Teams from ZJU and MIT propose for the first time the concept of macroencapsulated bacteria2024-03-11In a recent collaboration, Assistant Prof. NAN Kewang, Prof. GU Zhen from the College of Pharmaceutical Science at Zhejiang University (ZJU), along with Prof. Robert S. Langer from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), published a review paper Macroencapsulated bacteria for in vivo sensing and therapeutics in the peer-reviewed journal Matter. The article is one of the fir... READ MORE |
Dive into excellence: Yanwen’s academic and aquatic journey at ZJU2024-03-09HE Yanwen ('24, Business Administration) from the School of Management is one of the recipients of the Chu Kochen Scholarship (the highest honor bestowed upon ZJU students) for the academic year 2022-2023. Notably, she holds the status of National Second-level Athlete in swimming and is a member of ZJU’s non-specialized students’ swimming team. Yanwen has amassed a remarkable collection of 3... READ MORE |
ZJU Oceanographers achieve breakthrough in monitoring ocean currents during Typhoon Muifa2024-03-08LIN Jianmin & FANG Sunke et al. from the Ocean College at Zhejiang University have successfully tackled the challenge of accurately monitoring typhoon development and intensity through in situ observations. Leveraging the submarine optical-fiber distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology, the researchers observed the microseismic noise induced by ocean surface gravity waves (OSGWs) dur... READ MORE |
“Trim” the heart and “strengthen” it!2024-03-07Myocardial hypertrophy, characterized by an increase in cardiac muscle mass, is an adaptive response to pathological stimuli such as hypertension and valve disease. While initially beneficial, sustained hypertrophy may lead to further disease progression and exacerbate heart failure, which is one of the most common and deadly medical conditions worldwide and remains incurable. Inhibition or revers... READ MORE |
Scientists reveal impact of temperature variability on tree growth phenology2024-03-05Given warming-induced decoupling between growth timing and annual woody growth, the subtle responses of wood formation (e.g., xylem phenology) to multiple facets of global warming should be quantified to improve our understanding of forest growth dynamics; however, this task remains challenging. One of the largest uncertainties in the responses of wood formation to global warming is the inferences... READ MORE |
Deciphering the Chinese language: CHEN Sijie's academic pursuits2024-03-04CHEN Sijie, a graduate student (Year3) majoring in Chinese Philology at the School of Literature of ZJU, shows a remarkable academic journey. Graduating with top honors in all 19 undergraduate courses, he published four CSSCI papers and one AMI paper during his master’s degree. Also, he received the national scholarship three times during his undergraduate and graduate studies and undertook ... READ MORE |
The journey into the charms of drama2024-03-01In the gymnastics room of a swimming pool, students are lined up, focusing intently on their empty hands. Their expressions shift from furrowed brows to smiles as they delve into the world of drama. Suddenly, one student raises their head, feeling their way around in search of something, while another carefully adjusts the position of their hands in front of them."I hope to open a door to the... READ MORE |
My learning experience in the Children’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine2024-02-29【Editor’s Note: Children’s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (ZCH) is one of the best children’s hospitals in China and has abundant experience in teaching and training medical students, residents as well as fellow doctors. ZCH also have international fellowship, resident and medical student training programs tailored for those who are interested in gaining a valuable pe... READ MORE |
ZJE wins Educational Partnership of the Year Award2024-02-28Recently, the China-Scotland Business Awards were announced and presented at the Chinese Burns Supper held by the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC). Zhejiang University- University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJE) was named ‘Educational Partnership of the Year’ Award. Professor Sue Welburn, executive dean ZJU-UoE Institute, received the award.Established in 2016, ZJE is a collaboration in the fi... READ MORE |
SAHZU and National Heart Centre Singapore collaborate to tackle heart problems2024-02-26Tuesday, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU) and National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on clinical and translational research in cardiology, as well as to work on education of clinical and/or research staff.SAHZU Chairman Prof. WANG Jian'an signed on the MOU on behalf of SAHZU in the ceremony ... READ MORE |
Domestication of “ancestral” cotton in Hainan dates back to 3,000 years ago2024-02-22When vast cotton fields in Korla, Xinjiang entered their flowering period, scientists were captivated by a single cotton plant that remained unyielding to blossom. This particular wild cotton, originating from Yacheng, Hainan, boasts an extremely ancient genetic “lineage”. Scientists thus embarked on a series of studies, reconstructing its “lost” history from two hundreds of thousands of years... READ MORE |
Bold moments of ZJUers (Part 2)2024-02-16In a world where boundless landscapes nurture audacious dreams, individuals in the Zhejiang University community dare to look, listen, try, and strive. This audacity intertwines with their essence, their existence, and their journey through life... They follow their heart with courage and belief. Today, let us celebrate their remarkable narratives.This is Part 2 of a two-part stories about ZJU dre... READ MORE |
Bold moments of ZJUers (Part 1)2024-02-15In a world where boundless landscapes nurture audacious dreams, individuals in the Zhejiang University community dare to look, listen, try, and strive. This audacity intertwines with their essence, their existence, and their journey through life... They follow their heart with courage and belief. Today, let us celebrate their remarkable narratives.This is Part 1 of a two-part stories about ZJU dre... READ MORE |
Illuminating futures: ZJU volunteers reflect on transformative teaching in underserved areas2024-02-14Generation after generation, Zhejiang University's Graduate Volunteer Teaching Groups have passed the baton, with 25 batches and 349 volunteers dedicating their efforts to teaching in China's less developed central and western regions. Recently, members from the 25th batch shared their transformative teaching experiences.WANG Hao, who teaches biology to 8th graders at Dongchen Middle Schoo... READ MORE |