From 24th to 25th September 2024, Zhejiang University Museum of Art and Archaeology (ZJUMAA) charity team visited Tianjabing Experimental Primary School in Yancheng city, East China's Jiangsu province, bringing a series of physical teaching and experiential courses to more than eighty students and teachers. This activity combined the basic display exhibitions of ZJUMAA, aiming to give students an in-depth understanding of the long history and cultural connotations of writing and or...

The Global AgriInno Challenge 2024 concluded with resounding success, bringing together brilliant minds from across the globe to present their innovative solutions aimed at transforming the agrifood systems. This year’s competition, hosted in collaboration with FAO, Zhejiang University, and sponsored by Ministry of agriculture and rural affairs of China, Pinduoduo, was a celebration of youth-driven agritech innovations.  The success of the Global AgroInno Challenge 2024 was made possi...

Leukemia stem cells (LSCs) pose a significant challenge in treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML) due to their resistance to conventional therapies and their similarity to normal hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). Recent research has identified interleukin-1 receptor accessory protein (IL1RAP) as being highly expressed in both AML cells and LSCs, but not in HSCs, marking it as a promising therapeutic target.On August 14, Prof. JIN Jie and Dr. ZHANG Yi from the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang Un...

Recently, a story went viral on the Zhejiang University BBS about a student who attempted a challenge in a physical education class taught by world champion XU Yaping. The student successfully completed the challenge and earned a reward of 2,000 yuan. Let’s dive into the details.Awakening of courageThis was the most challenging task set by XU Yaping in her “Paddleboarding (Beginner)” class.For students trying kayaking for the first time, simply daring to sit in a kayak and maintaini...

Amid the midsummer buzz on the campus of Zhejiang University, twin sisters BAO Jieting and BAO Jieyu remain immersed in their studies and research. Hailing from Haiyan, Zhejiang, the sisters were admitted to Zhejiang University four years ago. Jieting, the elder sister, studies at the College of Biomedical Engineering and Instrument Science, while her younger sister, Jieyu, is in the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering. Both have recently secured postgraduate admissions and are set to ...

On September 24, Zhejiang University welcomed a delegation from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), led by Anja Hallacker, Director of LMU’s International Office. The delegation was warmly received by LI Min, Director of the Office of Global Engagement and Dean of International College, along with AI Ni, Deputy Director of the Office of Global Engagement.LI Min extended a heartfelt welcome to the LMU delegation, and both sides celebrated a decade of fruitful collaboration. Th...

On the afternoon of September 24, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, welcomed a delegation led by Oláh Lajos, Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly and Vice Chairman of the Hungary-China Friendship Group of Parliamentarians.REN Shaobo introduced Zhejiang University’s latest development in areas such as academic excellence, cutting-edge research, global partnerships, and international education. Reflecting on the longstanding cooperation between Zhejiang Univer...

Common types of tissue damage, such as external injuries from bumps and bruises, surgical wounds, and muscle degeneration due to aging, are an inevitable part of life. The speed at which wounds heal and tissues regenerate has a direct impact on overall health. Inflammation plays a vital role in this repair process, with some clinical studies suggesting that using anti-inflammatory drugs too soon after surgery may actually slow down wound healing. This underscores the importance of understanding ...

【Editor’s Note: Digital preservation and protection of cultural resources, including tangible and intangible cultural heritage, have been carried out for many years. However, how to effectively transform and develop these digital cultural resources in the various scenarios of culture and tourism integration has always been a key concern of the tourism team of the School of Management of Zhejiang University. Professor YING Tianyu delivers a speech at the China Future Research Soc...

【Editor’s Note: Recently, the 2024 China Listed Companies Innovation Index Report (hereinafter referred to as the Report) was released and the list of China’s top 500 listed companies in the innovation index was announced. The Report was compiled by GUO Bin, Director of the Department of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Strategy of the School of Management of Zhejiang University, and jointly published by the School of Management of Zhejiang University, the National Innovation Base of Phi...