Zhejiang University Appoints Translator Xu Jun as Senior Professor in Liberal Arts2016-09-15Xu Jun is a chair professor of the Cheung Kong Scholars’ Program of China’s Ministry of Education and a distinguished translator. On September 13, Prof. Xu Jun was granted the title of Senior Professorship in Liberal Arts and became a full-time professor in the School of International Studies. Vice Executive President Song Yonghua extended his cordial welcome to Prof. Xu. “Prof. Xu Jun is... READ MORE |
Ying Lan Wins 1st Prize in 3rd National Universities Teaching Contest2016-09-10In the grand finale of the 3rd National Universities Teaching Contest held on August 28-31, Ying Lan from the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology won the first prize on behalf of Zhejiang Province.The 3rd National Universities Teaching Contest was organized by the National Committee of China’s Educational, Scientific, Cultural, Health and Athletic Organization and hosted by East ... READ MORE |
President of Rice University Visits ZJU2016-07-19On July 16, Wu Zhaohui, President of Zhejiang University, met with Mr. David Leebron, President of Rice University, and his wife on Zijingang Campus.Wu Zhaohui gave a brief introduction of ZJU’s strategic plan in the coming 5 years and the construction of its international campus. He highlighted that promoting partnership with world-class universities is one of the pivotal initiatives of ZJU. He ... READ MORE |
A new form of superconductivity2016-07-13Superconductors are remarkable materials which lose all electrical resistance when cooled below their "critical temperature". In addition, the electrons in a superconducting material all act in unison, which is called "quantum coherence". This leads to many special properties that are not displayed by ordinary matter, such as so-called "quantum levitation". There are ... READ MORE |
Li Chaoqun Wins Gold Medal in Pole Vaulting in National Junior Championships in Athletics2016-07-05The National Junior Championships in Athletics was held on June 26-28 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia. Li Chaoqun, a freshman majoring in athletic training in the Department of Physical Education, cleared 4.15 meters in women’s pole vaulting and thus won a gold medal. READ MORE |
ZJU Stages 2016 Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony2016-06-30On the afternoon of June 29, Zhejiang University held the 2016 Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony and the Degree Conferral Ceremony. A total of 2,966 postgraduates (including 963 Ph.D. students and 147 overseas students) embarked on their new journey and headed for their next destination. President Wu Zhaohui extended his best wishes on behalf of the university. “Whatever job you take, ... READ MORE |
ZJU Wins Shield Final of National U22 Touch Rugby Championship2016-06-29The 3rd National U22 Touch Rugby Championship was held at China Agricultural University on June 10. Zhejiang University won the mixed shield final with 2 wins and 2 losses in the group round. READ MORE |
Peter G. Rowe Named as Qiushi Chair Professor2016-06-29The 1st Zhejiang University Urban and Rural Development Forum was held on June 27. At the forum, Peter G. Rowe, former Dean of the Graduate School of Design at Harvard, was appointed as Qiushi Chair Professor of Zhejiang University.Peter G. Rowe is the Raymond Garbe Professor of Architecture and Urban Design and University Distinguished Service Professor at the Graduate School of Design, Harvard U... READ MORE |
ZJU Students Dominate Women's All-round Competition at 2016 National Wushu Taolu Championship2016-06-27The 2016 National Wushu Taolu Championship (Women’s Division) was held on June 16-19 in Cangzhou, Hebei. 7 Zhejiang University undergraduates majoring in Wushu and traditional sports swept the top three spots in the women’s all-round competition and won 3 gold medals, 3 silver medals and 1 bronze medal.Wu Lingzhi won a gold medal in Gunshu, a silver medal in Daoshu and a bronze medal in the all-... READ MORE |
ZJU Co-organizes T20 with 3 Other Think-tanks2016-06-19One of the Think-Tank 20 (T20) conferences—G20 Think-Tank Forum: Innovation, New Economy and Structural Reform—was held on June 17-19 in Anji County, Zhejiang Province. Present at the Forum were approximately 200 experts in various domains, such as education, economy and finance, from over 20 countries and regions, including China, the USA and Russia.T20 serves as an “ideas bank” for G20. To thi... READ MORE |
ZJU Snatches 3 Gold Medals in Provincial Collegiate Swimming Championship2016-06-14Zhejiang Provincial Collegiate Swimming Championship was held on June 2-5 at Zhejiang University of Finance & Economics. The Zhejiang University varsity team clinched 3 gold medals, 5 silver medals and 5 bronze medals in Division I.Liu Yifan, Yang Shangjin, Yu Tianyi and Song Chen won a gold medal in the men’s 4×50m medley relay event; Zhang Qiyang, Song Chenbo, Zeng Xiangrui and Yu Tianyi g... READ MORE |
2 ZJU Professors Win National Award for Youth in Science and Technology2016-06-07The 14th National Award for Youth in Science and Technology was jointly presented by the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the CPC, the Chinese Ministry of Personnel and the China Association for Science and Technology recently. 2 Zhejiang University professors, Tian Mei and Hu Hailan, won the Award.Tian Mei is a professor of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging in the Second A... READ MORE |
Zhou Kun Wins Tan Kah Kee Young Scientist Award 20162016-06-07The Tan Kah Kee Science Awards 2016 and the Tan Kah Kee Young Scientist Awards 2016 have been unveiled recently. Prof. Zhou Kun of Zhejiang University received the Tan Kah Kee Young Scientist Award in Information Technological Sciences. The award ceremony was held at the 18th General Assembly of the Chinese Academy of Sciences on June 1.Zhou Kun works in the College of Computer Science... READ MORE |
Princeton and ZJU to Launch Reciprocal Student Exchange Program2016-06-07The 1st Reciprocal Student Internship Program between Princeton University and Zhejiang University will make its debut in the summer of 2016. The program will last 8-12 weeks, starting in early to mid June and ending in mid August 2016. Princeton University will send 4 undergraduates to do their research internship in the domain of global health and biomedicine in the Department of Basic Med... READ MORE |