President MA Yanming meets with KTH President Anders Söderholm2025-10-21On the morning of October 12, Professor Anders Söderholm, President of KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden), led a delegation to visit Zhejiang University, where they were warmly received by President MA Yanming.MA Yanming extended a warm welcome to Anders Söderholm and his delegation. He noted that KTH has long been an important strategic partner of Zhejiang University. Over the past two de... READ MORE |
ZJU President MA Yanming leads delegation to Japan to deepen academic cooperation2025-10-17To further strengthen Zhejiang University’s exchanges and cooperation with Japan, President MA Yanming led a delegation on an official visit to several leading Japanese institutions.At Keio University, MA Yanming met with President Kohei Itoh. The two leaders exchanged views on higher education and institutional development. MA Yanming introduced the history of Zhejiang University as well as its ... READ MORE |
Bridging cultures: Professor LI Yuan honored with the Goethe medal in Germany2025-10-15Professor LI Yuan from the School of International Studies, Zhejiang University (ZJU), has been awarded the Goethe Medal, a prestigious honor granted by the German government to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to international cultural exchange. Recognized for her pioneering work in German language education and her role in strengthening China–Germany dialogue, Professor Li exe... READ MORE |
Fractures, cracks, splinters… Don't panic! ZJU develops world's first bone glue2025-10-15During the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), craftsmen in Quanzhou, Fujian, faced a formidable challenge: the piers of the Luoyang Bridge, built across the sea, were constantly eroded by seawater. Instead of fighting the ocean, they harnessed the power of nature by cultivating oysters beneath the bridge. The natural "adhesive" secreted by these remarkable creatures allo... READ MORE |
From ZJU to the world: referees show ZJU’s commitment on the global stage2025-10-15Recently, at two top-tier international sporting events in different disciplines, LUO Wenshen and XU Man from the Department of Public Physical and Art Education of ZJU, served as referees on the global stage. Through their professional officiating and rigorous work ethic, they vividly demonstrated the professionalism and sense of responsibility of Zhejiang Unive... READ MORE |
More than music: the "He Xuan" band and Zhejiang University's quest to build next-gen robots2025-10-14Recently, a band named Hexuan performed a stunning show at Hangzhou West Railway Station, and they’ve already received numerous invitations from other bands. Their repertoire is growing, ranging from "Ode to my homeland" to "The sea gives a laugh", "Blue and White Porcelain", and "Lonely Warrior". But they are no ordinary band—they are a robotic band formed... READ MORE |
LIU Qifu: bridging language, music, and strength2025-10-13When “Spanish major”, “saxophone soloist“, and “bodybuilding champion” all describe the same person, the story is bound to be remarkable. Meet LIU Qifu — a young man whose journey across disciplines reflects determination, creativity, and a clear sense of purpose.Academic Vision and Original Aspiration “Choosing Spanish and aspiring to be a diplomat was something I decided back in high... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University strengthens ties with the UAE2025-10-06On September 26, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with H.E. Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to China, and his delegation on Zijingang Campus. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on strengthening cooperation in education, science and technology, and innovation.REN Shaobo extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Hammadi and hi... READ MORE |
ZJU’s "Albatross" went through typhoon's eyewall to capture critical measurement2025-10-06When Typhoon Wutip roared across the western Pacific earlier this year, nearly every vessel gave the storm a wide berth. One didn’t. Driven by the same wind that powered the cyclone, , an unmanned sailing vehicle (USV) intentionally headed straight for its eye-and made it out the other side.In June, a research team led by Professor LI Peiliang at Zhejiang University’s Ocean College accomplished ... READ MORE |
Outperformance of the China-CLIF framework in ACLF2025-09-29Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a complex syndrome that developed in patients with chronic liver disease of various aetiologies characterized by the acute deterioration of liver function and high short-term mortality. To date, few global cohorts encompassing all aetiologies have been established to develop unified diagnostic criteria for ACLF. Different international consortia have p... READ MORE |
APSCO delegation led by Secretary-General JIANG Hui visits Zhejiang University2025-09-19On September 10, a delegation from the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO), led by Secretary-General JIANG Hui, visited Zhejiang University to strengthen academic and research ties.The delegation was warmly received by FU Qiang, Vice Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, along with representatives from the Office of Global Engagement, the School of Aeronautics and Astronauti... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists uncover new characteristics in genomic epidemiology of Acinetobacter baumannii Bloodstream Infections in China2025-09-18Over recent decades, A. baumannii has emerged as a major global hospital-acquired pathogen. Bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by this bacterium carry a mortality rate of up to 60% and impose substantial economic burden. Despite its severity, large-scale genomic studies exploring its epidemiological shifts, evolution, and transmission patterns are scarce.The research team led by Profes... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University holds Opening Ceremony for 2025 Graduate Students2025-09-18On September 14, Zhejiang University welcomed its incoming class of graduate students with an opening ceremony held in the main gymnasium at the Zijingang Campus, alongside satellite venues at the Yuquan Campus, the Polytechnic Institute, the Ocean College, the International Campus, and the School of Software Technology.University leaders, renowned scholars, and distinguished faculty attended the ... READ MORE |
President of Singapore University of Social Sciences Tan Tai Yong visits Zhejiang University2025-09-12On September 5, Zhejiang University (ZJU) welcomed a delegation from the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), led by its president, Professor Tan Tai Yong. The delegation was received by ZHU Hui, Deputy Chairperson of the ZJU Council.In her remarks, ZHU Hui shared ZJU’s recent progress in disciplinary development, innovation and entrepreneurship, and global engagement. She noted the lo... READ MORE |