School of Architecture and Urban Planning at Nanjing University - Leading Institution in Architectural Education and Research
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Introduction to the School of Architecture and Urban Planning at Nanjing University
The School of Architecture and Urban Planning at Nanjing University, known as the "School of Architecture and Urban Planning," is located at No. 22 Hankou Road, Gulou District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Established in April 2010, the school was formed by the merger of the former School of Architecture and the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. It is one of the birthplaces of modern higher education in architecture in China and boasts national-level architectural design and planning research institutes.
Historical Evolution
The history of the school dates back to the Department of Architecture established in 1927. After the departmental reshuffle in 1952, the architecture department was split to form other universities. In 2000, Nanjing University resumed its architectural discipline, and in 2010, the School of Architecture and Urban Planning was officially established, becoming the only architectural discipline in China that integrates across disciplines.
Academic Research and Teaching
The school is at the forefront in China in fields such as regional planning, urban and rural spatial research, and urban and regional system analysis. The faculty undertakes significant national projects such as the National Natural Science Foundation and the Social Science Fund, with nearly 30 million yuan in research funding annually. The school is equipped with several laboratories and interdisciplinary research centers, including the Jiangsu Provincial Smart City Planning and Digital Governance Engineering Research Center and the Nanjing University Spatial Planning Research Center.
Talent Cultivation
Offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral education, the school has a first-level doctoral and master's program in urban and rural planning. Emphasizing the combination of theory and practice, the school encourages students to participate in research projects to enhance their research capabilities. It also collaborates with international institutions such as the Sino-French Center for Urban, Regional, and Planning Scientific Research and the Sino-Israel Planning Innovation Center, providing students with an international perspective.
Academic Achievements and Honors
Faculty and students of the school have won awards in domestic and international academic competitions, such as the "Challenge Cup" National College Students' Extracurricular Academic Science and Technology Works Competition and the UIA-HYP Cup International College Student Architectural Design Competition. The school's research results are published in domestic and foreign academic journals, having a significant impact on the field of urban and rural planning.
Cooperation and Exchange
The school actively participates in international exchanges and cooperation, establishing cooperative relationships with multiple international institutions and universities. It also regularly holds academic lectures and international conferences, providing a platform for academic exchange for teachers and students.
School Facilities
The school is equipped with advanced teaching facilities and laboratories, including the Architectural Theory Teaching and Research Office, Architectural Design Teaching and Research Office, Architectural Technology Teaching and Research Office, Planning Theory Teaching and Research Office, Planning Design Teaching and Research Office, and Planning Technology Teaching and Research Office. It also has a rich collection of books and digital platforms to support teaching and research.
