Teikyo University of Japan in Durham

Arms of Teikyo University of Japan in Durham

Motto| Disce ut Praestes

Motto in English

| Learn that you may excel
Type| Private
Established| 1990
Principal| Prof Masao Imaseki
Students| 40 (2016/17)
Location|

Durham, England

Affiliations| Teikyo University
Website| teikyouniversitydurham.com

Teikyo University of Japan in Durham (帝京大学ダラム分校) is an overseas campus of Teikyo University located on the campus of Durham University in the Lafcadio Hearn Culture Centre. The campus was established in 1990 and operates as a language and cultural exchange facility for students from Teikyo University in Tokyo.[1]

The university runs a six-month English language exchange program. Students live either in one of two Japanese Halls of Residence or in accommodation at St Mary's College \- a college of Durham University.

The university hosts various outreach activities such as an annual 'Japanese Festival',[2] a schools liaison program and its Japanese library is open to Durham University staff and students along with members of the local community on a part-time basis.

## History

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Teikyo University of Japan is a branch campus of the Teikyo University Group in Japan. It was founded in 1990 and has been instrumental in implementing the three educational policies of the university: fostering open-mindedness, developing international perspectives, and practical learning.[citation needed]

It was intended to assist Japanese people planning to do business in the UK.[3]

## Buildings and Facilities

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### Conference facilities in Durham

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The campus includes a conference room with disabled access on the top floor.

### Library

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The library has over 30,000 Japanese-language volumes, including books about Japanese literature, art, and history. There is also a collection of English-language manga (Japanese comics), and there is an assortment of Japanese animation films on DVD, the majority of which are in English.

## References

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1. ^ "TEIKYO UNIVERSITY OF JAPAN IN DURHAM -Study In UK". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
2. ^ "News and Events".
3. ^ Cartledge, Tony (22 September 1989). "When Oriental tots call each other 'hinny'". The Daily Telegraph. London. p. Japan 1992: 2 - via Newspapers.com.

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Teikyo University Group

Universities|

* Teikyo University
* Teikyo University Junior College
* Teikyo Heisei University
* Teikyo Heisei Nursing Junior College
* Teikyo University of Science

Overseas campuses|

* Teikyo University of Japan in Durham
* Salem-Teikyo University (former)
* Colorado Heights University (former)

Junior and Senior High Schools|

* Teikyo University Junior & Senior High School
* Teikyo Fuji Junior and Senior High School
* Teikyo Asaka High School
* Teikyo Nagaoka High School
* Teikyo Fifth High School
* Teikyo School United Kingdom

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Durham University

People|

Chancellor
Fiona Hill
Vice-Chancellor & Warden
Karen O'Brien
Visitor
The Bishop of Durham
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Colleges|

* Collingwood
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research institutes|

* Business
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* Institute of Advanced Study
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* Wolfson Research Institute
* International Boundaries Research Unit

Student life|

* Palatinate (newspaper)
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Sports|

* Team Durham
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Places|

* Assembly Rooms Theatre
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* Castle
* Library
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History|

* Third oldest university in England
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Chairs|

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* Sharjah Chair
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* Van Mildert Chair

Other|

* Academic dress
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* Higginson Lecture
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