On November 9, Peter Fröbel, director of Human Resources at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), led a delegation to visit Zhejiang University. Prof. FU Qiang, vice chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, graciously welcomed Fröbel and his delegation, offering insights into the university's recent advancements in disciplinary development, talent cultivation, and international collaboration.FU Qiang expressed a warm acknowledgment of the IAEA's significance as a key partner...

On November 10, a delegation led by Peter Lievens, Vice Rector of KU Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) in Belgium, visited Zhejiang University. WU Jian, Vice President of Zhejiang University met with the guests. Also present at the meeting were representatives from the Office of Global Engagement, the School of Management, and the College of Civil Engineering and Architecture.In her warm reception, WU Jian extended a gracious welcome to the delegation. She provided an overview of Zhejiang ...

On the afternoon of November 11, HE Lianzhen, vice president of Zhejiang University, met with Wendy Wolford, vice provost for International Affairs at Cornell University, and Hua Ying, academic director of Cornell China Center. Both parties made a comprehensive review of the progress achieved in the first phase of strategic cooperation projects and student exchange programs. They expressed their commitment to further advancing collaboration in scientific research among faculty members and promot...

FENG Suwen, Director of Nursing Department of Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine Zhejiang University (WHZJU), has been elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. This year’s award ceremony for Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) kicked off on October 6, 2023, local time in Washington, United States. RN FENG Suwen was officially awarded the title of FAAN at the 50th annual meeting.The American Academy of Nursing Sciences was founded in 1973 and is dedicated to serving ...

One goal, many culturesIn the vibrant community of Zhejiang University's campus, football serves as a universal language that transcends borders and connects students from diverse backgrounds. The university's football scene has become a melting pot where international and local students join forces, representing the power of sports to bridge cultures.Imad, a master's student studying PIEGL, recounts how he joined the team through informal encounters on the field. "I met some te...

Prof. ZHAO Junjie, ZJU-100 Researcher in College of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Zhejiang University, was honored with the American Vacuum Society (AVS) Thin Film Division Paul H. Holloway Young Investigator Award at the AVS 69th International Symposium & Exhibition held in Portland, USA from November 5th to 10th.Expressing his gratitude, Prof. Zhao remarked, “I am humbled and grateful to receive the Paul H. Holloway Young Investigator Award, with deep respect to remembe...

The Ninth International Prominent Forum on the Rule of Law and Reform was held in Hangzhou on November 8, 2023. This year's forum, organized by Zhejiang University and overseen by the China Law Society, centered on the theme of Legal Education and Legal Theory Research in the New Era.Distinguished scholars and practitioners from renowned universities were extended invitations to participate, engaging in discussions on cutting-edge topics related to the cultivation of high-quality legal profe...

On November 7, 2023, the first Annual Conference of the International Digital Equality Alliance (IDEA) convened in the water town of Wuzhen. Initiated by Zhejiang University and established in 2022, IDEA is dedicated to addressing the challenges of inequality within the global digital economy and society, promoting fairness, justice, and sustainable development in the digital world.The theme of this year's conference was From Digital Divide to Digital Opportunity. It brought together renowne...

We basically have the most advanced equipment in the world, and we are not lagging behind in surgical technology, said Prof. XIE Liping, President of the International Society of Urology (SIU), President of the 43rd Congress of the International Society of Urology, and Director of the Department of Urology of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU). Following his return from the 43rd SIU Congress, he noted that the biggest gap between Chinese urological surg...

In a landmark visit from November 8 to 10, Prof. REN Shaobo, chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, led a delegation to Brunei to enhance educational cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. The delegation's agenda included renewing a talent development agreement with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), visiting Hengyi Industries Sdn Bhd (Hengyi Industries) and meeting the Chinese Ambassador to Brunei.A step forward in joint training of petrochemical talentA pivotal moment of th...