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Zhijiang campus: where history, learning, and life converge
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Zhijiang Campus carries a history that endures across generations. Once home to Hangchow University before its merger into Zhejiang University, it is now the campus of Guanghua Law School.Perched on Moonwheel Hill and overlooking the Qiantang River, the campus is serene and picturesque—a perfect place for study and reflection. In the early mornings, sunlight filters through century-old camphor tre...
Zhijiang Campus carries a history that endures across generations. Once home to Hangchow University before its merger into Zhejiang University, it is now the campus of Guanghua Law School.Perched on Moonwheel Hill and overlooking the Qiantang River, the campus is serene and picturesque—a perfect place for study and reflection. In the early mornings, sunlight filters through century-old camphor trees, scattering dappled light across the ground. The hills are lush and verdant, dotted with blooming
Reading the world: Zhejiang University Global Learning Fair
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An international perspective has always been one of the core qualities cultivated in Zhejiang University students, and the university actively provides platforms for them to gain a deeper understanding of both domestic and overseas institutions. On November 14, the Yangtze River Delta Global Learning Fair was held at Yaokun Building at Zhejiang University, attracting a large number of student...
An international perspective has always been one of the core qualities cultivated in Zhejiang University students, and the university actively provides platforms for them to gain a deeper understanding of both domestic and overseas institutions. OnNovember 14, the Yangtze River Delta Global Learning Fair was held at Yaokun Building at Zhejiang University, attracting a large number of students eager to learn, explore, and broaden their horizons.At the fair, more than 20 universities and instituti
Swing into campus life: Sports at Zhejiang University
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Are you a sports enthusiast? If so, Zhejiang University will never let you down!Here, you’ll find almost every sport you’ve ever wanted to explore—from the classic “big three” (basketball, football, and volleyball) to modern fitness activities such as bodybuilding and dance; from traditional Chinese sports like Tai Chi, dragon and lion dancing, and martial arts, to exciting water sports like k...
Are you a sports enthusiast? If so, Zhejiang University will never let you down!Here, you’ll find almost every sport you’ve ever wanted to explore—from the classic “big three” (basketball, football, and volleyball) to modern fitness activities such as bodybuilding and dance; from traditional Chinese sports like Tai Chi, dragon and lion dancing, and martial arts, to exciting water sports like kayaking and paddleboarding. With such a diverse range of courses, students truly have the opportunity to
Translating the soul: JIANG Yi’s lecture on Steppenwolf and Music
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2026-03-18
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Zhejiang University offers a wealth of lecture resources, where scholars once known only through books or television frequently come to give talks. Not long ago, the renowned German literature translator JIANG Yi visited Zhejiang University to deliver a lecture. She has translated four novels by Hermann Hesse. The lecture was titled “Hermann Hesse and Music: Hearing the Harmony of the Soul—Taking...
Zhejiang University offers a wealth of lecture resources, where scholars once known only through books or television frequently come to give talks. Not long ago, the renowned German literature translator JIANG Yi visited Zhejiang University to deliver a lecture. She has translated four novels by Hermann Hesse. The lecture was titled “Hermann Hesse and Music: Hearing the Harmony of the Soul—Taking the Translation ofSteppenwolf as an Example.”In her lecture, Jiang Yi explained that translation is
ZJU slang 101
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Just like any other group or community, Zhejiang University (ZJU) has its own unique campus slang. To help our international friends avoid scratching their heads over these “cryptic codes” when they first arrive, I’m here to break them down for you.First up, the most common one: “Sanben.” In China, “Sanben” traditionally refers to the third batch of universities in the National College Entr...
Just like any other group or community, Zhejiang University (ZJU) has its own unique campus slang. To help our international friends avoid scratching their heads over these “cryptic codes” when they first arrive, I’m here to break them down for you.First up, the most common one: “Sanben.” In China, “Sanben” traditionally refers to the third batch of universities in the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) admissions—usually less prestigious schools with relatively weaker academic stren
Every tree shows its colors: under the bright sunlight, a hundred styles unfold
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2026-01-19
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We’re excited to welcome Professor JIANG Weimei and Professor LI Pan from the College of Life Sciences, to uncover the plant world on the campus for us, and discovering the science and poetry hidden within the leaves.PomeloThe pomelo is a tree in the citrus family with many branches.Its leaves are broad to elliptical, with petioles that have a reversed heart-shaped wing.The flowers...
