Dynamic networks strengthen under heat: A breakthrough in ultra-tough 3D-printed elastomers2024-10-31Imagine stretching a rubber band as hard as you can without breaking it. A research team led by Prof. XIE Tao and WU Jingjun from Zhejiang University’s College of Chemical and Biological Engineering has 3D-printed a “super rubber band” capable of stretching to nine times its original length. Remarkably, this tiny band, only about 1 mm in diameter, can lift a 10 kg bag of rice, far outperfo... READ MORE |
Olympic champions make waves at Zhejiang University2024-10-28As a gentle breeze rippled across the tranquil surface of Qiuzhen Lake, the boats lined up, poised to launch a thrilling water sports competition. The anticipation was palpable.“We hope our students can fully immerse themselves in the unique charm of water sports, not only discovering the joys of competition but also deepening their sense of teamwork and resilience,” REN Shaobo, Chairman of the ... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University champions future of water sports with global partner2024-10-28In a significant development for global water sports, Zhejiang University marked the opening of its 25th Graduate Student Sports and Cultural Festival by forging a strategic partnership with key domestic and international collaborators. Thomas Konietzko, President of the International Canoe Federation, LI Xin, Vice President of the Chinese Canoe Association, and ZHU Hui, Vice Chairperson of t... READ MORE |
ZJU's 2024 Sports Meet: inspiring students to embrace athletics and team spirit2024-10-25The 2024 Sports Meet of Zhejiang University officially kicked off. Students, faculty members, and staff took to the arena, showcasing youthful vitality in sports activities and transforming campus life through sports.Learn a sports skillIn addition to high jump, long jump, and shot put, this year’s sports meet also features events like discus and javelin, which students encounter less f... READ MORE |
ZJU’s running team claims championship at the 2024 Nike University Elite Challenge2024-10-21Zhejiang University has long placed great emphasis on sports, encouraging students to achieve all-rounded development. The University offers a wide range of sports courses, including running, water sports, and outdoor activities, and it has also fostered a variety of cultural and sports clubs for frisbee, archery, and taekwondo and so on. Recently, Zhejiang University’s running team cl... READ MORE |
Prof. FU Junfen appointed as APPES President2024-10-21From October 2 to October 5, 2024, the 13th Asia Pacific Pediatric Endocrine Society (APPES) and the Indian Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology (ISPAE) Joint-Meeting was held in New Delhi, India. The meeting also took place online, focusing on the latest scientific research in pediatric endocrinology. On October 4, during the APPES Annual General Meeting (AGM), Professor ... READ MORE |
REN Shaobo meets with delegation of Hungarian university presidents2024-10-21On October 13, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with a distinguished delegation of Hungarian university presidents led by László Borhy, President of the Hungarian Rectors’ Conference and Rector of Eötvös Loránd University, on Zijingang Campus.REN Shaobo warmly welcomed the delegation and highlighted Zhejiang University’s recent developments in academic disciplines,... READ MORE |
Bringing history to life: ZJUMAA's cultural experience at primary school2024-10-15From 24th to 25th September 2024, Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archaeology (ZJUMAA) charity team visited Tianjabing Experimental Primary School in Yancheng city, East China's Jiangsu province, bringing a series of physical teaching and experiential courses to more than eighty students and teachers. This activity combined the basic display exhibitions of ZJUMAA, aiming to giv... READ MORE |
Global AgriInno Challenge 2024: showcasing innovation for agrifood transformation2024-10-09The Global AgriInno Challenge 2024 concluded with resounding success, bringing together brilliant minds from across the globe to present their innovative solutions aimed at transforming the agrifood systems. This year’s competition, hosted in collaboration with FAO, Zhejiang University, and sponsored by Ministry of agriculture and rural affairs of China, Pinduoduo, was a celebration of youth-driv... READ MORE |
IL1RAP-specific T cell engager effectively depletes acute myeloid leukemia stem cells2024-10-09Leukemia stem cells (LSCs) pose a significant challenge in treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML) due to their resistance to conventional therapies and their similarity to normal hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). Recent research has identified interleukin-1 receptor accessory protein (IL1RAP) as being highly expressed in both AML cells and LSCs, but not in HSCs, marking it as a promising therapeutic... READ MORE |
Empowering courage: a student's triumph in paddleboarding challenge2024-09-29Recently, a story went viral on the Zhejiang University BBS about a student who attempted a challenge in a physical education class taught by world champion XU Yaping. The student successfully completed the challenge and earned a reward of 2,000 yuan. Let’s dive into the details.Awakening of courageThis was the most challenging task set by XU Yaping in her “Paddleboarding (Beginner)” class... READ MORE |
Together at Zhejiang University: the inspiring journey of twin sisters2024-09-29Amid the midsummer buzz on the campus of Zhejiang University, twin sisters BAO Jieting and BAO Jieyu remain immersed in their studies and research. Hailing from Haiyan, Zhejiang, the sisters were admitted to Zhejiang University four years ago. Jieting, the elder sister, studies at the College of Biomedical Engineering and Instrument Science, while her younger sister, Jieyu, is in the Department of... READ MORE |
Delegation from LMU Munich visits Zhejiang University2024-09-29On September 24, Zhejiang University welcomed a delegation from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), led by Anja Hallacker, Director of LMU’s International Office. The delegation was warmly received by LI Min, Director of the Office of Global Engagement and Dean of International College, along with AI Ni, Deputy Director of the Office of Global Engagement.LI Min extended a heart... READ MORE |
REN Shaobo meets with Hungarian National Assembly’s deputy speaker2024-09-29On the afternoon of September 24, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, welcomed a delegation led by Oláh Lajos, Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly and Vice Chairman of the Hungary-China Friendship Group of Parliamentarians.REN Shaobo introduced Zhejiang University’s latest development in areas such as academic excellence, cutting-edge research, global partnersh... READ MORE |