World University Presidents Forum and International Forum on Higher Education to Convene in Hangzhou2025-10-28Hangzhou, China - The 2025 World University Presidents Forum and the 2025 International Forum on Higher Education will take place in Hangzhou from November 7 to 10, bringing together global university leaders and education experts from over 40 countries to address critical challenges facing global higher education in the age of artificial intelligence.The announcement was made on October... READ MORE |
Breaking the monopoly: ZJU graduate installs Chinese signalling system in Hangzhou Metro2025-10-27From mechanical structural design to railway signalling systems; from laboratory simulations to the operational deployment of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. Over the past two decades, LIU Dandan, a 2022 PhD graduate from Zhejiang University, has crossed disciplinary boundaries several times. Even amidst demanding project schedules, she chose to return to campus for fur... READ MORE |
ZJU deepens global partnerships: Chairman of ZJU Council REN Shaobo leads delegation to UAE and Italy2025-10-27From October 12 to 16, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University (ZJU) Council, led a delegation to the United Arab Emirates and Italy to strengthen academic and research partnerships and expand ZJU’s global collaboration network across the Middle East and Europe. The visit focused on deepening cooperation in science and technology, education, and culture through exchanges with leading univ... READ MORE |
AI turns non-contrast CT into an early warning for life-threatening aortic emergencies2025-10-22Nature Medicine publishes study on “AI-based diagnosis of acute aortic syndrome from non-contrast CT”Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) remains a catastrophic cardiovascular emergency: 40–50% of patients die within 48 hours of onset, and every hour of delay in diagnosis increases mortality by 1–2%. Yet many patients initially present with non-specific symptoms, and conventional tests often lack th... READ MORE |
ZJU team cultivates “diamond” spirulina in desert2025-10-22In the Ordos Otog Banner of Inner Mongolia, located along the 39 degrees North Latitude “golden belt,” a natural alkaline lake ecosystem thrives. The area’s long daylight hours and large temperature fluctuations between day and night create ideal conditions for spirulina. Now, Prof. ZHOU Min’s team from the ZJU-UoE Joint Institute is tapping into the vast medicinal potential of spirulina. Thei... READ MORE |
What makes this course a hit among students from all over the world?2025-10-21"As a CEO, would you consider carbon emissions when launching a new product?""Why do some overseas companies think they have a great product but fail to win over local consumers?""Why is it important to pursue carbon neutrality and sustainable development?"In the Zero-Carbon Innovation and Strategy class, Professor JIN Junsparked deep reflections on global climat... READ MORE |
President MA Yanming meets with KTH President Anders Söderholm2025-10-21On the morning of October 12, Professor Anders Söderholm, President of KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden), led a delegation to visit Zhejiang University, where they were warmly received by President MA Yanming.MA Yanming extended a warm welcome to Anders Söderholm and his delegation. He noted that KTH has long been an important strategic partner of Zhejiang University. Over the past two de... READ MORE |
ZJU strengthens ties with South Africa’s Eskom and top universities2025-10-17As the 2025 rotating chair of the G20, South Africa will host the G20 Summit andbring Africa and the “Global South” to the forefront of global discussions. On October 10, the G20 Energy Transitions Working Group Ministerial Meeting, a key event aimed at enhancing international cooperation to ensure access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy worldwide.At the invitation of the organize... READ MORE |
ZJU President MA Yanming leads delegation to Japan to deepen academic cooperation2025-10-17To further strengthen Zhejiang University’s exchanges and cooperation with Japan, President MA Yanming led a delegation on an official visit to several leading Japanese institutions.At Keio University, MA Yanming met with President Kohei Itoh. The two leaders exchanged views on higher education and institutional development. MA Yanming introduced the history of Zhejiang University as well as its ... READ MORE |
Bridging cultures: Professor LI Yuan honored with the Goethe medal in Germany2025-10-15Professor LI Yuan from the School of International Studies, Zhejiang University (ZJU), has been awarded the Goethe Medal, a prestigious honor granted by the German government to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to international cultural exchange. Recognized for her pioneering work in German language education and her role in strengthening China–Germany dialogue, Professor Li exe... READ MORE |
Fractures, cracks, splinters… Don't panic! ZJU develops world's first bone glue2025-10-15During the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), craftsmen in Quanzhou, Fujian, faced a formidable challenge: the piers of the Luoyang Bridge, built across the sea, were constantly eroded by seawater. Instead of fighting the ocean, they harnessed the power of nature by cultivating oysters beneath the bridge. The natural "adhesive" secreted by these remarkable creatures allo... READ MORE |
From ZJU to the world: referees show ZJU’s commitment on the global stage2025-10-15Recently, at two top-tier international sporting events in different disciplines, LUO Wenshen and XU Man from the Department of Public Physical and Art Education of ZJU, served as referees on the global stage. Through their professional officiating and rigorous work ethic, they vividly demonstrated the professionalism and sense of responsibility of Zhejiang Unive... READ MORE |
More than music: the "He Xuan" band and Zhejiang University's quest to build next-gen robots2025-10-14Recently, a band named Hexuan performed a stunning show at Hangzhou West Railway Station, and they’ve already received numerous invitations from other bands. Their repertoire is growing, ranging from "Ode to my homeland" to "The sea gives a laugh", "Blue and White Porcelain", and "Lonely Warrior". But they are no ordinary band—they are a robotic band formed... READ MORE |
LIU Qifu: bridging language, music, and strength2025-10-13When “Spanish major”, “saxophone soloist“, and “bodybuilding champion” all describe the same person, the story is bound to be remarkable. Meet LIU Qifu — a young man whose journey across disciplines reflects determination, creativity, and a clear sense of purpose.Academic Vision and Original Aspiration “Choosing Spanish and aspiring to be a diplomat was something I decided back in high... READ MORE |