishing Village” introduces green energy and intelligent aquaculture techniques to fish pond farming. This initiative employs innovative technical solutions to address environmental sustainability issues in collaboration with local partners.

【STUST’s " Cross-Music Contest: South and West, Integrating Art Together" project team used music to showcase local cultural integration, leading the younger generation to connect with the land of Sigang.】

With the support of resources from the Ministry of Education's USR program, STUST encourages teachers to develop social practice courses. Together, teachers and students step beyond the campus and into communities, combining local issues with diverse social practice courses. By integrating academic expertise and regional resources, the university enhances local characteristics, fosters community and industry innovation, and works toward a sustainable future.

【STUST’s "Storing Carbon and Fishing: Green Power Creation and Digital Intelligence Twin Cross-border Integration of Net Zero Sustainability Action Plan" project team led students to visit the Tuchengzi fish pond to explore real-world solutions.】

Neng-fu Huang, president of STUST, stated that the university’s excellent results in the fourth-phase USR program review highlight its deep roots in the local community. Over the years, STUST has led teachers and students in integrating academic expertise with social practice, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Looking ahead, STUST will continue to bring professional energy into higher education, fulfill its social responsibilities, and exert its influence as a local think tank to create a positive impact.