Zhejiang University strengthens ties with the University of Sydney in recent high-level meeting2023-11-14On November 9, Prof. DU Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University, met with a delegation led by Prof. Mark Scott, vice chancellor and president of the University of Sydney. The meeting, also attended by Prof. Emma Johnson, deputy vice-chancellor at the University of Sydney, and Prof. HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, marked a significant step towards fostering collaboration bet... READ MORE |
International Training Workshop of Waste to Energy2023-11-13On November 8, 2023, the 7th International Training Workshop of Waste to Energy, concluded successfully. Jointly organized by Zhejiang University, Zhejiang University of Technology, and the International Consultant Committee of Waste to Energy (ICCWtE), the 15-day workshop combined online and offline formats. It trained 35 participants from 20 countries, including Bangladesh, Ecuador, Eg... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists enhance the efficacy of Her2-positive gastric cancer via Anti-PD-1/Her2 Bispecific Antibody IBI3152023-11-13Her2-Positive Gastric Cancer accounts for approximately 20% of all gastric cancers, and trastuzumab in combination with chemotherapy remains the first-line treatment option. However, about 70% of patients develop primary or acquired resistance to trastuzumab. Studies have shown a correlation between T-cell exhaustion, increased PD-1 expression in the tumor microenvironment, and resistance to trast... READ MORE |
Groupe des Ecoles Centrales delegation visits Zhejiang University2023-11-12HE Lianzhen extended a warm welcome to the delegation and shared comprehensive updates on Zhejiang University's academic and research endeavors, emphasizing the University’s commitment to global engagement and ongoing collaborations with France. Against the backdrop of the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China and France in 2024, she expressed optimism about enhancing mut... READ MORE |
High-calorie foods make the brain hard to control the appetite2023-11-10Obesity is one of the global public health concerns, but many people’s weight loss plan gets stuck at the “can’t-control-their-appetite” stage. Why? Prof. WANG Hao’s team from the Zhejiang University School of Brain Science and Brain Medicine has found that a high-fat diet may cause a set of appetite-suppressing brain cells to “go on strike”, making it hard for you to resist delectable food... READ MORE |
Prof. XIAO Xi hailed as one of “Young Scientists for a Strong Maritime Country”2023-11-09On the morning of October 8, the award ceremony for the 2023 “Young Scientists for a Strong Maritime Country” was staged in Ningbo, China. Prof. XIAO Xi from Zhejiang University’s Ocean College received well-deserved recognition. She won this much-coveted title for her remarkable contributions to the ecological restoration and utilization of blue carbon in China’s coastal regions.Since he... READ MORE |
ZJU students achieve breakthrough at Chattajack 312023-11-08On October 28, the annual Chattajack 31, a paddleboard/kayak race that celebrates the effort a paddle athlete makes in the pursuit of distance endurance, took place in the picturesque city of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Six students from Zhejiang University’s Kayak Team participated in the event, achieving a milestone for the University by making it to the winner’s podium for the first time.Coach XU... READ MORE |
International seminar fosters dialogues on low-carbon rural village development strategies2023-11-06In a significant move towards sustainable rural village development, the International Seminar on Low-carbon Empowering Future Village Development convened on October 31st in Qingshan village, an hour's ride from Hangzhou. Qingshan village has pioneered a number of sustainable practices in recent years. This event marked a collaborative effort by China Academy for Rural Development of Zhejiang... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists illustrated the regulatory mechanism of silk gene expression2023-11-03The sericulture industry holds a rich and enduring history in China, deeply intertwined with the ancient Silk Road, a significant trade route that facilitated the widespread expansion of Chinese silk across Eurasia. This historical context allowed for profound cultural exchange between the East and the West. Central to this industry is the domestic silkworm, renowned for its exceptional silk produ... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists explore global potential for Blue Carbon Ecosystems2023-11-02Recently, YE Guanqiong, an associate professor from the Ocean College of Zhejiang University, has made waves with the release of a research paper titled “Sustainably developing global blue carbon for climate change mitigation and economic benefits through international cooperation” in the journal Nature Communications.Blue Carbon Ecosystems, encompassing vital components such as mangroves, seagr... READ MORE |
Delegation from Japan’s Aichi Prefecture visits Zhejiang University2023-10-31On the afternoon of October 27, Governor Hideaki OHMURA of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, led a delegation to on a visit to Zhejiang University. Prof. Ren Shaobo, chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with the delegation, and both parties engaged in a productive dialogue regarding the potential for expanding cooperation. Also president at the meeting was HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejian... READ MORE |
ZJU delegation strengthen ties with top North American institutions2023-10-27From October 14th to 20th, a delegation, led by Prof. REN Shaobo, chairman of the University Council, embarked on a strategic visit to several leading institutions in the US and Canada. This marked Zhejiang University's first multi-disciplinary delegation visit to North America since the outbreak of the pandemic.Enhanced collaborations with US universitiesOn October 16th, Chairman Ren and his ... READ MORE |
Making a powerful new building block for solar cells2023-10-26Controlling the formation of perovskite crystals could help make solar power generation more affordable, reliable and efficient.The performance of a promising solar cell material has been boosted by a global effort to understand and master its manufacture. Researchers co-led by XUE Jingjing from the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University have used a technique ca... READ MORE |
Leadership Development Program for Female Students2023-10-25Established in 2014, the Leadership Development Program for Female Students has significantly impacted the university and beyond, conducting over 110 sessions and training more than 5,500 female students. At the opening ceremony of the 14th session of the Program on October 23, 2023, CHEN Yueyuan, representing the alumni of the Zhejiang University's Leadership Development Program for... READ MORE |