ZJU now 13th in THE Asia University Rankings2020-06-03Zhejiang University (ZJU) continues to lead Chinese universities in the latest guide to Asian university performance released by Times Higher Education (THE) today.In the 2020 edition of the THE Asia University Rankings that has the continent’s 489 best institutions listed, ZJU is now placed 13th up from 14th previously.ZJU received the distinction of having the highest score of any Asian institu... READ MORE |
ZJU a world leader according to new Nature Index2020-06-02Zhejiang University (ZJU) has been recognized by Nature Index as one of the leading universities globally for its output of research in the natural sciences. In 2020 ZJU has now risen to 23rd in the world.The rankings, based on author affiliation with primary research articles from a group of prestigious science journals, place ZJU among the:- Rising stars in Life Sciences for 2020 (1st globa... READ MORE |
Five ZJU professors win 2nd National Award for Excellence in Innovation2020-06-01The 2nd National Award for Excellence in Innovation was held on May 30 which marked the 4th National Science and Technology Workers’ Day. 5 professors from Zhejiang University won recognition for their dedication to science and technology. They are LI Lanjuan (Director of the Zhejiang University State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases), CAI Xiujun (Presid... READ MORE |
A novel knockout mice model sheds light on the ferroptosis and cirrhosis2020-06-01A large proportion of the Chinese population suffers from liver disease. Chronic liver fibrosis tends to contribute to cirrhosis, one of the leading causes of death all over the world. At present, there is still a shortage of effective therapies for patients with liver fibrosis and terminal cirrhosis except liver transplantation.Recently, the journal of Blood published the latest findings of ... READ MORE |
ZJU scholar decodes a famous mathematical conjecture2020-05-30Dr. YE Hexi, principal investigator in the School of Mathematical Sciences, recently published an article titled as ‘Uniform Manin-Mumford for a family of genus 2 curves ’ on the Annals of Mathematics, a prestigous journal in the field of mathmatics.Rational and torsion points on algebraic curves are the most concerned objects for the specialists in number theory and algebraic geometry... READ MORE |
'Face-customized' goggles to aid anti-epidemic measures2020-05-29Have you seen the photos of bruised faces of healthcare workers from wearing goggles and masks for a prolonged period? In their forehead and cheeks red splotches occurred where the protective mask dug into the skin.Many health care professionals criticized goggles for "causing the most trouble". Limited size selection, inconvenience for near-sighted staff are just two of many problems.In... READ MORE |
HIC calls for global talent2020-05-28The Advanced Semiconductor Research Institute at ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center (HIC) is seeking creative and energetic candidates for Postdoctoral Fellowship Program and Young Talent Plan. The successful candidate will conduct research related to wide-bandgap semiconductor materials (GaN, SiC, Si-based III-V, Ga2O3, Diamond, AlN, etc.); wid... READ MORE |
The ZCH’s contribution in time of COVID-192020-05-25When the coronavirus changed life as we know it, the Children’s Hospital of School of Medicine, Zhejiang University made changes that are keeping their patients, families, visitors, staff, employees and community at large safe. The health and well-being of the local, regional, national and international community remains their highest priority. The hospital created a larger telemedicine system an... READ MORE |
'Talkative power' is possible, ZJU electronic engineers show2020-05-25On May 18, the journal of Nature Communications published the findings of the research team led by Prof. HE Xiangning at the Zhejiang University College of Electrical Engineering in a research article titled “Nature of power electronics and integration of power conversion with communication for talkative power”. In this study, researchers reconsider power electronic converte... READ MORE |
First human trial of COVID-19 vaccine is safe, induces rapid immune responses2020-05-23On May 22, the journal of The Lancet published relevant data about the trial of the new Ad5 vectored COVID-19 vaccine tested in humans, headed by Prof. CHEN Wei (a distinguished member of the Class of ’98 in Chemical Engineering at Zhejiang University) from the Beijing Institute of Biotechnology and Prof. ZHU Fengcai from Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The stud... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University celebrates 123rd anniversary2020-05-21Zhejiang University on Thursday, May 21, celebrated the 123rd anniversary of its founding and a virtual commemoration took place.On the social media platforms, many ZJUers and our friends have shared their thoughts about ZJU and offered heartfelt messages.“As we mark the beginning chapter of our 123rd anniversary, we reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made and embrace the challenge of buil... READ MORE |
What is the real culprit of smoking-induced COPD?2020-05-20Cigarette smoking poses a health hazard for people. Some kind of substance induced by cigarette smoking in merely several minutes may well activate T cells to induce an adaptive immune response. Long exposure to cigarette smoking may ultimately result in the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).At present, the health of lungs has riveted increasing attention among the gen... READ MORE |
ZJU’s 123rd anniversary goes digital amid coronavirus pandemic2020-05-19The 123rd anniversary of Zhejiang University is destined to be a celebration of ZJUers worldwide.It still will be – just virtually.Under social distancing restrictions in place to fight the spread of coronavirus, the activities are conducted online rather than in person.There are many ways ZJUers can participate: singing university song online; shining a light for ZJU on the world map; attending a... READ MORE |
A tour to ZJUMAA on International Museum Day 20202020-05-18Covid-19 lockdown has compelled museums the world over, to opt for a virtual route. On May 18, the first vlog of Zhejiang University Museum of Art & Archaeology (ZJUMAA) is released in the international Museum Day 2020 to satisfy the request of ZJUer museum lovers. LOU Kecheng, executive deputy curator, takes us around the Museum and shows what’s happening now. READ MORE |