[Message from the Editor: Recently we interviewed Dr. XIAO Meng from Department of Physics about her work on “God Particle” , LHC in Europe and international collaborations.]Q1: This recent work helped to further develop our understanding of the Higgs boson’s properties. Why is it so important for elementary particle physics?XIAO: To describe the elementary particles and their interactions in a unified way, physicists have proposed a lot of theories. Among them, the S...

On September 22, the 15th China Information Accessibility Forum and the National Accessible Environment Exhibition were held on Zijingang Campus at Zhejiang University. Participants held discussions on the theme of “Information Accessibility for Public Services” for the interests of people with disabilities. At the opening ceremony, ZHANG Haidi, Chairperson of China Disabled Persons’ Federation, gave a speech via a video link, ZHANG Sujun, a member of the Standing Committee of the Nation...

“Siemens Cup” China Intelligent Manufacturing Challenge is one of the important competitions that Zhejiang University Smart Factory Innovation Association participates in every year. In the 2020 “Siemens Cup” China Intelligent Manufacturing Challenge, the Visually-guided Gluing Chaser, designed by three members from the association—REN Yixin, HU Jiayi and CHEN Lu—clinched first prize thanks to their perspicacious marketing analysis and innovative design.This system is designed for respirator...

MySweet Canteen, which is located in East Teaching Building 2, makes its dazzling debut with an amazing dining experience focused on community, quality, sustainability and variety to welcome the beginning of the Fall Semester 2020.Opening this canteen is a great decision made in November 2019 to promote a more wholesome and pleasing dining experience for the Zhejiang University community.The canteen has seating for 478 people. It is designed with a mixed seating style to accommodate everyon...

[Editor’s note: In response to the pandemic challenge, Zhejiang University has collaborated with its partner universities to develop innovative models and reinvent the international exchange programs. As of September 10, the Zhejiang University International Campus in Haining had accepted 300-plus Chinese students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and Cornell University. They are unable to pursue their studies in the United States for the time being due to the COVID-19 ...

[Message from the Editor: Recently we interviewed Prof. DONG Danshen (Architecture, ’86), Chairman of the Architectural Design & Research Institute and Director of the Center for Balance Architecture. Founder of the "Balance Architecture" theoretical framework, he has devoted himself to the architectural creation and research. He's the author of the two monographs: Towards Balance and Knowledge and Practice in the Construction of University Campuses.]Q1: How do ...

The opening Convocation was held on September 13 at the stadium of Zijingang Campus, greeting the university’s newest group of undergraduate students and marking the official start of their unique intellectual journey at ZJU.President WU Zhaohui welcomed first-year students.“2020 is destined to be an unusual year.” WU applauded incoming students for their resilience and persistence amidst uncertainty brought about by the pandemic. The new round of learning revolution, WU noted, is acceleratin...

On September 12, Zhejiang University held an opening ceremony on Zijingang Campus, welcoming the newest cohort of more than 10,000 graduate students.President WU Zhaohui delivered the welcoming remarks and REN Shaobo, Secretary of the Communist Party Committee of ZJU, and other senior leaders also attended the ceremony, which was hosted by ZJU Vice President YAN Jianhua.President WU Zhaohui welcomed new graduate students. Multiple factors such as the pandemic and the fourth industrial revol...

[Editor’s note: Yongping Teaching Award is the highest accolade for teaching at Zhejiang University. It has been conferred annually since its establishment in 2011 by ZJU alumnus Mr. DUAN Yongping (Wireless Electronics Engineering, 82’). In recognition of outstanding dedication and accomplishments in teaching, the Award is composed of three categories: the Distinguished Teaching Award, the Teaching Excellence Award and the Teaching Excellence Nomination Award.]In September, before the 36th&nbs...

On Sept. 3, Zhejiang University and Cornell University signed an agreement remotely. Present at the virtual agreement signing ceremony were WU Zhaohui, president of Zhejiang University, Martha E. Pollack, president of Cornell University, HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, and Wendy Wolford, vice provost for International Affairs of Cornell University.“We are currently facing an unprecedented public health crisis. However, this coronavirus pandemic not only poses a formidable ch...