Main Building of Zhejiang University Library officially opens2024-01-22On January 20, 2024, the main building of Zhejiang University Library was officially inaugurated, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Zhejiang University.Present at the unveiling ceremony were REN Shaobo, chairman of the Zhejiang University Council; Du Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University; ZHU Shiqiang, vice chairman of the Zhejiang University Council; and vice presidents WANG Lizhon... READ MORE |
The first aluminum ion receptor ALR1 in living organisms identified2024-01-21How living organisms perceive and transduce signals is a fundamental question in life sciences. Particularly, the ability to sense and discriminatively respond to nutrient and toxic ions is crucial for survival of all organisms, which is especially true for non-motile plants. Recent sensor/receptor discoveries have advanced understanding of how plants potentially sense nutrient ions, thu... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University president urges joint efforts on sustainability at Davos2024-01-19As the bank of talent and hub of scientific research, higher education institutions play a key role in tackling the burning challenges posed by climate change, said Du Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University, on Wednesday.In the face of these challenges, universities can contribute by conducting rigorous and actionable research, Du said in his address to his counterparts at the Global Universi... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists reveal crucial metabolic nodes in the mitochondria controlling the sustained cytotoxicity of CAR T cells2024-01-19The breakthrough achieved by chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells in the treatment of hematologic malignancies undoubtedly represents the most promising approach to cancer therapy. However, CAR T cells encounter dual pressures from the immunosuppressive microenvironment and metabolic conditions after infusion into the body. The loss of memory T cells and exhaustion are crucial reasons for the f... READ MORE |
The world’s first 3D laparoscopic-assisted living-donor small bowel transplantation in China2024-01-09The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) recently performed the world's first 3D laparoscopic-assisted living-donor small bowel transplantation. A critically ill two-year-old girl received 1.8 meters of the small intestine from her 29-year-old mother. Both the mother and daughter have currently been doing well and the little girl is about to be discharged f... READ MORE |
2023: year in review2023-12-31As we approach 2024, we invite you to join us in reflecting on the remarkable breakthroughs, innovations, and awards, as well as our ongoing collaborative efforts within the ZJU community throughout 2023. We eagerly anticipate continuing our joint endeavors in the coming year, united by our shared vision of shaping a better world.Are people with high social status more prone to depression?Impact o... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists made new progress in the research on bipolar disorder burden2023-12-28Bipolar disorder is a recurrent debilitating mental illness with a complex aetiology. According to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2019, the global age-standardized prevalence rate (ASPR) of bipolar disorder has remained consistent between 1990 (ASPR = 490.1 per 100 000 people; 95% uncertainty interval (UI) 411.0–576.5) and 2019 (ASPR = 489.8 per 100 000 people; 95% UI 407.5–580.6).Fig.1:... READ MORE |
Winter Solstice celebrations at Zhejiang University: a blend of tradition and joy2023-12-25In Chinese culture, the Winter Solstice marks more than just a change in seasons. It symbolizes the transition from the old to the new year. People start preparing for the upcoming Spring Festival from this moment. In Zhejiang University, this year's festivities, imbued with hope and blessings, were highlighted by an extraordinary fishing event on the international campus, bringing together th... READ MORE |
ZJU students won national championship in anti-food waste contest2023-12-20On December 10, 2023, the College Student Competition of Anti-Food Waste and Food Safety was successfully held in Beijing. The ZJU team, consisting of three undergraduate students, won the championship in the provincial sub-competition. They made it into the finals and competed with 18 teams from other provinces. After several intense rounds, the ZJU team finally won the national championship... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University establishes Institute for Advanced Study in Physics2023-12-20On December 18, Zhejiang University celebrated the official inauguration of the Zhejiang University Institute for Advanced Study in Physics on Zijingang Campus. REN Shaobo, chairman of the University Council, DU Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University, DONG Guoxuan, executive vice director of the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the National Natural Science Found... READ MORE |
Vice Chairman ZHU Hui leads ZJU delegation to explore global education frontiers in Japan and U.S.2023-12-18From December 3 to 8, ZHU Hui, vice chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, led a delegation to visit Osaka University, Columbia University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The primary purpose of the tour was to investigate innovative practices in talent cultivation and student affairs. The delegation also visited the Education Section of the Chinese Embassy in Japan to discuss... READ MORE |
President DU Jiangfeng leads delegation to visit Hong Kong for academic forums2023-12-15From December 8 to 11, DU Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University, visited Hong Kong to attend the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Association of University Presidents of China (AUPC) and the Forum on Building World-class Universities. The 2023 AUPC Annual Meeting, supported by the Ministry of Education and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, was held at the Chinese Univ... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists decipher the biased signaling mechanisms toward cannabinoid receptor 12023-12-14Addressing the long-standing Cannabis problem, an oddity that has vexed scientists for decades, joint research by Professor LI Xiao-Ming and Professor ZHANG Yan from Zhejiang University School of Medicine achieved a breakthrough by unraveling signaling bias mechanism toward cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1), facilitating safer synthetic cannabinoid targeting CB1. The findings were publis... READ MORE |
Vice Chairman FU Qiang leads ZJU delegation to visit Austria and U.K.2023-12-14From December 4 to 8, FU Qiang, vice chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, led a delegation on a tour of Austria and the United Kingdom, aiming to foster and deepen collaborative ties with key partner universities and international organizations. The focus was on promoting cooperation in relevant disciplines and reinforcing the cultivation of qualified personnel for international organizati... READ MORE |