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 |
How gut microbes manipulate the immune system to trigger fat absorption2023-10-25Microorganisms are often in battle with the immune system. But research in mice has shown that gut microbes work in tandem with it to determine how much fat the gut absorbs.Microbes have been found to harness the immune system to suppress the production in the gut of genetic material — called long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) — which increases fat absorption from food. The finding may hint at new ways ... READ MORE |
Hydrogel as timed “Transformer”2023-10-24Shape transformation is ubiquitous in our daily lives, occurring in a multitude of forms, ranging from instantaneous change to gradual evolution. Now, researchers at Zhejiang University have pioneered an innovative way of altering shapes. Once triggered, the shape "Transformer" enters a "dormant" state for a period of time before starting its transformation. The duration of the... READ MORE |
What does not kill you makes you stronger2023-10-23Following intense pain or stress, people often experience a sense of relief, akin to the lifting of a heavy burden. But how does this subtle emotion occur?On September 29, a research paper titled “Stress relief as a natural resilience mechanism against depression-like behaviors” was published in the journal Neuron. In this study, the research team scrutinized the neural pathways in the brain tha... READ MORE |
Portugal cements ties with Zhejiang University2023-10-20On the morning of October 15, Zhejiang University had the distinct honor of receiving a distinguished delegation led by Elvira Maria Correia Fortunato, Minister of Science, Technology, and Higher Education of Portugal. The purpose of their visit was to further bolster ties between China and Portugal in the realm of scientific and technological cooperation. FU Qiang, Vice Chairman of the Zheji... READ MORE |
Charge towards the goal: XIE Zhenye presented his championship shirt to Zhejiang University2023-10-19XIE Zhenye, the champion of the men's 100-meter race at the Hangzhou Asian Games, returned to Zhejiang University, and shared the inspiring story behind his triumph with his fellow students.Ten years of study in Zhejiang UniversityXIE Zhenye, who has been studying at Zhejiang University for eleven years since his undergraduate studies in 2012, spoke highly of the institution's contribution... READ MORE |
Passing on the spirit of baseball: the triumphant history of Zhejiang University Baseball Team2023-10-11On October 8th, 2023, the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou witnessed the grand finale of its baseball event at the Shaoxing Baseball (Softball) Sports Culture Center. During the thrilling showdown, the South Korean team won the championship, while the Chinese team commendably secured a position among the top four. The city of Hangzhou is no stranger to baseball excellence. The Zhejiang University... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University incorporates traditional Chinese Qigong into Graduate Curriculum2023-10-11Zhejiang University, renowned for its innovative educational approaches, has introduced a captivating addition to its graduate-level curriculum - “Chinese Aerobic Qigong - Five Animal Routines”. This unique course exudes the essence of the rich Chinese cultural heritage.Legend attributes the origin of the Five Animal Routines, a prominent component of traditional Chinese aerobic Qigong, to Hua T... READ MORE |
Two ZJU projects earn spots in Tencent’s 2023 CarbonX Program TOP302023-10-10Recently, Tencent’s CarbonX Program unveiled its results in Shenzhen, and two projects led by Zhejiang University stood out among the extensive pool of over 300 projects, securing a spot in the coveted Tencent’s CarbonX Program TOP30. These exceptional projects are centered around “Physical adsorption-based carbon capture technology for high-temperature and high-humidity scenarios” and “Equip... READ MORE |
Scientists unravel the secrets of mechanical metamaterials2023-10-08Recently, Dr. JIAO Pengcheng, a researcher from the Ocean College, Zhejiang University, published a review article titled “Mechanical metamaterials and beyond”in the journal Nature Communications. Fig. 1: Mechanical metamaterials beyond mechanical properties.Mechanical metamaterials, with their exceptional design of microstructures, have unveiled a world of remarkable and extraordinary mechanica... READ MORE |
ZJU’s highlights at Hangzhou Asian Games2023-10-08On October 8, the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games drew to a splendid close. Throughout the Asian Games, the Zhejiang University community committed itself to providing unwavering service and support, crafting brilliant moments and heartwarming stories.Dazzling momentsThe Zhejiang University (Zijingang Campus) Gymnasium hosted 22 games in the men’s 5x5 basketball tournament at the Asian Games. On the da... READ MORE |