Have you ever beheld the moon’s radiant dance under the summer night sky at Puci Temple? Do memories of clear, resounding reading voices linger in your mind in Meicheng of Jiande City? Whose aspirations were solidified in the library in Taihe, Jiangxi Province? How many youthful dreams have been awakened by the waters of the swimming pool on the east side of the Xiangjiang River?Flipping through the pages of history, across the vast and nurturing bosom of our motherland, those erstwhile ca...

In celebration of ZhejiangUniversity's 127th anniversary, X-Lab-the first comprehensive experimental base of a university library in China that integrates innovative education, cutting-edge technology, and intelligent learning resources-was officially launched at the Zhejiang University Library on May 23.At the event, participants donned a variety of VR, MR, AR glasses, including Apple Vision Pro, transcending the boundaries between reality and virtuality to immerse themselves in t...

On the morning of May 23, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, convened with Marcela del Carmen, newly appointed President of Massachusetts General Hospital, for a productive meeting.REN Shaobo extended a heartfelt welcome to Professor del Carmen, emphasizing Zhejiang University’s dedication to excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare services. He expressed optimism about building a closer partnership between Zhejiang University and Massachusetts General Hos...

The year 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-France diplomatic ties and the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Hungary diplomatic ties. In an effort to deepen key partnerships with Europe, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, led a delegation on a strategic visit to France, Hungary, and Sweden between May 12 and 18. This tour yielded notable achievements, such as, the presentation of the Comprehensive Collection of Chinese Ancient Pa...

Fluorine-containing inorganic substances are common in nature, yet natural fluorine-containing organic compounds are remarkably scarce. The vast majority of fluorine-containing organic compounds are synthesized rather than obtained in nature. Among these, compounds featuring trifluoromethyl (CF3) groups take up a substantial proportion primarily due to their ability to markedly enhance the lipophilicity and metabolic stability of compounds upon introduction. As a result, CF3 groups reign su...

On the morning of May 21, DU Jiangfeng, President of Zhejiang University, met with a distinguished delegation from the University of Southampton, led by President and Vice-Chancellor Mark Smith and Vice-President International and Engagement Andrew Atherton.President DU Jiangfeng extended a cordial welcome to President Mark Smith and his delegation. He introduced Zhejiang University’s significant strides in nurturing talent and pioneering scientific research in recent years. Since the inception...

NI Chujun, a 2023 Ph.D. graduate from College of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), Zhejiang University（ZJU) has recently been appointed as the youngest researcher at the Ophthalmology Center of ZJU's Second Affiliated Hospital. With her innovative work on intelligent shape-shifting polymer materials, she is expected to catalyze significant advancements in ophthalmology. Her academic prowess is further evidenced by her first-author publication in Nature.Having received secondary edu...

"It's wonderful that my daughter doesn’t need dialysis anymore. Her skin is lightened and she becomes more outgoing. Thank you so much for giving my child a chance at living a quality life with a kidney transplant."Standing in the ward of the Urology Department at the Children’s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (ZCH), Miao Miao's mother expressed her gratitude while preparing for her discharge from the hospital.Miao Miao is a 13-year-old ...

The "Global Classroom International Collaboration Program" commenced today at International Campus, ZJU. More than 20 undergraduates from UIUC，students and faculty from ZJU joined together to embark on a two-week study and research journey.HE Lianzhen, Chair of the ZJU-UIUC Joint Management Committee extended a warm welcome to the students participating in the program. She highlighted that as a socially responsible and globally minded higher education institut...

In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations and the 127th anniversary of Zhejiang University, the first Asian Civilization Week of Zhejiang University commenced grandly on May 10th at the Zhejiang University Art and Archaeology Museum.Themed Asian Civilizations: Cultural Mutual Learning and Integration, this week-long event encompasses seven key components. These include a special exhibition of the Silk Road, an international ...