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“I think this trip will help me significantly in my career. It has helped me to appreciate the semiconductor industry from a more holistic perspective, understanding aspects which I have been less exposed to from my university education.” Samuel Kennedy, University of Southampton, UKESF Scholar of the Year
In March, ten of our fantastic UKESF Scholars travelled to Taiwan, accompanied by UKESF Trustee Dr Derek Boyd, where they were given unique insight into semiconductor education and the industry in Taiwan.
The fortnight trip was funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and delivered in partnership with SEMI Taiwan. It comprised a packed agenda of in-depth workshops, industry visits and university education.
The Scholars, who are all final year undergraduates at UK universities, also had the opportunity to meet and collaborate with Taiwanese students from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, fostering meaningful international connections and strengthening cross-cultural understanding.
The visit enabled the students to:
- Gain an appreciation of Taiwan’s position in the global semiconductor ecosystem – past, present, and future.
- Develop an understanding of the semiconductor value chain and the scale of the industry in Taiwan.
- Build on their academic studies in the UK with additional semiconductor knowledge.
- Meet and engage with Taiwanese students to understand more about their experiences and the differences in semiconductor education in the UK and Taiwan.
Our report shares more details about the programme and the valuable insights gained by the UKESF Scholars on the trip -> Read the report
We are incredibly proud to partner with DSIT and SEMI Taiwan to be able to offer this unforgettable experience to our UKESF Scholars.
“Semiconductors is a truly global industry, and Taiwan is such an important player. This visit, which we hope will be the start of a wider international programme, has provided the Scholars with an amazing opportunity to see this first-hand.” UKESF CEO Stewart Edmondson
The UKESF Scholarship is designed to equip the next generation of Electronics and Semiconductor Engineers with the skills to thrive upon graduation, through meaningful work experiences and wrap around skills development opportunities. To find out more, visit ukesf.org/scholarships.
This visit to Taiwan follows a trip taken last year by Dr Derek Boyd, Dr Joe Smith, Lecturer in Quantum Technologies, University of Sheffield, and Owain Isaac, Swansea University Student & UKESF Scholar.
