ZJU scientists achieve low-cost trifluoromethylation of drug molecules2024-05-24Fluorine-containing inorganic substances are common in nature, yet natural fluorine-containing organic compounds are remarkably scarce. The vast majority of fluorine-containing organic compounds are synthesized rather than obtained in nature. Among these, compounds featuring trifluoromethyl (CF3) groups take up a substantial proportion primarily due to their ability to markedly enhance the lipophi... READ MORE |
President DU Jiangfeng meets with University of Southampton delegation2024-05-24On the morning of May 21, DU Jiangfeng, President of Zhejiang University, met with a distinguished delegation from the University of Southampton, led by President and Vice-Chancellor Mark Smith and Vice-President International and Engagement Andrew Atherton.President DU Jiangfeng extended a cordial welcome to President Mark Smith and his delegation. He introduced Zhejiang University’s significant... READ MORE |
From chemical engineering to medical innovation: Dr. NI Chujun's academic journey2024-05-23NI Chujun, a 2023 Ph.D. graduate from College of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), Zhejiang University（ZJU) has recently been appointed as the youngest researcher at the Ophthalmology Center of ZJU's Second Affiliated Hospital. With her innovative work on intelligent shape-shifting polymer materials, she is expected to catalyze significant advancements in ophthalmology. Her academic ... READ MORE |
The 6th kidney transplantation successfully performed at ZCH2024-05-23"It's wonderful that my daughter doesn’t need dialysis anymore. Her skin is lightened and she becomes more outgoing. Thank you so much for giving my child a chance at living a quality life with a kidney transplant."Standing in the ward of the Urology Department at the Children’s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (ZCH), Miao Miao's mother expresse... READ MORE |
Global Classroom International Collaboration Program Kicks Off2024-05-23The "Global Classroom International Collaboration Program" commenced today at International Campus, ZJU. More than 20 undergraduates from UIUC，students and faculty from ZJU joined together to embark on a two-week study and research journey.HE Lianzhen, Chair of the ZJU-UIUC Joint Management Committee extended a warm welcome to the students participating in the progra... READ MORE |
Asian Civilization Week: discover the charm of Asia2024-05-20In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations and the 127th anniversary of Zhejiang University, the first Asian Civilization Week of Zhejiang University commenced grandly on May 10th at the Zhejiang University Art and Archaeology Museum.Themed Asian Civilizations: Cultural Mutual Learning and Integration, this week-long event encompass... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University hosts lectures by Nobel Laureate Sir Fraser Stoddart and Wolf Prize Winner Makoto Fujita2024-05-20On May 9, Zhejiang University hosted the Global Lecture Series and Fundamental & Transdisciplinary Master Class at Qiushi Lecture Hall. There, Nobel Laureate Sir Fraser Stoddart and Wolf Prize Winner Makoto Fujita shed light on the forefront of supramolecular science and nanoscience in organic chemistry through their insightful lectures.DU Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University, delivered... READ MORE |
When AIGC meets ancient Chinese paintings: Ten Views of the West Lake in a new light2024-05-17What happens when generative artificial intelligence (AIGC) collides with traditional Chinese painting? Recently, Zhejiang University’s Laboratory of Art and Archaeology Image (ZJU AAI Lab) utilized the Alibaba Cloud Artificial Intelligence Platform, PAI ArtLab, to launch an AIGC version of Ten Views of the West Lake, a collaborative achievement in academia, industry, and research. This initiativ... READ MORE |
New mechanism in driving complex karyotype in MDS2024-05-17Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) refers to a group of clonal hematopoietic disorders characterized by ineffective hematopoiesis and morphological dysplasia. Chromosomal instability is a prominent biological feature of MDS, with over 50% of MDS patients harboring chromosomal abnormalities or a complex karyotype. Despite this observation, the mechanisms underlying mitotic and chromosomal defects in M... READ MORE |
New cultural landmark: Zhejiang University welcomes Sino-West Bookstore2024-05-16On May 9th, amidst the Zijingang Campus, Zhejiang University proudly inaugurated the Sino-West Bookstore, marking a significant addition to its academic landscape.A new icon on campusSpanning an impressive 500 square meters and boasting a collection of 30,000 volumes, the Bookstore, operated by Popular Bookmall, stands adjacent to the campus's southern gate, seamlessly bridging the gap be... READ MORE |
Charting new frontiers: the journey of HUANG Rongjie in AI2024-05-16HUANG Rongjie, a 2021 master's student from the School of Software Technology, is one of only ten recipients worldwide of the ByteDance Scholarship. He focuses on core technologies such as artificial intelligence and cross-modal computing. He has published over ten papers as the first author in CCF-A class conferences and has long served as a reviewer for these top journals. During his graduat... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University and University of Alberta further strengthen ties by renewing MoU2024-05-13On the morning of May 8, Verna Yiu, provost and vice-president (academic) at the University of Alberta, Canada, led a delegation on a tour of Zhejiang University. The visit, aimed at reinforcing the longstanding partnership between the two institutions, was marked by a warm reception from ZHOU Jianghong, vice president of Zhejiang University. The meeting was attended by key representatives from th... READ MORE |
The Main Library of Zhejiang University unveils its spaces2024-05-10As the newly built and opened library of Zhejiang University, the Main Library of Zhejiang University integrates a variety of technical equipment and digital resources to create diversified spaces such as exhibition halls, single study rooms, multi-person seminar rooms, media workshops, training and exchange spaces, etc., providing readers withdiverse spaces for individual study, gr... READ MORE |
Prof. ZHAO Chunhui honored at 19th China Young Female Scientists Award ceremony2024-05-10On April 28, the 19th edition of the China Young Female Scientists Award was staged in Beijing. This prestigious event was jointly organized by the All-China Women’s Federation, the China Association for Science and Technology, the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO, and L’Oréal China. In a significant nod to her exceptional work, Professor ZHAO Chunhui from the College of Control Science a... READ MORE |