Molecular catchers offer breakthrough in determining elusive compound structures2025-05-29Determining a molecule’s structure is fundamental to chemistry, akin to giving it a passport or a fingerprint. Without a clear structural ID, scientists can’t fully understand what a compound is or how it works. But some molecules, especially those with long, flexible alkyl chains, have remained frustratingly difficult to analyze with standard methods.Now, the research team led by Professor HUAN... READ MORE |
Former Latvian President Andris Bērziņš visits Zhejiang University2025-05-29On the afternoon of May 24, former President of Latvia Andris Bērziņš led a delegation to visit Zhejiang University (ZJU), where they were warmly received by Vice President ZHOU Jianghong.During the meeting, Professor ZHOU Jianghong provided an overview of ZJU’s recent developments in academic programs, research innovation, and talent cultivation. He emphasized the University’s commitment ... READ MORE |
Why your mind goes blank during exams?2025-05-28You’ve studied. You’ve practiced. Yet, the moment the math exam begins, your mind turns into a foggy void. You stare at the question: 38 + 63 =, but it might as well be hieroglyphs. What just happened?Psychologist WEI Wei, an associate professor at Zhejiang University Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences , has been studying this all-too-familiar phenomenon. Her latest research, ... READ MORE |
Double lung transplant recipient completes 1,500 km cycling journey, redefining life’s limits2025-05-26WANG Yuanqing, a 52-year-old former soldier and end-stage lung disease survivor, has defied medical odds by cycling over 1,500 kilometers from Shenyang to Hangzhou just two years after undergoing a life-saving double lung transplant. His 25-day journey, completed on May 3, stands as a testament to resilience and the transformative power of modern medicine.For 16 years, WANG battled severe pulmonar... READ MORE |
ZJU scientist reveals how noise triggers negative emotions via midbrain circuit2025-05-21The research team led by Dr. YANG Hongbin from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine has recently published an article titled “A midbrain circuit mechanism for noise-induced negative valence coding” in Nature Communications on May 17, 2025. This study revealed how noise affects emotional behaviors through a non-classical auditory pathway.Unpleasant sounds can elicit a range of neg... READ MORE |
ZJU scientist uncovers how brain cells team up to trigger depression2025-05-21The research team led by Professor HU Hailan from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine, has recently published a groundbreaking article titled "Neuron-astrocyte Coupling in Lateral Habenula Mediates Depressive-like Behaviors" in Cell on April 24th, 2025. This study reveals how brain cells dynamically cooperate to drive stress response and depression.Stress-induc... READ MORE |
ZJU research team uncovers emotional power of nature2025-05-20Have you ever found yourself distracted from your screen by the fleeting shadow of a bird outside your window, especially when you’re exhausted from work? In that fleeting moment, is your longing for nature stirred up deep within? This yearning may not be accidental; instead, it could be your inner self sending a signal. Studies have shown that exposure to natural environments is significantly co... READ MORE |
128 ZJU alumni couples return to campus for wedding ceremony2025-05-19On May 18, as part of Zhejiang University’s 128th anniversary celebrations, 128 alumni couples returned to campus for a heartfelt group wedding ceremony. What began as youthful admiration on campus has now blossomed into lifelong commitment, with the ceremony marking both a celebration of love and a tribute to the place where many of their journeys began.Held annually since 2012 during the univer... READ MORE |
Taste of memories: Former ZJU chef and alumni establish scholarship for students in need2025-05-16In recent days, HE, a former chef at Zhejiang University, along with several entrepreneurial alumni, made a donation through Hangzhou Wangdao Xiaolehui Catering Management Co., Ltd. to establish the "Zhejiang University Wangdao Xiaolehui Scholarship". The scholarship will support financially challenged students over the next ten years, helping them complete their studies. Behind this gen... READ MORE |
ZJU president meets University of Ottawa delegation to deepen ties2025-05-15On May 13, Professor MA Yanming, President of Zhejiang University and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, met with Jacques Frémont, President of the University of Ottawa, and his delegation at the Zijingang Campus. The two sides held in-depth discussions on strengthening institutional collaboration.President Ma extended a warm welcome to the delegation and shared an overview of Zhejia... READ MORE |
UNESCO Gulf states delegation visits Zhejiang University to strengthen educational cooperation2025-05-14On May 7, a delegation from the UNESCO Regional Office for the Gulf States and Yemen, based in Doha, paid a visit to Zhejiang University. Vice President ZHOU Jianghong with the guests and held discussions on deepening academic and institutional collaboration.Vice President Zhou extended a warm welcome to the delegation and provided an overview of the University’s academic strengths, recent develo... READ MORE |
“Director Hao” raises sheep — and he’s serious about it!2025-05-13Today, let’s meet HAO Kunjie, a shepherd with a mission to bring high-tech, eco-friendly innovation to China’s agricultural heartland.Over a decade ago, Hao made a bold decision. As a freshman at the Chu Kochen Honors College at Zhejiang University, he bucked the trend. While his classmates gravitated toward hot-ticket majors like computer science, electrical engineering, and civil engineering, ... READ MORE |
Missed the golden window? New treatment by ZJU scientists raises stroke recovery rate by over 50%2025-05-13For decades, a ticking clock has defined the prospects of stroke recovery. In ischemic strokes—which account for 70%–80% of all strokes, the first 4.5 hours after symptom onset are known as the “golden window”, the critical period when treatment is most likely to be effective. But what if patients arrive too late? A team from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University Schoo... READ MORE |
President of Indonesia’s Universitas Pelita Harapan visits Zhejiang University to explore cross-disciplinary cooperation2025-04-29On April 23, Dr. Stephanie Riady, President of Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH), led a delegation to visit Zhejiang University. Vice President ZHOU Jianghong welcomed the guests on the Zijingang Campus.During the meeting, Vice President Zhou highlighted the University’s recent developments and its proactive efforts in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Noting that this year marks the 75th... READ MORE |