In a world where robots can cultivate strawberries, launch darts with pinpoint accuracy, and navigate automated supermarkets, the boundaries of technology are being redefined. From the depths of the ocean to the vastness of space, robots are no longer confined to science fiction — they are shaping the future. At the heart of this revolution is the Zhejiang University Innovation Practice Base of Robotics and Intelligent Equipment, a vibrant hub where students from diverse disciplines are turning ...

On the morning of March 5, Anja Geitmann, Vice-President (Global Engagement) of McGill University, paid a visit to Zhejiang University to deepen institutional collaboration and explore new avenues for partnership.  ZHOU Jianghong, Vice-President of Zhejiang University, extended a warm welcome to Geitmann and her delegation. The meeting was also attended by leaders from Office of Global Engagement, School of Management, College of Life Sciences, and Children’s Hospital of the Zhejiang ...

Among Hangzhou’s rising “Six Little Dragons,” the founders of DeepSeek, DEEP Robotics, and Manycore Tech share a common origin — Zhejiang University. This raises the question: What is it about Zhejiang University that fosters such a remarkable breed of innovators and entrepreneurs?Cultivating the pioneers of tomorrowFifteen years ago, when LIANG Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek, completed his master’s thesis at the Zhejiang University College of Information Science & Electronic Engineeri...

Chyle leak (CL) following pancreatectomy primarily results from iatrogenic injury to the cisterna chyli or its tributaries during pancreatic resection procedures. Having been overlooked for decades, CL has increasingly been recognized as a clinically relevant morbidity following pancreatic resections. It can result in malnutrition, lower immunity, and secondary infections.  In 2016, the International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) introduced a definition and classification ...

After six years of global medical consultations spanning Bangladesh, India, and Singapore, Saleh, a 50-year-old trader from Bangladesh, finally found cure at the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU). What had confounded international experts was resolved in just seven days at the renowned Chinese hospital.  In 2018, Saleh began experiencing severe leg pain initially dismissed as age-related discomfort. Diagnosed with arteriosclerosis obliterans in I...

The breath of spring awakens the earth, setting all things into graceful motion. Over the years, Hangzhou and Zhejiang University have grown side by side, their connections deepened not only by minds at work but by roads, rails, and now, the gentle course of water. The newly added “Zhejiang University (Zijingang Campus)” stop on Water Bus Line 2 is more than a pier on a map. It reflects the harmonious progress between the city and the university, marking the start of a cultural journey and a p...

As you step into the greenhouse, the biting chill of February in Hangzhou fades away. Sunlight streams through the translucent roof, casting a warm glow over lush green leaves dotted with small white flowers. Among them, plump, ruby-red strawberries emerge like hidden treasures, their sweet fragrance filling the air.Nestled in Shunba Village, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, this strawberry greenhouse has become a must-visit destination for families during the Spring Festival. Children laugh and adu...

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...