Nagoya University ( 名古屋大学 , Nagoya daigaku ) , abbreviated to Meidai ( 名大 ) or NU , is a Japanese national research university located in Chikusa-ku, Nagoya .
41-583: It was established in 1939 as the last of the nine Imperial Universities in the then Empire of Japan , and is now a Designated National University. The university is the birthplace of the Sakata School of physics and the Hirata School of chemistry. As of 2021, seven Nobel Prize winners have been associated with Nagoya University, the third most in Japan and Asia behind Kyoto University and
82-569: A mayor in Shizuoka Prefecture and a group of residents filed a lawsuit seeking the permanent decommissioning of the reactors at the power plant . 18–20 m breakwater walls were constructed around the nuclear power plant between 2011 and 2013. In January 2024, Chubu Electric president Kingo Hayashi told a news conference that the firm was keen on restarting the Unit No. 4 subject to the completion of environment and safety reviews by
123-653: A part of the transaction while JERA took full control of the Amstuw BV, the operator of the Rietlanden coal terminal in the Netherlands and EDF Trading Australia. In 2015, Chubu Electric and Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) created a 50:50 joint venture JERA to handle the upstream energy and Liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel procurement for both companies. In March 2017, the two companies signed an agreement to integrate their fossil fuel power plants under
164-601: A range of courses in English and Japanese. These courses cover Japanese language, intercultural studies, and major-specific topics, with some exclusive to NUPACE and others, such as G30 courses, open to regular students. Participants also have the option to engage in research under faculty guidance and enjoy benefits like student insurance counseling and accommodation in international dormitories. Other exchange programmes include Campus Asia for discussions on East Asian law and political science, JUACEP for engineering research in Japan,
205-514: A ranking released by Thomson Reuters in 2011, Nagoya is the 5th best research university in Japan. Its research standard is especially high in Physics (6th in Japan, 61st in the world), Chemistry (7th in Japan, 43rd in the world), and Biology & Biochemistry (5th in Japan, 97th in the world). According to Toyo Keizai 's "Ranking of the 200 Best Universities with Graduates Employed at Major Companies" in 2020, graduates from Nagoya University have
246-525: A thesis or lab work, while graduate programmes are research-focused, requiring applicants to align with professors' research interests. Nagoya University offers several exchange programmes for international students, including the Nagoya University Program for Academic Exchange (NUPACE), established in 1996. NUPACE, a short-term exchange program lasting four to twelve months, has welcomed over 2,300 students from 155 institutions, offering
287-483: A total capacity of 32,828 MW. The company has 183 separate hydro generating stations with a total capacity of 5,219 MW. The company has 11 separate thermal power stations with a total capacity of 23,969 MW. On 6 May 2011, Prime Minister Naoto Kan requested the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant be shut down as an earthquake of magnitude 8.0 or higher is estimated 87% likely to hit the area within
328-530: Is a Japanese electric utilities provider for the middle Chūbu region of the Honshu island of Japan. It provides electricity at 60 Hz, though an area of Nagano Prefecture uses 50 Hz. Chubu Electric Power ranks third among Japan's largest electric utilities in terms of power generation capacity, electric energy sold, and annual revenue. It is also one of Nagoya 's "four influential companies" along with Meitetsu , Matsuzakaya , and Toho Gas . Recently,
369-815: Is called Gakushikai ( 学士会 ) . Unlike Taihoku Imperial University (renamed in 1945 to National Taiwan University) in then-Japanese Taiwan , the Keijō Imperial University in then-Japanese Korea was closed by the United States Army Military Government in Korea (USAMGIK) with U.S. Military Ordinance No. 102. Seoul National University was built by merging nine schools in Seoul and the remaining properties of Keijō Imperial University (Kyŏngsŏng University). The National Taiwan University and Seoul National University are today among
410-905: Is commonly called the Competition of the Seven Imperial Universities ( 七帝戦 , shichi-tei sen ) or the national athletic meet of the seven former imperial universities ( 七大戦 , Nanadai-sen ) . The university festival "Meidai-sai" is held every year in June since 1960, at the Higashiyama campus. Each year, the festival boasts a wide variety of approximately 100 events and activities, including laboratory tours, presentations, and hands-on activities organised by clubs and circles. Clubs and circles also set up food stalls selling various foods such as yakisoba (Japanese fried noodle dish) and kakigōri (shaved ice dessert). Due to
