DAI Zhijun’s team develop a triple-targeting immunotherapy strategy to boost antitumor response through the CXCL16-CXCR6 axis2026-03-25Cancer immunotherapy has transformed the treatment landscape for many malignancies, but a large proportion of patients still fail to achieve durable clinical benefit because tumors establish a profoundly immunosuppressive microenvironment. In particular, simultaneous immune evasion through impaired innate immune activation, TGF-β-driven suppression, and immune checkpoint signaling remains a major... READ MORE |
Building blocks of innovation: a ZJU doctoral student’s green approach to industrial ozone treatment2026-03-24In the global pursuit of environmental sustainability, the efficient and eco-friendly treatment of industrial waste gas remains a critical frontier in chemical engineering. LIAO Jiahong, a doctoral student from the College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University (ZJU), has focused his research on a promising new direction: electrolysis-based ozone removal and resource utilizati... READ MORE |
ZJU President MA Yanming meets NUS delegation to deepen cooperation2026-03-24On March 14, MA Yanming, President of Zhejiang University (ZJU), met with a delegation led by Tan Eng Chye, President of the National University of Singapore (NUS), for talks aimed at advancing collaboration between the two universities.During the meeting, MA Yanming praised the long-standing and productive partnership between ZJU and NUS. With 2027 marks the 30th anniversary of the partnership be... READ MORE |
ZJU strengthens European ties through high-level visits to Germany and the Netherlands2026-03-23From March 11 to 13, a delegation led by MA Yanming, President of Zhejiang University, visited Germany and the Netherlands, further expanding the university’s network of partnerships in Europe.The year 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the partnership between Zhejiang University and RWTH Aachen University. As a flagship event of Zhejiang University’s “Global Partnership Year of Europe,” the t... READ MORE |
On the frontlines of epidemics: a clinical expert’s 25-year commitment to health and cooperation2026-03-20On March 12, 2026, Zhejiang Province announced the results of its first annual selection of “the most admirable medical workers.” GUO Renyong, head of the Department of Laboratory Medicine of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, was among those honored. With 25 years of experience in clinical laboratory medicine, he has gained recognition for his long-standing w... READ MORE |
Breaking educational boundaries: ZJU introduces cutting-edge AI courses to high school classrooms2026-03-19Zhejiang University (ZJU) is spearheading a transformative shift in pedagogical models for the AI era. Recently, a pioneering "cloud classroom" initiative successfully bridged the gap between elite higher education and secondary schooling, connecting ZJU's premier lecture halls with high-achieving seniors at the prestigious Hangzhou Foreign Language School (HFLS). Through real-time i... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University launches landmark new institute2026-03-18On March 15, Zhejiang University officially launched the Institute of Global Development (IGD) on Zijingang Campus, marking a new step in its efforts to support sustainable development and strengthen international cooperation. The IGD was established to help advance the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Global Development Initiative, address major bottlenecks in global development... READ MORE |
98-year-old ZJU alumnus converses in fluent English at West Lake: a living example of lifelong learning2026-03-17Recently, a video of a 98-year-old Chinese man conversing fluently and naturally in English with foreign tourists by West Lake has drawn widespread attention online. This confident and composed elderly gentleman is ZHOU Panlin, an alumnus of Zhejiang University (ZJU). With an open attitude toward communication, he transcends age and national boundaries, showcasing the vitality of Chinese... READ MORE |
Professor XIONG Rong receives IFR “Women Shaping the Future of Robotics 2026” award2026-03-13Professor XIONG Rong, a Qiushi Distinguished Professor at Zhejiang University and Chief Scientist of the Zhejiang Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, has received the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) “Women Shaping the Future of Robotics 2026” Award. Recognizing only 11 outstanding women worldwide each year, the award is among the most prestigious honors for women in robotics. Professor ... READ MORE |
Engineering the magic: a Zhejiang University alumnus’s journey in Chinese animation2026-03-10The Chinese animation series “Boonie Bears” has enjoyed immense popularity for over a decade, expanding its reach from television screens to international theme parks. One of the primary architects behind this renowned intellectual property is not a traditionally trained artist, but DING Liang, a graduate of the Power Systems and Automation program at Zhejiang University. As an animati... READ MORE |
How does bird flu jump to humans? A team from Zhejiang University finds a key clue2026-03-09Bird flu, SARS, HIV/AIDS … Many of the infectious diseases that have unsettled the world have one thing in common: they first emerged in animals. Birds, bats, monkeys and other hosts can carry viruses that, under certain conditions, cross the species barrier and infect humans. What makes such diseases so alarming is not only their impact but also their unpredictability. They often appear suddenly... READ MORE |
This Women's Day, meet ZJU's logistics heroines2026-03-08A well-ordered campus, clean classrooms, and convenient daily life at Zhejiang University all rely on the quiet dedication of logistics staff. This International Women's Day, we shine a spotlight on three women whose everyday efforts bring extraordinary warmth to our campus.WANG Guoqin: 25 years of "Hellos", turning a supermarket into homeAt the Qiushi store on Yuquan Campus, it feel... READ MORE |
Viral relics in the genome help human embryos switch on their own genes, ZJU scientists find2026-03-02A large fraction of the human genome is built from the remnants of ancient viral infections. Long dismissed as genetic clutter, these sequences are increasingly being implicated in early development. Now a team in China reports that a sub-family of these elements may help human embryos clear one of their earliest and most precarious milestones.In a study published in Science on January 22, re... READ MORE |
AI-built “exoskeletons” offer a new way to steer GPCR signaling2026-02-27G protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs) are among the most important “signal receivers” in the human body, translating the external stimuli into internal signals that govern sensation, mood, cardiovascular function and metabolism. These seven–transmembrane-helix proteins are also pharma favorites. More than a third of marketed drugs act by nudging GPCR activity. But many therapies still aim at a fam... READ MORE |