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 |
Why can tumor bite hard bones? ZJU researchers make a new discovery2024-05-09Bone is one of the most common sites of early metastasis of cancer and is also a "hotbed" for tumor cells. Why do tumor cells go after hard bones first? The latest study by teams from Prof. FAN Shunwu and Prof. LIN Xianfeng’s Lab from Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital (SRRSH), affiliated with Zhejiang University School of Medicine, found that they are directed at osteoclasts, the only cells in ... READ MORE |
Thai surgeons explore advanced joint replacement technologies at FAHZU2024-05-08On April 18, 2024, two esteemed orthopedic surgeons from Bangkok, Thailand, embarked on a two-day visit to the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU). The visit aimed to explore advancements in joint replacement technologies, particularly in anterior hip replacements using Visual Tracking System (VTS) navigation and robotic-assisted knee replacements, enhancing m... READ MORE |
ZJU hosts APRU delegation to strengthen partnerships2024-05-01On April 25, Prof. Thomas Schneider, chief executive of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU), led a delegation on a tour of Zhejiang University. ZHU Hui, vice chairperson of the Zhejiang University Council, met with the distinguished guests. The meeting was also graced by the presence of officials from the Office of Global Engagement and the Undergraduate School.ZHU Hui extended her ... READ MORE |
ZJU team clinches the first prize in ASC24 Student Supercomputing Challenge2024-04-30On April 13, 2024, the ZJU Supercomputing Team won the First Prize and the Highest LINPACK award in the final round of the 2024 ASC (ASC24) Student Supercomputing Competition. This marks the second consecutive year that the ZJU Supercomputing Team has achieved the world’s highest performance in the HPL event. The team is composed of five students from the School of Computer Science and Technology... READ MORE |
The first SMA child diagnosed through newborn genetic screening in China and treated before onset2024-04-29In February, Bei Bei's parents took Bei Bei to the Genetics and Metabolism Department of the Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (ZCH) for a follow-up visit and expressed their heartfelt thanks to the medical team that diagnosed and treated their daughter. Bei Bei is a baby born in the spring of 2022. The arrival of their daughter filled the young parents wit... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University forges deeper ties with Singapore University of Technology and Design2024-04-27Zhejiang University has taken significant strides in bolstering its collaborative efforts with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Led by REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, a high-level delegation embarked on a visit to SUTD April 21 to 22. The pinnacle of this visit was marked by a momentous event on the afternoon of April 22, where REN Shaobo and Chong... READ MORE |
Chinese and German scientists discover ultrafast Kapitza-Dirac effect2024-04-26Recently, a collaboration team by Chinese and German scientists has unraveled the enigma of ultrafast phase evolution of an electron wavepacket. Prof. Reinhard Dörner from Goethe University, Prof. LIN Kang from Zhejiang University and their colleagues just published their findings entitled “Ultrafast Kapitza-Dirac effect” in Science on 29 March.Fig. 1. Prof. Reinhard Dörner and Prof. LIN Ka... READ MORE |
President DU Jiangfeng leads a delegation to visit Italy2024-04-24DU Jiangfeng, President of Zhejiang University, led a delegation on a tour to Italy from April 15 to 18, marking a significant stride in international collaboration. Their itinerary was rich in initiatives aimed at fostering academic ties and promoting cultural exchanges. At the Sapienza University of Rome, DU Jiangfeng engaged in a series of in-depth discussions with Giorgio Parisi, the 2021... READ MORE |