Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies and is the second leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. While immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are indicated as a first-line treatment for metastatic CRC (mCRC), the microsatellite stable (MSS) subgroup exhibits primary resistance to this form of immunotherapy. Investigating the potential mechanisms underlying this poor response to immunotherapy in the majority of CRCs is crucial for improving the prognosis of CRC patie...

Under the rain-kissed sky on August 28, Zhejiang University ignited the spirits of the incoming Class of 2027 on Zijingang Campus. With the blessings of their mentors, family, and friends, another cohort of ambitious ZJUers embarked on their journey of dreams and excellence.DU Jiangfeng, president of Zhejiang University, delivered a welcoming address that resonated with both encouragement and advice for the students in navigating the global landscape marked by competition and cooperation. He lai...

In a promising step towards fostering enhanced research ties, REN Shaobo, chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with a delegation led by Beh Kian Teik, CEO of the National Research Foundation of Singapore (NFR). The meeting, held on August 23rd, marked the initiation of a dialogue to fortify future collaborative endeavors.Also present at the meeting were Kok-Kwang Phoon, deputy chief scientific advisor of the NFR and provost of the Singapore University of Technology and Design, and HE...

The Flute, the Xiao, the Guqin, calligraphy and painting stand as cherished treasures of traditional Chinese culture. Within Zhejiang University, a community of individuals shares a profound passion for promoting this elegant heritage. United in purpose, they collaborate to perpetuate these cultural roots.This narrative originating from a love for the art itselfEstablished in 2006, the Zhejiang University Guqin Research Society is an organization formed by kindred spirits. Through mutual exchang...

The BIM-ZJUI Excellence Summer Training (BEST) program, a collaboration between the Zhejiang University-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJUI) and the Beasiswa Indonesia Maju (BIM) Scholarship Program, has concluded with resounding success, receiving high praise for its commitment to engineering excellence and cross-cultural enrichment. Spanning from July 1st to 13th, the BEST program welcomed twenty high school students and two teachers from Indonesia to ZJUI's Internation...

Located in Hangzhou, China, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City stands as a sacred testament to the rich history of Chinese civilization, spanning an impressive five millennia. The site showcases the world’s earliest flood control dam system, China’s earliest palace city, and China’s earliest triple-structure layout. It also holds significance as the place of collecting the flame for the Hangzhou Asian Games.Recently, the “ZJU Campus Experience Officers” embarked on a journey to this ...

When you see cute and adorable giant pandas, you will definitely be fascinated by them.Recently, the summer social practice team from the Zhejiang University School of Life Sciences visited China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda — the world’s largest research and conservation institute for giant pandas. They assumed their identity as “poop scoopers” and “nutritionists” for giant pandas, learning the scientific secrets behind panda breeding and appreciating the speci...

[Editor’s Note: In August 2023, the ZJU SDG Global Summer School welcomed over 1,000 talented students from more than 80 countries and regions. During this event, participants delved into solutions for seven of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through engaging academic modules and exciting extracurricular activities. What did these students acquire from their participation in the Summer School? Moreover, what are their anticipations for next year's program? Our s...

Chemical worlds combine to createa a substance that simultaneously behaves like a ceramic and a plastic.Smash-proof smartphone screens could be one application of a novel hybrid material that merges multiple incongruous properties in a single substance. The material simultaneously possesses the hardness and strength of a ceramic, the deformable elasticity of rubber, and the re-mouldability of a plastic.  “This combination of properties in a single material is so unique that its potent...

On August 9, ZHU Shiqiang, deputy chairman of the Zhejiang University Council welcomed a delegation from the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) led by Rector Panayiotis Zaphiris and Chairman of the CUT’s Board of Trustees Christos Homatas.During the meeting, ZHU Shiqiang extended a warm welcome to the delegation and provided an overview of Zhejiang University’s remarkable achievements in talent cultivation, research innovation, and global engagement. He expressed his eager anticipation for ...