A 2022-intake undergraduate in Robotics Engineering at Zhejiang University (ZJU), PENG Ziyue is doing more than just building robots—he is giving them a sense of sight. Driven by a steadfast mission to serve humanity through technology, PENG has dedicated his academic career to dismantling the barriers of machine vision, taking his research from local laboratories to the most prestigious scientific stages in the world.PENG’s research journey began under the mentorship of Professor SHU Yuanchao ...

The Chinese animation series “Boonie Bears” has enjoyed immense popularity for over a decade, expanding its reach from television screens to international theme parks. One of the primary architects behind this renowned intellectual property is not a traditionally trained artist, but DING Liang, a graduate of the Power Systems and Automation program at Zhejiang University. As an animation director and producer with a background in engineering, DING Liang has integrated engineering met...

Bird flu, SARS, HIV/AIDS … Many of the infectious diseases that have unsettled the world have one thing in common: they first emerged in animals. Birds, bats, monkeys and other hosts can carry viruses that, under certain conditions, cross the species barrier and infect humans. What makes such diseases so alarming is not only their impact but also their unpredictability. They often appear suddenly, evolve rapidly, and spread before clear warning signs emerge.That is why scientists around the wor...

A well-ordered campus, clean classrooms, and convenient daily life at Zhejiang University all rely on the quiet dedication of logistics staff. This International Women's Day, we shine a spotlight on three women whose everyday efforts bring extraordinary warmth to our campus.WANG Guoqin: 25 years of "Hellos", turning a supermarket into homeAt the Qiushi store on Yuquan Campus, it feels like more than just a place to shop—it's a warm home. For 25 years, store supervisor WANG Guoq...

A large fraction of the human genome is built from the remnants of ancient viral infections. Long dismissed as genetic clutter, these sequences are increasingly being implicated in early development. Now a team in China reports that a sub-family of these elements may help human embryos clear one of their earliest and most precarious milestones.In a study published in Science on January 22, researchers led by LIANG Hongqing at Zhejiang University’s School of Basic Medical Sciences and Women...

G protein–coupled receptors (GPCRs) are among the most important “signal receivers” in the human body, translating the external stimuli into internal signals that govern sensation, mood, cardiovascular function and metabolism. These seven–transmembrane-helix proteins are also pharma favorites. More than a third of marketed drugs act by nudging GPCR activity. But many therapies still aim at a familiar target region: the orthosteric pocket where natural ligands bind, and that approach can strugg...

A road connects the East and the West and links the past and the present. More than a route traced on the map, the Silk Roads have long been an epic road of mutual learning among civilizations. Today, that ancient corridor has gained a new landmark.On the afternoon of February 1, the UNESCO Chair on Silk Roads Heritage was officially unveiled at the Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archaeology. Scholars and guests from China and abroad gathered to witness this milestone moment — one that br...

“China’s medicine has moved from being a follower to becoming a leader.” “We hope more people around the world will see, use, and benefit from Chinese standards and Chinese technology.” “Exchanging ideas with our Chinese counterparts has been truly delightful.”Hosted in the Chinese mainland for the first time, the Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference 2026 (APMEC 2026), jointly organized by the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore and the Internation...

With just 46 hours on the clock and only a handful of virtual machines to work with, Zhejiang University’s supercomputing team set out to do what high-performance computing is built for: push limited resources to their limit and still deliver the best possible results.They made it. Competing in the IndySCC online track, one of the headline events tied to the SC supercomputing conference, the team outperformed strong contenders from leading universities around the world, including Peking Univers...

How can we accelerate energy transition while ensuring fairness in technological cooperation, so that global carbon neutrality can be effectively achieved? How can the international community forge shared understanding, shoulder shared responsibilities, and together create a green future for a community with a shared future for mankind?These questions of our era are calling for the wisdom and action of young people worldwide. In response, the Global Sustainable Challenge was born. Launched joint...