STUST, founded 55 years ago by the visionary "Tainan Gang," has long upheld acommitment to pragmatic and applicable technical and vocational education. Withdeep local roots and a broad educational vision, the university now unveils a newimage advertisement under the forward-looking slogan: “AI Sets Sail, STUST Takesthe Lead—Cultivating Sustainable AI Talents across Industries.” This campaignhighlights STUST’s unwavering determination and exceptional strength in nurturing "living talents" empowered by AI. Through vivid imagery featuring outstanding students from various colleges, the advertisement powerfully showcases the university's people-oriented educational philosophy. As a trailblazer in technical and vocational education, STUST breaks away from rote learning and theoretical instruction. It is dedicated to developing future-ready talents who embody sustainable thinking, AI literacy, life wisdom, adaptive flexibility, and interdisciplinary practical skills. With over half a century of dedicated cultivation and innovation, STUST has earned a stellar reputation in the technical and vocational education sector for its emphasis on practicality and real-world application—widely recognized as a beacon in its field.

【President Nen-fu Huang, along with student representatives from each college andDan-ching Liang, Director of the Communications and Public Relations, unveiled thestriking new recruitment bus advertisement. Holding the vibrant new campaign visuals displayed on the bus, they officially launched STUST’s latest promotional effort. This moment was more than a group photo: it symbolized the university’s commitment to fostering a new generation of AI-powered, sustainability-minded "living talents," with the message spreading across cities like a moving bus.】

President Nen-fu Huang Unveils Blueprint for “Sustainable Thinking and AI-Empowered Talent”

President Nen-fu Huang, an esteemed leader in AI-driven smart agriculture and anexpert in information engineering, recognizes AI's transformative power acrossindustries. With a forward-looking vision, he has positioned STUST as a “TechnologyUniversity for Practical AI,” focusing on cultivating a new generation of AI talentcapable of leveraging AI tools to solve real-world challenges. His contributions haveearned him the prestigious "K. T. Li AI Special Contribution Award," reflecting highacclaim from both academia and industry. Under President Huang’s leadership,STUST is among the 17 Taiwanese universities collaborating with NVIDIA, atestament to its strategic foresight in AI development.

He emphasizes that the “living talents” needed in the AI era are not only technicallyproficient but also possess vital soft skills such as communication and teamwork.These individuals thrive in dynamic environments, continuously learning throughhands-on projects and competitions to demonstrate robust problem-solving abilitiesand adaptability. To support this vision, President Huang has launched Taiwan’s first“AI Practice Field—AI Maker,” enabling students to learn AI through hands-onexperience, develop application skills, and evolve into the interdisciplinary AIprofessionals demanded by modern industry.

【The “AI Sets Sail, STUST Takes the Lead” recruitment campaign recently made avibrant debut on light box advertisements in key Taichung City train stations. Theeye-catching visuals and dynamic student portrayals quickly captured the attention ofcountless passersby. These advertisements not only underline STUST’s commitmentto nurturing AI-powered “living talents” but also warmly invite young learners fromcentral Taiwan to join STUST, ignite their passion for learning, and unlock their limitless potential.】

Students as Ambassadors to Showcasing the Vibrancy of “Living Talents” acrossDisciplines

A standout feature of this campaign is its use of STUST students as ambassadors. These talented individuals excel in a wide array of fields—AI application, engineering practice, smart health, business intelligence, culinary arts, creative design, film and television production, game development, pop music performance, language studies, cultural care, art and sports competitions, and international exchanges. Their presence vividly illustrates STUST’s comprehensive and diversified approach to education. These students, as amateur spokespeople, are not only living proof of STUST’s practical education philosophy but also embody the essence of “AI-empowered living talents.” With their energetic and confident demeanor, they convey the university’s educational ideals across both the humanities and technical disciplines.

President Huang expressed heartfelt gratitude to all faculty and students whocontributed to the advertisement. Their participation vividly brings STUST’smission—cultivating AI-empowered and sustainability-minded talents—to lifethrough a range of media platforms, from bus advertisements to social media outreach. Dan-ching Liang, Director of the Communications and Public Relations andCreativity Director for this campaign, oversaw the entire project and crafted thecampaign's messaging. He hopes this initiative will resonate with younger audiencesand inspire them to choose STUST as a launchpad for their future.

【STUST’s “AI Sets Sail, STUST Takes the Lead” bus advertisement, featuringconfident student representatives, is now traveling through the streets of major citiesin northern and central Taiwan. This mobile campus showcase not only reflects the school’s achievements in nurturing a diverse array of "living talents" but also symbolizes its mission to lead students forward, riding the AI wave into a future of infinite opportunities.】

Industry endorsement and proven

STUST’s excellence has not only earned student praise but also has been widelyrecognized across professional sectors. Its proactive and forward-thinking AI initiatives have earned it a coveted partnership with NVIDIA. Notably, during a public speech in Taiwan by CEO Jensen Huang of NVIDIA, STUST’s logo was prominently displayed on the official backdrop—underscoring its leadership in AI education. In the Global Vision 2025 employer survey, STUST ranked as the top private university nationally, and number one in STUST for both “Most Preferred University by the Financial Sector” and “Most Popular Internship Source.” Similarly, in the 2025 Cheers Magazine survey, it was named the top private university of science and technology in STUST. Additionally, the 2025 “University Brand Power” report by 104 Job Bank named STUST the only science and technology university to appear in the “Mass Communication” category of the national academic group rankings. It also secured leading positions among private universities in both the “Engineering” and “Recreation and Sports” categories.

STUST’s College of Engineering successfully passed the fourth cycle of IEETengineering certification in 2025, while the College of Business Adminstration,internationally competitive, received AACSB accreditation in 2017 and was re-accredited in 2022—making it the only private science and technology university inTaiwan to hold this distinction. These accolades from industry leaders, media, andinternational accrediting bodies affirm STUST’s strength in education and its continued success in cultivating versatile, high-quality talent.

【The image and recruitment advertisement of STUST’s “AI Sets Sail, STUST Takesthe Lead” has been strongly stationed in the light box at the prime location of thethree railways in Banchiao, New Taipei City. Whether people take the train, MRT or high-speed rail, they can easily capture the futuristic invitation of STUST. Through the confident image of student representatives, STUST shows all commuters itsdetermination to cultivate "living talents" with AI empowerment, and hopes to attractmore young students with potential to join the ranks of STUST, find their own stagehere, and bravely pursue their dreams.】

To cultivate sustainable AI living talents that will lead the future

“AI Sets Sail, STUST Takes the Lead—Cultivating Sustainable AI Talents acrossIndustries.” This image advertising slogan is not only the educational vision ofSTUST, but also a solid commitment to all students with dreams. STUST provides an environment full of “learning vitality”, builds a diverse “active stage”, inspires students to “live out their potential”, and allows every student to find their own direction here, and become a “sustainable AI talent” with “hard skills” of AI empowerment, “soft skills” of interpersonal communication and teamwork, and "combat capability" to solve problems in the AI era.

The new image advertisement of STUST has been published in various places sinceApril, and will meet the public through multiple channels. We sincerely invite allwalks of life to witness how STUST University of Science and Technology, with thefirm belief of “AI Sets Sail, STUST Takes the Lead—Cultivating Sustainable AITalents across Industries,” leads students to ride the wind and waves in the AI era,become sustainable thinking beings, AI-enabled talents, outstanding leaders in all industries, and jointly shape the future of AI.