PSU Students Join SDGs Global Camp 2026 in Taiwan

Strengthening global collaboration through COIL and hands-on sustainability learning

Ten undergraduate students from the Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University (PSU), participated in the TU-CSMU-PSU COIL: SDGs Global Camp 2026, held from 25–29 March 2026 in Taichung, Taiwan, and hosted by Chung Shan Medical University (CSMU). Organized in collaboration with Toho University (Japan) and CSMU, the program brought together students from all three institutions to explore the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through academic and field-based activities. 

During the online phase of the COIL project, held from October 2025 to March 2026, students met regularly to initiate collaboration, form international teams, and develop their research interests. Through continuous discussion and group presentations, they refined their research topics, identified study sites, and designed appropriate methods for data collection.

During the onsite program, students took part in a field visit to Shigang District, where they engaged with local communities and learned about environmental conservation, water resource management, and cultural sustainability. Activities included working with elderly residents, visiting the Shigang Dam and the Dajia River Water Resources Exhibition Hall, and observing community-based sustainability practices.

The program concluded with group presentations, where students shared their SDGs-related research proposals developed through international collaboration.

“[...] interviewing people from different backgrounds changed my mindset. I realized that empathy is a universal language,” reflects a PSU student. “For example, during the Hakka workshop, although we spoke different languages, the warmth and smiles from the elderly made me feel at home. It taught me that openness is the first step toward true connection.”

The Faculty of Science, PSU extends its appreciation to Chung Shan Medical University and Toho University for their continued partnership in delivering this meaningful international learning experience.