Advancing sustainable higher education together: 2025 International Forum on Higher Education held in Hangzhou2025-11-11On 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 20... READ MORE |
Exploring AI and the future of education — 2025 World University Presidents Forum held in Hangzhou2025-11-10On 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 fi... READ MORE |
World University Presidents Forum and International Forum on Higher Education to Convene in Hangzhou2025-10-28Hangzhou, China - The 2025 World University Presidents Forum and the 2025 International Forum on Higher Education will take place in Hangzhou from November 7 to 10, bringing together global university leaders and education experts from over 40 countries to address critical challenges facing global higher education in the age of artificial intelligence.The announcement was made on October... READ MORE |
What makes this course a hit among students from all over the world?2025-10-21"As a CEO, would you consider carbon emissions when launching a new product?""Why do some overseas companies think they have a great product but fail to win over local consumers?""Why is it important to pursue carbon neutrality and sustainable development?"In the Zero-Carbon Innovation and Strategy class, Professor JIN Junsparked deep reflections on global climat... READ MORE |
President MA Yanming meets with KTH President Anders Söderholm2025-10-21On the morning of October 12, Professor Anders Söderholm, President of KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden), led a delegation to visit Zhejiang University, where they were warmly received by President MA Yanming.MA Yanming extended a warm welcome to Anders Söderholm and his delegation. He noted that KTH has long been an important strategic partner of Zhejiang University. Over the past two de... READ MORE |
ZJU President MA Yanming leads delegation to Japan to deepen academic cooperation2025-10-17To further strengthen Zhejiang University’s exchanges and cooperation with Japan, President MA Yanming led a delegation on an official visit to several leading Japanese institutions.At Keio University, MA Yanming met with President Kohei Itoh. The two leaders exchanged views on higher education and institutional development. MA Yanming introduced the history of Zhejiang University as well as its ... READ MORE |
Bridging cultures: Professor LI Yuan honored with the Goethe medal in Germany2025-10-15Professor LI Yuan from the School of International Studies, Zhejiang University (ZJU), has been awarded the Goethe Medal, a prestigious honor granted by the German government to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to international cultural exchange. Recognized for her pioneering work in German language education and her role in strengthening China–Germany dialogue, Professor Li exe... READ MORE |
Fractures, cracks, splinters… Don't panic! ZJU develops world's first bone glue2025-10-15During the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), craftsmen in Quanzhou, Fujian, faced a formidable challenge: the piers of the Luoyang Bridge, built across the sea, were constantly eroded by seawater. Instead of fighting the ocean, they harnessed the power of nature by cultivating oysters beneath the bridge. The natural "adhesive" secreted by these remarkable creatures allo... READ MORE |
More than music: the "He Xuan" band and Zhejiang University's quest to build next-gen robots2025-10-14Recently, a band named Hexuan performed a stunning show at Hangzhou West Railway Station, and they’ve already received numerous invitations from other bands. Their repertoire is growing, ranging from "Ode to my homeland" to "The sea gives a laugh", "Blue and White Porcelain", and "Lonely Warrior". But they are no ordinary band—they are a robotic band formed... READ MORE |
LIU Qifu: bridging language, music, and strength2025-10-13When “Spanish major”, “saxophone soloist“, and “bodybuilding champion” all describe the same person, the story is bound to be remarkable. Meet LIU Qifu — a young man whose journey across disciplines reflects determination, creativity, and a clear sense of purpose.Academic Vision and Original Aspiration “Choosing Spanish and aspiring to be a diplomat was something I decided back in high... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University strengthens ties with the UAE2025-10-06On September 26, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with H.E. Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to China, and his delegation on Zijingang Campus. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on strengthening cooperation in education, science and technology, and innovation.REN Shaobo extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Hammadi and hi... READ MORE |
ZJU’s "Albatross" went through typhoon's eyewall to capture critical measurement2025-10-06When 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 ... READ MORE |
Outperformance of the China-CLIF framework in ACLF2025-09-29Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a complex syndrome that developed in patients with chronic liver disease of various aetiologies characterized by the acute deterioration of liver function and high short-term mortality. To date, few global cohorts encompassing all aetiologies have been established to develop unified diagnostic criteria for ACLF. Different international consortia have p... READ MORE |
APSCO delegation led by Secretary-General JIANG Hui visits Zhejiang University2025-09-19On September 10, a delegation from the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO), led by Secretary-General JIANG Hui, visited Zhejiang University to strengthen academic and research ties.The delegation was warmly received by FU Qiang, Vice Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, along with representatives from the Office of Global Engagement, the School of Aeronautics and Astronauti... READ MORE |