Vice President ZHOU Jianghong welcomes Cuban delegation to ZJU2025-08-03On July 11, ZHOU Jianghong, Vice President of Zhejiang University, met with a visiting Cuban delegation attending the ministerial workshop on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.ZHOU extended a warm welcome to the guests and shared with them ZJU’s updates on overall development, academic disciplines, international engagement, and innovation and entrepreneurs... READ MORE |
Scientists develop ultra-resilient “frozen smoke” aerogel for extreme environments2025-08-01Aerogels, often dubbed “frozen smoke,” are among the lightest materials on Earth. It's hard to imagine that such an ethereal substance could one day safeguard spacecraft or explore the Sun’s blazing vicinity. Yet, after more than a decade of deducated research, Professor GAO Chao's team from the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University has developed a highly ... READ MORE |
Where AI meets DNA: Zhejiang University’s NvwaCE cracks genome’s hidden code2025-07-25The genome, made up of DNA, contains not only protein-coding sequences but also a vast array of non-coding regulatory sequences. These two types of sequence work in concert to shape the complex phenotypic traits of organisms, telling the ancient genetic stories of life. Deciphering the regulatory code hidden in this vast genetic landscape has long been a scientific summit that researchers strive t... READ MORE |
Consul General of France in Shanghai visits Zhejiang University to deepen ties2025-07-22On the afternoon of July 10, Joan Valadou, Consul General of France in Shanghai, visited Zhejiang University, accompanied by a delegation from the French Consulate. Vice President ZHOU Jianghong met with the guests.Vice President ZHOU highlighted the long-standing and fruitful cooperation between Zhejiang University and French institutions. He pointed to strong collaborations in youth exchange pro... READ MORE |
Chairman of ZJU Council REN Shaobo meets with high-level South Korean delegation for academic and strategic dialogue2025-07-17On July 1, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with a distinguished delegation from South Korea on Zijingang Campus. The visit marked a significant step in advancing academic exchange, research collaboration, and cross-sector cooperation between Zhejiang University and leading institutions in South Korea.The South Korean delegation was led by Hong Seok-hyun, Chairman of Jo... READ MORE |
President of the Korea Foundation visits Zhejiang University2025-07-16On June 18, Zhejiang University welcomed Mr. KIM Gheewhan, President of the Korea Foundation, and his delegation for an official visit. Vice President HUANG Xianhai met with the guests and hosted discussions aimed at deepening ties between ZJU and its South Korean partners.HUANG provided an overview of ZJU’s academic strengths and cooperation with South Korea. He emphasized that the upcoming 2025... READ MORE |
Consul General of Germany to Shanghai Norbert Riedel visits Zhejiang University2025-07-16On June 18, Zhejiang University was honored to welcome Dr. Norbert Riedel, the newly appointed Consul General of Germany to Shanghai, and his delegation for an official visit. Vice President ZHOU Jianghong met with the guests to explore opportunities for deepening Sino-German academic and cultural collaboration.ZHOU extended a warm welcome to Dr. Riedel and introduced ZJU’s recent developments in... READ MORE |
Australian Consul General in Shanghai visits Zhejiang University2025-07-15On the afternoon of June 26, Zhejiang University welcomed Mr. John Williams, Australian Consul General in Shanghai, and his delegation for a campus visit aimed at strengthening educational and research ties between China and Australia. Vice President HUANG Xianhai received the delegation and held in-depth discussions on ongoing collaborations and future opportunities.HUANG extended a warm welcome ... READ MORE |
ZJU President MA Yanming meets with president of South Korea-China Parliamentarians’ Union2025-07-14On June 26, MA Yanming, President of Zhejiang University welcomed Kim Tae-nyeon, President of the South Korea-China Parliamentarians' Union and a Member of the National Assembly of South Korea's Democratic Party, along with his delegation on Zijingang Campus. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on educational exchange, scientific collaboration, and cultural cooperation.President ... READ MORE |
Politecnico di Milano delegation visits Zhejiang University to strengthen academic ties2025-07-14On the morning of June 6, a delegation from the Politecnico di Milano, led by Daniele Rocchi, Vice Rector and Dean of the PhD School, visited Zhejiang University. Vice President ZHOU Jianghong met with the guests on behalf of the university.During the meeting, ZHOU Jianghong extended a warm welcome to Daniele Rocchi. He introduced ZJU’s latest developments in discipline development, scientific in... READ MORE |
World’s first cloned yak born in Xizang: Major breakthrough by Zhejiang University scientists2025-07-12On July 10, a cloned yak — the first of its kind in the world — was successfully delivered via cesarean section at a yak breeding base in Damxung County, Southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. This milestone marks a significant breakthrough by a research team led by Prof. FANG Shengguo from the College of Life Sciences at Zhejiang University, the Damxung County Government, and the Institute ... READ MORE |
Thai People’s Party leader Natthaphong visits Zhejiang University2025-07-10On June 27, a delegation led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of Thailand’s People's Party, visited Zhejiang University, where they were warmly received by Vice President ZHOU Jianghong.During the meeting, ZHOU highlighted ZJU’s comprehensive academic strengths and its longstanding commitment to international collaboration. He noted that the university has forged productive partnerships ... READ MORE |
Nature’s warning, science’s answer: ZJU team charts road map to sustainable emissions control2025-07-03As spring transitions into summer, the weather often takes a wild turn: one moment the sun blazes overhead and temperatures spike above 30°C, the next moment skies darken and torrential rain sends the mercury tumbling. These extreme weather events aren’t just seasonal quirks; they’re part of a broader signal from nature. The global climate is undergoing profound change.Carbon and nitrogen, two ... READ MORE |
A Tanzanian merchant walks within 24 hours after a total hip arthroplasty at FAHZU2025-07-02When Bendito, a 60-year-old Tanzanian merchant, clutched a warehouse shelf in Dar es Salaam to steady himself against searing hip pain, he never imagined his upcoming business trip to China would trade goods for healing. In May 2025, at The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU), Bendito received a life-changing diagnosis and treatment, enabling him to walk pain-... READ MORE |