ZJU hosts Summer Postgraduate Graduation 20232023-06-26On the morning of June 24, Zhejiang University held its Summer Postgraduate Graduation 2023 on Zijingang Campus. About 6,000 postgraduates will bid farewell to the past and embark on their new journey. On behalf of the University, President DU Jiangfeng sent his cordial wishes to the graduates and delivered an address titled “Embracing the spirit of our time”. “Not only is graduation an ode to ... READ MORE |
New mechanism of muscle weakness in obesity and diabetes2023-06-19Obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2D) have become global health issues that severely affect human health. Impaired insulin sensitivity and glucose utilization in skeletal muscle play a causal role in the development of T2D. In the meantime, obesity and T2D are often associated with decreased muscle regeneration capacity and muscle weakness. These muscle complications further disrupt skeletal muscle en... READ MORE |
Advanced seminar on anti-poverty issues in developing countries2023-06-19"We intend to integrate China's poverty reduction experience into our own countries' practices, aiming to contribute to the elimination of poverty in developing countries," said Nichita Turcan from Moldova, a participant in the Advanced Seminar on Anti-Poverty Issues in Developing Countries.This 21-day seminar, sponsored by China's Ministry of Commerce and hosted by the China... READ MORE |
ZJU delegation visits France and the Netherlands to promote cooperation in agriculture2023-06-16Prof. HUANG Xiangfeng, Vice Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, led a delegation to visit France and the Netherlands from June 6 to 9. They conducted bilateral talks with top universities and research institutions in both countries in a bid to further strengthen cooperation in talent cultivation and scientific research in the fields of agriculture, food, environment, life science and anim... READ MORE |
We are ready for the Asian Games!2023-06-15June 15 is the 100-day countdown to the Hangzhou Asian Games. As the preparatory work enters the “sprint” stage, all gazes in Asia, even in the whole world, will be fixed on Hangzhou. The men’s basketball competition in the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games will be held in Zijingang Gymnasium at Zhejiang University. We will strive to provide optimal operations and services. At this critical stage,... READ MORE |
ZJU delegation visits UAE and Saudi Arabia to expand cooperation in Middle East2023-06-12From May 22 to 29, Prof. HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, led a delegation to visit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. In order to expand international cooperation in the Middle East, the delegation had a comprehensive and multi-dimensional talk with local universities, government, research institutions and enterprises on cultural exchanges and cooperation in higher educ... READ MORE |
Tree species richness increases spatial variation but not overall wood decomposition2023-06-12Deadwood contains 10-20% of the global forest carbon stocks, and variations in their decomposition rate produce a huge impact on regional and even global carbon emissions. To achieve the goals of global carbon neutrality in 2050 and climate neutrality in 2067, many countries have adopted afforestation as a crucial way to enhance natural carbon sinks. However, various anthropogenic factors, such as... READ MORE |
Professor XU Qingbo elected as Member of the Academia Europaea2023-06-09Recently, Prof. XU Qingbo from The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) has been elected as Member of the Academia Europaea.The Academia Europaea was established in 1988 and is the Pan-European Academy of Sciences Humanities and Letters. The object of Academia Europaea is the advancement and propagation of excellence in scholarship in the humanities, law, the e... READ MORE |
SUTD delegation visits ZJU2023-06-07On the afternoon of June 1, a delegation from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), led by President Chong Tow Chong and Provost Phoon Kok Kwang, visited Zhejiang University. REN Shaobo, chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with the guests. Also present at the meeting were ZJU Vice President HE Lianzhen and the directors of the Office of Global Engagement, the Devel... READ MORE |
Reaching new heights: the inspiring story of Zhejiang University Rock Climbing Team2023-06-06Defying gravity, conquering peaks, and pushing boundaries - when these keywords come to mind, one might instantly think of the fearless adventurers who scale treacherous mountains. Rock climbing is an extreme sport that tests strength, technique, and determination, and for many, it appears to be an extraordinary feat that is out of reach. However, a group of students on campus are dedicating their... READ MORE |
Scientists discover molecular mechanism of RS biosynthesis in rice2023-06-06The sedentary lifestyle and refined food consumption significantly lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and related complications, which have become one of the major threats to global health. These diseases could be effectively guarded against by daily foods rich in resistant starch (RS). Rice is a traditional staple in China. However, common rice varieties are deficient in RS, so to breed high-RS ri... READ MORE |
ZJU scientists make a new discovery about megalake systems and paleoclimatic dynamics in the East Gobi2023-06-05Arid and semi-arid zones are not only environmentally fragile but also the major source of global dust deposits and sandstorms. In the context of global warming, studies about the history of environmental changes in arid zones are crucial to predicting future trends as well. However, there has long been a paucity of paleoenvironmental records in arid zones. Moreover, relevant opinions have always ... READ MORE |
Dialogue@ZJU: With YU Hangyan, recipient of the Chu Kochen Scholarship2023-06-02【Editor’s Note: YU Hangyan is a Ph.D. candidate studying psycholinguistics at the School of International Studies, Zhejiang University. Her access to Chu Kochen Scholarship (2021-2022), the highest annual honor a student could ever obtain from the University, was secured by her academic excellence—no doubt—but it would be awfully prejudicial if we mistake her simply for a bookish researcher work... READ MORE |
The Primate Genome Project unlocks hidden secrets of primate evolution2023-06-01Comparative genomic analyses of 50 primate genomes reveal crucial genetic mechanisms of primate speciation, phenotypic adaptability, and social system evolution●Researchers from Zhejiang University, Kunming Institute of Zoology, Northwest University, and Yunnan University, and Aarhus University have jointly led a series of significant new studies that are published in a special issue of the ... READ MORE |