Lingnan Normal University

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Lingnan Normal University (Zhanjiang Normal University)
File:Zhanjiang Normal University.jpg
TypePublic
Established1991; 32 years ago (1991)
Location, ,
Websitehttp://www.lingnan.edu.cn/

Lingnan Normal University (LNU; (simplified Chinese: 岭南师范学院; traditional Chinese: 嶺南師範學院; pinyin: Lǐngnán Shīfàn Xuéyuàn) formerly Zhanjiang Normal University (ZNU; 湛江师范学院; 湛江師範學院; Zhànjiāng Shīfàn Xuéyuàn) is an institution of higher learning in the Chikan District of Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, China.

The history of the university dates back to the "Leiyang Academy" (雷阳书院) founded in 1636. In 1904, it started its education training program. In 1978, it became Leizhou Normal College, and was elevated to Zhanjiang Normal University in 1991. Zhanjiang Normal University changed its name to Lingnan Normal University in 2014.

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Coordinates: 21°16′29″N 110°21′05″E / 21.2746°N 110.3513°E / 21.2746; 110.3513