Bulk Donation to ZJU for the founding of Smart-Doctor Artificial Intelligence Research Center2017-03-25A Hangzhou version of Watson1 is about to be born. In March 26, 2017, the Smart-Doctor Artificial Intelligence Research Center established in ZJU with a generous donation of $14.5 million from the WeDoctor Group. Headed by President Zhaohui Wu, this Center will be the first open medical AI platformin China under an integrated mode.The Center will focus on critical technologies in medical AI, inclu... READ MORE |
President of Brandenburg University of Technology Visits Zhejiang University2017-03-21On March 15, Song Yonghua, Executive Vice President of Zhejiang University, met with a delegation of Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) led by President Joerg Steinbach.Song Yonghua extended his cordial welcome to the guests, introduced to them the latest development of Zhejiang University and expressed his willingness to cooperate with BTU in the field of education and research.BTU ... READ MORE |
ZJU Researchers Discover Molecular Mechanisms for Basal-like Breast Cancer Progression2017-03-20Around 15-20% of breast cancers are classified as “basal-like.” This form of the disease, which generally falls into the triple-negative breast cancer subtype, is particularly aggressive, with early recurrence after treatment and a tendency to quickly spread, or metastasize, to the brain and lungs. The research team led by Prof. Dong Chenfang at the Zhejiang University School of Medicine h... READ MORE |
HRH Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands Visits Zhejiang University2017-03-17On March 16, Song Yonghua, Executive Vice President of Zhejiang University, met with a delegation from the Netherlands, including Mr. van Oranje, His Royal Highness Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands, and Mrs. Anneke Adema, Consul-General of the Netherlands in Shanghai.Song Yonghua introduced to the guests an overview of Zhejiang University, including its latest development, globalization... READ MORE |
China's First National Engineering Laboratory for Waste Incineration & Equipment Established at ZJU2017-03-14On March 11, China’s first engineering laboratory for waste incineration―National Engineering Laboratory for Waste Incineration & Equipment―was established at Zhejiang University. The laboratory will carry out research into core technology and equipment development in the field of waste incineration.With the constant improvement of people’s living standards, the amount of rubbish and dange... READ MORE |
First National Engineering Laboratory for Waste Incineration Technology & Equipment Established at ZJU2017-03-13As a side-effect of China’s continuously improving living standards, the amount of rubbish and dangerous waste is climbing at an incredible speed, bringing with it the dangers of environmental pollution. Harmless disposal of garbage and dangerous waste has become a critical ecological issue as many cities find themselves in the uncomfortable situation of “being surrounded by garbage”. According... READ MORE |
Science in 900 Seconds2017-03-10Science in 900 Seconds, a new program of Zhejiang University’s Qizhen Cup, was first introduced this year. On the stage, presenters distill their fascinating scientific achievements and mind-blowing knowledge into a 15-minute talk. “ZJU Science +++”, a public WeChat account dedicated to scientific activities in ZJU, collates activities from amongst ZJU’s faculties. 1. You have to be young... READ MORE |
What is the secret to generating electricity from water flow?2017-03-05Liquid flow over monolayer graphene has been experimentally demonstrated to generate an induced voltage in the flow direction in the laboratory of the College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University. The research team led by Mr. Lin Shisheng highlighted the crucial role of the underlying substrate in the electricity-generating process. This study wi... READ MORE |
ZJU Scientists Reveal How Tumor-initiating Cells Evade Immune Clearance2017-03-04What will a cell do if it mutates into the first cancer cell? Scientists at Zhejiang University discover that it will ‘recruit’ macrophages as a joint culprit. They will play a crucial role in the survival of liver tumor-initiating cells (TICs) and the incidence of liver cancer.Recently, the research team led by Zhao Bin in the Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University, revealed f... READ MORE |
Prof. Tian Mei Wins 11th China Female Scientist Awards2017-03-01On February 28, Prof. Tian Mei from the School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, received the 11th China Female Scientist Awards due to her remarkable achievements.The China Female Scientist Awards were co-established by the All-China Women’s Federation (ACWF), the China Association for Science and Technology, the China National Commission for UNESCO and L’Oreal China in 2004 to recognize ... READ MORE |
A look into ZJU’s plan to world-class university2017-02-28In Jan, 2017, Nature’s insideview interviews Dr. Zhaohui Wu, President of Zhejiang University, for a profile feature on Zhejiang University. Important keywords are World-class University, Innovation-driven, Innovator Cultivation, Collaboration and Internationalization.Professor Zhaohui Wu, President of Zhejiang UniversityBelow is the complete interview of President Wu(taken from Nature).Q: W... READ MORE |
School of Medicine Holds 2nd Scientific Photography Contest2017-01-17On the afternoon of January 12, the Public Technology Platform of the School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, announced the winners of the 2nd edition of the Scientific Photography Contest.The contest aimed at cultivating researchers’ innovation and inspiring them to seek fun, develop an artistic feel, foster creative thinking and explore the beauty of the micro world. It was themed on “I... READ MORE |
IdeaBank Makerspace―Cradle of Makers for Postgraduates at ZJU2017-01-11IdeaBank Makerspace is an incubator for entrepreneurs jointly set up by the Graduate School of Zhejiang University and Yibin Lingang Economic & Technological Development Zone. It has become a magnet for postgraduate start-up teams.If a team wants to settle in IdeaBank, it has to undergo rigorous evaluation procedures regarding technology, talents, market, administration and economy... READ MORE |
ZJU Ranks 1st at China's 2016 Science and Technology Award2017-01-10On the morning of January 9, China’s 2016 Science and Technology Award, dedicated to honoring distinguished scientists and research achievements, was hosted by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council at the Great Hall of the People. Zhejiang University clinched 9 awards, thus ranking 1st in number among institutions of higher learning.This dazzling ‘repo... READ MORE |