Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte
Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Public university in Natal, Brazil
Description
The Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte occupies a 123-hectare site with several teaching buildings, laboratories, and research facilities on the central campus. The architecture follows the brutalist school with exposed concrete structures and geometric forms.
History
The institution emerged in 1958 through the merger of existing colleges and gained federal status in 1960. This transformation brought an expansion of degree programs and stronger research orientation in the northeast.
Culture
The four campus museums preserve regional collections from the state, including archaeological finds and folk objects at Câmara Cascudo. Museu do Seridó holds evidence from the interior and makes the history of the semi-desert region accessible.
Practical
The site offers Olympic-scale sports facilities, dining halls, bank branches, and direct bus connections to central Natal. Some buildings are freely accessible to visitors, while others require prior registration with the relevant departments.
Did you know?
The institute conducts the country's seismological research and studies geological activities across the South American continent. The measuring devices detect movements of tectonic plates and help assess earthquake risks in the region.
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