Prof. XIAO Xi hailed as one of “Young Scientists for a Strong Maritime Country”2023-11-09On the morning of October 8, the award ceremony for the 2023 “Young Scientists for a Strong Maritime Country” was staged in Ningbo, China. Prof. XIAO Xi from Zhejiang University’s Ocean College received well-deserved recognition. She won this much-coveted title for her remarkable contributions to the ecological restoration and utilization of blue carbon in China’s coastal regions.Since he... READ MORE |
ZJU students achieve breakthrough at Chattajack 312023-11-08On October 28, the annual Chattajack 31, a paddleboard/kayak race that celebrates the effort a paddle athlete makes in the pursuit of distance endurance, took place in the picturesque city of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Six students from Zhejiang University’s Kayak Team participated in the event, achieving a milestone for the University by making it to the winner’s podium for the first time.Coach XU... READ MORE |
International seminar fosters dialogues on low-carbon rural village development strategies2023-11-06In a significant move towards sustainable rural village development, the International Seminar on Low-carbon Empowering Future Village Development convened on October 31st in Qingshan village, an hour's ride from Hangzhou. Qingshan village has pioneered a number of sustainable practices in recent years. This event marked a collaborative effort by China Academy for Rural Development of Zhejiang... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists illustrated the regulatory mechanism of silk gene expression2023-11-03The sericulture industry holds a rich and enduring history in China, deeply intertwined with the ancient Silk Road, a significant trade route that facilitated the widespread expansion of Chinese silk across Eurasia. This historical context allowed for profound cultural exchange between the East and the West. Central to this industry is the domestic silkworm, renowned for its exceptional silk produ... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists explore global potential for Blue Carbon Ecosystems2023-11-02Recently, YE Guanqiong, an associate professor from the Ocean College of Zhejiang University, has made waves with the release of a research paper titled “Sustainably developing global blue carbon for climate change mitigation and economic benefits through international cooperation” in the journal Nature Communications.Blue Carbon Ecosystems, encompassing vital components such as mangroves, seagr... READ MORE |
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 |