On September 14, Zhejiang University welcomed its incoming class of graduate students with an opening ceremony held in the main gymnasium at the Zijingang Campus, alongside satellite venues at the Yuquan Campus, the Polytechnic Institute, the Ocean College, the International Campus, and the School of Software Technology.University leaders, renowned scholars, and distinguished faculty attended the event, including President MA Yanming, Chairman of the University Council REN Shaobo, and several me...

On September 5, Zhejiang University (ZJU) welcomed a delegation from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), led by its president, Professor Tan Tai Yong. The delegation was received by ZHU Hui, Deputy Chairperson of the ZJU Council.In her remarks, ZHU Hui shared ZJU’s recent progress in disciplinary development, innovation and entrepreneurship, and global engagement. She noted the longstanding academic and cultural exchanges between ZJU and Singapore, adding that this year’s 35th ...

A team of scientists led by Dr. CHEN Songcan from the College of Environmental and Resource Sciences at Zhejiang University has discovered that microbes can power their growth by linking two key chemical reactions—sulfide oxidation and iron reduction—processes previously thought to occur only through non-living chemistry.  The study, conducted in collaboration with the University of Vienna (Austria) and the Ningbo Observation and Research Station of the CAS Institute of Urban Environme...

Soil is far more than a medium for crops to anchor their roots take root; it is a vast and intricate living network. Crop health and yield depend not only on above-ground growth, but also on the soil environment and microbial communities surrounding the roots.On August 15, Science published a research article by Professor Prof. XU Jianming and Researcher Prof. HU Lingfei from Zhejiang University, titled “Linalool-triggered plant-soil feedback drives defense adaptation in dense maize planti...

Blood transfusion is the most widely used form of cell therapy. However, global blood supply is under strain due to challenges such as population aging and epidemics. The production of 'artificial blood' using stem cells could open up new sources for blood supply, particularly to meet the demand for rare blood types. Nevertheless, current methods for generating red blood cells from stem cells face bottlenecks, including low maturity (e.g., inefficient enucleation) and difficulties in lar...

On the evening of August 24, Zhejiang University held its Opening Ceremony for the Class of 2029 on Zijingang Campus. With hearts full of hope and determination, the newest generation of ZJUers gathered by Qizhen Lake, dreams in hand, ideals in mind, ready to write the first chapter of their university journey in “Qiushi Garden”. In his keynote address, "Carrying Forward the Spirit of Seeking Truth, Shouldering the Mission of the Times", President MA Yanming reminded students of...

Semiconductor lasers are critical light sources for information technologies, but their fabrication processes are often complicated and costly. There are some solution-processable lasing materials, such as organic, quantum dot and perovskite semiconductors, which can be easily integrated with the mass-produced silicon platforms at low cost. Among these materials, perovskite semiconductors stand out as an exceptional class owing to their ability to achieve surprisingly low threshold lasing under ...

In a breakthrough that pushes the boundaries of artificial intelligence and neuroscience, researchers at Zhejiang University have unveiled Darwin Monkey (“Wukong”) — the world’s first brain-inspired computer powered by a dedicated neuromorphic chip with more than two billion neurons. The achievement positions China at the forefront of global neuromorphic computing research.From brain to machineThe human brain is an extraordinary efficient computing system, capable of integrating vision, heari...

A five-year scientific study has found that training in abacus-based mental calculation (AMC) does far more than sharpen math skills. It can fundamentally reshape the way children’s brains work, fostering the coordinated development of critical cognitive abilities.The research, led by Zhejiang University in partnership with East China Normal University, Hong Kong Baptist University, and the University of Oldenburg in Germany, revealed a striking pattern: long-term, systematic AMC training appea...

On a test track in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, a silver-white alloy-framed “mechanical beast” bursts forward at the starting line like an arrow loosed from its bow. The machine, known as White Rhino, is a quadrupedal robot jointly developed by Zhejiang University’s Center for X-Mechanics (XMECH), the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center’s Humanoid Robot Innovation Institute.White Rhino clocked 16.33 seconds over 100 meters...