On November 8, the 2025 World University Presidents Forum (WUPF) convened at the Hangzhou International Expo Center under the theme "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Higher Education".Co-hosted by China Association of Higher Education (CAHE) and Zhejiang University (ZJU), the event brought together nearly 170 distinguished guests from more than 40 countries and regions across five continents, including leaders from The University of Sydney, University of California, Los Angele...

At the grand finals of the 2nd National College Student Career Planning Competition, XIA Yangxiu, a PhD student from Zhejiang University’s Ocean College, stood out with a stellar performance. He won the Gold Award in the postgraduate category and topped his group, thus earning an invitation to appear on CCTV 10, the science and education focused channel of the CCTV network. Under the spotlight, he shared how he and his team practiced “underwater embroidery” as they pursued deep-sea innovation...

"I declare the 2025 Sports Meet of Zhejiang University officially open!" With the announcement by President MA Yanming, the 2025 Sports Meet of Zhejiang University kicked off on the morning of October 24th. As dynamic music played, parade formations from various colleges entered the stadium with unified steps and spirited slogans, showcasing the vibrant morale of ZJU students. University leaders, faculty members, and student representatives gathered to witness the opening of this annua...

Professor XIE Liping of the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU), was awarded the Félix Guyon Medal at the 45th Congress of the Société Internationale d’Urologie (SIU) on October 29, 2025, in Edinburgh. As the highest honor conferred by the SIU, the Félix Guyon Medal recognizes individuals whose long-term, transformative contributions have shaped the global field of prostate health. Professor XIE has become the first recipient from China and th...

When Dr. MA Guangxu opened his inbox one early morning, an email from an unfamiliar sender, Domenico Otranto, seemed ordinary enough to be dragged straight into his spam folder. What he did not realize was that the “junk” message contained news of one of the most significant honors in his career.A few days later, while cleaning his inbox, the email resurfaced before him. “On behalf of the Odile Bain Memorial Prize (OBMP) Committee, it is a great pleasure for me to inform you that you hav...

Since 2000, groups of Zhejiang University graduates have traveled to Zhaojue County in Sichuan Province to dedicate one year to volunteer teaching and poverty alleviation. Over the past 25 years, their commitment and devotion have left a profound mark on this land.Zhaojue, located in the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan, lies deep in the mountains, with a harsh climate and barren soil. Conditions in the early years were extremely tough. SONG Bingchen, a member of the fourth Graduate...

Zhejiang University has launched what is believed to be the world’s first artificial intelligence platform designed to accelerate crop breeding, marking a major step forward for the integration of AI and agriculture.The platform, known as AI Breeder for Crops (ABC), was officially announced at the West Lake Forum on “AI + Biological Breeding” on September 26. It combines large-scale genome databases with AI-driven acceleration algorithms to predict, screen and design optimal crop varieties. A...

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...

From October 12 to 16, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University (ZJU) Council, led a delegation to the United Arab Emirates and Italy to strengthen academic and research partnerships and expand ZJU’s global collaboration network across the Middle East and Europe. The visit focused on deepening cooperation in science and technology, education, and culture through exchanges with leading universities, international organizations, research institutes, and think tanks.At Khalifa University, R...