ZJU’s “White Rhino” smashes Guinness World Record for fastest quadrupedal robot2025-08-15On a test track in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, a silver-white alloy-framed “mechanical beast” bursts forward at the starting line like an arrow loosed from its bow. The machine, known as White Rhino, is a quadrupedal robot jointly developed by Zhejiang University’s Center for X-Mechanics (XMECH), the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innova... READ MORE |
Consul-General of Singapore in Shanghai Lo Desmond visits ZJU2025-08-12On July 23, a delegation led by Mr. Lo Desmond Consul-General of Singapore in Shanghai, visited Zhejiang University to deepen academic and research collaboration. Vice President ZHOU Jianghong met with the guests.During the meeting, ZHOU shared updates on ZJU’s academic growth and its fruitful partnerships with Singaporean institutions. In recent years, ZJU has actively joined forces with univers... READ MORE |
World first! ZJU professor performs transcontinental robotic surgery2025-08-11On July 19 (Central European Time), an 80-year-old patient (pseudonym: Mr. Wu) lay calmly in an operating room at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital (SRRSH) of Zhejiang University School of Medicine. Beneath the steady beeps of monitors, a medical milestone unfolded: surgeons were removing a liver tumor complicated by two decades of chronic hepatitis B, open surgery 14 years prior, and recent radiation the... READ MORE |
Efficacy of intravenous alteplase thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke between 4.5 to 24 hours2025-08-11A research team led by neurologist Prof. LOU Min of the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU) recently found that, despite an increased risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage, intravenous alteplase provided functional benefit to acute ischemic stroke patients who had salvageable brain tissue but did not undergo initial thrombectomy, when administ... READ MORE |
ZJU researchers crack the mystery of salicylic acid biosynthesis2025-08-07In a major breakthrough that rewrites a classic paradigm in plant biology, scientists from Zhejiang University have uncovered the long-sought biosynthetic pathway of salicylic acid (SA) in plants — a discovery published in Nature on July 23, 2025. The study provides definitive molecular insight into how plants produce this critical hormone for immune defense, paving the way for engineeri... READ MORE |
Prof. WANG Jian’an proctors TAVR procedures in Turkey2025-08-05Prof. WANG Jian'an, President of the Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU) and Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, was invited to Kocaeli University School of Medicine to proctor transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures using China's self-developed devices, on July 22.Professor Teoman Kilic, president of the Turkish Working Group ... READ MORE |
ZJU delegation visits Uganda and Egypt to promote educational and cultural cooperation2025-08-04From July 10 to 17, ZHU Hui, Vice Chairperson of the Zhejiang University Council, led a delegation to Uganda and Egypt to for a series of “My Journey to the Silk Road” cultural and educational exchange activities. The visit strengthened ZJU’s partnerships in Africa and opened up new opportunities for collaboration in education, culture, agriculture, and beyond.One highlight of the visit was the... READ MORE |
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 |