Hangzhou Normal University

Public university in China

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Hangzhou Normal University
杭州师范大学

Type	Public
Established	1908; 116 years ago (1908)
President	Dr. Gaoxiang Ye (叶高翔)
Location	Hangzhou , People's Republic of China
Website	www.hznu.edu.cn

Simplified Chinese

杭州师范大学

Traditional Chinese

杭州師範大學

Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu Pinyin	Hángzhōu Shīfàn Dàxué

Hangzhou Normal University (simplified Chinese: 杭州师范大学; traditional Chinese: 杭州師範大學; pinyin: Hángzhōu Shīfàn Dàxué), or Hangzhou Teachers College, is a public university in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, China.^[1]

Having merged with Hangzhou Education College and Hangzhou Medical Junior College, HNU comprises nine campuses with a combined area of 513,590 m².

HNU has close to 12,000 full-time students, 9,000 of whom are undergraduates. Of over 1,000 teachers, over 100 have a doctorate or are Ph.D. candidates, and 283 have a master's degree. There are nearly 490 professors (researchers) and associate professors (associate researchers).

History

In 1905, the governor of Zhejiang Province founded a teaching school aimed at training teachers for high schools and primary schools in the province. In 1908, the school was named Zhejiang Official Secondary Normal School (浙江官立两级师范学堂) and was in the original address of Zhejiang Gongyuan (浙江贡院). Shen Junru was appointed as a supervisor in 1909.

In 1912, under the guidance of the Education Department of the Republic of China, the school became one of the six well-known higher education schools for teaching at that time. It issued its publications, such as Baiyang (白阳) and Zhejiang Trendy (浙江新潮). It set up clubs, such as Music Rock Club (乐石社), Lakeside Poetry Club (湖畔诗社), and Mingyuan Club (明远学社). Educationist Jing Hengyi (经亨颐) was the principal; famous masters such as Li Shutong and Lu Xun taught there; Feng Zikai, Qian Xuesen, and Pan Tianshou studied at the school.

When the Japanese invaded Hangzhou during World War II, the school was relocated to places such as Jiande and Lishui; it was moved back to Hangzhou after the war.

The school has been under direct jurisdiction of the Hangzhou Municipal Government since 1954. In 1978, the State Council approved to found of Hangzhou Normal College (杭州师范学院), which was approved by the Ministry of Education (China) to change its name to Hangzhou Normal University in March 2007.

In 2010, a proposal was jointly submitted by Sun Zhonghuan, Zhao Guangyu, Yu Jialing, Zhu Zude, and Chen Xiaoping, three municipal officials of Hangzhou. They suggested changing Hangzhou Normal University to Hangzhou University because this university had reached the level of the old University of Hangzhou. However, many provincial and municipal officials and dignitaries rejected it. This was a widespread but unsuccessful proposal in the end.^[2]

General information

As the key municipal university, Hangzhou Normal University has five campuses — Xiasha Campus (下沙校区), Wenyilu Campus (文一校区), Yuhuangshan Campus (玉皇山校区), Gudangwan Campus (古荡湾校区), and Xianghu Campus (湘湖校区) — covering a total area of around 1400 mu (approx. 93.38 hectares). Having acquired land of about 558 mu (approx 37.22 hectares), the university is building another called Cangqian Campus (仓前校区).^[3]

Consisting of 18 schools providing 49 undergraduate majors and 39 postgraduate disciplines, the university has three majors with features at the state level; 11 key majors and six key disciplines at the provincial level; one course of fine quality at the state level; and 18 courses of fine quality at the provincial level.

The school accommodates 18,597 undergraduates and 1,341 postgraduates and employs over 2,100 staff and faculty members. Among 1,388 full-time teaching faculty, 700 are either professors or associate professors. In addition, four honourable co-engaged academicians are engaged to make valuable contributions to the cause of education.

