On April 11, MA Yanming, President of Zhejiang University, met with Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University, and his delegation on Zijingang Campus. The visit marked a significant step in strengthening ties and expanding collaboration between the two leading institutions.  President Ma warmly welcomed the delegation and provided an overview of ZJU’s institutional strengths. He highlighted Khalifa University as a key partner in the Middle East, noting that tangible progress h...

As the world marks Earth Day, Zhejiang University reaffirms its longstanding commitment to sustainable development, embracing innovation, tradition, and responsibility to shape a greener future. Across its campuses, from classroom discussions to real-world action, the University is integrating environmental stewardship into education, research, and daily life.Green Research at ZJU: Transforming Bamboo into Building SolutionsInside Professor XIAO Yan's laboratory, bamboo undergoes a stunning ...

On the evening of April 6, 2025, at the WTT Champions Incheon, 22-year-old XIANG Peng delivered a commanding performance to claim his first-ever Men’s Singles title on the WTT Series. XIANG Peng is now studying at Zhejiang University, majoring in sports training in the Class of 2027 at the College of Education, took just 25 minutes to defeat Korean veteran Lee Sang Su with a thunderous 4-0 victory (11-8, 11-0, 11-3, 11-4) in the final, showcasing the strength of Chinese men’s table tennis on t...

On April 6, Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew Abdullah, Brunei’s Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II, paid a visit to Zhejiang University. REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, hosted a meeting and dialogue with the visiting delegation.Chairman REN Shaobo extended a warm welcome to the delegation. He noted that Zhejiang University has long been committed to promoting educational exchanges and cooperation with Brunei. Over...

Oncolytic viruses, as promising and effective therapeutic cancer vaccines, are ushering in a new era for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The latest research achievement regarding the study of the novel oncolytic virus vaccine, VG 161, applied in advanced HCC patientsconducted by the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) has been published in Nature.Hepatocellular carcinoma is considered as one of the most malignant tumors with poor prognosis. The most...

【Editor’s Note: As China deepens its efforts toward rural revitalization and common prosperity, digital technology has emerged as a transformative force in bridging the urban-rural divide. WEI Longbao, Qiushi Chair Professor and Director of the Institute of Food and Agribusiness Management at Zhejiang University, shares insights with China Daily on how rural digitalization is driving inclusive development across the country.】Over the past decade, a digital revolution has swept throu...

On the morning of April 2, MA Yanming, President of Zhejiang University, welcomed Ulrich Rüdiger, Rector of RWTH Aachen University, and his delegation to Zijingang Campus for a series of discussions aimed at deepening collaboration.In his remarks, President Ma spoke warmly of RWTH Aachen University as one of Zhejiang University’s longest-standing German partners in engineering, noting the broad and multi-layered partnership that had evolved over the years. Their combined efforts, he point...

Amidst the misty hills of western Huangyan, the fragrance of freshly pruned tangerine branches drifts through the crisp March air. TIAN Shengke inhales deeply. “It’s another hopeful spring,” he says, surveying the lush groves that now also serve as his open-air laboratory.  A researcher, tenured associate professor, and Ph.D. advisor at Zhejiang University’s College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Tian has taken his work beyond the borders of academia — straight into the so...

Zijingang Campus is draped in fresh spring greenery, as a gentle breeze stirs the air and butterflies dance gracefully among aromatic blossoms. The season of renewal mirrors the spirit of new beginnings, painting a scene brimming with life and promise.On the afternoon of March 31, Zhejiang University held the Graduate School Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2025. More than 2,000 graduates stood on the threshold of their next great journey, resolute, ambitious, and ready to take flight like...

On March 21, Peter Harrison, Senior Vice President at Elsevier, led a delegation to Zhejiang University, where they were warmly welcomed by Vice President HUANG Xianhai. The meeting was also attended by representatives from the Office of Global Engagement, Zhejiang University Press, and Zhejiang University Library.During the meeting, Huang provided an update on the university’s recent advancements in scientific research and journal development. He emphasized the strength of the existing coopera...