Ming Chuan University English Language Centre Launches “From Ideas to Action: SDGs Series”

In response to the global trend of sustainable development, the English Language Centre of Ming Chuan University has launched the “From Ideas to Action: SDGs Series.” Through thematic seminars and documentary screenings, the series aims to guide faculty and students in gaining a deeper understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while encouraging them to transform ideas into concrete actions. The initiative seeks to inspire greater awareness of and engagement with global issues. Online registration is available at: https://reurl.cc/M2j7pL

Among the events, a bilingual seminar led by Amnesty International titled “From Human Rights Conventions to the Sustainable Development Goals: Inequality Gaps in Taiwan’s Sustainable Development Process” will be held on Monday, April 27, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. in Room B505 at the Taipei Campus. The seminar will feature Chen Ching-Chieh, Director of Law and Policy at Amnesty International Taiwan, as the keynote speaker. Drawing from the perspective of international human rights conventions, the talk will explore the challenges of equality and human rights that Taiwan faces in advancing sustainable development, offering students and faculty diverse and critical perspectives.

In addition, the series includes screenings of the internationally acclaimed SDGs documentary Bigger Than Us:

• April 28 (Tuesday), 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Room P407, Taoyuan Campus
• May 7 (Thursday), 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Room D204, Taipei Campus

The film follows Indonesian youth leader Melati Wijsen and young changemakers around the world who are committed to transforming the status quo. It documents how they courageously speak out and fight for human rights, climate issues, freedom of expression, social justice, the right to education, and access to food and dignity. From the favelas of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, to remote villages in Malawi, to the island of Lesbos in Greece and Indigenous communities in the mountains of Colorado in the United States, these young people take real action to address global challenges, demonstrating the influence and sense of mission of a new generation.

The English Language Centre of Ming Chuan University stated that this series is not only about the transmission of knowledge, but also a starting point for action. Through diverse learning experiences, it aims to encourage students and faculty to reflect on their roles in global issues and to take part in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. All events are free of charge, and all faculty and students are warmly invited to participate. Register online at https://reurl.cc/M2j7pL to stay informed, spark new ideas, and take meaningful action toward a sustainable future.