Professor XIE Liping receives the SIU-Félix Guyon Medal— a historic First for China2025-11-01Professor XIE Liping of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU), was awarded the Félix Guyon Medal at the 45th Congress of the Société Internationale d’Urologie (SIU) on October 29, 2025, in Edinburgh. As the highest honor conferred by the SIU, the Félix Guyon Medal recognizes individuals whose long-term, transformative contributions have shaped... READ MORE |
ZJU researcher MA Guangxu wins Odile Bain Memorial Prize 20252025-10-31When Dr. MA Guangxu opened his inbox one early morning, an email from an unfamiliar sender, Domenico Otranto, seemed ordinary enough to be dragged straight into his spam folder. What he did not realize was that the “junk” message contained news of one of the most significant honors in his career.A few days later, while cleaning his inbox, the email resurfaced before him. “On behalf of the ... READ MORE |
Light through the peaks: 25 Years of teaching hope in Zhaojue2025-10-31Since 2000, groups of Zhejiang University graduates have traveled to Zhaojue County in Sichuan Province to dedicate one year to volunteer teaching and poverty alleviation. Over the past 25 years, their commitment and devotion have left a profound mark on this land.Zhaojue, located in the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan, lies deep in the mountains, with a harsh climate and barren soil... READ MORE |
ZJU unveils the world’s first AI-powered crop breeding platform2025-10-28Zhejiang University has launched what is believed to be the world’s first artificial intelligence platform designed to accelerate crop breeding, marking a major step forward for the integration of AI and agriculture.The platform, known as AI Breeder for Crops (ABC), was officially announced at the West Lake Forum on “AI + Biological Breeding” on September 26. It combines large-scale genome data... READ MORE |
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 |
A dual-functional RNA system reprograms antigen presentation to overcome tumor immune evasion2025-10-17Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are foundational in first-line treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, low response rates remain a major clinical challenge. In advanced HCC, single-agent atezolizumab achieves an objective response rate (ORR) of only 17%, and combination therapy with bevacizumab reaches only 27.3–36%. Similarly, early-phase mRNA vaccine trials in advanced solid t... READ MORE |