In 2009, a joint venture was made between Hangzhou Normal University and Alibaba group to form Alibaba Business School. Jack Ma, who is the founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group, is the chairman of Alibaba Business School. Alibaba Business School is determined to change traditional business education, to establish an entrepreneurial college for internet entrepreneurs. Alibaba Business School offers full-time bachelor's and master's degree programs in China, which include E-commerce, International Business, Marketing (Digital Marketing), and Logistics. It has its ASEAN office in Singapore, conducting an E-commerce certification program to enable working adults to be qualified to develop SMEs' E-commerce businesses as well as play an E-commerce specialist role in MNCs.

Working with Nanyang International Business College in Singapore, Alibaba Business School launched the "ASEAN E-Commerce Executive Training Program", a series of training courses in ASEAN countries. Since the program started in May 2016, it has successfully cultivated many internet-thinking talents in Singapore and Malaysia, leading enterprises.

A key laboratory co-built with the Education Department of Zhejiang Province, a group of provincial-level centers for teaching and demonstration centers, the National 863 Plan, scientific and technological programs of the 10th Five-Year Plan National Funds of Natural Sciences and National Funds of Social Sciences, etc. The University publishes some periodicals, such as Hangzhou Normal University Journal, Hangzhou Normal University News, and Yuwen Xinpu. Hangzhou Normal University Journal is selected as an "Excellent Magazine" in East China and has successfully been listed in the “National 100 Top Journals of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences” for three years.^[when?]

To facilitate intercultural learning experiences, the university has established academic cooperation programs with more than 30 universities around the globe, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Finland, South Korea, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.

Adhering to the eight-character school motto "Diligence, Caution, Honesty, Forgiveness, Erudition, Refinement, Perfection, and Initiative," all members of the university are carrying forward the cause pioneered by the predecessors and forging ahead for the most outstanding comprehensive university in the province and even in the country.

Notable alumni

From education leaders to the world's billionaires, from well-known singers to academic researchers, the alumni of Hangzhou Normal University have achieved success in a variety of fields.

Jack Ma: CEO of Taobao, one of China's foremost online shopping websites, and Alibaba Group, one of China's biggest e-commerce companies^[4]
Mao Buyi: Chinese singer and songwriter
Lu Wei (吕薇): national first-class singer; has had numerous performances in Japan, America, Australia, New Zealand, France, etc.
Xiaopeng Yan (严晓鹏): dean, International Cooperation College, Wenzhou University
Dr. Yeping Li (李业平): professor and department head, College of Teaching, Learning, and Culture, Texas A&M University
Fuqiang Jin (金富强): president, Allsino Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Dr. Jinfa Cai (蔡金法): professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delaware
Feifang Hu (胡飞芳): professor, Department of Statistics, University of Virginia
Dr. Xueqiang Ma (马学强): researcher fellow, Institute of History of Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences
Yinyue Hu (胡银岳): head, the Institute of Musicology of The Central Conservatory of Music
Xiong Ying (应雄): president, Zhejiang Wanli Education Group
Shengyuan Xu (徐胜元): professor, School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Nanjing University of Science and Technology
Shumeng Huang (黄书孟): national second-class professor; former vice president of Zhejiang University
JieNan Yu (俞杰南): Hangzhou Fuyang district first people's hospital

References

^ ":: 杭州师范大学 ::". Archived from the original on 2011-09-25. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
^ "Hangzhou Normal University Introduction".
^ 学校简介. ":: 杭州师范大学 ::". Archived from the original on 2011-09-25.
^ "China Daily USA". www.chinadaily.com.cn.

