Aerogels, often dubbed “frozen smoke,” are among the lightest materials on Earth. It's hard to imagine that such an ethereal substance could one day safeguard spacecraft or explore the Sun’s blazing vicinity. Yet, after more than a decade of deducated research, Professor GAO Chao's team from the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University has developed a highly elastic aerogel with a unique micro-dome structure that can withstand temperatures exceeding 2000°C...

The genome, made up of DNA, contains not only protein-coding sequences but also a vast array of non-coding regulatory sequences. These two types of sequence work in concert to shape the complex phenotypic traits of organisms, telling the ancient genetic stories of life. Deciphering the regulatory code hidden in this vast genetic landscape has long been a scientific summit that researchers strive to reach.A team led by Professor GUO Guoji at Zhejiang University has taken a major step toward that ...

On the afternoon of July 10, Joan Valadou, Consul General of France in Shanghai, visited Zhejiang University, accompanied by a delegation from the French Consulate. Vice President ZHOU Jianghong met with the guests.Vice President ZHOU highlighted the long-standing and fruitful cooperation between Zhejiang University and French institutions. He pointed to strong collaborations in youth exchange programs, joint talent cultivation, language and cultural studies, heritage preservation, human wellnes...

On July 1, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with a distinguished delegation from South Korea on Zijingang Campus. The visit marked a significant step in advancing academic exchange, research collaboration, and cross-sector cooperation between Zhejiang University and leading institutions in South Korea.The South Korean delegation was led by Hong Seok-hyun, Chairman of JoongAng Holdings and President of the Korea Peace Foundation. It included Members of the National Ass...

On June 18, Zhejiang University welcomed Mr. KIM Gheewhan, President of the Korea Foundation, and his delegation for an official visit. Vice President HUANG Xianhai met with the guests and hosted discussions aimed at deepening ties between ZJU and its South Korean partners.HUANG provided an overview of ZJU’s academic strengths and cooperation with South Korea. He emphasized that the upcoming 2025-2026 China-Japan-South Korea Cultural Exchange Year presents a timely opportunity to expand and enr...

On June 18, Zhejiang University was honored to welcome Dr. Norbert Riedel, the newly appointed Consul General of Germany to Shanghai, and his delegation for an official visit. Vice President ZHOU Jianghong met with the guests to explore opportunities for deepening Sino-German academic and cultural collaboration.ZHOU extended a warm welcome to Dr. Riedel and introduced ZJU’s recent developments in global engagement, with a particular focus on its longstanding partnership with Germany. He highlig...

On the afternoon of June 26, Zhejiang University welcomed Mr. John Williams, Australian Consul General in Shanghai, and his delegation for a campus visit aimed at strengthening educational and research ties between China and Australia. Vice President HUANG Xianhai received the delegation and held in-depth discussions on ongoing collaborations and future opportunities.HUANG extended a warm welcome to the guests and introduced ZJU’s long-standing partnerships with Australian institutions. He note...

On June 26, MA Yanming, President of Zhejiang University welcomed Kim Tae-nyeon, President of the South Korea-China Parliamentarians' Union and a Member of the National Assembly of South Korea's Democratic Party, along with his delegation on Zijingang Campus. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on educational exchange, scientific collaboration, and cultural cooperation.President MA extended a warm welcome to Kim and his delegation, highlighting Zhejiang University's longsta...

On the morning of June 6, a delegation from the Politecnico di Milano, led by Daniele Rocchi, Vice Rector and Dean of the PhD School, visited Zhejiang University. Vice President ZHOU Jianghong met with the guests on behalf of the university.During the meeting, ZHOU Jianghong extended a warm welcome to Daniele Rocchi. He introduced ZJU’s latest developments in discipline development, scientific innovation, international cooperation, and sustainable development. He spoke highly of the longstandin...

On July 10, a cloned yak — the first of its kind in the world — was successfully delivered via cesarean section at a yak breeding base in Damxung County, Southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. This milestone marks a significant breakthrough by a research team led by Prof. FANG Shengguo from the College of Life Sciences at Zhejiang University, the Damxung County Government, and the Institute of Plateau Biology of Xizang Autonomous Region. Both the mother and the calf are healthy.The cloned ...