Viral relics in the genome help human embryos switch on their own genes, ZJU scientists find2026-03-02A large fraction of the human genome is built from the remnants of ancient viral infections. Long dismissed as genetic clutter, these sequences are increasingly being implicated in early development. Now a team in China reports that a sub-family of these elements may help human embryos clear one of their earliest and most precarious milestones.In a study published in Science on January 22, re... READ MORE |
AI-built “exoskeletons” offer a new way to steer GPCR signaling2026-02-27G protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs) are among the most important “signal receivers” in the human body, translating the external stimuli into internal signals that govern sensation, mood, cardiovascular function and metabolism. These seven–transmembrane-helix proteins are also pharma favorites. More than a third of marketed drugs act by nudging GPCR activity. But many therapies still aim at a fam... READ MORE |
UNESCO and ZJU join hands to chart a shared future for civilization2026-02-14A road connects the East and the West and links the past and the present. More than a route traced on the map, the Silk Roads have long been an epic road of mutual learning among civilizations. Today, that ancient corridor has gained a new landmark.On the afternoon of February 1, the UNESCO Chair on Silk Roads Heritage was officially unveiled at the Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archaeolog... READ MORE |
Experts from 30+ countries and regions convene at ZJU for APMEC 20262026-02-08“China’s medicine has moved from being a follower to becoming a leader.” “We hope more people around the world will see, use, and benefit from Chinese standards and Chinese technology.” “Exchanging ideas with our Chinese counterparts has been truly delightful.”Hosted in the Chinese mainland for the first time, the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference 2026 (APMEC 2026), jointly organize... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University claims the IndySCC title after 46-hour cloud showdown2026-01-28With just 46 hours on the clock and only a handful of virtual machines to work with, Zhejiang University’s supercomputing team set out to do what high-performance computing is built for: push limited resources to their limit and still deliver the best possible results.They made it. Competing in the IndySCC online track, one of the headline events tied to the SC supercomputing conference, the team... READ MORE |
World-renowned universities join forces for a greener future2026-01-26How can we accelerate energy transition while ensuring fairness in technological cooperation, so that global carbon neutrality can be effectively achieved? How can the international community forge shared understanding, shoulder shared responsibilities, and together create a green future for a community with a shared future for mankind?These questions of our era are calling for the wisdom and acti... READ MORE |
SAHZU neurologist leads an international consensus on primary brain calcification2026-01-26An international consensus on primary brain calcification (PBC) was recently published online in Movement Disorders, the official journal of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS). The consensus, titled Primary Brain Calcification: An International Consensus on Nomenclature, Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management, was developed under the leadership of Prof. LUO We... READ MORE |
Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse visits ZJU to discuss “What is Life?”2026-01-22In January 2026, Sir Paul Nurse, Nobel Laureate and President of the Royal Society, visited Zhejiang University to deliver the inaugural lecture of the Nobel Laureates at ZJU series. Titled "What is Life?", his presentation offered an interdisciplinary perspective on the essence of biology. Professor LI Xiaoming, Vice President of ZJU, attended the event and presented a certificate ... READ MORE |
Prof. LIU Yifeng wins the 2025 Alexanderson Award2026-01-20Recently, Professor LIU Yifeng of the Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics at Zhejiang University and his collaborators—Raphaël Beuzart-Plessis (University of Aix-Marseille), TIAN Yichao (Chinese Academy of Sciences), XIAO Liang (Peking University), ZHANG Wei (MIT), and ZHU Xinwen (Stanford University)—received the 2025 Alexanderson Award.(The second from the left)The team was honored for i... READ MORE |
ZJU team unveils a fast-charging “thermal battery,” published in Nature2026-01-14Batteries power modern life. Yet not all batteries store electricity. Some store heat.Long before lithium-ion batteries, humans already used thermal energy storage. Ancient ice cellars preserved ice for summer use, while modern water heaters store hot water for later demand. These are all early examples of what scientists now call thermal batteries, systems that store heat and release it when need... READ MORE |
Does AI outperform teachers, or is it the other way around?2026-01-13Over the past seven decades, artificial intelligence (AI) has shifted from a distant idea to a real presence in our classrooms, quietly but radically changing how knowledge is delivered and absorbed.As this “third partner” joins teachers and students, these big questions are getting harder to ignore: How can AI genuinely support teaching and learning? How can it help instructors teach more effec... READ MORE |
From stage to hurdles champion: epitomizing all-round excellence with exploration & perseverance2026-01-12LI Xiaoman, class of 2026 in Electrical Engineering at ZJUI, received National Scholarship for three consecutive years. He is also a member of the Zhejiang University Track and Field Team, winning four gold medals at the Zhejiang University Sports Meet. In addition, he has served as President of the Yuehai Instrumental Music Association and Leader of the Galaxy Island Band. In recognition of his o... READ MORE |
Annual Top 10: They stand out2026-01-08At the frontiers of discovery, collaboration defines progress.On the evening of December 24, 2025, Zhejiang University held the Awards Ceremony for the 2024 Top 10 Academic Advances and the Top 10 Academic Advances by Young Scholars. The grand finale opened with the screening of the short documentary I’ll Be There for You, setting a warm and reflective tone for the evening.Spanning the humanities... READ MORE |
XUE Ziwei: from curiosity to the microscopic battlefield of life2026-01-07A 2021 PhD student in Bioinformatics, XUE Ziwei still remembers the question that first drew him to biomedical science: “Why does life work this way?” As a teenager, he watched relatives suffer from hereditary diseases and developed a strong desire to understand the mechanisms underlying human health. This curiosity eventually led him to the Zhejiang University–University of Edinburgh Institute ... READ MORE |