451-529: Is known for its 'freedom, openness, and enterprising' academic style. From its early days as Nagoya Imperial University, the principle of 'Harmony is to be valued' from the Seventeen-article constitution , championed by its first president, has been a guiding ethos. While the majority of its students come from Tōkai region , Nagoya University has a good portion of students from all over Japan. The school also has many students from abroad. As of 2021,
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#1732787463104492-765: The Empire of Japan between 1886 and 1939, seven in Mainland Japan (now Japan ), one in Korea under Japanese rule (now the Republic of Korea ) and one in Taiwan under Japanese rule (now Taiwan ). These universities were funded by the imperial government until the end of World War II . The name 'Imperial University' was initially used by what is now the University of Tokyo , the nation's first university. Although it
533-495: The Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA). In 2012, Chubu Electric proposed to build dry storage facilities to accommodate the spent fuel that has accumulated in the storage pools that were to be decommissioned. In August 2021, Chubu Electric reported that fire alarms had been triggered at the suspended Unit No. 5. There were no reported injuries or radiation leak and the company's statement reported that
574-729: The Sakata model , the PMNS matrix , the Okazaki fragment , Noyori asymmetric hydrogenation , and the Blue LED . In March 2018, Nagoya University was chosen as one of the first five Designated National Universities . The Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, which became Japan's largest national higher education corporation, was formed by Nagoya University and Gifu University in April 2020. Both universities are prominent institutions in
615-757: The Tōkai region . Nearly half of the Japanese Nobel laureates in Natural Sciences in the 21st century have ties to Nagoya University, either as alumni or researchers. Among the seven Nobel laureates associated with the university, four served as professors and three as alumni. The 2021 Nobel laureate in Physics, Syukuro Manabe , was a specially invited professor at Nagoya University from December 2007 to March 2014. Nagoya University's Academic Charter emphasises nurturing courageous intellectuals through an education that values independent thought. The university
656-517: The University of Tokyo . Nagoya Imperial University was established as the last of the Imperial Universities in 1939 and was later renamed Nagoya University in 1947. Although relatively new as a university, it can trace its roots back to a Temporary Medical School/Public Hospital opened in 1871. Renowned for its contributions in physics and chemistry, the university has been the birthplace of notable scientific advancements such as
697-992: The 12th best employment rate in 400 major companies in Japan, compared to the 2010's rankings where Nagoya University was ranked 38th. Nagoya University, recognised for its global academic excellence, is a Type A university in the Top Global University Project by MEXT and has been offering the Global 30 (G30) International Programs since 2011. These programmes, conducted entirely in English, span various majors across undergraduate and graduate levels in fields such as humanities, law, economics, science, engineering, agriculture, and medicine, with yearly matriculation in October. The programme emphasises language proficiency by requiring international undergraduates to take Japanese classes, provides small class sizes, and encourages intensive research. Undergraduate students complete
738-483: The 2022 QS Asian University Rankings. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings rank Nagoya University as seventh in Japan and 351-400th globally. Nagoya University is one of the top research institutions in Japan. It has obtained the 6th place in general rankings for scientific research in Japan, with 1.3% of publications being highly cited. Furthermore, Nagoya had the 5th highest number of patents accepted (111) in 2019 among Japanese universities. According to
779-544: The COVID-19 pandemic, Meidai-sai was held online for both years 2020 and 2021. Nagoya University is recognised as a prestigious institution of education and learning in Japan. The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) for 2021 ranks Nagoya University as third in Japan and 84th worldwide. Nagoya University is ranked 118th globally by the QS World University Rankings for 2022, and 28th by
820-607: The Hydrospheric Atmospheric Research Center, and the Center for Chronological Research, and is recognised by MEXT as a "Joint Usage/Research Center". ISEE consists of seven research divisions and three research centers, with interdisciplinary research (termed as 'fusion research') projects undergoing. The institute aims to contribute to solving global environmental issues and the space-related advancement of mankind and society, while also furthering
