Obesity is one of the global public health concerns, but many people’s weight loss plan gets stuck at the “can’t-control-their-appetite” stage. Why? Prof. WANG Hao’s team from the Zhejiang University School of Brain Science and Brain Medicine has found that a high-fat diet may cause a set of appetite-suppressing brain cells to “go on strike”, making it hard for you to resist delectable food. The study, titled “Neural adaption in midbrain GABAergic cells contributes to high-fat-diet-induc...

On the morning of October 8, the award ceremony for the 2023 “Young Scientists for a Strong Maritime Country” was staged in Ningbo, China. Prof. XIAO Xi from Zhejiang University’s Ocean College received well-deserved recognition. She won this much-coveted title for her remarkable contributions to the ecological restoration and utilization of blue carbon in China’s coastal regions.Since her return to China in 2012, Prof. XIAO Xi has committed herself to pioneering research on blue carbon...

On October 28, the annual Chattajack 31, a paddleboard/kayak race that celebrates the effort a paddle athlete makes in the pursuit of distance endurance, took place in the picturesque city of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Six students from Zhejiang University’s Kayak Team participated in the event, achieving a milestone for the University by making it to the winner’s podium for the first time.Coach XU Yaping (right) and team member HU Yue (left) presented gifts to the organizers.Chattajack 31 is a p...

In a significant move towards sustainable rural village development, the International Seminar on Low-carbon Empowering Future Village Development convened on October 31st in Qingshan village, an hour's ride from Hangzhou. Qingshan village has pioneered a number of sustainable practices in recent years. This event marked a collaborative effort by China Academy for Rural Development of Zhejiang University, and the People's Government of Yuhang District, spotlighting the urgency of address...

The sericulture industry holds a rich and enduring history in China, deeply intertwined with the ancient Silk Road, a significant trade route that facilitated the widespread expansion of Chinese silk across Eurasia. This historical context allowed for profound cultural exchange between the East and the West. Central to this industry is the domestic silkworm, renowned for its exceptional silk production capability. The characteristics of silk-spinning directly impact the quality and quantity of s...

Recently, YE Guanqiong, an associate professor from the Ocean College of Zhejiang University, has made waves with the release of a research paper titled “Sustainably developing global blue carbon for climate change mitigation and economic benefits through international cooperation” in the journal Nature Communications.Blue Carbon Ecosystems, encompassing vital components such as mangroves, seagrass beds, and salt marshes, have gained increasing attention worldwide for their remarkable efficien...

On the afternoon of October 27, Governor Hideaki OHMURA of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, led a delegation to on a visit to Zhejiang University. Prof. Ren Shaobo, chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with the delegation, and both parties engaged in a productive dialogue regarding the potential for expanding cooperation. Also president at the meeting was HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University.REN Shaobo extended his heartfelt welcome to the delegation, acknowledging Aichi Prefec...

From October 14th to 20th, a delegation, led by Prof. REN Shaobo, chairman of the University Council, embarked on a strategic visit to several leading institutions in the US and Canada. This marked Zhejiang University's first multi-disciplinary delegation visit to North America since the outbreak of the pandemic.Enhanced collaborations with US universitiesOn October 16th, Chairman Ren and his team visited the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), engaging in initial discussion...

Controlling the formation of perovskite crystals could help make solar power generation more affordable, reliable and efficient.The performance of a promising solar cell material has been boosted by a global effort to understand and master its manufacture. Researchers co-led by XUE Jingjing from the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University have used a technique called in-situ X-ray defraction to watch perovskite as it crystalises. They have used the findings to ...

Established in 2014, the Leadership Development Program for Female Students has significantly impacted the university and beyond, conducting over 110 sessions and training more than 5,500 female students. At the opening ceremony of the 14th session of the Program on October 23, 2023, CHEN Yueyuan, representing the alumni of the Zhejiang University's Leadership Development Program for Female Students, said,"This program has opened up opportunities for us to explore the lim...