Zhejiang University team wins PSIPW Creativity Prize for innovative water solutions2024-11-19At the 11th Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) award ceremony held at the UN Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, global leaders and experts gathered to recognize groundbreaking contributions to solving water scarcity. The ceremony was attended by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, as well as other dis... READ MORE |
ZJU President DU Jiangfeng attends China-Italy University Rectors Dialogue2024-11-15The year 2024 marks two significant milestones in China-Italy relations: the 20th anniversary of the establishment of their comprehensive strategic partnership and the 700th anniversary of the passing of Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer who first chronicled his travels to Hangzhou, describing it as “the finest and most splendid city in the world”. His observations remain a historical bridge lin... READ MORE |
Stories behind Zhejiang University’s huge success at “Challenge Cup”2024-11-12In recent years, Zhejiang University has made significant strides in reforming its innovation and entrepreneurship education, positioning student competitions as a key platform for these efforts. The University has embraced an educational philosophy of “entrepreneurship driven by innovation”, and has built a solid foundation for “excellence-centered innovation”.Through these initiatives, ... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University secures top spot at 14th “Challenge Cup”2024-11-12In a stunning display of innovation and entrepreneurship, Zhejiang University has once again claimed the top spot at the prestigious “Challenge Cup” competition. The 14th National College Students’ Entrepreneurship Competition, held on November 2 at Xi’an Jiaotong University, saw ZJU’s students shine across multiple categories.The University’s impressive haul included five gol... READ MORE |
Traditional Chinese desk sparks cultural revival at Zhejiang University2024-11-11The Traditional Chinese Desk created by DU Jianghan, a junior at the Ocean College of Zhejiang University, has recently become a cultural sensation, captivating both students and faculty on and off campus. Featuring a felt pad, calligraphy and seal carving tools, a classical-style lamp, and nostalgic photographs, the desk exudes a strong atmosphere of traditional Chinese culture. DU describes... READ MORE |
Vice President ZHOU Jianghong welcomes the U of A delegation, strengthening academic partnerships2024-11-08On the morning of October 17, Zhejiang University warmly received Melissa Padfield, Deputy Provost at the University of Alberta, and her delegation. Vice President ZHOU Jianghong, joined by leaders from the Office of Global Engagement, hosted the visitors as they explored avenues for deepening collaboration between the two institutions.In his welcome remarks, ZHOU Jianghong highlighted Zhejiang Un... READ MORE |
Speaker of Zambia’s National Assembly visits Zhejiang University2024-11-07On October 26, Nelly Mutti, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, led a delegation to Zhejiang University. ZHOU Jianghong, Vice President of Zhejiang University, met with the guests on behalf of the University, setting the stage for productive talks on areas of mutual interest.ZHOU Jianghong noted that this year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Zambia... READ MORE |
HiZJU-China Team excels at iGEM 2024 with historic achievements2024-11-07On the evening of October 26, 2024, from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM Beijing time, the HiZJU-China team, primarily consisting of undergraduate students from the College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University (ZJU CBE) made history at the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM) 2024 Grand Jamboree in Paris. This marked their fourth participation since the te... READ MORE |
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 |