East China University of Technology, originally established in 1956 in Shanxi Province, has enjoyed over 60 years of fine reputation in the academic world. It started as Taigu Geological School, belonging to State Second Mechanic Industry, a state defense institution. In 1958, it moved to Fuzhou, Jiangxi Province, due to the abundant uranium mines. Presently it is jointly run by Jiangxi Government and State Commission of Science and Technology for National Defense Industry (SCST), the Ministry of Land and Resource (MLR), and China National Nuclear Corporation.
(1) Campus and Location
East China University of Technology has 2 campuses located in Nanchang and Fuzhou. The main campus is situated in Nanchang, the capital city of Jiangxi province. The other campus, approximately80 km southeast of Nanchang, lies in Fuzhou, a small bustling city boasting 2,100 years of history. Both campuses take an area of 1400 km2 and are easily accessible by plane, train, bus, or automobile.
its campuses are among the most beautiful campuses in Jiangxi Province. Exquisite gardens greet visitors upon arrival. Its well-maintained parks, lawns and various trees are a work of art. A serene lake borders the campus and offers opportunities for many pleasurable activities.
(2) Facilities and Research
East China University of Technology believe that the teaching and the research must be combined and mutually depended in a university. Therefore, it launches large budget on the facilities and encourage the staff to carry out research programs. So far, more than 10 national and provincial laboratories have been established, i.e. State Key Laboratory of “Nuclear Resources and the Environment”, National Defense Key Discipline Laboratory of “Radioactive Geology and Exploration Technology”, Science Ministry’s International Cooperation Base of “Earth Environment”, Education Ministry’s Engineering Research Center of “Nuclear Technology”, Reference Laboratory of IAEA, National Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center of “Radioactive Geology”, etc.. Besides, there are two training centers----Uranium Geology and Isotope Hydrology Advanced Training Center of IAEA, and Overseas Uranium Resources Exploration and Development Personnel Training Center, etc.. More than that, professors here have been invited to work with IAEA as consultancy experts. The university believes in an open way of education, and thereby frequent academic communications are carried out with a great many overseas universities and research institutes from more than 20 countries like America, Russia, Japan, Australia, Ireland, etc.
(3) Technology and Equipment
East China University of Technology prepares convenient facilities for the students and staff, assisting their study and life on the campuses. All campuses are inter-connected with advanced computer networks and its high speed internet access is supported by dedicated fiber optic cables connecting offices, classrooms, as well as student and teacher dormitories. Broadband wireless access is also available in many hot spots on campus making East China University of Technology a cyber-learning center. To make learning even more convenient, it has built three libraries; each campus has one of its own. All of our libraries are open to students and faculty members alike. In addition, each department has its own specialized library, housing a large collection of materials within its discipline. It also has one of the largest Geological Museums in the country and a Uranium Deposits Exhibition Hall, both popular places for students to visit.
Our inter-campus network connects every dormitory room to the library, faculty and staff offices, and to the Internet. Bring your own computer or use one of the student-access computers in nearly 100 labs and other locations across campuses. Its student have free access to the Internet, e-mail accounts and space for personal web pages. Its faculty use new information technologies to help you learn how to find, manage, and apply information. Interactive classroom applications include electronic discussion groups, scientific modeling, foreign language chat rooms, and an online journal.
(4) Communication and international cooperation
East China University of Technology endeavors to pursue mutually beneficial partnership with reputable international educational organizations. Through memoranda of understanding and agreements, the Institute's network of collaborations spans the globe. The linkages with our valued partners creates a great many opportunities for dynamic and fruitful exchanges of intellectual knowledge and collaborative teaching and research activities. Currently, we are in good partnership with different universities around the world, including University of North Texas, Castleton University, Lakeland College, Athlone Institute of Technology, Dublin Institute of Technology, University of Central Lancashire, HAMK University, Asian Institute of Technology, Orio Aishin Junior College, etc., covering US, Britain, Ireland, Finland, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Thailand, German, France, and Taiwan district. Moreover, we also offer a rich array of Global Programs for both incoming international exchange students as well as outgoing students.
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