Two Discoveries by Zhejiang University Listed as "2016 Top 10 Scientific Achievements in Chinese Universities"

On December 26, the “2016 Top 10 Scientific Achievements in Chinese Universities” were officially unveiled by the Science and Technology Committee of China’s Ministry of Education. The project of “Theories and Approaches in Hybrid Intelligence Based on Brain-Computer Integration” led by Prof. Wu Zhaohui, and the project of “The Layered System of New Molecules in Liver Transplant for Liver Ca...

Zhejiang University Sets up Center for Psychological Sciences

On December 21, the Center for Psychological Sciences, Zhejiang University, was established. The Center will be dedicated to cutting-edge research in psychology by capitalizing on the strengths of various disciplines. Prof. Wu Zhaohui, President of Zhejiang University, and Prof. Ma Shengming, Director of the Center for Psychological Sciences, unveiled the plaque for the Center together.Wu Zhaohui ...

Prof. Wei Baolong Becomes 1st Chinese Scholar to Serve on IFAMA's Board of Directors

 At the IFAMA’s Fall 2016 Board Meeting in Munich, Prof. Wei Baolong became a newly-elected member on the Board of Directors of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA). He has thus become the first Chinese scholar to serve on IFAMA’s Board of Directors over the past 23 years.IFAMA is an international management organization that brings together current and fut...

ZJU Scientists Invent Ultrafast Multi-dimensional Processing Method

 A planar sheet can be “swollen” into a complicate dimensional shape in an ultrafast way. Scientists term it as ultrafast multi-dimensional processing. This method is invented a research team led by Prof. Xie Tao from the College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University. Relevant findings were published in a paper entitled “Ultrafast Digital Printing toward 4D Shape Chan...

Mr. Tang Lixin Appointed to Board of Trustees of Zhejiang University

In 2014, Mr. Tang Lixin, Chairman and President of the Shinesun Group, donated 15 million yuan to Zhejiang University Education Development Foundation for the establishment of Tang Lixin Education Development Foundation. He said that he would continue to create an “Oscar” for scholarship. In 2015, he paid a special visit to Beijing in support of the establishment of China-US Business School with...

Delegation of Wiley Visits Zhejiang University

On December 9, Yan Jianhua, Vice President of Zhejiang University, met with a delegation of John Wiley & Sons Inc. led by Senior Vice President Reed Elfenbein.During the meeting, Yan Jianhua introduced to the guests the overview and disciplinary assets of Zhejiang University and expressed his hope for further cooperation in three aspects: co-publishing journals or special editions; co-hosting ...

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...