REN Shaobo meets with Rwanda’s Minister of Health2024-09-15On the afternoon of September 7, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, warmly welcomed Rwanda’s Minister of Health, Sabin Nsanzimana, and his delegation. This special visit followed the conclusion of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing.REN Shaobo introduced the recent strides Zhejiang University has made in teaching, research, healthcare, and glo... READ MORE |
Breakthrough in MOF Thin films: Wrinkles enhance flexibility and functionality2024-09-14Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), an emerging class of porous crystalline materials, have shown great promise in fields ranging from gas storage and separation to catalysis and biomedicine. However, MOF powders are notoriously difficult to dissolve and melt, and MOF thin films are often hard and brittle, making it extremely challenging to process these materials into functional forms. This has long... READ MORE |
ZJU welcomes 2024 incoming graduate students2024-09-13On the afternoon of September 8, Zhejiang University held a grand opening ceremony to welcome over 10,000 new graduate students, marking the beginning of their academic journeys at Qiushi Yard. With hearts full of ambition, the students were eager to carve out new “key frames” in their lives, driven by dreams and determination.In his keynote address, President DU Jiangfeng greeted the new cohort... READ MORE |
ZJU expands global partnerships in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan2024-09-12In a bid to strengthen ties between Zhejiang University and the Asia-Pacific region, President DU Jiangfeng recently led a high-level delegation on a recent visit to Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The tour resulted in several significant partnership agreements, nearly twenty academic meetings, and extensive exchanges with Chinese embassies, consulates, and alumni, opening up new avenues for co... READ MORE |
Perovskite: doping control for a next-generation semiconductor2024-09-11Controllable doping in a perovskite semiconductor enables ultra-bright LEDsSemiconductors are at the heart of the modern electronic industry. The ability of controlling the polarity and concentration of electric charges in semiconductors have led to revolutionary inventions including diodes, transistors, solar cells, detectors, LEDs and semiconductor lasers. For typical semiconductors, the control... READ MORE |
ZHOU Liming—An idol in the eyes of his students2024-09-10The course has concluded, but students linger, forming a long line—not for a fleeting chance at a celebrity’s autography, but for the signature of their professor. What’s this revered course? Students’ comments abound: “A real gem,” “It drew me into the world of law,” and “It meets every great expectation I had for a general education course.”This course is Theory and Practice o... READ MORE |
Insight@ZJU: China, Africa advance modernization in new era (II)2024-09-09【Editor’s Note: The joint pursuit of modernization by China and Africa will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South and open a new chapter for building a community with a shared future for humanity, as emphasized at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. WEI Longbao, distinguished professor of Qiushi, director of the Institute of Food and Ag... READ MORE |
Insight@ZJU: China, Africa advance modernization in new era (I)2024-09-09【Editor’s Note: The joint pursuit of modernization by China and Africa will set off a wave of modernization in the Global South and open a new chapter for building a community with a shared future for humanity, as emphasized at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. GONG Sen, a professor at the School of Public Affairs, and director of the Centre for In... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University teachers shine at Fourth National Teaching Innovation Competition2024-09-09The finals of the Fourth National Teaching Innovation Competition for College Teachers, led by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education and hosted by the China Association of Higher Education, recently concluded at the University of Electronic Science and Technology. Zhejiang University stood out in the competition, with five of its teachers delivered exceptional performa... READ MORE |
15 years in the making: ZJU researchers ‘forge’ a powerful weapon against cancer2024-09-07Cancer remains the second leading cause of both incidence and mortality among humans worldwide, and China has felt its devastating impact most acutely. In 2022, the country recorded 4.82 million new cancer cases and 2.57 million cancer-related deaths—the highest figures globally. This overwhelming prevalence of cancer has fueled widespread fear among the public. One of the most promising approache... READ MORE |
ZJU scientist unravels the therapeutic effect and mechanism of small nucleolar RNAs in acute kidney injury2024-09-03Acute kidney injury (AKI) signifies a sudden and prolonged decline in kidney function characterized by tubular cell death and interstitial inflammation. Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) are conserved non-coding RNAs known for guiding 2’-O-ribose methylation and pseudouridylation of ribosomal RNA (rRNAs) and small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs), playing pivotal roles in oxidative stress and inflammation. The... READ MORE |
LEAP Global Summer Program wraps up2024-08-30Zhejiang University's International Campus was abuzz with excitement as it marked the conclusion of the second LEAP Global Summer Program. The ceremony was presided over by LI Hanying, Dean of the International Campus, who also delivered a heartfelt closing address.Initiated in 2023 by ZIBS, the LEAP Global Summer Program is designed to foster international youth interaction by immersing ... READ MORE |
Ketamine targets specific brain region to “fire first shot” to depression2024-08-29For decades, ketamine has been known mainly as an anesthetic and a notorious party drug dubbed “Special K.” But in recent years, its unexpected ability to rapidly alleviate depression has transformed it from a “devil” to an “angel” in mental health treatment. This remarkable shift in perception hinges significantly on our deep understanding of how ketamine combats depression at its core.Prof... READ MORE |
ZJU celebrates Convocation for the Class of 20282024-08-23On August 20th, the Zijingang Campus was alive with enthusiasm as it held its Convocation to welcome the Class of 2028. The ceremony was not only a celebration but also a call to action for new students.In his keynote address, President DU Jiangfeng welcomed the students with a powerful message about the potential of youth. He emphasized, Youthful strength lies in setting lofty ambitions, committi... READ MORE |