Director of the Education Department of the Taipei Representation in Germany visits the HSZG
On 19 May 2026, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences welcomed Sabine Chin Ying Weng, Director of the Education Department of the Taipei Representation in the Federal Republic of Germany, for an exchange on joint perspectives in education, research and International Affairs.
The delegation was received by Rector Prof. Dr Alexander Kratzsch, Prof. Dr Małgorzata Maćkowiak, Vice President for Education and Sustainability, Inna Hauf from the Research, Transfer and International Affairs Office and Susanne Fentzel from the Rector's Office for University Development and Communication.
The talks focused on international cooperation, new degree programs in the semiconductor industry, international talent and joint university projects with Taiwanese partners. In particular, the question of how universities can train international specialists for Saxony's technological industries of the future and retain them in the region in the long term was discussed.
Rector Prof. Dr. Alexander Kratzsch emphasized the special role of the university in Saxony's current development:
We want to use our skills from different scientific fields to train specialists for the high-tech cluster and work together with industry and science to advance future technologies. At the same time, we want to contribute our research strengths to these processes in a targeted manner and further expand international cooperation in research and development.
”During the discussion, the HSZG presented its research focuses in the areas of energy, recycling management, resource technologies, semiconductor technologies and international study programs. Current developments in the growing scientific region of Upper Lusatia with institutions such as the German Center for Astrophysics, the DLR and other research institutes in the region were also presented.
The university's special location in the border triangle of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic also played an important role in the exchange. The delegation gained an insight into the international orientation of the university and the close links between science, business and regional development.
I think now is a good time to further expand the cooperation between Saxony and Taiwan. Saxony is currently very well recognized in Taiwan, especially in connection with the semiconductor industry.
”In addition to the talks in the Senate Chamber, the program also included visits to the Green Classroom, the Makerspace and the DLR_School_Lab at the HSZG. The delegation gained insights into practical science communication and innovative learning opportunities for pupils.
The visit follows on from numerous Taiwan activities of the HSZG over the past two years. These include delegation trips, international events, new collaborations with Taiwanese universities and the development of new study programs in the semiconductor industry.
In April 2026, the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech). This will be followed in June 2026 by an exchange with the delegation from the Ursuline Wenzao University of Foreign Languages in Kaohsiung for student exchanges and cooperation in the area of a semiconductor curriculum. A visit to the National Dong Hwa University in Hualien is also planned for September 2026, which will focus on joint perspectives in the field of tourism.
During the exchange, it also became clear that both sides see potential for joint formats to promote young talent, international curricula and practical training opportunities in the semiconductor industry.
The talks made it clear that a strong network of science, innovation and international exchange is increasingly emerging between Saxony and Taiwan. The Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences would like to further expand this path together with its partners.
May 2024
Visit by the representative of the Taipei Representation in the Federal Republic of Germany, Prof. Dr. Jhy Wey Shieh
Delegation from Taiwan to the district of Görlitz. First impetus for closer cooperation in business, science and culture.
September 2024
Taiwan Day at the HSZG
Deepening the dialog with representatives from politics, business, science and culture from Taiwan as well as exchange on studies, research and innovation.
November 2024
Future skills for the semiconductor industry
Workshop with industry representatives to define future skills requirements. Result: Development of the "Mechatronics for Manufacturing" degree courses together with TU Liberec and "Semiconductor Processes and Materials Chemistry".
December 2024
German-Czech Mechatronics Initiative
Launch of a cross-border and industry-oriented study program in the field of semiconductor technologies and signing of a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding between the HSZG and TU Liberec.
April 2025
International Business Conference 2025
Exchange between partners from Taiwan, Japan, the Czech Republic and Germany on skilled workers, investments and innovations in the semiconductor industry.
April 2025
Development of strategic transfer formats
Meeting with company representatives, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the district of Görlitz to strengthen networking between the regional economy and the semiconductor industry.
June 2025
HighTech@HSZG meets Infineon Technologies
Workshop on securing skilled workers and developing degree programs with a direct link to industrial needs.
July 2025
HighTech@HSZG meets regional company representatives
Development of strategic transfer formats between university, industry and region.
July 2025
HighTech@HSZG meets district administrator
Exchange to increase the attractiveness of the location for industry and international specialists.
September 2025
East Asia Delegation trip 2025
Accompanied by the Saxon Prime Minister to Taiwan, Japan and Singapore. The aim was to deepen international cooperation and position the HSZG as a talent bridge between Asia and Europe.
November 2025
HighTech@HSZG meets ESMC / GlobalFoundries / X FAB
Talks with international semiconductor manufacturing companies on cooperation in research, training and securing skilled workers.
January 2026
Business meets science
Networking event between regional businesses and players in the semiconductor industry.
April 2026
International Science and Industry Forum as part of the DHIK Consortium Assembly 2026:
Focus on structural change, innovation and the role of the semiconductor industry in the region's development.
April 2026
Memorandum of Understanding with Taipei Tech
Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, in particular the Faculty of Business Administration and Engineering Management, and the National Taipei University of Technology agree on strategic cooperation in research and teaching.
May 2026
Exchange with Sabine Chin Ying Weng
Visit by the Director of the Education Department of the Taipei Representation in Germany to the HSZG. Talks on international cooperation, semiconductor technologies, securing skilled workers and joint university projects.
September 2026
Planned visit to the National Dong Hwa University in Hualien
The focus is on joint perspectives in the field of tourism and International Affairs.
October 2026
Launch of the new degree courses
The new degree courses "Semiconductor Processes and Materials Chemistry" (B.Sc.) and "Mechatronics for Manufacturing" start at the HSZG.
