Hangzhou, China - The 2025 World University Presidents Forum and the 2025 International Forum on Higher Education will take place in Hangzhou from November 7 to 10, bringing together global university leaders and education experts from over 40 countries to address critical challenges facing global higher education in the age of artificial intelligence.The announcement was made on October 26 at a press conference hosted by Zhejiang University (ZJU) and China Association of Higher Educat...

From mechanical structural design to railway signalling systems; from laboratory simulations to the operational deployment of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system. Over the past two decades, LIU Dandan, a 2022 PhD graduate from Zhejiang University, has crossed disciplinary boundaries several times. Even amidst demanding project schedules, she chose to return to campus for further studies, showing unwavering focus and passion for her profession.In 1998, LIU entered the Schoo...

Nature Medicine publishes study on “AI-based diagnosis of acute aortic syndrome from non-contrast CT”Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) remains a catastrophic cardiovascular emergency: 40–50% of patients die within 48 hours of onset, and every hour of delay in diagnosis increases mortality by 1–2%. Yet many patients initially present with non-specific symptoms, and conventional tests often lack the sensitivity to confidently rule in or rule out disease. While CT angiography (CTA) is the imaging ...

In the Ordos Otog Banner of Inner Mongolia, located along the 39 degrees North Latitude “golden belt,” a natural alkaline lake ecosystem thrives. The area’s long daylight hours and large temperature fluctuations between day and night create ideal conditions for spirulina. Now, Prof. ZHOU Min’s team from the ZJU-UoE Joint Institute is tapping into the vast medicinal potential of spirulina. Their research is not only shedding light on the high-value resource but also positioning it as a key dr...

"As a CEO, would you consider carbon emissions when launching a new product?""Why do some overseas companies think they have a great product but fail to win over local consumers?""Why is it important to pursue carbon neutrality and sustainable development?"In the Zero-Carbon Innovation and Strategy class, Professor JIN Junsparked deep reflections on global climate change among over 200 students through a series of thought-provoking questions.In its second year,...

On the morning of October 12, Professor Anders Söderholm, President of KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden), led a delegation to visit Zhejiang University, where they were warmly received by President MA Yanming.MA Yanming extended a warm welcome to Anders Söderholm and his delegation. He noted that KTH has long been an important strategic partner of Zhejiang University. Over the past two decades, the two universities have built a close and productive partnership, particularly in the field...

To further strengthen Zhejiang University’s exchanges and cooperation with Japan, President MA Yanming led a delegation on an official visit to several leading Japanese institutions.At Keio University, MA Yanming met with President Kohei Itoh. The two leaders exchanged views on higher education and institutional development. MA Yanming introduced the history of Zhejiang University as well as its achievements in talent cultivation, disciplinary development, and scientific research. Kohei Itoh ou...

Professor LI Yuan from the School of International Studies, Zhejiang University (ZJU), has been awarded the Goethe Medal, a prestigious honor granted by the German government to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to international cultural exchange. Recognized for her pioneering work in German language education and her role in strengthening China–Germany dialogue, Professor Li exemplifies ZJU’s commitment to global engagement and academic innovation.From Corpus to AI TutorSince...

During the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), craftsmen in Quanzhou, Fujian, faced a formidable challenge: the piers of the Luoyang Bridge, built across the sea, were constantly eroded by seawater. Instead of fighting the ocean, they harnessed the power of nature by cultivating oysters beneath the bridge. The natural "adhesive" secreted by these remarkable creatures allowed the piers to withstand millennia of tidal forces, standing firm and creating the world's ear...

Recently, at two top-tier international sporting events in different disciplines, LUO Wenshen and XU Man from the Department of Public Physical and Art Education of ZJU, served as referees on the global stage. Through their professional officiating and rigorous work ethic, they vividly demonstrated the professionalism and sense of responsibility of Zhejiang University's sports community to the world.LUO Wenshen: The "ZJU Referee" at the Men’s Vol...