Norman Scott Speaks in Qizhen Global Vision Lecture Series

 On November 21, Prof. Norman Scott, Member of America’s National Academy of Engineering and former Vice President of Research and Advanced Studies at Cornell University, was invited to deliver a speech titled “A systems approach to develop sustainable communities”. This speech is part of Qizhen Global Vision Lecture Series in celebration of the coming 120th anniversary of Zhejiang Univers...

Partnership Between ZJU and SUTD Steps into New Era

 At the invitation of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), the Zhejiang University delegation led by Executive Vice President Song Yonghua attended an agreement signing ceremony regarding partnership between ZJU and SUTD in the second phase (from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2023) on November 29, 2016. Song Yonghua and SUTD’s Provost Chong Tow Chong signed the agreeme...

Ministry of Education Honors Wang Ziqiang National Outstanding Teacher

 On the morning of December 4, the Ministry of Education named Wang Ziqiang the 2016 National Outstanding Teacher in recognition of his distinguished accomplishments.Wang Ziqiang is a professor of the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Director of the Agricultural Technology Extension Station and Party Chief of the Postgraduate Division of the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology. ...

Wu Zhaohui Attends China-Germany Forum for Higher Education, Science and Innovation

On November 25, Wu Zhaohui, President of Zhejiang University, attended the China-Germany Forum for Higher Education, Science and Innovation hosted by the Free University of Berlin. It is one of the supporting meetings of the 7th Hamburg Summit. Vice Premier Liu Yandong attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech.Liu Yandong expressed that joining efforts for innovation and common ...

Wu Zhaohui Meets with IAC Delegation

Chen Xiaoying Donates 40 Million Yuan to Zhejiang University

“We hope that outstanding students are willing to do their major in medicine. With our determined and persistent efforts, the best medical student will turn into the best doctor.” On November 28, Ms. Chen Xiaoying, President of Shentong Express, made a donation of 40 million yuan to Zhejiang University to set up the “Chen Xiaoying Medical Education and Teaching Foundation”.As one of the founde...

President Wu Zhaohui Visits TU/e

On November 21, Wu Zhaohui, President of Zhejiang University, paid a visit to the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands.At TU/e, Wu Zhaohui held an in-depth discussion about prospective cooperation with Frank Baaijens, TU/e’s Rector Magnificus and ir. Jan Mengelers, TU/e’s President of the Executive Board. They reached an agreement that they will enhance cooperation in ene...

4-legged Robot "Runs" into 3rd World Internet Conference

A 4-legged robot, which can run, jump and clear obstacles, made its dazzling appearance at the 3rd World Internet Conference & the Light of Internet Expo. It is co-invented by Zhejiang University and Nanjiang Robotics Co., Ltd.The robot is named “Chitu”, meaning a “red rabbit” in English. Because it can clamber up a slope, ascend steps, and walk, prance and run on jolting roads, it is expe...

Turing Award Winner Raj Reddy Speaks in Qizhen Global Vision Lecture Series

 On November 15, Prof. Raj Reddy, a winner of the Turing Award, delivered a speech tilted “IoT Intensive Smart Cities Enable Innovative Engineering Industries”. This speech is part of the Qizhen Global Vision Lecture Series in celebration of the coming 120th anniversary of Zhejiang University.Prof. Raj Reddy began his speech with the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT), which refers to ...

Delegation of University of Melbourne Visits Zhejiang University

 On the morning of November 8, Ren Shaobo, Vice Executive President of Zhejiang University, met with a delegation of the University Melbourne led by Prof. Margaret Sheil, the University’s Provost, and Prof. Simon Evans, the University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor (International).Ren Shaobo pointed out that Zhejiang University places much emphasis on its partnership with the University of Melbourne...

China Daily Gives Full Coverage to Joint Project by Zhejiang University and Stanford University

In a long-term project launched by the Wellness Living Laboratory (WELL) of the Stanford Prevention Research Center and the Chronic Disease Research Institute at Zhejiang University, the researchers are combining traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) assessments with data collection from 10,000 participants in Hangzhou to test strategies to improve and maintain well-being. This project has captured i...

Prof. Ye Ying Appointed as Captain of China’s Antarctic Ocean Expedition Team

“Let’s make concerted efforts in this expedition. Preparation is the cornerstone of success. Young members are definitely the backbone of the team.” On November 2, Prof. Ye Ying from the Ocean College of Zhejiang University sent this WeChat message to every member of the Antarctic Ocean expedition team on China’s 33rd Antarctic expedition which was launched when research vessel and icebreaker ...

Prof. Ye Ying Appointed as Captain of China’s Antarctic Ocean Expedition Team

“Let’s make concerted efforts in this expedition. Preparation is the cornerstone of success. Young members are definitely the backbone of the team.” On November 2, Prof. Ye Ying from the Ocean College of Zhejiang University sent this WeChat message to every member of the Antarctic Ocean expedition team on China’s 33rd Antarctic expedition which was launched when research vessel and icebreaker ...

West Lake Photonics Symposium at Zhejiang University with World-leading Scientists