ZJU sprinter runs from a village track to the world stage2026-09-17ZHU Junying, an undergraduate at the School of Public Affairs of Zhejiang University (ZJU), has been named a 2025 “Self-Improvement Star” for Chinese college students, an award for students who keep moving forward through hardship. Her story began on a field path in Songming county, Yunnan province, and has taken her to the podiums of the National Games and the Asian Athletics Championships.The ... READ MORE |
Chinese-developed spinal interface helps 12-year-old Russian girl walk again2026-09-16A 12-year-old Russian girl named Vera has become the first international patient to regain the ability to walk with assistive devices following surgery using a domestically developed closed-loop spinal cord neural interface system. The procedure was performed at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University (SAHZU), where over 20 spinal cord injury patients have now received the implant wi... READ MORE |
Chinese artistry captivates Moscow2026-09-09The beauty of ancient Chinese art took center stage in Moscow as China served as the Guest of Honor at the 39th Moscow International Book Fair, held from September 2 to 6 at Gostiny Dvor. The event coincided with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborline... READ MORE |
From discovery to action: FAHZU nursing research takes the global stage2026-09-08From July 16 to 18, 2026, the 37th International Nursing Research Congress was held in Toronto, Canada. Organized by Sigma Nursing under the theme “Discovery into Action: The Future of Nursing Research Starts Here,” the congress brought together more than 1,000 nursing researchers and clinical experts from 45 countries to explore advances in nursing research, clinical innovation, and eviden... READ MORE |
Queen Mary Hospital nursing delegation visits FAHZU to advance professional collaboration2026-09-08On August 15, 2026, a nine-member nursing delegation from Queen Mary Hospital in Hong Kong visited the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) for a day of professional exchange. The program focused on nursing discipline development, talent cultivation, quality and safety, digital transformation, and specialty nursing.FAHZU President LIANG Tingbo welcomed the dele... READ MORE |
Prof. HUANG He and Prof. Mohamad Mohty collaborate on landmark systematic review of cGVHD2026-09-08In June 2026, Professor He Huang team from the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, together with the team of Professor Mohamad Mohty, member of the French Academy of Medical Science, and several international scholars, published a systematic review titled “Chronic graft-versus-host disease” in the top-tier international medical journal Nature Reviews Disease Primer... READ MORE |
ZJU delegation attends International Symposium on Higher Education Leadership, Innovation and Capacity Development in Mauritius2026-09-08At the invitation of the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research of Mauritius, a Zhejiang University (ZJU) delegation visited Mauritius from July 22 to 30, 2026, to attend the “International Symposium on Higher Education Leadership, Innovation and Capacity Development”. Comprising Prof. XU Xiaozhou, Prof. KAN Yue, (Dean, ZJU’s CoE), Prof. MEI Weihui (Vice Dean,&... READ MORE |
ZJU and PolyU unveil Joint Research Institute for Digital Intelligence and Innovation2026-09-01The Joint Research Institute for Digital Intelligence and Innovation, established by Zhejiang University (ZJU) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), was officially inaugurated on August 26, opening a new chapter in the strategic partnership between the two universities. REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, and TENG Jin-Guang, President of PolyU, attended the ceremon... READ MORE |
U.S. Senator Steve Daines visits Zhejiang University2026-08-30On the morning of August 28, U.S. Senator Steve Daines led a delegation to visit Zhejiang University, touring the Future Learning Center.Prof. REN Shaobo, Chairman of Zhejiang University Council, introduced the University’s general situation. He noted that Zhejiang University has a long history of academic development and a strong tradition of scientific research, and that the University’s brand... READ MORE |
XY or ZW? Geckos Reveal Evolution's Hidden Playbook2026-08-26Why do humans rely on XY chromosomes to determine sex, while birds use ZW — and many reptiles use neither, letting temperature decide instead? Sex determination is remarkably diverse across the animal kingdom. In genotypic sex determination (GSD), sex is encoded in the genome: XX individuals are female and XY males in humans and most mammals, while in the ZW system, found in birds and some reptile... READ MORE |
ZJU President MA Yanming meets with British Consul-General in Shanghai Matt Burney2026-08-20On July 16, Matt Burney, Consul-General of the United Kingdom in Shanghai, led a delegation to visit Zhejiang University. MA Yanming, President of Zhejiang University, met with the delegation on Zijingang Campus, where they exchanged views on advancing China–UK cooperation in higher education.During the meeting, MA Yanming introduced Zhejiang University’s development and highlighted its long-stan... READ MORE |
Associate Vice President GU Zhen meets Singapore Consul-General in Shanghai Tan Chee King2026-08-18On July 14, Tan Chee King, Consul-General of Singapore in Shanghai, led a delegation on a visit to Zhejiang University. GU Zhen, Associate Vice President of Zhejiang University, met with the delegation and held talks on expanding bilateral cooperation.During the meeting, GU Zhen introduced Zhejiang University’s academic strengths, innovation ecosystem and entrepreneurship initiatives. He highligh... READ MORE |
Reading cells by the light of chemistry2026-08-17For more than a century, microscopes have relied on a seemingly obvious principle: To see something, you have to shine something on it.But that illumination comes at a cost.Now, researchers in China have developed a way to produce super-resolution images without relying on external light excitation. Instead, the technique harnesses the faint light generated by chemical reactions.The approach, desc... READ MORE |
A guide to nutritious breakfasts under five yuan at ZJU canteens2026-08-13As the quiet of dawn still blankets the campuses of Zhejiang University (ZJU), the university canteens are already bustling with activity. From kneading dough and simmering porridge to steaming buns, the kitchen staff work diligently to prepare a wide array of breakfast options, ensuring that students and faculty do not have to rush through their mornings on an empty stomach.Nutritionists emphasiz... READ MORE |