Kanazawa University

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Humankind, despite repeated acts of creation and destruction, has succeeded throughout its long history in enhancing an understanding of nature and various social phenomena and has thereby developed a highly public culture. Universities, which have e the responsibility of carrying out academic research, have served to bind generations together by creating knowledge and fostering talent and, consequently, contributing to the formation and development of a diverse society. Now a new era has dawned, in which numerous people cross national boundaries to cooperate on a global scale.
Kanazawa University, inheriting the tradition of its predecessor school, was established in 1949. After coming through the turbulent postwar period, the University has undoubtedly contributed to Japan and the world's development. However, with its new start as a National University Corporation, the time has come to inquire once again into the true meaning of being "a university dedicated to society."
Kanazawa University aims to become "a research university dedicated to education while opening its doors to both local and global society." With this objective, the University will work on reform, believing that its activities will contribute to 1) the opening up of a new 21st-century era and 2) promoting world peace and the sustainable development of humankind. Kanazawa University shall, at this moment, establish its charter based on the above ideology and objectives.
Kanazawa University shall accept motivated students with various talents and competencies, considering collaboration with various educational institutes, recurrent education for adults, international student education, and lifelong learning. The University will implement a quality educational program with clearly defined objectives at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Kanazawa University shall respect the individuality of students and their right to learn, having self-study as the basis of education. Organized faculty development activities geared towards educational reform will be enhanced to foster the ability to acquire specialized knowledge and the capability to pursue problems. Furthermore, our faculty members are adaptable to international society, have high moral character, and have personalities rich in human qualities.
Kanazawa University shall provide its members with an environment suitable for carrying out research, independently guaranteeing academic freedom and healthy competition, regardless of the field of study, i.e., whether it be humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, or medicine, and regardless of the type of research, i.e., whether it be fundamental or applied research. Furthermore, the University shall promote future research and train young researchers, thereby maintaining a structure capable of challenging the status quo at all times and bringing out its distinct characteristics.
Kanazawa University shall use its resources to promote academic culture development and lay the foundations for the educational, medical, and welfare systems of the region. Serving as a stronghold of intellect in East Asia, it shall continue to disseminate information to the globalizing world.
Kanazawa University shall fulfill its responsibility as "a research university dedicated to education, open to both the local and global community," by extending student education from the pre-entrance to post-graduation period, by utilizing and managing intellectual property resulting from academic research to contribute to society actively, and by promoting the development and popularization of advanced medical services.
Kanazawa University shall apply an independent and self-reliant administrative policy. All departments shall work organically while developing their characteristics based on their respective specialties and roles.
Kanazawa University shall utilize grants from the government and funds raised independently judiciously and systematically. While paying respect to human rights, the University will provide its members with a secure environment suitable for devotion to their duties. Furthermore, as a National University Corporation serving the public, it shall fulfill its duties in social accountability.
Kanazawa University published 150th Anniversary History of Kanazawa University in 2012 as part of its 150th-anniversary celebrations. This compact book describes university history with many pictures. We prepare an English version in addition to a Japanese version. We recommend this book to those who are interested in the history of Kanazawa University.

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