Honesty, simplicity, broadness, learning from others and learning from others are the motto of Nanjing University. "The combination of' honesty and majesty' and' study hard' is the motto of Nanjing University today, which not only embodies the fine traditions and characteristics of the school, but also reflects the ideal pursuit and realization of the school.
Nanjing University, located in Jinling, the ancient capital of Zhong Ling, is a century-old prestigious school with a long history and outstanding reputation. Its predecessor was Sanjiang Normal School, which was founded in 1902. Later, it was renamed Nanjing University on 1950 after historical periods such as Liangjiang Normal University, Nanjing Normal University, National Southeast University, National Fourth Sun Yat-sen University, National Central University and National Nanjing University.
1952, in the adjustment of colleges and universities in China, Nanjing University adjusted some departments such as engineering, agronomy and normal education, and later merged with the College of Arts and Sciences of Jinling University founded by 1888, and was still named Nanjing University. The school site was moved from Sipailou to the original site of Drum Tower Jinda. In the course of running a school for more than a century, Nanjing University and its predecessor share the same breath with the times, share the same destiny with the nation, strive for national prosperity and scientific progress, and make important contributions to national prosperity and rejuvenation.
Especially since the reform and opening up, Nanjing University, as a key comprehensive university directly under the Ministry of Education, has shown new vitality in new historical opportunities and maintained a good development trend in teaching, scientific research, social services and other fields. All school-running indicators and comprehensive strength rank among the top universities in China. 65438-0994 Nanjing University was identified as the national "2 1 1 Project" key support university.
From 65438 to 0999, Nanjing University entered the first batch of high-level universities in the national "985 Project". In 2006, the Ministry of Education signed an agreement with Jiangsu Province to jointly build Nanjing University. 20 1 1 The Ministry of Education signed an agreement with Jiangsu Province to continue to focus on the construction of Nanjing University; 20 16 Nanjing university was selected as the first batch of national dual-innovation demonstration bases; In 20 17, Nanjing university was selected as a world-class university, and 15 was selected as a world-class discipline.