ZJU closed for winter break Jan. 18, Reopening Feb. 162020-01-17Zhejiang University closes for the Winter Break Jan. 18, 2020 - Feb. 15, 2020. The University will reopen on Feb. 16, 2020. Wondering what to do with your free time over winter break? ZJU Global Communications asked faculty and staff across the university for some recommendations.Here are some suggestions to fill your free time.Enjoy time off with family and friends2020 winter break includes ... READ MORE |
University, the Palace Museum sign agreement2020-01-142020 marks the 600th anniversary of the Forbidden City and the 95th anniversary of the Palace Museum. On January 12, the Palace Museum and Zhejiang University signed a framework agreement on strategic cooperation and embarked on a new journey of transforming and developing the Chinese traditional culture in a creative and innovative manner in the new era.In accordance with the agreement, the ... READ MORE |
China’s first undergraduate programs in brain science launched2020-01-13Recently, Zhejiang University set up the School of Brain Science and Brain Medicine. It is the first time that brain science has been specially tailored to undergraduate students in China. Research into brain science has become a strategic priority all over the world. Foreign universities, including Harvard University and Columbia University, have offered undergraduate programs in neuroscien... READ MORE |
Record achieved in methane oxidation to methanol using a molecular fence concept2020-01-11Methanol is an important platform molecule for producing olefins, aromatics and other building blocks for fine chemicals. The energy-intensive conventional route to its industrial synthesis entails reforming of methane to syngas, followed by further conversion to methanol at high pressure. The direct partial oxidation of methane into methanol would be more appealing but is extremely challenging be... READ MORE |
Prof. ZHU Zengrong participates in global call for action to protect insect2020-01-10A plethora of insects are currently in dire straits all over the world. Over 70 scientists from 21 countries and regions assert that threats to insects can be lifted. A roadmap for insect conservation and recovery is published online in the January 6 issue of Nature Ecology & Evolution.Prof. ZHU Zengrong from the Zhejiang University College of Agriculture and Biotechnology is the only par... READ MORE |
ZJU researchers design optical cameras mounted on Long March 5 latest mission2020-01-09China’s biggest and most powerful carrier rocket, the Long March 5, kicked off its latest space mission from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, Hainan Province, at 20:45 on December 27, 2019. During this liftoff, the Shijian-20 communications satellite successfully separated from the upper stage and entered geostationary transfer orbit 40 minutes later. The near 8-metric-ton Shijian-20 i... READ MORE |
Zhejiang University signs agreement on comprehensive strategic cooperation with Xihu District2020-01-08On January 6, the People’s Government of Xihu District and Zhejiang University signed an agreement on comprehensive strategic cooperation. Meanwhile, Xitou Innocenter was inaugurated. “‘Focusing on Zhejiang and serving Zhejiang’ constitutes a strategic foundation for Zhejiang University’s endeavor to build a world-class university. Zhejiang University has long given priority to Xihu District ... READ MORE |
A roundup of research articles featured in prestigious scientific journals in 20192020-01-07Another year was behind us, and what a year it has been. The realization of 3D bosonic photonic topological insulator. Entanglement of 20 superconducting qubits. Suprising role of peripheral immune cells in anxiety-like behavior. All of this – and more – was part of the groundbreaking work from ZJU researchers in 2019.In a time order, below are the leading research accomplishments published in Nat... READ MORE |
Successful outcomes: career survey shows 97.65 percent of Class of 2019 employed or furthering their education2020-01-06The data is in and the numbers make us proud: According to Zhejiang University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2019, undergraduate and graduate students report impressive outcomes. They leave ZJU primed to land employment, succeed in their careers or pursue more advanced degrees. The survey was conducted by the Center for Career and Professional Development. The survey provides insight into the e... READ MORE |
3rd International Youth Forum on the Belt and Road held in Suzhou2020-01-04On December 28, 2019, the 3rd International Youth Forum on the Belt and Road was held in Suzhou. It was co-organized by Zhejiang University Academy of International Strategy and Law,National Judges College, Zhejiang University Guanghua Law School and the International Academy of the Belt and Road, and co-hosted by Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court and Suzhou Association of Judges.“In the p... READ MORE |
ZJU student wins silver medal in students’ division of Kan Tai-Keung Design Award 20192020-01-03On the evening of December 28, 2019, the 20th edition of Kan Tai-Keung Design Award was held at Shantou University. The work designed by SONG Zheqi from the Zhejiang University School of Art and Archaeology under the tutelage of LI Chenghua clinched a silver medal. Since its inception in 1999, Kan Tai-Keung Design Award has been successfully held for 19 times. It has become a well-renow... READ MORE |
ZJU establishes new School of Brain Science and Brain Medicine2020-01-02On December 27, 2019, Zhejiang University has established a new School of Brain Science and Brain Medicine, which will serve as an important unit for a suite of academic programs, research, innovation, outreach and extension activities focused on finding answers to the complex problems about brain.“Research into brain science has become a strategic priority all over the world and will surely beco... READ MORE |
Happy New Year 2020, ZJUers！2020-01-01Zhejiang University sends best wishes to the entire campus community for happiness, good health and a productive 2020. - Global Communications READ MORE |
Top 10 stories of 2019 that shape ZJU2019-12-31New year is around the corner and we can’t wait to embrace all things in store for 2020. At this special moment, let’s look back at the amazing things that happened at Zhejiang University in 2019. Here are our most-read news articles of 2019:Scientists proposed novel biomimetic materials to promote enamel regrowth that achieved the same structure of natural enamel within 48 hours.... READ MORE |