Zhejiang University (ZJU) delivered its best-ever performance in China’s top sci-tech awards, winning a record 13 honors for the year 2025.The awards were presented on July 8 at the National Science and Technology Award Conference, held alongside the General Assemblies of the Members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), and the 11th National Congress of the China Association for Science and Technology. Chinese President XI Jinping presented the ...

On July 2, Hodan Osman Abdi, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to China and a PhD graduate of Zhejiang University’s College of Media and International Culture, returned to her alma mater. She was welcomed by GU Zhen, Associate Vice President of Zhejiang University.During the meeting, GU Zhen briefed Ambassador Hodan on the University’s latest developments, highlighting recent progress in artificial intelligence, innovative talent cultivation, and alumni entrepreneurship. He noted t...

From June 23 to 25, the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum, often referred to as the Summer Davos, was held in Dalian. Under the theme “Innovating at Scale,” this year’s forum brought together more than 1,700 leaders from over 90 countries and regions. Participants attended keynote addresses by Chinese Premier LI Qiang and other global leaders, and explored how innovation can be scaled and transformed into new drivers of growth amid geopolitical shifts and th...

Zhejiang University (ZJU) has officially launched a pioneering undergraduate program, the Brain-Machine Intelligence Innovation Class. This visionary initiative is jointly established by four premier institutions within the university: the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Biomedical Engineering and Instrument Science, the State Key Laboratory of Brain-Machine Intelligence, and the School of Brain Science and Brain Medicine. By integrating engineering, medicine, an...

Zhejiang University (ZJU) has officially launched the Future Automobile Innovation Class, a pioneering undergraduate program hosted by the College of Energy Engineering. Set to welcome its first cohort, the initiative responds to the global automotive industry's rapid transformation, driven by the intersecting trends of green energy, low-carbon development, and artificial intelligence.Situated within one of China's most dynamic and comprehensive automotive industry clusters, the program ...

Health governance has evolved beyond traditional clinical treatments into comprehensive, lifelong care. Backed by Zhejiang University's elite network of affiliated hospitals—including three facilities ranked among China's top 10—the School of Public Health is proud to introduce the Future Health Innovation program. This pioneering undergraduate initiative merges artificial intelligence with public health administration to cultivate the next generation of global healthcare leaders.Breakin...

From June 22 to 25, 2026, the Global Sustainable Development Congress, hosted by Times Higher Education (THE), was held at the Jakarta International Convention Center in Indonesia. Under the theme Collective Action for a Sustainable Future, the congress gathered over 5000 delegates from more than 120 countries and regions, as well as representatives from international organizations, including UNESCO and ASEAN. Distinguished guests included Brian Yuliarto (Indonesia’s Minister of Highe...

On June 24, a delegation led by Faisal Yousif Al Anezi, Vice President of Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, visited Zhejiang University. WANG Jingdai, Vice President of Zhejiang University, met with the delegation to explore opportunities for future collaboration.WANG Jingdai extended a warm welcome to Al Anezi and his colleagues and introduced Zhejiang University’s latest developments and distinctive strengths. Noting the two universities’ shared commitment to excellence in education, rese...

Recently, David Argyle, Vice Principal of the University of Edinburgh and Head of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, led a delegation to Zhejiang University. The visit, which coincided with the 10th anniversary of the Zhejiang University–University of Edinburgh Institute, featured a series of meetings and exchanges aimed at deepening the two universities’ longstanding strategic partnership.President MA Yanming met with David Argyle and his delegation on Zijingang Campus. Reflectin...

On June 17, a delegation led by Angelika Epple, Rector of Bielefeld University, visited Zhejiang University. GU Zhen, Associate Vice President of Zhejiang University, met with the delegation.GU ZHEN extended a cordial welcome to Angelika Epple and her colleagues, and briefed them on Zhejiang University’s recent development. He noted that Zhejiang University attaches immense importance to collaboration with German universities and has continued to expand its cooperation network in Germany in rec...