Lingnan Normal University

Lingnan Normal University (LNU;, formerly Zhanjiang Normal University (ZNU; )) is an institution of higher learning in the Chikan District of Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, China.

History
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.