861-677: The JERA joint venture. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) approved the integration plan in 13 October 2017. In August 2013, Chubu announced it would acquire an 80% stake in the Tokyo -based electricity supplier, Diamond Corp, marking the firm's entry into a market usually associated with Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) . In November 2019, a consortium of Mitsubishi (80%) and Chubu Electric (20%) bought Dutch utility company Eneco for €4.1bn ($ 4.5bn). In February 2024, Chubu Electric and Eneco signed an agreement to acquire 30 per cent of Ecowende,
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#1732787463104902-876: The Nagoya University International Student Association ( NUFSA ), established in 1976 to enhance cultural diversity and interaction among students; and the Co-op Foreign Student Association ( COFSA ), formed in 2015 to facilitate cross-cultural exchange and community building. Additionally, the Nagoya University HeForShe Club , started in 2017, promotes gender equality awareness through various events and activities. Imperial Universities The Imperial Universities ( Kyūjitai : 帝國大學, Shinjitai : 帝国大学 , teikoku daigaku , abbr.: 帝大 teidai ) were founded by
943-610: The US, and Canada, NUSIP focusing on automobile technology, and NUSTEP for intensive Japanese language learning. For Nagoya University students, there are opportunities to study abroad at partner universities under inter-university and inter-school agreements, covering 161 and 306 universities respectively. These programmes offer financial aid, including travel expense coverage and stipends or loans. Engineering students can also participate in JUACEP, enabling them to conduct research and experience
984-861: The Universe (KMI). The university's Earthquake and Volcano Research Center is represented on the national Coordinating Committee for Earthquake Prediction . ITbM was officially launched in April 2013, and is located in the Higashiyama campus of the university. It consists of a team of 14 principal investigators from within Nagoya University and other countries including Switzerland, Germany, Canada, and US. ITbM has five research fields: 'Parasitic plants', 'Chemistry-enabled plant adaptation', 'Clock diseases', 'Chemistry-enabled bioimaging', and 'Nanocarbon chemistry and biology'. Features of ITbM include having mix lab and offices, well-furnished with many high-quality instruments, and having English-speaking staff in
1025-733: The administration to facilitate the internationalization of the institute. ITbM also conducts the International Symposium on Transformative Bio-molecules (ISTbM) yearly in Nagoya, and presents awards such as the Hirata Award and Tsuneko & Reiji Okazaki Award to promising scientists in the fields of organic chemistry and biology. ISEE was established in October 2015, via the integration of the Solar-Terrestrial Environment Laboratory,
1066-488: The company has also expanded into the business of optical fibers. On January 1, 2006, a new company, Chubu Telecommunications, was formed. In 2008, Chubu Electric formed a joint joint venture with French utility company EDF to purchase coal. In 2016, Chubu Electric acquired EDF Trading’s coal and freight business and passed it onto its subsidiary JERA . EDF Trading acquired a 33 per cent stake in JERA Trading as
1107-617: The cooperation between academia and industry. International cooperation and collaborative research are key features of ISEE, including a yearly international symposium, the ISEE Summer Internship which accepts students from domestic and foreign universities, several ongoing international programs and projects, among many more. In 2004, the EcoTopia Science Institute was established through the restructuring and integration of several research centers, and
1148-978: The developers of the Hollandse Kust West Offshore Wind Farm . In April 2020, the logo mark was renewed. The renewed logo is named "The Beam." On 18 September 2022, Chubu Electric Power announced that it was a part of an investor consortium led by Japan Industrial Partners seeking to buy Toshiba . Chubu Electric contributed ¥100 billion out of the ¥2 trillion (USD 15.2 billion) valuation. In May 2022, Chubu Electric bought some stake in Indian solar energy company OMC Power . And in November 2024, Chubu Electric expanded its investment in OMC Power to boost energy transition in India. The company has 197 separate generating units with
1189-704: The former Imperial Universities ( 旧帝国大学 , kyū-teikoku daigaku , abbr. : 旧帝大 kyū-teidai ) . They are viewed as some of the most prestigious in Japan. These former imperial universities are generally perceived as Japan's equivalent of the Ivy League in the United States, Golden Triangle in the United Kingdom, and the C9 League in China. The alumni club of these nine imperial universities
1230-472: The majority of its pre-war history, Japan's political, business and academic establishments predominantly consisted of alumni of the Imperial Universities and universities abroad, which further strengthened the prestige and power of these universities. Today, these university are no longer 'imperial', as Japan ceased to be an empire after the loss of World War II, and are often described as
