Chief Executive of Macao SAR, Mr. Ho Iat Seng, visits Zhejiang University2023-09-26On the morning of September 24, REN Shaobo, chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with Mr. Ho Iat Seng, the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and his accompanying delegation at Zhejiang University. DU Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University, was also present to accompany the visit.During the meeting, Mr. Ho Iat Seng provided a comprehensive overview of the ... READ MORE |
ZJU's champions embark on the Asian Games journey2023-09-24As the Hangzhou Asian Games kicked off on the 23rd of September, various sporting events are in full swing. Representing China in this grand spectacle are four outstanding students from Zhejiang University. Let's get to know them better as they vie for glory at the Asian Games.WU Yibing, undergraduate student at the School of Public AffairsHis victory in the boys' singles and doubles champ... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University’s architectural wisdom shines in Asian Games venue design2023-09-24The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University (UAD), has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of the 19th edition of the Asian Games in Hangzhou, guided by the core concept of hosting a “green, intelligent, economical and civilized” event. Their pivotal role extends to the construction, renovation, and design of venues, including two noteworthy Asian Paralympic p... READ MORE |
Vice president WANG Lizhong leads delegation to Japan2023-09-21From August 21 to 24, WANG Lizhong, vice president of Zhejiang University, led a delegation to Japan. Their mission was to foster connections with partner universities and research institutions, including the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), the University of Tokyo, Nagoya University, Waseda University, and Fuji Electric Co. Ltd. In addition to these academic endeavors, the delegation pa... READ MORE |
Retrace the ancient Silk Road2023-09-21During their summer vacation, the “ZJU Campus Experience Officers” and the research team from the School of Earth Sciences retraced an epic journey. They crossed the Hexi Corridor, an essential segment of the ancient Silk Road, traversed the Qilian Mountains, and ventured deep into the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Following the footsteps of time, they endeavored to decode the intricate climate changes... READ MORE |
Role of hydrodynamics for spatial distribution of biological communities in deep ocean2023-09-20Active hydrothermal vents provide the surrounding submarine environment with substantial amounts of matter and energy, thus serving as important habitats for diverse megabenthic communities in the deep ocean and constituting a unique, highly productive chemosynthetic ecosystem on Earth. Vent-endemic biological communities gather near the venting site and are usually not found beyond a distance of ... READ MORE |
ZJU faculty and students join the torch relay of the Hangzhou Asian Games2023-09-20The Hangzhou Asian Games torch relay concluded on Sept. 20, with China's tennis star WU Yibing completing the final leg as the torchbearer.WU Yibing, an undergraduate student at the Zhejiang University's School of Public Affairs, made history as the first player from the Chinese mainland to lift an ATP Tour trophy after winning the Dallas Open title on February 12, 2023."I've been... READ MORE |
Dialogue@ZJU: With MA Quan, recipient of the Chu Kochen Scholarship2023-09-20【Editor’s note: As the new semester commences, in this installment of Diagloge@ZJU, let's introduce you to some recipients of the Chu Kochen Scholarship for the academic year 2021-2022, which is the highest honor bestowed upon ZJU students. Meet MA Quan, a postgraduate student from the College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science. What sets Ma apart is his unwavering passion for resear... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University welcomes 2023 graduate students2023-09-17On the evening of September 16, Zhejiang University held a grand opening ceremony for the 2023 graduate student cohort. The ceremony took place On Zijingang Campus and had satellite locations at the Ocean College, the School of Software Technology, the International Joint Institute, and the International School of Medicine.Over 13,000 aspiring students from across the country gathered in Qiushi Ya... READ MORE |
ZJU’s expertise contributes to Hangzhou’s Asian Flower Theme Park for Asian Games2023-09-13As Hangzhou gears up to host the Asian Games, the city unveiled a captivating addition to its cultural and natural attractions with the grand opening of the Asian Flower Theme Park, situated in the picturesque Qiangjiang Century Park.Prof. XIA Yiping from the Zhejiang University’s Landscape Research Institute serves as the Park’s Chief Advisor, and the design is led by the Architectural Design &... READ MORE |
PML B-Box 2 trimerization yields a cysteine triad for arsenic binding in APL therapy2023-09-11ProMyelocytic Leukemia (PML) protein controls various biological functions, such as apoptosis, senescence or stem cell self-renewal. PML may elicit these functions by scaffolding the spherical shells of PML Nuclear Bodies (NBs), which subsequently act as hubs of post-translational modifications, in particular sumoylation, for the broad range of proteins trafficking through their inner cores. PML N... READ MORE |
Dialogue@ZJU: With Assoc. Prof. ZHANG Yuyu, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture2023-09-10【Editor’s Note: Today marks the 39th Chinese Teachers' Day – a festival celebrating the 2,300-year tradition of respecting teachers and education in China. In this episode of Dialogue@ZJU, we explore the unique class of ZHANG Yuyu, an associate professor at the College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University. She has developed a distinctive method for teaching the History ... READ MORE |
SAHZU receives top government award for charity2023-09-08The 12th China Charity Awards announced its awardees of this year on September 5. The SAHZU Mobile Eye Hospital Project is highlighted with this top honor for public welfare and charity in China.For almost thirty years, the SAHZU Mobile Eye Hospital has traveled to more than ten Chinese provinces and regions, covering a cumulative mileage of hundreds of thousands of kilometers. Over 100,000 m... READ MORE |
Does "BPA-free" mean "safe"?2023-09-08BHPF represses YTHDF2 to induce tissue-specific cell deaths and consequent developmental abnormalities Bisphenol A (BPA) is widely used in a range of plastic products. In recent years, many studies have found that BPA has adverse effects on both ecosystems and human health, and has been banned by many countries for use in the maternal and child products, such as baby bottles and children'... READ MORE |