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 |
Vice President WU Jian attends 13th Forum for Japanese and Chinese University Presidents2023-12-12On November 28 and 29, the 13th Forum for Japanese and Chinese University Presidents was held at Hiroshima University in Japan, bringing together academic leaders from both nations. WU Jian, vice president of Zhejiang University, was invited to attend the forum and deliver a speech.Themed “Diversity and Integration: The Required Talents and Higher Education in the Future,” the forum delved into ... READ MORE |
Enhancing rice yields sustainably with TOR signaling2023-12-11In a study published in Molecular Plant on December 5, 2023, the research team led by Prof. DU Hao from the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology revealed a promising strategy to enhance rice production while conserving water and reducing fertilizer usage. Addressing a significant agriculture challenge, this study focuses on the effects of water-saving treatme... READ MORE |
Researchers developed weekly long-acting smart insulin2023-12-07Researchers at Zhejiang University have developed an intelligent formulation of insulin that could achieve sustained blood sugar-responsive insulin release. After one subcutaneous injection, the formulation formed a pea-sized depot that can remain effective for over a week with negligible hypoglycemia risk.The study, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, was conducted by a research team led ... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists develop high-throughput and high-sensitivity single-nucleus total RNA sequencing for mapping pan-cancer atlas2023-12-07The heterogeneity of cancer cells and the underlying drivers play a crucial role in understanding tumorigenesis, malignant progression, and in devising effective cancer therapies. Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) can accurately capture the transcriptional information at the single-cell level, allowing for a deeper understanding of tumor heterogeneity.However, scRNA-seq has unique logistical ... READ MORE |
The thorny problem of solving fertilizer pollution while also feeding the world2023-12-06Nitrogen-based fertilizers have hugely increased agricultural output, but rain washes them into rivers and oceans with dire consequences. Zhejiang University researchers are searching for a middle ground.Every summer, vast quantities of algae and zooplankton flourish in coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. These algal blooms gobble up oxygen, leaving a ‘dead zone’ in the ocean that covers aroun... READ MORE |