Vice President WU Jian meets with KU Leuven’s delegation2023-11-24On November 10, a delegation led by Peter Lievens, Vice Rector of KU Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) in Belgium, visited Zhejiang University. WU Jian, Vice President of Zhejiang University met with the guests. Also present at the meeting were representatives from the Office of Global Engagement, the School of Management, and the College of Civil Engineering and Architecture.In her warm rec... READ MORE |
Vice President HE Lianzhen meets with Cornell University’s Vice Provost2023-11-24On the afternoon of November 11, HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, met with Wendy Wolford, vice provost for International Affairs at Cornell University, and Hua Ying, academic director of Cornell China Center. Both parties made a comprehensive review of the progress achieved in the first phase of strategic cooperation projects and student exchange programs. They expressed their c... READ MORE |
WHZJU’s FENG Suwen named a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing2023-11-24FENG Suwen, Director of Nursing Department of Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine Zhejiang University (WHZJU), has been elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. This year’s award ceremony for Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) kicked off on October 6, 2023, local time in Washington, United States. RN FENG Suwen was officially awarded the title of FAAN at the 50th annu... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University's global football community2023-11-21One goal, many culturesIn the vibrant community of Zhejiang University's campus, football serves as a universal language that transcends borders and connects students from diverse backgrounds. The university's football scene has become a melting pot where international and local students join forces, representing the power of sports to bridge cultures.Imad, a master's student studying ... READ MORE |
Kudos to Prof. ZHAO Junjie for winning Paul H. Hollow Young Investigator Award2023-11-20Prof. ZHAO Junjie, ZJU-100 Researcher in College of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Zhejiang University, was honored with the American Vacuum Society (AVS) Thin Film Division Paul H. Holloway Young Investigator Award at the AVS 69th International Symposium & Exhibition held in Portland, USA from November 5th to 10th.Expressing his gratitude, Prof. Zhao remarked, “I am humbled... READ MORE |
ZJU holds International Forum on Rule of Law and Reform2023-11-15The Ninth International Prominent Forum on the Rule of Law and Reform was held in Hangzhou on November 8, 2023. This year's forum, organized by Zhejiang University and overseen by the China Law Society, centered on the theme of Legal Education and Legal Theory Research in the New Era.Distinguished scholars and practitioners from renowned universities were extended invitations to participate, e... READ MORE |
International Digital Equality Alliance holds inaugural annual meeting2023-11-15On November 7, 2023, the first Annual Conference of the International Digital Equality Alliance (IDEA) convened in the water town of Wuzhen. Initiated by Zhejiang University and established in 2022, IDEA is dedicated to addressing the challenges of inequality within the global digital economy and society, promoting fairness, justice, and sustainable development in the digital world.The theme of th... READ MORE |
SIU President XIE Liping advocates for groundbreaking innovations in urology by Chinese medical professionals2023-11-15We basically have the most advanced equipment in the world, and we are not lagging behind in surgical technology, said Prof. XIE Liping, President of the International Society of Urology (SIU), President of the 43rd Congress of the International Society of Urology, and Director of the Department of Urology of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU). Following ... READ MORE |
Strengthening educational bonds: Zhejiang University's landmark visit to Brunei2023-11-15In a landmark visit from November 8 to 10, Prof. REN Shaobo, chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, led a delegation to Brunei to enhance educational cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. The delegation's agenda included renewing a talent development agreement with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), visiting Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd (Hengyi Industries) and meeting the Chinese... READ MORE |
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 |