AU Launches SDGs Learning Month to Foster a Sustainable Living-Learning Environment for Faculty and Students

亞大SDGs學習月,營造師生共學的永續學習環境
AU Launches SDGs Learning Month to Foster a Sustainable Living-Learning Environment for Faculty and Students

今年有30個動、靜態系列活動,以多元有趣的嘉年華會方式,讓全體師生一同參與。

Featuring 30 dynamic and static events this year, the festival engages the entire university community through a vibrant, carnival-style celebration.

學務邊遊光復新村活動
圖為亞大「SDGs學習月」「學務邊遊光復新村」活動,體驗身障者的繪畫過程。
AU's "SDGs Learning Month" event: "Guangfu New Village Tour," where participants experienced the artistic process alongside painters with physical disabilities.

亞洲大學重視永續發展,除了在課程、研究中帶入永續議題,並固定在每年11月舉辦「SDGs學習月」,今年有多達30個動、靜態系列活動,以多元有趣的嘉年華會方式,讓全體師生一同參與、學習;12月還有「廢紙轉為藝術品」聖誕裝置藝術活動、跨國文化交流的「歲末年終晚會」,將陸續展開。

Asia University (AU) attaches great importance to sustainable development. In addition to incorporating sustainability themes into its curricula and research, the university regularly designates November as "SDGs Learning Month." This year, the initiative featured as many as 30 diverse dynamic and static events organized in a lively carnival format, encouraging all faculty and students to participate and learn together. Following these events, the "Turning Waste Paper into Art" Christmas installation activity and the cross-cultural "Year-End Gala" are set to unfold successively in December.

由健康中心主辦的「愛公益-捲袖真英雄」捐血活動及「健康防疫三角形」吸引了數百位師生熱血響應,不論是捐熱血或是校園路跑,皆符合了「SDG3健康與福祉」的目標意旨,亦是呼應了本校「關懷力」、「健康力」的基本素養。

The "Love Charity - Roll Up Your Sleeves like a Real Hero" blood drive and the "Healthy Pandemic Prevention Triangle" road run, hosted by the Health Center, attracted hundreds of enthusiastic faculty members and students. Whether donating blood or joining the campus run, these efforts align perfectly with "SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being" and echo the university's core institutional values of fostering "Compassion" and "Health Literacy."

與在地文創景點「光復新村」的特色店家合作,「寧靜漫遊光復新村」以漫步的速度認識在地文化,並體驗「畫話協會」小兒麻痺患者如何繪畫、金工職人如何使設計園植製為精緻飾品的過程,體驗型小旅行聯繫了鄰里夥伴關係(SDG17),更使參與者進一步思考永續城鄉(SDG11)及責任消費與生產(SDG12)。

Collaborating with unique local stores at the cultural landmark "Guangfu New Village," the "Serene Roaming in Guangfu New Village" tour invited participants to explore local heritage at a leisurely pace. Attendees observed how polio patients from the "Language of Art Association" create paintings and learned how metalsmith artisans transform design concepts into exquisite jewelry. This experiential micro-tour strengthened neighborhood partnerships (SDG 17) while inspiring participants to contemplate sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11) alongside responsible consumption and production (SDG 12).

亞大美術館露天電影院
圖為亞美館外的露天電影院,吸引大批亞大師生和附近住戶,席地而坐在草地上看電影。
The open-air cinema outside the Asia University Museum of Modern Art attracted crowds of faculty, students, and local residents who gathered on the lawn to watch movies.

連續4天在亞大現代美術館著名清水模外牆投影的露天電影院,吸引了學生和在地鄉親一起坐在草地上看電影——《搶救失業大作戰》、《苦難我名》關心的平等(SDG10)及性別(SDG5)議題、《還有一些樹》描述了種族衝突與國家制度議題(SDG16),以及《2040》涉及的氣候變遷的思考(SDG13),影像的呈現讓學習者更震撼。看電影之外,也邀請專業師資導讀解說,引導影片議題的深入思考。

An open-air cinema projected films onto the signature fair-faced concrete walls of the Asia University Museum of Modern Art for four consecutive days, drawing students and local residents to enjoy movies on the lawn together. Features like *The Employment Battle* and *Suffering is My Name* addressed issues of reduced inequalities (SDG 10) and gender equality (SDG 5); *Some Trees* depicted ethnic conflicts and state systems (SDG 16); and *2040* prompted deep reflection on climate action (SDG 13). These powerful visual presentations left a profound impact on viewers. Beyond the screenings, professional instructors were invited to lead guided discussions, encouraging deep contemplation of the issues presented.

