| University Institutes for Education and Research |
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Center for Education and Research of Lifelong Learning
(Founded 1991) |
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| In collaboration with other educational institutions, the Center aims to promote education and research in lifelong learning. |
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| Weed Science Center (Founded 1991) |
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To create a mutually symbiotic relationship between human beings and nature, to assure safe and ample food supply, and to restore a healthy environment by conducting basic and applied advanced studies focused on weeds, their benefits and risks in human habitats including arable land, forest, rural and urban areas.
- Vegetation Management
- Plant Response Analysis
- Weed Science Information |
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| Center for Bioscience Research & Education(C-Bio) (Founded 2007) |
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To promote bioscience research and education at Utsunomiya University. To offer training and lecture programs in life sciences and biotechnology, and to contribute to collaborative works with other organizations in these fields. Research areas:
- Genomics Section
- Animal Section
- Plant Section
- Radioisotope Section |
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| Media Network Center (Founded 2006) |
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| To design, integrate and manage the university's IT infra-structure. To promote academic activities by pursuing studies and following developments in networking, network computing, scientific computing and information literacy education. |
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| International Student Center (Founded 2002) |
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| To improve education for international students and to promote international student exchanges by providing support services to foreign students studying at Utsunomiya University and to students planning to study abroad |
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| Collaboration Center for Research & Development (Founded 2005) |
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To promote joint research, the sharing of information, and co-operation among industry, government, and educational institutions. Furthermore, to contribute to the improvement of industrial technologies through collaboration with the local/regional community. Departments:
- VBL Department
- Coordination and Liaison Department
- Visiting Professor Department |
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| Intellectual Property Center (Founded 2006) |
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To found, protect and manage the results of education and research as intellectual property. To invigorate society through the technology transfer of intellectual property. Departments:
- Evaluation/Exploitation section
- Contract/Management section |
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| Center for Career Education and Services (Founded 2007) |
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| Through offering various career services, promote students' career development and support their career planning and job hunting activities. |
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| Liberal and General Education Center (Founded 2007) |
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| To foster excellence in both education and character. To provide students with the fundamental literacy skills which are essential in modern society. |
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| Center for Optical Research & Education(CORE) (Founded 2007) |
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In partnership with related industries, the Center aims to develop highly-skilled engineers and cutting-edge optical technologies to drive forward the optics industry in Japan. This will be accomplished by ensuring systematic education, developing excellent engineers, and by focusing on sophisticated research areas Divisions:
- Division for Advanced Research
- Division for Applied Research
- Division for Basic Research |
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| Facilities Attached to the Faculties |
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Integrated Research Center for Educational Practice
Faculty of Education (Founded 1999) |
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The Center aims to advance cooperation between education-related organizations both on and off campus. If furthermore conducts research on, and guidance regarding, applied education methods and pedagogy for teacher training.
- Educational Practice and Research
- Studies on Clinical Problem in Education |
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| Schools attached to the Faculty of Education (Founded 1966) |
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| The attached Schools include an Elementary School, a Junior High School, a Special Support School and a Kindergarten. In co-operation with the Faculty of Education, the attached schools serve as pioneers in implementing new education methods. The schools also serve as bases from which Faculty of Education undergraduates may engage in teaching practicums. |
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Innovation Center for Research and Engineering Education
Faculty of Engineering (Founded 2002) |
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| The essence of engineering lies in creativity and putting new ideas into definite shape. In order to promote and cultivate this reality in students, the center develops and practices various education programs, such as problem-based learning, internship programs, projects, lectures by active engineers, and demonstrations by skilled workers. |
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University Farm
Faculty of Agriculture (Founded 1949) |
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| In addition to conducting practical education connected with agriculture, the University Farm also contributes to academic research. |
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University Forests
Faculty of Agriculture (Founded 1949) |
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| Comprising Funyu and Nikko Forests, the University Forests contribute to basic and applied research in forest science. They also serve as a base for applied research and experimentation which contributes to the understanding of forestry systems. |
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| Other Facilities |
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| University Library |
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| The Health Management Center |
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| The Health Management Center offers health education, counselling and other mental and physical health services for students. |
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| Center for the Multicultural Sphere |
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| The Center for the Multicultural Sphere was established to facillitate research and implement ideas related to the "Multicultural Sphere" through co-operation between the university and community. |
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| Nikko Nature-House |
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| Located in the Senjogahara area of Nikko, The Nikko Nature House allows students to experience the natural enviroment of Nikko. As of November 1st, 2008, the Nature House became a university facility (previously, it was attached to the Faculty of Agriculture), and is now available for use on weekends as well as national holidays. |