1271-509: The most prestigious universities of Taiwan and Korea. The universities are notable for hosting special-rules judo competitions called Nanatei Judo ( ja:七帝柔道 , Seven Emperors Judo ) since 1952. In 1962, the athletic competition expanded under the sponsorship of Hokkaido University , formerly known as National Athletic Competition of the Seven Universities ( 全国七大学総合体育大会 , zenkoku nana-daigaku sōgō taiiku-taikai ) , its name
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1312-522: The next 30 years. Kan wanted to avoid a possible repeat of the Fukushima I nuclear accidents . On 9 May 2011, Chubu Electric decided to comply with the government request. In June, Chubu Electric received a ¥100 billion ($ 1.24 billion) loan from the Development Bank of Japan to finance natural gas purchases to make up the shortfall in power caused by the shutdown of Hamaoka. In July 2011,
1353-643: The research environment in North American institutions. These exchange opportunities reflect Nagoya University's commitment to fostering international academic collaboration and cultural exchange. Nagoya University supports a vibrant community of international student organisations. These include the Nagoya University International Student Group ( NUISG ), which focuses on integrating G30 program students through various activities and information sharing since 2011;
1394-417: The research. The federation was founded in 1961, and aims to help facilitate "better communications between circles, increase in literacy of students, encourage better understanding of each other and enhance friendship, as well as promoting and developing cultural activities." Some examples of circles in Nagoya University include tea ceremony, art, volunteering activities, music and dance, and literature, among
1435-474: The total student enrolment is 15,771, with a total of over 1,900 international students from more than 110 countries. Nagoya University houses many research institutes, such as Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE), Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability (IMaSS), and Kobayashi-Masakawa Institute for the Origin of Particles and
1476-521: The wide range of more than 60 circles officially registered. The athletic association was founded in 1956, and currently has more than 50 member athletic clubs. Nagoya University and Osaka University hold regular Athletics Competition every year (名古屋大学・大阪大学対抗競技大会). In addition, the Seven Universities Athletic Meet ( 国立七大学総合体育大会 , kokuritsu nana-daigaku sōgō taiiku-taikai ) has been held since 1962. The competition
1517-434: The world including China, Korea, US, France, Thailand, and many more. KMI was established in 2010 as an international research hub for interdisciplinary particle physics and astrophysics, and was named after 2008 Nobel Prize winners Makoto Kobayashi and Toshihide Masakawa . It consists of two divisions, Division of Experimental Studies and Division of Theoretical Studies, and a new Internal Research Center for Flavor Physics
1558-476: Was established in April 2023. It has several international partner institutions such as Tel Aviv University and Yonsei University, and also runs a JSPS Core-to-Core program 'DMNet' which focuses on dark matter research. Many KMI members belong to laboratories from the university's Graduate School of Science, Graduate School of Mathematics and ISEE, and although the institute does not directly accept students, graduate students can work with KMI members and be involved in
1599-581: Was later changed to Seven Universities Athletic Meet ( 国立七大学総合体育大会 , kokuritsu nana-daigaku sōgō taiiku-taikai ) in 2002. The competition is commonly called the Competition of the Seven Imperial Universities ( 七帝戦 , shichi-tei sen ) or the national athletic meet of the seven former imperial universities ( 七大戦 , Nanadai-sen ) . Chubu Electric Power Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. ( Japanese : 中部電力株式会社 , Chūbu Denryoku Kabushiki Kaisha ) , abbreviated as Chuden in Japanese,
1640-727: Was originally established under its current name, the Meiji government renamed it in 1886. In 1897, when it was decided to establish the nation's second university in Kyoto, the original Imperial University was renamed Tokyo Imperial University. Meanwhile, the newly established university was named Kyoto Imperial University . Unlike in Europe and North America, modern higher education in Japan mostly originated as national projects. There had been no private universities in Japan until 1920, when Keio and Waseda were granted university status. Thus, for
1681-802: Was reorganized to NU's IMaSS in 2015. Its aim is to contribute to achieving an ecological and sustainable society via research on energy conservation, ranging from topics of materials and device technologies to system technologies, and is also recognised by MEXT as a "Joint Usage/Research Center". IMaSS consists of the Center for Integrated Research of Future Electronics (CIRFE), Advanced Measurement Technology Center (AMTC), Division of Materials Research (DM), Division of Systems Research (DS), two funded research divisions by Chubu Electric Power and Toyota Motor Corporation , and 10 industry–academia collaborative chairs. IMaSS also actively promotes international collaboration and joint research, and has research agreements with institutes and universities from many countries across