由保健系李明明主任帶領的植物肉營養便當當場義賣便當熱名大噪,一搶而空,100份全數售罄。從菜單開發、食材採買、到煮食裝盒,每個步驟都是老師帶著同學學生攜手完成。實踐了SDG13「採取對地球更好的氣候行動」中,減少食物碳足跡、少吃肉品的友善環境方式;更是呼應了本校簽署的「能源政策」中,「推動每周五為校園無肉蔬食日」行動方案的落實。

An eco-friendly charity sale featuring plant-based nutritional bento boxes, led by Prof. Ming-Ming Lee, Chair of the Department of Food Nutrition and Health Biotechnology, became an instant sensation and sold out all 100 portions immediately. From menu development and ingredient sourcing to cooking and packaging, every step was completed collaboratively by faculty and students. This initiative put into practice SDG 13 (Climate Action) by reducing food carbon footprints and embracing a meat-free, environmentally friendly lifestyle. It also directly echoed the implementation of the "Campus Meatless Friday" action plan under the university's signed "Energy Policy."

除了師生活動之外,22日由亞大校長蔡進發、中國醫藥大學副校長林正介領銜簽署「美好生活目標宣言」,宣示推動永續發展目標的決心,鼓勵師生從生活點滴落實SDGs目標。「Good life goals美好生活目標」又稱為「個人版的SDGs行動網領」,因淺顯易懂、簡單易行,成為多國政府企業NGO推動永續發展的行動參考。

In addition to student-faculty activities, AU President Jeffrey J. P. Tsai and China Medical University Vice President Cheng-Chieh Lin led the official signing of the "Good Life Goals Declaration" on the 22nd. This milestone demonstrated their resolve to advance sustainable development goals, motivating teachers and students to fulfill SDGs in their daily routines. The "Good Life Goals," often described as a personal toolkit for SDG action, have become a widely adopted reference for governments, corporations, and NGOs globally due to their clear, accessible, and actionable nature.

圖書館主題書展
亞大圖書館配合「SDGs學習月」,舉辦主題書展、講座。
In alignment with "SDGs Learning Month," the AU Library hosted themed book exhibitions and keynote lectures.

中亞聯大永續發展與社會責任論壇,亦從多年在地深耕的過程中反思永續。如本校王昭能產學長將智慧養殖技術帶到西南沿海、林錫銓老師建造鄰里文化品牌,亦邀請了跨校夥伴中醫大張恒鴻所長等帶來中醫藥養生、周淑媚主任關注水涌文化建築的教學實踐。豐富且深入的講解,呈現多年深耕場域植出人文精神與友善合作關係的雙聯成果。

The "China-Asia University System (CAUS) Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility Forum" offered an opportunity to reflect on sustainability through years of deep local engagement. For instance, AU's Chief of Industry-Academia Collaboration Chao-Tung Wang introduced smart aquaculture technologies to the southwestern coast, and Prof. Hsi-Chuan Lin helped craft neighborhood cultural brands. CAUS partner institutions also joined the dialogue, with Director Heng-Hong Chang from China Medical University introducing traditional Chinese medicine wellness, and Director Shu-Mei Chou sharing pedagogical insights into hydraulic cultural architecture. These rich, in-depth presentations showcased the joint achievements of both universities in cultivating humanistic spirit and cooperative partnerships in local communities.

除了上述活動外,圖書館SDGs主題書展及座談、美術館「地球脈動中」特展、「中亞聯大社會責任發展與實踐成果展」影片輪播展、「服務學習內涵課程成果展」、「永續循環校園探索」及由三品書院主辦的費班系列活動等等,亦是融合了多個永續發展目標(SDGs);而「亞大綠生活校園提案競賽」決賽及「永續實踐深耕校園競賽」構想分享會,更是呈現亞大師生的創意能量,結合了各院系專長,以及對社區服務的初衷、對校園更為永續的美好期待。

Beyond the aforementioned programs, a multitude of initiatives blended diverse SDGs together, including the Library's SDG book fair and symposiums, the Museum of Modern Art's *Pulse of the Earth* exhibition, the video loop showcase of the CAUS Social Responsibility Development and Practice Results, the Service-Learning Course Achievements Exhibition, the "Sustainable Circular Campus Exploration," and the workshop series hosted by the Sanpin Academy. Furthermore, the finals of the "AU Green Life Campus Proposal Competition" and the "Sustainable Practice Campus Cultivation Competition" conceptual seminar highlighted the creative prowess of AU faculty and students. These events transitioned departmental expertise into a commitment to community service and a shared vision for a more sustainable campus.

SDGs學習月系列活動在11月30日告一段落,不過如同「美好生活目標」所承諾的,呼籲每一個人將永續落實於生活中、實踐永續發展目標以營造永續未來的追求將永不止息。亞大秉持大學社會責任的初衷亦將持續推動永續發展,持續不斷地推進永續發展目標,如12月「廢紙轉為藝術品」聖誕裝置藝術活動,以及跨國文化交流的「歲末年終晚會」亦會陸續展開。

While the SDGs Learning Month series concluded on November 30, the call to embed sustainability into daily habits remains everlasting—mirroring the commitments of the "Good Life Goals" to forge a sustainable future. True to its founding mission of University Social Responsibility (USR), Asia University will continue to steadfastly champion sustainable development. Efforts to promote these goals will persist seamlessly, with upcoming initiatives like December's "Turning Waste Paper into Art" Christmas installation and the cross-cultural "Year-End Gala" poised to kick off soon.