On January 12th, a topping off ceremony was held for the first multi-story modern bamboo building developed and designed by Prof. Xiao's research group of ZJUI at the Zhejiang University (Ninghai) Joint Research Center for Bio-based Materials and Carbon Neutral Development. This building situated at the southern foot of Feifeng Mountain and has been constructed under the support of Ninghai Chengtou Group Co., Ltd. The building embodies the research achievements of the group over the pas...

Lung diseases, such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia, constitute a significant global health threat, with millions of individuals affected every year. Early diagnosis and treatment are thus of significant importance for improving public health. Bronchoscopy, a minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, has emerged as an essential tool for detecting, treating, and managing various lung diseases. However, the availability of bronchoscopic services i...

On January 8, 2024, Professors ZHANG Weiwen and FANG Kai from the School of Public Affairs at Zhejiang University, as joint corresponding authors, published a significant paper titled “Interprovincial food trade aggravates China’s land scarcity” in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. The study reveals the complex impact of interprovincial food trade on virtual scarce land flow patterns and its intricate effects on the land scarcity in food import and export regions across...

Zhejiang University remains steadfast in its commitment to the guiding principles of seeking truth, pursuing innovation, and embracing an educational philosophy centered on striving for development and brilliance through dedicated service and contributions. The university relentlessly delves into the enigma of science, the depths of the humanities, and the intricacies of society. It adeptly translates profound knowledge into innovative practices, thereby contributing to the prosperity of the nat...

Zhejiang University remains steadfast in its commitment to the guiding principles of seeking truth, pursuing innovation, and embracing an educational philosophy centered on striving for development and brilliance through dedicated service and contributions. The university relentlessly delves into the enigma of science, the depths of the humanities, and the intricacies of society. It adeptly translates profound knowledge into innovative practices, thereby contributing to the prosperity of the nat...

On January 9, the research team led by Prof. YE Guanqiong at the Ocean College of Zhejiang University made a significant contribution to the field of climate policy through their publication in the journal Nature. Their article, titled “Climate policy must integrate blue energy with food security” proposes that to address climate change, ensure food security, and enhance the well-being of mankind, stakeholders should take into consideration the integration of blue energy and food security...

On January 20, 2024, the main building of Zhejiang University Library was officially inaugurated, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Zhejiang University.Present at the unveiling ceremony were REN Shaobo, chairman of the Zhejiang University Council; Du Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University; ZHU Shiqiang, vice chairman of the Zhejiang University Council; and vice presidents WANG Lizhong and HUANG Xianhai.The library stands as a significant symbol of cultural development and serves as...

How living organisms perceive and transduce signals is a fundamental question in life sciences. Particularly, the ability to sense and discriminatively respond to nutrient and toxic ions is crucial for survival of all organisms, which is especially true for non-motile plants. Recent sensor/receptor discoveries have advanced understanding of how plants potentially sense nutrient ions, thus optimizing growth, survival and reproductive success1-3. Nevertheless, it is largely unknown how p...

As the bank of talent and hub of scientific research, higher education institutions play a key role in tackling the burning challenges posed by climate change, said Du Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University, on Wednesday.In the face of these challenges, universities can contribute by conducting rigorous and actionable research, Du said in his address to his counterparts at the Global University Leaders Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Established in 2006, the Global University Leaders Foru...

The breakthrough achieved by chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells in the treatment of hematologic malignancies undoubtedly represents the most promising approach to cancer therapy. However, CAR T cells encounter dual pressures from the immunosuppressive microenvironment and metabolic conditions after infusion into the body. The loss of memory T cells and exhaustion are crucial reasons for the failure of anti-tumor immune therapy. The mitochondria, considered the energy factory and metabolic h...