External links

Hangzhou Normal University Official Website (Chinese)
Editorial review of HTC Chinese program
Nanyang International Business College Singapore Archived 2022-03-15 at the Wayback Machine

Higher Education Institutions in Zhejiang

List of universities and colleges in China • Department of Education of Zhejiang Province

Military

People’s Armed Police: China Coast Guard Academy_Ningbo^{Deputy Army Level, Degree} • Non-commissioned Officer School_Hangzhou^{Division Level, Degree}

National

Ministry of Education: Zhejiang University^{DBC 985 211 Key P+M Degree}

Ministry of State Security: University of International Relations, Hangzhou Campus^{Key Degree}

Hangzhou

Zhejiang University^{DBC 985 211 Key P+M Degree}
China Academy of Art^{DBC P+M Degree}
University of International Relations, Hangzhou Campus^{Key Degree}
Zhejiang University of Technology^{P+M Degree}
Zhejiang Gongshang University^{P+M Degree}
Hangzhou Dianzi University^{P+M Degree}
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University^{P+M Degree}
Zhejiang A&F University^{P+M Degree}
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University^Degree
Hangzhou Normal University^Degree
Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics^Degree
China Jiliang University^{P+M Degree}
Communication University of Zhejiang^{P+M Degree}
Zhejiang Conservatory of Music^{P+M Degree}
Hangzhou Medical College^Degree
Zhejiang Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower^{P+M Degree}
Zhejiang University of Science and Technology^Degree
Zhejiang Police College^Degree
Zhejiang International Studies University^Degree
Hangzhou City University^Degree

Westlake University^{Private, Degree}
Zhongfa Aviation University^{Foreign, Degree}
Zhejiang Shuren University^{Private, Degree}

Hangzhou Dianzi University Information Engineering School^{Private, Degree, Independent College}
Hangzhou Normal University Qianjiang College^{Private, Degree, Independent College}
Zhejiang Chinese Medical University Binjiang Institute^{Private, Degree, Independent College}
Zhejiang Gongshang University Hangzhou College of Commerce^{Private, Degree, Independent College}

Zhejiang Institute of Economics and Trade^{P+M Vocational}
Zhejiang Police Vocational Academy^{P+M Vocational}
Tourism College of Zhejiang^{P+M Vocational}
Zhejiang Institute of Communications^Vocational
Zhejiang Financial College^Vocational
Zhejiang Vocational College of Commerce^Vocational
Zhejiang Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering^Vocational
Zhejiang College of Construction^Vocational
Zhejiang Technical Institute of Economics^Vocational
Zhejiang Vocational Academy of Art^Vocational
Hangzhou Vocational and Technical College^Vocational
Professional and Technological College of Zhejiang Electric Power^Vocational
Zhejiang College of Sports^Vocational
Zhejiang Tongji Vocational College of Science and Technology^Vocational
Hangzhou Polytechnic^Vocational
Zhejiang Vocational College of Special Education^Vocational

Zhejiang Yuying College of Vocational and Technology^{Private, Vocational}
Zhejiang Changzheng Vocational and Technical College^{Private, Vocational}
Hangzhou Wanxiang Polytechnic^{Private, Vocational}

Zhejiang Open University^Continuing
Hangzhou Workers Part-time University^Continuing
Zhejiang Provincial Level Organ Staff Part-time University^Continuing
Zhejiang Staff University of Economics and Management^Continuing

Ningbo

Zhejiang University (Ningbo Campus)^{DBC 985 211 Key P+M Degree}
Ningbo University^{DBC P+M Degree}
Zhejiang Wanli University^Degree
Ningbo University of Technology^Degree
NingboTech University^Degree
Zhejiang Pharmaceutical University^{Professional, Degree}
Ningbo University of Finance and Economics^{Private, Degree}
University of Nottingham Ningbo China^{Foreign, Degree}
College of Science and Technology, Ningbo University^{Private, Degree, Independent College}
Zhejiang Business Technology Institute^Vocational
Ningbo Polytechnic^Vocational
Zhejiang Fashion Institute of Technology^Vocational
Ningbo Childhood Education College^{Vocational, Continuing}
Ningbo City College of Vocational Technology^Vocational
Ningbo College of Health Sciences^Vocational
Ningbo Open University^Continuing

