In Chinese tradition, a “knot” embodies both practical know-how and deep philosophical meaning. Today, that ancient wisdom has inspired a scientific leap at Zhejiang University (ZJU), one that promises to solve a long-standing global challenge in minimally invasive surgery: the loss of tactile sensation, often described as “force blindness.”A multidisciplinary ZJU team has developed a simple yet ingenious solution—a slipknot-based structure that restores force perception without electronics....

As we bid farewell to 2025, we look back with pride on a year marked by transformative achievements, cutting-edge innovations, and deepened collaborations within the Zhejiang University community and across the world. From academic breakthroughs to expanded global partnerships, each milestone has underscored our shared commitment to excellence and tangible impact. As we step into 2026, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing the frontiers of knowledge, building meaningful partnerships, and colle...

At 10:30 p.m., just as the main library of ZJU was about to close, a clear chime echoed from deep within the sixth-floor stacks. Leaning against the railing stood DU Liniang with her flowing sleeves, while Romeo’s whispers intertwined with Juliet’s soft replies. This was not a dream, but an immersive performance of A Night in the Guantong Hall unfolding inside the library.As part of Zhejiang University’s “Symphony of Time and Space: Cross-Era Dialogues Between Chinese and Western C...

Allergies are usually regarded as a nuisance. Sneezing fits triggered by pollen or rashes caused by shellfish reflect an immune system that reacts too fast and too strongly to harmless substances. Yet this rapid and intensive immune reaction has now inspired a novel approach to cancer treatment.Researchers in China report a strategy that deliberately redirects allergic immune responses against tumors. By training mast cells — the immune system’s key drivers of allergy — to recognize cancer cell...

Imagine this: at night, the potted plant on your desk softly illuminates the room; trees along the street glow like living lampposts; a park’s flowerbeds shimmer like a sea of stars. Scenes that once belonged to the science fiction realm are now edging toward reality thanks to a research team led by DU Hao at the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology at Zhejiang University.Step into DU Hao’s laboratory after the lights are turned off, and the space falls into an almost dreamlike serenity. T...

For the more than half a billion people living with diabetes worldwide, daily insulin injections are part of the routine — and part of the pain. Patients with Type 1 diabetes and many with advanced Type 2 diabetes rely on one to four shots a day, sometimes for life. Besides discomfort, injections may trigger side effects like hypoglycemia, all of which take a toll on long-term treatment and everyday quality of life.A new study from Zhejiang University, published on November 20 in Nature, offers ...

When Typhoon Wutip roared across the western Pacific earlier this year, nearly every vessel gave the storm a wide berth. One didn’t. Driven by the same wind that powered the cyclone, , an unmanned sailing vehicle (USV) intentionally headed straight for its eye-and made it out the other side.In June, a research team led by Professor LI Peiliang at Zhejiang University’s Ocean College accomplished a milestone in marine meteorology: their wind-powered USV, Albatross, successfully crossed the eyewa...

On November 9, the 2025 International Forum on Higher Education (IFHE) was held at the Hangzhou International Expo Center under the theme “Building an Education Power and Advancing the Sustainable Development of Higher Education.” Co-hosted by China Association of Higher Education (CAHE) and Zhejiang University (ZJU), the forum brought together nearly 170 overseas guests, as well as more than 200 university leaders from China, over 100 renowned experts and scholars in higher education, and nea...

On November 8, the 2025 World University Presidents Forum (WUPF) convened at the Hangzhou International Expo Center under the theme "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Higher Education".Co-hosted by China Association of Higher Education (CAHE) and Zhejiang University (ZJU), the event brought together nearly 170 distinguished guests from more than 40 countries and regions across five continents, including leaders from The University of Sydney, University of California, Los Angele...

When Dr. MA Guangxu opened his inbox one early morning, an email from an unfamiliar sender, Domenico Otranto, seemed ordinary enough to be dragged straight into his spam folder. What he did not realize was that the “junk” message contained news of one of the most significant honors in his career.A few days later, while cleaning his inbox, the email resurfaced before him. “On behalf of the Odile Bain Memorial Prize (OBMP) Committee, it is a great pleasure for me to inform you that you hav...