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 |
Vice President HE Lianzhen leads a delegation to visit Germany2023-11-29From November 13 to 15, HE Lianzhen, Vice President of Zhejiang University, led a delegation on a tour to renowned academic institutions in Germany, including the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), and Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin).The primary aim of the visit was to enhance communication and exc... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University hosts 3rd Sino-German Sustainable Development Forum in Berlin2023-11-28On November 14, Zhejiang University played host to the 3rd Sino-German Sustainable Development Forum in Berlin, Germany. The forum, co-organized by the Marie Curie Alumni Association, convened a galaxy of experts and scholars from 10-plus institutions in China and Germany, including Zhejiang University, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Technische Universit... READ MORE |
President DU Jiangfeng leads a delegation to visit Europe2023-11-27From November 16 to 21, DU Jiangfeng, President of Zhejiang University, led a delegation on a tour of European universities, including the University of Oslo in Norway, KU Leuven and Ghent University in Belgium. This visit marks the beginning of a new phase of cooperation across various dimensions. The first leg of this visit took the delegation to the University of Oslo, where they met with Recto... READ MORE |
FU Qiang meets with IAEA’s delegation2023-11-25On November 9, Peter Fröbel, director of Human Resources at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), led a delegation to visit Zhejiang University. Prof. FU Qiang, vice chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, graciously welcomed Fröbel and his delegation, offering insights into the university's recent advancements in disciplinary development, talent cultivation, and international co... READ MORE |