Artificial intelligence can tell whether your next post to an online forum will engage others or fall flat.JIAO Yunhai, a senior student majoring in computer science at Zhejiang University, developed a deep learning model called the ConverNet, which can judge whether or not a conversation will continue after careful analyses. AI can tell what kind of words will run a higher risk of becoming a conversation killer via a deep learning model driven by big data.This kind of chat-savvy computer code, ...

On April 3, 2018, the “SmartCloud Laboratory”, jointly initiated by the Information Technology Center of Zhejiang University and Alibaba Cloud, was officially inaugurated. The lab will be committed to research into technologies and theories concerning cloud computing, artificial intelligence, the 5th generation wireless system (5G), future networks and the Internet of Things (IoT) and introducing cutting-edge technologies into institutions of higher learning. It will aim at pioneering in ...

Human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs), including human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) and human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs), offer a promising solution to study human early development and investigate human diseases.It is of paramount importance to develop methods for rapid, efficient, and controllable genetic manipulation of hPSCs. However, precise genome editing in hPSCs remains time-consuming and labor-intensive.CRISPR-Cpf1 has been recently identified as being able to identify thymi...

On April 4, seventeen Rhodes Scholars and 17 student representatives from Zhejiang University gathered on the Zijingang Campus for talks and discussions on significant global issues.Rhodes scholarship was founded by British politician and businessman Cecil Rhodes in 1902. Also known as the Global Nobel Prize for undergraduates, the scholarship aims to finance students from all over the world to study at the University of Oxford and cultivate future world leaders with a strong sense of oblig...

A senior official from the United Nations visited Zhejiang University on April 2 to share his professional experience with students.Dr. Yong Ho, a Chinese Language Supervisor of the UN Chinese Program, was on ZJU’s Xixi Campus to give a lecture titled “Approach to the United Nations”. The talk is part of the Lecture Series on Talent Training for International Organizations organized by ZJU’s College of Education.Drawing upon his working experience, Dr. Ho introduced the UN’s general mission...

With China’s economic development stepping into the new normal, “mass entrepreneurship and innovation” has become the strategic thrust of the comprehensive development of a city. The unique entrepreneurial climate and pragmatic innovative spirit have made Hangzhou one of the leading cities in innovation and entrepreneurship nationwide, according to a recent index.The “2018 Hangzhou Index of Innovation and Entrepreneurship” was recently launched by Weilian, a ZJU alumni company and an o...

On March 31, a cricket tournament was held for international students on Zijingang Campus. Ocean College team, comprised of 8 international students, got the 3rd prize in the tournament.The sports event was held to promote health and physical activities among international students. “We highly appreciate this sports activity and look forward to more activities like this in future. These physical activities are essential to campus life.” said Hassnain Agha Naqvi, member of Ocean College te...

A team of undergraduates from ZJU’s School of Computer Science and Technology have clinched the second place at the National Network Security Challenge held on March 25, behind the Tencent team by a narrow margin.Ranking graphNamed “AAA”, the team comprises ZJU freshmen and sophomores ZHU Songbo, SHI Gongyu and HUANG Shan, and junior/senior students such as ZHU Jiaqi, CHEN Jianyu, CHEN Xingyu and XU Shengjie.Despite intense pressure, AAA members had a brilliant performance with continuou...

On March 30, Prof. James Bacchus was appointed as Pao Yue-Kong Chair Professor of Zhejiang University. The installation ceremony was held in Severance Hall of Zhijiang Campus. Prof. HU Ming, associate dean of Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof. ZHOU Jianghong, executive vice dean of Guanghua Law School, Prof. ZHAO Jun, vice dean of Guanghua Law School, as well as faculty and students from Law School attended the ceremony.Prof. ZHOU Jianghong chaired the ceremony, and Prof. HU M...

On March 21, Zhejiang University School of Medicine celebrated the Graduation Ceremony for 63 MBBS international students in the Class of 2018.LUO Jianhong, ZJU’s vice president, delivered a passionate speech offering his cordial congratulations to every graduate. “You have completed your task at this stage, but becoming a qualified doctor remains a long and arduous journey for you. I hope that you will pass on what you have acquired at ZJU and promote it to a wider arena,” said Luo in his sp...