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To Class of 2024 at Zhejiang University: Immortalize your radiance at commencement

2024-06-27

On June 22, the Class of 2024 at Zhejiang University stepped into the sunlight of commencement. It was a momentous day when over 6,000 graduates assembled on Zijingang Campus, standing at the helm of their futures. With hearts full and spirits high, they poised themselves to embark on the grand voyage from the hallowed halls of Zhejiang University, into the boundless expanse of their awaiting live...

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ZJU scientists made promising advances in CAR T-cell therapy for GI cancers highlighted at ASCO 2024

2024-06-17

Autologous CAR T-cell therapy, in which a patient’s own T-cells are re-engineered to recognize and bind to specific antigens on the surface of cancer cells, represents a groundbreaking advancement in immunotherapy and is now a standard of care for certain hematologic malignancies. However, this bespoke form of treatment has yet to gain a toehold in solid tumors, owing to challenges such as limite...

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Whiffenpoofs from Yale University visits Zhejiang University

2024-06-14

1111MicrosoftInternetExplorer402DocumentNotSpecified7.8 磅Normal0From the melody of the Czech folk song “Aj Lučka, Lučka Široká” and the Mongolian folk song “Four Seas,” to the harmony of the Broadway musical “On a Clear Day You Can See Forever,” the stage was set for an extraordinary fusion. How did the intermingling of Chinese and foreign ballads with contemporary pop songs resonate wh...

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The potential of gut bacteria to improve cancer therapies

2024-06-13

Some gut bacteria can collaborate to promote T-cell action against tumours in mice, raising hopes for treatments.A new study led by Zhejiang University researchers has identified ways by which some microbes might influence cancer immunotherapy, suggesting a potential microbial-based adjuvant approach to improve the responsiveness of immunotherapy. Their results were published in Cell1 in...

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Students from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign participated in the Global Classroom Summer Program at ZJU

2024-06-12

On May 20th, 22 students from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign(UIUC) arrived at the International Campus, Zhejiang University. Together with 8 students from the Zhejiang University, they embarked on a 14-day study journey named the Global Classroom Summer Program.The Global Classroom Summer Program is an initiative program launched in 2024,which originated from Engineering orientation...

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ZJU researchers reveals critical role of postoperative radiotherapy in early-stage tongue cancer

2024-06-06

Early-stage oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) comprises 25‒40% of oral cancer, and has relatively poorer survival outcomes compared with tumors at other sites. National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) of the United States and European Head and Neck Society recommend radical surgery as the standard treatment modality for OTSCC, while postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) is not often cons...

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Global students forge closer ties in Zhejiang

2024-06-06

Cross-cultural communication is crucial in today's globalized world and is key for China and other countries to understand each other.This was the sentiment shared among students and teachers from the world's leading higher-education institutions as they gathered in Zhejiang province to compete in the 2024 International Elite Universities Water Sports Open.Over 400 participants from more t...

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Professor ZHANG Guojie elected the corresponding member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences & Letters

2024-06-04

ZHANG Guojie, Chair Professor and director of the Centre for Evolutionary and Organismal Biology at Zhejiang University, has been elected as a foreign member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences & Letters. ZHANG Guojie is a world-renowned evolutionary biologist and a pioneer in exploration of genomic basis of evolutionary process and mechanisms. He has made a fundamental contribution t...

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From attempt to passion: CHEN Lizichen’s journey of scientific research at Zhejiang University

2024-05-28

CHEN Lizichen, a 2020 undergraduate student majoring in Engineering Mechanics at the Chu Kochen Honors College, has accomplished remarkable feats during his four-year undergraduate journey, securing 13 scholarships and achieving top marks in 23 courses. His accolades include the Best Modeling Award at the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition and a prestigious gold medal at...

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Is this the Zhejiang University where you once pursued your studies? (Ⅱ)

2024-05-28

Have you ever beheld the moon’s radiant dance under the summer night sky at Puci Temple? Do memories of clear, resounding reading voices linger in your mind in Meicheng of Jiande City? Whose aspirations were solidified in the library in Taihe, Jiangxi Province? How many youthful dreams have been awakened by the waters of the swimming pool on the east side of the Xiangjiang River?Flipping thr...

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Is this the Zhejiang University where you once pursued your studies? (Ⅰ)

2024-05-28

Have you ever beheld the moon’s radiant dance under the summer night sky at Puci Temple? Do memories of clear, resounding reading voices linger in your mind in Meicheng of Jiande City? Whose aspirations were solidified in the library in Taihe, Jiangxi Province? How many youthful dreams have been awakened by the waters of the swimming pool on the east side of the Xiangjiang River?Flipping thr...

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ZJU library X-Lab Space officially inaugurated: blending reality and virtuality to build the future

2024-05-27

In celebration of ZhejiangUniversity's 127th anniversary, X-Lab-the first comprehensive experimental base of a university library in China that integrates innovative education, cutting-edge technology, and intelligent learning resources-was officially launched at the Zhejiang University Library on May 23.At the event, participants donned a variety of VR, MR, AR glasses, including App...

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REN Shaobo meets with President of Massachusetts General Hospital

2024-05-27

On the morning of May 23, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, convened with Marcela del Carmen, newly appointed President of Massachusetts General Hospital, for a productive meeting.REN Shaobo extended a heartfelt welcome to Professor del Carmen, emphasizing Zhejiang University’s dedication to excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare services. He expressed op...

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Cultural exchange and academic collaboration: ZJU's European visit

2024-05-27

The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic ties and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Hungary diplomatic ties. In an effort to deepen key partnerships with Europe, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, led a delegation on a strategic visit to France, Hungary, and Sweden between May 12 and 18. This tour yielded notabl...

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