McGill University Vice-President visits Zhejiang University to strengthen ties2025-03-10On the morning of March 5, Anja Geitmann, Vice-President (Global Engagement) of McGill University, paid a visit to Zhejiang University to deepen institutional collaboration and explore new avenues for partnership. ZHOU Jianghong, Vice-President of Zhejiang University, extended a warm welcome to Geitmann and her delegation. The meeting was also attended by leaders from Office of Global E... READ MORE |
Cracking the code: How Zhejiang University shapes the “Six Little Dragons”2025-03-04Among Hangzhou’s rising “Six Little Dragons,” the founders of DeepSeek, DEEP Robotics, and Manycore Tech share a common origin — Zhejiang University. This raises the question: What is it about Zhejiang University that fosters such a remarkable breed of innovators and entrepreneurs?Cultivating the pioneers of tomorrowFifteen years ago, when LIANG Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek, completed his m... READ MORE |
A proposed revision to the ISGPS definition of chyle leak2025-03-03Chyle leak (CL) following pancreatectomy primarily results from iatrogenic injury to the cisterna chyli or its tributaries during pancreatic resection procedures. Having been overlooked for decades, CL has increasingly been recognized as a clinically relevant morbidity following pancreatic resections. It can result in malnutrition, lower immunity, and secondary infections. In 2016, the ... READ MORE |
FAHZU resolves 6-year medical odyssey in 7 days: A testament to China’s healthcare excellence2025-02-28After six years of global medical consultations spanning Bangladesh, India, and Singapore, Saleh, a 50-year-old trader from Bangladesh, finally found cure at the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU). What had confounded international experts was resolved in just seven days at the renowned Chinese hospital. In 2018, Saleh began experiencing severe leg... READ MORE |
Next stop is Zhejiang University Pier!2025-02-28The breath of spring awakens the earth, setting all things into graceful motion. Over the years, Hangzhou and Zhejiang University have grown side by side, their connections deepened not only by minds at work but by roads, rails, and now, the gentle course of water. The newly added “Zhejiang University (Zijingang Campus)” stop on Water Bus Line 2 is more than a pier on a map. It reflects the harm... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University’s innovation turns Shunba Village’s barren land into a strawberry oasis2025-02-24As you step into the greenhouse, the biting chill of February in Hangzhou fades away. Sunlight streams through the translucent roof, casting a warm glow over lush green leaves dotted with small white flowers. Among them, plump, ruby-red strawberries emerge like hidden treasures, their sweet fragrance filling the air.Nestled in Shunba Village, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, this strawberry greenhouse... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University and FAO renew partnership for digital agriculture innovation2025-02-24Zhejiang University (ZJU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reaffirmed their collaboration in August 2024 by signing a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership aims to contribute to innovation and digital transformation in agrifood systems globally.The agreement focuses on four key areas of cooperation: leveraging digital agriculture solutions ... READ MORE |
Expectancy violation in virtual environments causes headaches, nausea and uncanny feelings2025-02-15Researchers at Zhejiang University found that rapid graphic updates in video games can cause players to experience headaches, dizziness, and unsettling feelings akin to the Uncanny Valley Effect. This finding was first noticed when DOTA 2 players complained of these negative effects while playing in a rotated version of the DOTA 2 map during a temporary fun mode called Mutation Mode. The phenomeno... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists pioneer “miracle rice” for people with diabetes2025-02-11In the late 20th century, a breakthrough in nutritional science revealed the profound health benefits of resistant starch. Unlike regular starch, resistant starch resists digestion in the small intestine, preventing it from quickly converting into glucose and entering the bloodstream. This unique property makes rice varieties rich in resistant starch particularly beneficial for stabilizing blood s... READ MORE |
The lasting legacy of Zhejiang University’s ‘Report Tree’2025-02-07At the crossroads of Zheda Road and Yugu Road, just beyond the main gate of Zhejiang University’s Yuquan Campus stands a cedar that has captured the hearts of students and faculty alike. Affectionately known as the “Report Tree” or “BG Tree,” it has become a symbol of tradition and nostalgia for the university community.The main gate and the cedar before its replacement in 2016Yet, since 2021... READ MORE |
Strolling through Zijingang Campus in traditional paintings: A fusion of art and heritage2025-02-06How can the contemporary landscape of Zijingang Campus be captured through the brushstrokes of traditional art? Inside the serene halls of the Crescent Building, dozens of exquisite paintings are on display, immersing visitors in their artistic charm. This exhibition, part of the Traditional Patterns course offered by the School of Art and Archaeology at Zhejiang University under t... READ MORE |
A life-saving gift: ZJU student donates stem cells to save a child2025-02-05In October 2024, HUANG Qi, a graduate student at Zhejiang University School of Medicine, received a call from the Red Cross Society, informing her that her blood sample, registered in the hematopoietic stem cell donor database, had matched a child suffering from a blood disorder.Without hesitation, Huang responded, “I’ve been prepared since joining the registry three years ago. This is a meaning... READ MORE |
Unlocking the door to art: A semester of artistic discovery and aesthetic transformation2025-02-04Have you ever imagined yourself stepping onto a state, your hands trembling with nerves, the unfamiliarity of musical instruments still fresh in your mind. Yet, after 16 weeks of dedicated learning and practice, you stand confidently before an audience, captivating the entire audience. At Zhejiang University, teachers and students alike, united by the Opening the Door to Art serial courses, s... READ MORE |
Driven by passion, they “dance” their way to victory!2025-02-03The Chinese College Student Street Dance Championship, the Chinese College Student Health & Vitality Competition, and the Zhejiang Provincial College Student Aerobics Championship are among the most prestigious events in collegiate aerobics. Zhejiang University’s aerobics team made its debut in offline competitions, earning an impressive array of accolades: one gold and one silver in the fier... READ MORE |