AN INTRODUCTION TO Utsunomiya University

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16Center for Regional DesignFounded in 2016The Regional Design Center (RDC) attached to the Faculty of Regional Design engages in developing human resources which will understand the regional problems to be solved and conduct regional land planning, by enhancing think tank functions which are required for solving the regional problems by using and promoting regional cooperation projects.Center for the Multicultural Public Sphere（CMPS）Founded in 2008The center tries to find practical solutions of international problems, or problems relating to globalization, by forming networks with local governments, associations for international exchange, educational boards, citizens' groups (including NGOs and NPOs), and overseas affiliate universities, for the purpose of exchanging information with each other.Attached Schools School of EducationFounded in 1966The attached Schools include a Kindergarten, an Elementary School, a Junior High School and a Special Needs School. Together with conducting practice teaching, leading research in educational practice in cooperation with the Faculty of Education is promoted.Innovation Center for Research and EngineeringEducation School of EngineeringFounded in 2002The essence of engineering lies in creativity and putting new ideas into definite shape. In order to promote and cultivate such essential mind in students, the center develops and practices various education programs, such as problem-based learning, internship programs, projects, lectures by active engineers, and demonstration by skilled workers.University Farm School of AgricultureFounded in 1949Together with being a place for conducting practical education connected with agriculture, the Farm also contributes to the development of academic research.University Forests School of AgricultureFounded in 1949Comprising Funyu Forests and Nikko Forests, the University Forests contribute to the basic and applied research in forest science, as well as to the deep understanding of the general system of forest science through experimental practice.Facilities Attached to the Schools