We’re excited to welcomeProfessor JIANG Weimei and Professor LI Pan from the College of Life Sciences,to uncover the plant world on the campus for us,and discovering the science and poetry hidden within the leaves.PomeloThe pomelo is a tree in the citrus family with many branches.Its leaves are broad to elliptical, with petioles that have a reversed heart-shaped wing.The flowers are single, with white petals.The fruit is very large and turns pale yellow when ripe.In front of the library,Along th
Red leaves scattered across the ground: under the clear sky, a carpet of crimson unfolds
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2026-01-19
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A leaf is the tree’s way of sensing the world, and a letter the seasons send to the earth.Through a single leaf, we can read a plant’s story and glimpse its life.Red mapleRed maple, a large tree in the soapberry family,Has a straight, smooth trunk.Its flowers grow in small, dense clusters, red or pale yellow.The fruits are red samaras that spread at sharp angles.The leaves turn bright ...
A leaf is the tree’s way of sensing the world,and a letter the seasons send to the earth.Through a single leaf, we can read a plant’s storyand glimpse its life.Red mapleRed maple, a large tree in the soapberry family,Has a straight, smooth trunk.Its flowers grow in small, dense clusters, red or pale yellow.The fruits are red samaras that spread at sharp angles.The leaves turn bright red and stay colorful for a long time, making the tree extremely striking.It’s perfect for landscaping in parks or
Everywhere you look, gold: blue sky above, yellow leaves beneath
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2026-01-19
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Time passes, and the scenery changes.It is not only the seasons that transform,But also the colors of leaves on the branches.Have you ever noticedThe sunlight slipping through the swaying leaves,Scattering patches of dappled light?GinkgoGinkgo is a large, deciduous tree from the ginkgo family.It loves sunlight, grows deep roots, and can live for many years.Its leaves are fan-shaped with long ...
Time passes, and the scenery changes.It is not only the seasons that transform,But also the colors of leaves on the branches.Have you ever noticedThe sunlight slipping through the swaying leaves,Scattering patches of dappled light?GinkgoGinkgois a large, deciduous tree from the ginkgo family.It loves sunlight, grows deep roots, and can live for many years.Its leaves are fan-shaped with long stems.The Ginkgo seeds can also be used in medicine.Green leaves turned to gold.Looking up, you see yellow
Stepping into the future at the ZJU Career Fair
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2026-01-08
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That October afternoon, I walked into the Zijingang gym carrying a stack of freshly printed resumes, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. It was my first real encounter with the professional world.Over 300 companies had gathered in the gym for the 2026 Graduate Comprehensive Career Fair, offering more than 10,000 job opportunities across fields such as artificial intelligence, new energy, finan...
That October afternoon, I walked into the Zijingang gym carrying a stack of freshly printed resumes, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. It was my first real encounter with the professional world.Over 300 companies had gathered in the gym for the 2026 Graduate Comprehensive Career Fair, offering more than 10,000 job opportunities across fields such as artificial intelligence, new energy, finance, and international trade. With my freshly printed résumés in hand, I stepped inside, eager to exp
A night to remember at the basketball finals
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2026-01-08
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Last Friday evening, I walked into the university gym for the second “Zhongsheng Cup” men’s basketball final between ZJU and Lishui University. I had expected a quiet student crowd, but the stands were already packed and buzzing with energy. Staff at the entrance were handing out free drinks; I grabbed a cup of iced Coke and finished it before I even found my seat. The pre-game show kept the ex...
Last Friday evening, I walked into the university gym for the second “Zhongsheng Cup” men’s basketball final between ZJU and Lishui University. I had expected a quiet student crowd, but the stands were already packed and buzzing with energy. Staff at the entrance were handing out free drinks; I grabbed a cup of iced Coke and finished it before I even found my seat. The pre-game show kept the excitement high—cheerleaders in silver uniforms executed flips and lifts, while the drum team pounded a s
The sociology of street dance
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2026-01-08
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This week, I attended a lecture titled “The Sociology of Street Dance,” delivered by several postgraduate seniors in a clear and engaging way.Last weekend, I also joined another lecture on “Research on the Sociology of Street Dance,” where four postgraduates shared their research findings with us.The first senior discussed the development of street dance in ethnic minority regions. I was surpr...
