Zhejiang University (ZJU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reaffirmed their collaboration in August 2024 by signing a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership aims to contribute to innovation and digital transformation in agrifood systems globally.The agreement focuses on four key areas of cooperation: leveraging digital agriculture solutions to build efficient and resilient agrifood systems, empowering individuals and organizations in digit...

Researchers at Zhejiang University found that rapid graphic updates in video games can cause players to experience headaches, dizziness, and unsettling feelings akin to the Uncanny Valley Effect. This finding was first noticed when DOTA 2 players complained of these negative effects while playing in a rotated version of the DOTA 2 map during a temporary fun mode called Mutation Mode. The phenomenon is not exclusive to video games but can also occur with other user interfaces. Studies conducted i...

In the late 20th century, a breakthrough in nutritional science revealed the profound health benefits of resistant starch. Unlike regular starch, resistant starch resists digestion in the small intestine, preventing it from quickly converting into glucose and entering the bloodstream. This unique property makes rice varieties rich in resistant starch particularly beneficial for stabilizing blood sugar and reducing lipid levels, especially for people with diabetes.However, most of high-quality ri...

At the crossroads of Zheda Road and Yugu Road, just beyond the main gate of Zhejiang University’s Yuquan Campus stands a cedar that has captured the hearts of students and faculty alike. Affectionately known as the “Report Tree” or “BG Tree,” it has become a symbol of tradition and nostalgia for the university community.The main gate and the cedar before its replacement in 2016Yet, since 2021, the “Report Tree” has been showing signs of age. Despite numerous efforts to restore it, experts...

How can the contemporary landscape of Zijingang Campus be captured through the brushstrokes of traditional art?  Inside the serene halls of the Crescent Building, dozens of exquisite paintings are on display, immersing visitors in their artistic charm. This exhibition, part of the Traditional Patterns course offered by the School of Art and Archaeology at Zhejiang University under the guidance of Professor HU Xiaojun, invites visitors on a journey of artistic discovery. Under the ...

In October 2024, HUANG Qi, a graduate student at Zhejiang University School of Medicine, received a call from the Red Cross Society, informing her that her blood sample, registered in the hematopoietic stem cell donor database, had matched a child suffering from a blood disorder.Without hesitation, Huang responded, “I’ve been prepared since joining the registry three years ago. This is a meaningful and positive endeavor. If I match, I’ll definitely step up!”But as weeks passed without furthe...

Have you ever imagined yourself stepping onto a state, your hands trembling with nerves, the unfamiliarity of musical instruments still fresh in your mind. Yet, after 16 weeks of dedicated learning and practice, you stand confidently before an audience, captivating the entire audience. At Zhejiang University, teachers and students alike, united by the Opening the Door to Art serial courses, shared the state, unveiling a semester of artistic exploration and aesthetic discovery.This spectacul...

The Chinese College Student Street Dance Championship, the Chinese College Student Health & Vitality Competition, and the Zhejiang Provincial College Student Aerobics Championship are among the most prestigious events in collegiate aerobics. Zhejiang University’s aerobics team made its debut in offline competitions, earning an impressive array of accolades: one gold and one silver in the fiercely competitive street dance category, along with two golds and one bronze in the other two events....

To the ZJU community and international friends,As the Spring Festival illuminates the season with warmth and celebration, the Office of Global Engagement extends its heartfelt wishes for a joyous and prosperous Chinese New Year.The Year of the Snake begins on 29 January 2025 and continues through 16 February 2026. Celebrated in Chinese culture as a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and transformation, the snake represents elegance and quiet strength. It inspires us to embrace change and pursue growth...

Soft bread, chewy noodles, fragrant steamed buns, crispy biscuits — these beloved foods are all born from wheat, a staple crop that nourishes millions. But behind these everyday delights lies a hidden threat: Fusarium head blight (FHB), a devastating disease that harms wheat and jeopardizes food security in China.How can this wheat “infectious disease” be conquered, thus ensuring the safety of the wheat products we consume? SUN Jiaxin, a master’s student in the Resource Utilization and Plant ...