Wenzhou

Wenzhou Medical University^{P+M Degree}
Wenzhou University^Degree
Wenzhou Institute of Technology^Degree
Wenzhou Business College^{Private, Degree}
Wenzhou-Kean University^{Foreign, Degree}
Wenzhou Medical University Renii College^{Private, Degree, Independent College}
Zhejiang Industry and Trade Polytechnic^Vocational
Zhejiang College of Security Technology^Vocational
Wenzhou Vocational and Technical College^Vocational
Wenzhou Vocational College of Science & Technology^Vocational
Zhejiang Dongfang Polytechnic^{Private, Vocational}
City University of Wenzhou (Wenzhou Open University, Wenzhou Workers Spare-time College)^Continuing

Jiaxing

Zhejiang University (Haining International Campus)^{DBC 985 211 Key P+M Degree}
Jiaxing University^Degree
Jiaxing Nanhu University^Degree
Tongji Zhejiang College^{Private, Degree, Independent College}
Oriental Institute of Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics^{Private, Degree, Independent College}
Jiaxing Vocational and Technical College^Vocational
Jiaxing Nanyang Polytechnic Institute^{Private, Vocational}
Jiaxing Education College^Continuing

Huzhou

Huzhou University^Degree
Huzhou College^Degree
Huzhou Vocational and Technical College^Vocational
Zhejiang Yuxiang Vocational and Technical College^{Private, Vocational}

Shaoxing

Shaoxing University^Degree
Zhejiang Yuexiu University^{Private, Degree}
Zhijiang College of Zhejiang University of Technology^{Private, Degree, Independent College}
College of Technology and Art of Zhejiang Sci-tech University^{Private, Degree, Independent College}
Shaoxing University Yuanpei College^{Private, Degree, Independent College}
Jiyang College of Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University ^{Private, Degree, Independent College}
Zhejiang Agricultural Business College^Vocational
Zhejiang Industry Polytechnic College^Vocational
Zhejiang Post and Telecommunication College^Vocational
Shaoxing Vocational and Technical College^{Private, Vocational}

Jinhua

Zhejiang Normal University^Degree
Zhejiang Guangsha Vocational and Technical University of Construction^{Private, Professional, Degree}
Zhejiang Normal University Xingzhi College^{Private, Degree, Independent College}
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Zhejiang College^{Private, Degree, Independent College}
China Jiliang University College of Modern Science and Technology^{Private, Degree, Independent College}
Jinhua Polytechnic^Vocational
Yiwu Industrial and Commercial College^Vocational
Zhejiang Hengdian College of Film & Television^{Private, Vocational}
Zhejiang Jinhua Technology and Trade Polytechnic^{Private, Vocational}
Jinhua Education College^Continuing

Quzhou

Quzhou University^Degree
Quzhou Vocational and Technical College^Vocational

Zhoushan

Zhejiang University (Zhoushan Campus)^{DBC 985 211 Key P+M Degree}
Zhejiang Ocean University^{P+M Degree}
Zhejiang International Maritime College^Vocational
Zhoushan Tourism and Health College^Vocational

Taizhou

Taizhou University^Degree
Taizhou Vocational and Technical College^Vocational
Taizhou Vocational College of Science and Technology^Vocational
Zhejiang Automotive Vocational and Technical College^{Private, Vocational}

Lishui

Lishui University^Degree
Lishui Vocational Technical College^Vocational

Unless otherwise stated, all the universities and colleges listed are provincial or municipal public universities and colleges.
DBC : Double First-Class Construction; 985 : Project 985; 211 : Project 211; Key : National Key Universities; P+M : provincial and ministerial co-founded universities.
^Degree: institutions offering degree education; ^Professional: institutions offering professional training and certificates. ^Vocational: institutions offering vocational training and diploma. ^Private: privately founded. ^Foreign: Sino-foreign cooperative joint universities; ^Independent: Independent college affiliated to a university; ^Continuing: Continuing education institutions; ^Private: Privately founded
As of April 2018, there were 108 higher education institutions in Zhejiang, among which 36 were private, and 9 Continuing education institutions.