Zhejiang University launches landmark new institute2026-03-18On March 15, Zhejiang University officially launched the Institute of Global Development (IGD) on Zijingang Campus, marking a new step in its efforts to support sustainable development and strengthen international cooperation. The IGD was established to help advance the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Global Development Initiative, address major bottlenecks in global development... READ MORE |
98-year-old ZJU alumnus converses in fluent English at West Lake: a living example of lifelong learning2026-03-17Recently, a video of a 98-year-old Chinese man conversing fluently and naturally in English with foreign tourists by West Lake has drawn widespread attention online. This confident and composed elderly gentleman is ZHOU Panlin, an alumnus of Zhejiang University (ZJU). With an open attitude toward communication, he transcends age and national boundaries, showcasing the vitality of Chinese... READ MORE |
Professor XIONG Rong receives IFR “Women Shaping the Future of Robotics 2026” award2026-03-13Professor XIONG Rong, a Qiushi Distinguished Professor at Zhejiang University and Chief Scientist of the Zhejiang Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, has received the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) “Women Shaping the Future of Robotics 2026” Award. Recognizing only 11 outstanding women worldwide each year, the award is among the most prestigious honors for women in robotics. Professor ... READ MORE |
Engineering the magic: a Zhejiang University alumnus’s journey in Chinese animation2026-03-10The Chinese animation series “Boonie Bears” has enjoyed immense popularity for over a decade, expanding its reach from television screens to international theme parks. One of the primary architects behind this renowned intellectual property is not a traditionally trained artist, but DING Liang, a graduate of the Power Systems and Automation program at Zhejiang University. As an animati... READ MORE |
How does bird flu jump to humans? A team from Zhejiang University finds a key clue2026-03-09Bird flu, SARS, HIV/AIDS … Many of the infectious diseases that have unsettled the world have one thing in common: they first emerged in animals. Birds, bats, monkeys and other hosts can carry viruses that, under certain conditions, cross the species barrier and infect humans. What makes such diseases so alarming is not only their impact but also their unpredictability. They often appear suddenly... READ MORE |
This Women's Day, meet ZJU's logistics heroines2026-03-08A well-ordered campus, clean classrooms, and convenient daily life at Zhejiang University all rely on the quiet dedication of logistics staff. This International Women's Day, we shine a spotlight on three women whose everyday efforts bring extraordinary warmth to our campus.WANG Guoqin: 25 years of "Hellos", turning a supermarket into homeAt the Qiushi store on Yuquan Campus, it feel... READ MORE |
Viral relics in the genome help human embryos switch on their own genes, ZJU scientists find2026-03-02A large fraction of the human genome is built from the remnants of ancient viral infections. Long dismissed as genetic clutter, these sequences are increasingly being implicated in early development. Now a team in China reports that a sub-family of these elements may help human embryos clear one of their earliest and most precarious milestones.In a study published in Science on January 22, re... READ MORE |
AI-built “exoskeletons” offer a new way to steer GPCR signaling2026-02-27G protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs) are among the most important “signal receivers” in the human body, translating the external stimuli into internal signals that govern sensation, mood, cardiovascular function and metabolism. These seven–transmembrane-helix proteins are also pharma favorites. More than a third of marketed drugs act by nudging GPCR activity. But many therapies still aim at a fam... READ MORE |
President MA Yanming leads delegation on visit to Brunei2026-02-16The year 2026 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Brunei. Against this backdrop, MA Yanming, President of Zhejiang University, led a delegation to Brunei from February 3 to 5 to further advance practical cooperation and strengthen ties with Bruneian partners.During the visit MA Yanming met with Hazri bin Haji Kifle, Vice Chancellor of Universit... READ MORE |
UNESCO and ZJU join hands to chart a shared future for civilization2026-02-14A road connects the East and the West and links the past and the present. More than a route traced on the map, the Silk Roads have long been an epic road of mutual learning among civilizations. Today, that ancient corridor has gained a new landmark.On the afternoon of February 1, the UNESCO Chair on Silk Roads Heritage was officially unveiled at the Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archaeolog... READ MORE |
REN Shaobo meets with delegation led by FAO Deputy Director-General Maurizio Martina2026-02-10On February 6, a delegation led by Maurizio Martina, Deputy Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), visited Zhejiang University. REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with the guests, and the two sides exchanged views on expanding cooperation.REN Shaobo welcomed Martina and his colleagues and briefed them on Zhejiang University... READ MORE |
Experts from 30+ countries and regions convene at ZJU for APMEC 20262026-02-08“China’s medicine has moved from being a follower to becoming a leader.” “We hope more people around the world will see, use, and benefit from Chinese standards and Chinese technology.” “Exchanging ideas with our Chinese counterparts has been truly delightful.”Hosted in the Chinese mainland for the first time, the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference 2026 (APMEC 2026), jointly organize... READ MORE |
Associate Vice President GU Zhen meets with delegation led by University of Waterloo Associate Vice-President2026-02-04On January 29, a delegation led by Professor Alfred Yu, Associate Vice-President of the University of Waterloo, visited Zhejiang University. Associate Vice President GU Zhen met with the guests.GU Zhen extended a warm welcome to Alfred Yu and his colleagues, and briefed them on Zhejiang University’s recent development, overall strengths, and its innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. He noted... READ MORE |
President MA Yanming leads ZJU delegation to Switzerland and Italy2026-02-02As 2026 marks Zhejiang University’s “Europe Year for Global Collaboration,” MA Yanming, President of Zhejiang University, led a delegation on a visit to Switzerland and Italy from January 19 to 23 to further deepen partnerships with European partners.The delegation attended the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, which opened on January 20 in Davos. Zhejiang University was one of t... READ MORE |