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

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

 On November 7, the West Lake Photonics Symposium was held at Zhejiang University. This top-notch symposium attracted a galaxy of eminent scientists in the domain of photonics from around the world.One of the keynote speakers is Prof. Sune Svanberg, who is a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences. Prof. Svanberg has be...

Qizhen Racing Team Ranks 2nd in Marketing at 2016 FSC

Zhejiang University Students Win Championship at Mobile Pwn2Own 2016

Qizhen Racing Team Ranks 2nd in Marketing at 2016 FSC

 The 7th edition of the Formula Student China (FSC) was held on October 11-15 in Xiangyang City, Hubei Province. The Qizhen Racing Team from Zhejiang University came in at No. 2 in the marketing category.FSC is a comprehensive engineering competition where college students design, build, and race a small-scale formula-style racing car. A total of 79 racing teams from Zhejiang University, Tsin...

Zhejiang University Students Win Championship at Mobile Pwn2Own 2016

 The 2016 edition of Mobile Pwn2Own has concluded in Tokyo, Japan. With multiple successful exploits, Tencent Keen Security Lab Team claimed the title of the Master of Pwn with 45 points and a cash prize of $215,000 in total. On Tencent Keen Security Lab Team are two students from Zhejiang University—He Qidan who graduated from Zhejiang University and is currently working in Tencent Keen Secu...