ZJU welcomes Class of 20272023-08-28Under the rain-kissed sky on August 28, Zhejiang University ignited the spirits of the incoming Class of 2027 on Zijingang Campus. With the blessings of their mentors, family, and friends, another cohort of ambitious ZJUers embarked on their journey of dreams and excellence.DU Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University, delivered a welcoming address that resonated with both encouragement and advi... READ MORE |
ZJU explores collaborative opportunities with Singapore’s National Research Foundation2023-08-27In a promising step towards fostering enhanced research ties, REN Shaobo, chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with a delegation led by Beh Kian Teik, CEO of the National Research Foundation of Singapore (NFR). The meeting, held on August 23rd, marked the initiation of a dialogue to fortify future collaborative endeavors.Also present at the meeting were Kok-Kwang Phoon, deputy chief sc... READ MORE |
Preserving cultural essence: ZJU enthusiasts uphold the treasures of Chinese traditional arts2023-08-24The Flute, the Xiao, the Guqin, calligraphy and painting stand as cherished treasures of traditional Chinese culture. Within Zhejiang University, a community of individuals shares a profound passion for promoting this elegant heritage. United in purpose, they collaborate to perpetuate these cultural roots.This narrative originating from a love for the art itselfEstablished in 2006, the Zhejiang Un... READ MORE |
ZJUI's BEST Program earns rave reviews: fostering excellence in engineering and cultural Exchange2023-08-21The BIM-ZJUI Excellence Summer Training (BEST) program, a collaboration between the Zhejiang University-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJUI) and the Beasiswa Indonesia Maju (BIM) Scholarship Program, has concluded with resounding success, receiving high praise for its commitment to engineering excellence and cross-cultural enrichment. Spanning from July 1st to 13th, the BEST pr... READ MORE |
A beautiful reunion with enigmatic Liangzhu civilization2023-08-18Located in Hangzhou, China, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City stands as a sacred testament to the rich history of Chinese civilization, spanning an impressive five millennia. The site showcases the world’s earliest flood control dam system, China’s earliest palace city, and China’s earliest triple-structure layout. It also holds significance as the place of collecting the flame for the ... READ MORE |
ZJUers’ diary of the giant panda2023-08-17When you see cute and adorable giant pandas, you will definitely be fascinated by them.Recently, the summer social practice team from the Zhejiang University School of Life Sciences visited China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda — the world’s largest research and conservation institute for giant pandas. They assumed their identity as “poop scoopers” and “nutritionists... READ MORE |
Dialogue@ZJU: With students from the 2023 ZJU SDG Global Summer School2023-08-16[Editor’s Note: In August 2023, the ZJU SDG Global Summer School welcomed over 1,000 talented students from more than 80 countries and regions. During this event, participants delved into solutions for seven of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through engaging academic modules and exciting extracurricular activities. What did these students acquire from their participa... READ MORE |
Weird, hard, and elastic matter bounces into view2023-08-16Chemical worlds combine to createa a substance that simultaneously behaves like a ceramic and a plastic.Smash-proof smartphone screens could be one application of a novel hybrid material that merges multiple incongruous properties in a single substance. The material simultaneously possesses the hardness and strength of a ceramic, the deformable elasticity of rubber, and the re-mouldability of... READ MORE |
Delegation of Cyprus University of Technology visits ZJU2023-08-15On August 9, ZHU Shiqiang, deputy chairman of the Zhejiang University Council welcomed a delegation from the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) led by Rector Panayiotis Zaphiris and Chairman of the CUT’s Board of Trustees Christos Homatas.During the meeting, ZHU Shiqiang extended a warm welcome to the delegation and provided an overview of Zhejiang University’s remarkable achievements in tale... READ MORE |
Dialogue@ZJU: Messages from professors of ZJU SDG Global Summer School2023-08-15[Editor’s Note: The 2023 Zhejiang University SDG Global Summer School concluded on August 14. Over 1,000 talented students from more than 80 countries and regions participated in the two-week program. During this time, they explored solutions for sustainability under the mentorship of world-class professors from ZJU and its partner universities. What is the significance of these five ac... READ MORE |
Liquid-triggered graphene photodetectors as a stepping stone for revolutionizing healthcare monitoring2023-08-11In the rapidly evolving landscape of smart healthcare, the shift towards digitalization gains momentum, and a promising frontier emerges with the advent of the new generation of photodetectors. Among these advancements, graphene material stands out as a beacon of hope, showcasing remarkable properties such as large carrier mobility, exceptional optical transparency, and robust mechanical strength.... READ MORE |
New strategy involving suppressing cell senescence for treating disc degeneration2023-08-10Disc degeneration is a common pathology for various degenerative spinal disorders, characterized by nucleus pulposus (NP) cell senescence and extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation. However, effective treatments for disc degeneration are currently unavailable. Recently, Prof. WANG Yue from the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) published an art... READ MORE |
STABLE endoscopy: Achieving super-resolution imaging using multimode fibers for in vivo diagnosis2023-08-09Recently, a joint team from the Zhejiang University College of Optical Science and Engineering and Zhejiang Lab, led by Professors LIU Xu and YANG Qing, developed a technique called “spatial-frequency tracking adaptive beacon light-field encoding” (STABLE) for achieving super-resolution imaging (λ/3NA) based on multimode fibers (MMFs). Stable transmission and reconstruction of light f... READ MORE |
Scientists elucidate the emission mechanism of standardized driving behavior2023-08-02Vehicle driving behavior is closely related to people's daily travel, and the resulting emissions have become an important source of air pollution. Previous studies have mostly discussed transport emission reduction control measures and expected effects from the perspectives of governments, policymakers, and automakers, but few studies have explored the long-term impact of driving behavior and... READ MORE |