This week, I attended a lecture titled “The Sociology of Street Dance,” delivered by several postgraduate seniors in a clear and engaging way.Last weekend, I also joined another lecture on “Research on the Sociology of Street Dance,” where four postgraduates shared their research findings with us.The first senior discussed the development of street dance in ethnic minority regions. I was surprised to learn that only around 200 people in Tibet have ever learned street dance. She introduced variou
Can the deceased save the living?
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2026-01-07
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Recently, I attended a fascinating lecture titled “Can the Deceased Save the Living?”The speaker was Professor Sung Jin-je from South Korea, who offered an in-depth interpretation of themes in the works of Han Kang, the Nobel laureate in Literature. I had always thought of Han Kang primarily as a feminist writer, but after the lecture, I realized that her works also engage deeply with reflection...
Recently, I attended a fascinating lecture titled “Can the Deceased Save the Living?”The speaker was Professor Sung Jin-je from South Korea, who offered an in-depth interpretation of themes in the works of Han Kang, the Nobel laureate in Literature. I had always thought of Han Kang primarily as a feminist writer, but after the lecture, I realized that her works also engage deeply with reflections on Korean history. The event was hosted by the School of Literature—a field of study I have always f
Unveiling the beauty of Kunqu Opera at ZJU
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Tonight was a truly wonderful and artistic evening, as the Zhejiang Jingkun Art Center (Kun Opera Troupe) brought an enchanting performance to Zhejiang University. It was my first time experiencing Kunqu opera up close, and I was filled with excitement and anticipation.The performance was part of the ZJU Drama Festival, featuring the play 盛世红妆 (Splendid Age, Crimson Attire). The story rev...
Tonight was a truly wonderful and artistic evening, as the Zhejiang Jingkun Art Center (Kun Opera Troupe) brought an enchanting performance to Zhejiang University. It was my first time experiencing Kunqu opera up close, and I was filled with excitement and anticipation.The performance was part of the ZJU Drama Festival, featuring the play 盛世红妆(Splendid Age, Crimson Attire). The story revolves around the deep friendship between two remarkable women—Shangguan Wan’er and Princess Taiping. Drawing i
From Classroom to Concert: The Stunning Pipa Transformation
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2025-06-23
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In the autumn-winter semester of 2024, I was fortunate to enroll in the course Opening the Door to Art – Pipa, taught by Teacher Xu Tianye. With my background in traditional Chinese music, I have always been passionate about Chinese musical instruments. This course starts from the basics, and even for students like me who have some prior knowledge, there is still plenty to learn. Teacher Xu p...
In the autumn-winter semester of 2024, I was fortunate to enroll in the courseOpening the Door to Art – Pipa, taught by Teacher Xu Tianye. With my background in traditional Chinese music, I have always been passionate about Chinese musical instruments. This course starts from the basics, and even for students like me who have some prior knowledge, there is still plenty to learn. Teacher Xu provides personalized guidance tailored to each students level, making the learning experience both enrichi
My Scented Memories of Hangzhou
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2025-06-23
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Every university and city carries its own unique olfactory memories.For Zhejiang University, that distinctive scent is a richly layered blend. After each rain, the grass at Zhejiang University releases a particularly vibrant aroma—especially around Lovers’ Slope and the athletic field on the Zijingang Campus. The air fills with the fresh, intense scent of rain-washed greenery, crisp and invigorat...
Every university and city carries its own unique olfactory memories.For Zhejiang University, that distinctive scent is a richly layered blend. After each rain, the grass at Zhejiang University releases a particularly vibrant aroma—especially around Lovers’ Slope and the athletic field on the Zijingang Campus. The air fills with the fresh, intense scent of rain-washed greenery, crisp and invigorating.The sunlight at Xixi Campus seems to carry its own fragrance, especially during this special seas
