ZJU Obtains Official Approval To Set up ZJU-UoE Institute and ZJU-UIUC Institute2016-02-28On February 1, 2016, the Ministry of Education gave its seal of approval to set up ZJU-UoE Institute, Zhejiang University, and ZJU-UIUC Institute, Zhejiang University as two Chinese-foreign cooperatively-run institutes, which marks the beginning of a substantially significant phase for Haining International Campus. The examination and approval of Chinese-foreign cooperation in running s... READ MORE |
Weng Jingke Awarded Sloan Research Fellowship2016-02-27The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation announced the selection of 126 outstanding young scholars as recipients of the 2016 Sloan Research Fellowships on February 23. Weng Jingke, who obtained his bachelor degree in biotechnology in 2003 at Zhejiang University, scooped this remarkable honor. Weng Jingke was admitted to ZJU in 1999 and did his major in biotechnology. “My undergraduate career produces a far... READ MORE |
Wenqin Art Troupe Performs in Australia2016-02-27At the invitation of the Confucius Institute at the University of Western Australia (UWA), Zhejiang University Wenqin Art Troupe put on a series of performances in Australia, starting on February 9, 2016. The performances were greeted with warm applause in the UWA community.On February 12, the troupe gave a special performance at the Great Southern Grammar School in Albany. Over 700 middle s... READ MORE |
Research Findings of Dr. Zhai Junqing Receives Special Coverage by Foreign Media2016-02-27On November 18, 2015, Dr. Zhai Junqing of the College of Education published an article entitled “Spiderman and Science: How students’ images of scientists are shaped by popular media” in Public Understanding of Science, a fully peer reviewed, quarterly international journal covering all aspects of the inter-relationships between science (including technology and medicine). ResearchGate and the... READ MORE |
ZJU Signs Agreement with ZTT Group2016-02-20On the morning of January 29, Zhejiang University and ZTT Group signed an agreement to establish Zhongtian Marine Systems Co. Ltd.. As one of the pioneering research institutions to carry out research into core technologies regarding the seafloor observatory network in China, ZJU has made breakthrough achievements in underwater junction boxes and accumulated an abundance of experience and te... READ MORE |
Wang Bangbing Participates in China's 32nd Scientific Expedition to Antarctica2016-02-07As a crew member of a fixed-wing aircraft, Wang Bangbing, an associate professor of the School of Earth Science, Zhejiang University, participated in China’s 32nd scientific expedition to Antarctica on Chinese icebreaker “Xuelong”. Apart from gathering data, Wang was also involved in processing and explaining radio-echo sounding data.One of the highlights of this scientific expedition to ... READ MORE |
Research Findings by Prof.Zhang Chuanxi Crowned as One of China's Top 10 Achievements in Life Sciences in 20152016-01-29To promote the pioneering development of life sciences and showcase major scientific achievements in this field, China Association for Science and Technology selected China’s Top 10 Achievements in Life Sciences in 2015 and announced the result on January 24. Findings, entitled “Two insulin receptors determine alternative wing morphs in planthoppers”, by a research team led by Prof. Zhang... READ MORE |
ZJU Attracts Galaxy of ‘Winged Steeds’2016-01-27According to the 12th 1000 Talent Plan, Zhejiang University recruits 34 outstanding overseas young scientists, thus ranking 1st among all the institutions of higher learning and research institutes in China. In fact, the recruitment of young talents has been exceptionally successful at ZJU in the past several years.“Outstanding faculty members are at the core of building a world-class unive... READ MORE |
Undergraduate Online Course Platform in Pilot Operation2016-01-26With concerted efforts of various departments, the undergraduate online course platform has been eventually put in pilot operation. On the afternoon of January 15, 50-plus teachers and students witnessed this crucial moment when the new course platform went online and savored its immense charm.The online course platform plays a vital role in learning. To cater to the demands of teachers and studen... READ MORE |
ZJU Wins New Media Award2016-01-22On January 22, Zhejiang University was crowned the distinction as one of the 10 most outstanding organizations in new media in the education system. ZJU has a full spectrum of new media platforms, such as an official micro-blogging service (Weibo) and a WeChat public account, through which it releases major policies and regulations, publicizes remarkable teaching and research achievements, t... READ MORE |
ZJU Opens 27 Teacher-Student Lounges2016-01-20Since April 2015, Zhejiang University has opened 27 teacher-student lounges throughout the campus, which are immensely popular with teachers and students are alike.Teacher-student lounges are designed by schools and colleges, each having its own distinctive style marked by a rich cultural connotation and a relaxed academic atmosphere. Teachers and students can hold a wide range of activities... READ MORE |
Research Team Led by Prof. Xu Jianming Discovers Geographic Patterns of Co-occurrence Network Topological Features for Soil Microbiota2016-01-20The research team led by Prof. Xu Jianming in the College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, published its latest research findings titled “Geographic patterns of co-occurrence network topological features for soil microbiota at continental scale in eastern China” in The ISME Journal by the Nature Publishing Group on January 15, 2016. Soil microbiota play a critical rol... READ MORE |
ZJU Hosts Alibaba News Review Writing Contest for College Students2016-01-20The organizing committee of Alibaba News Review Writing Contest for College Students announced the winners yesterday. The contest, aiming to promote university-industry cooperation and discover outstanding reviewers, was co-hosted by the College of Media and International Culture and Qianjiang Evening News. Five candidates, including Huang Wanjun from Zhejiang University, won the gold medal. 10 co... READ MORE |
Yan Jianhua Meets with Delegation of CITRIS-UC2016-01-19On the morning of January 15, Yan Jianhua, Vice President of Zhejiang University, met with a delegation led by Professor Costas Spanos, Director of the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS). Yan introduced to the delegation the construction of Zijin Start-up Town. “Our university attaches much importance to innovative and entrepreneurship education. The pr... READ MORE |