【Editor’s Note: Children’s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine (ZCH) is one of the best children’s hospitals in China and has abundant experience in teaching and training medical students, residents as well as fellow doctors.  ZCH also have international fellowship, resident and medical student training programs tailored for those who are interested in gaining a valuable pediatric experience in China. In this article, Dr. Lee Poh Ching from Malaysia shared her inspiring l...

Recently, the China-Scotland Business Awards were announced and presented at the Chinese Burns Supper held by the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC). Zhejiang University- University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJE) was named ‘Educational Partnership of the Year’ Award. Professor Sue Welburn, executive dean ZJU-UoE Institute, received the award.Established in 2016, ZJE is a collaboration in the field of Biomedical Sciences between Zhejiang University and The University of Edinburgh. The partners...

Tuesday, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (SAHZU) and National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on clinical and translational research in cardiology, as well as to work on education of clinical and/or research staff.SAHZU Chairman Prof. WANG Jian'an signed on the MOU on behalf of SAHZU in the ceremony held in Singapore on Feb 13. Prof. WANG expressed his expectation and genuine wish for this collabor...

When vast cotton fields in Korla, Xinjiang entered their flowering period, scientists were captivated by a single cotton plant that remained unyielding to blossom. This particular wild cotton, originating from Yacheng, Hainan, boasts an extremely ancient genetic “lineage”. Scientists thus embarked on a series of studies, reconstructing its “lost” history from two hundreds of thousands of years ago in the evolution of allotetraploid cotton: around 200,000 years ago, a cotton seed originating ...

In a world where boundless landscapes nurture audacious dreams, individuals in the Zhejiang University community dare to look, listen, try, and strive. This audacity intertwines with their essence, their existence, and their journey through life... They follow their heart with courage and belief. Today, let us celebrate their remarkable narratives.This is Part 2 of a two-part stories about ZJU dream chasers.Mediocre Poets: Climbing the 42-Kilometer “Fengzhe” RouteNine years ago, a mountaineeri...

In a world where boundless landscapes nurture audacious dreams, individuals in the Zhejiang University community dare to look, listen, try, and strive. This audacity intertwines with their essence, their existence, and their journey through life... They follow their heart with courage and belief. Today, let us celebrate their remarkable narratives.This is Part 1 of a two-part stories about ZJU dream chasers.GAO Sheng: A 1000-kilometer journey home by bicycle“I bought a bicycle at the end of Aug...

Generation after generation, Zhejiang University's Graduate Volunteer Teaching Groups have passed the baton, with 25 batches and 349 volunteers dedicating their efforts to teaching in China's less developed central and western regions. Recently, members from the 25th batch shared their transformative teaching experiences.WANG Hao, who teaches biology to 8th graders at Dongchen Middle School, shares his transformative journey from summer to winter, growing alongside his students. On the p...

As the renovation of the Yuquan Campus Yishantang first-floor restaurant nears completion, a vibrant large-scale oil painting adorns the wall - depicting a year-round view of the campus, weaving through day and night scenes in the Qiu Shi Garden. This is the first collective creation attempt by the Zhejiang University Oil Painting Association since its establishment, completed by eight Zhejiang University faculty members over a span of two weeks.The mural measures 2.8 meters in height, 6.5 meter...

Excessive or repetitive fear play a significant role in the development of anxiety disorders, with the amygdala serving as the central locus for fear processing. Clinical research has demonstrated that individuals with bilateral amygdala damage are still capable of experiencing fear, indicating the amygdala may not be absolutely required for fear. To date, the neural mechanisms underlying fear that are independent of the amygdala are still poorly understood.On February 12th, Prof. LI Xiao-Ming&n...

The electro-optical neural network chip has captured immense attention in both academia and industry, particularly thanks to the substantial competitive edge facilitated by photonics technology. In comparison with electronic AI chips, photonic AI chips exhibit their advantages in two primary aspects. First, they feature lower link loss and higher bandwidth, resulting in higher energy efficiency. Second, optical devices display shorter response times and lower latency compared to traditional elec...