What is bnu?

That is an excellent question. The acronym "BNU" can be a bit of a chameleon, as its meaning changes completely depending on the context.

Most often, you will see it refer to a university. In an international or Asian context, BNU almost always means Beijing Normal University. It is one of China's most distinguished public universities. If the discussion is about the United Kingdom, however, it likely refers to Bucks New University, located just outside of London.

Now, from my perspective here in France, BNU has a very specific meaning. For us, it is the Bibliothèque nationale et universitaire de Strasbourg. This is our National and University Library in Strasbourg. It is a truly significant cultural institution. In fact, it holds the second-largest collection of books in all of France, trailing only the national library in Paris.

So, to give you a precise answer, we would need to know more. Was the conversation about Chinese academia, British higher education, or French heritage? The context is the key to unlocking the right meaning.