During the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), craftsmen in Quanzhou, Fujian, faced a formidable challenge: the piers of the Luoyang Bridge, built across the sea, were constantly eroded by seawater. Instead of fighting the ocean, they harnessed the power of nature by cultivating oysters beneath the bridge. The natural "adhesive" secreted by these remarkable creatures allowed the piers to withstand millennia of tidal forces, standing firm and creating the world's ear...

Recently, at two top-tier international sporting events in different disciplines, LUO Wenshen and XU Man from the Department of Public Physical and Art Education of ZJU, served as referees on the global stage. Through their professional officiating and rigorous work ethic, they vividly demonstrated the professionalism and sense of responsibility of Zhejiang University's sports community to the world.LUO Wenshen: The "ZJU Referee" at the Men’s Vol...

Recently, a band named Hexuan performed a stunning show at Hangzhou West Railway Station, and they’ve already received numerous invitations from other bands. Their repertoire is growing, ranging from "Ode to my homeland" to "The sea gives a laugh", "Blue and White Porcelain", and "Lonely Warrior". But they are no ordinary band—they are a robotic band formed by Professor WEI Song from Zhejiang University.WEI Song and ZHU Qiuguo, the founder of DEEP Ro...

When “Spanish major”, “saxophone soloist“, and “bodybuilding champion” all describe the same person, the story is bound to be remarkable. Meet LIU Qifu — a young man whose journey across disciplines reflects determination, creativity, and a clear sense of purpose.Academic Vision and Original Aspiration “Choosing Spanish and aspiring to be a diplomat was something I decided back in high school,” says LIU with quiet confidence. Influenced by his family’s engagement with global affair...

On September 26, REN Shaobo, Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with H.E. Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to China, and his delegation on Zijingang Campus. The two sides engaged in in-depth discussions on strengthening cooperation in education, science and technology, and innovation.REN Shaobo extended a warm welcome to Ambassador Hammadi and his delegation. He shared an overview of Zhejiang University’s recent developments, highlighting adva...

When Typhoon Wutip roared across the western Pacific earlier this year, nearly every vessel gave the storm a wide berth. One didn’t. Driven by the same wind that powered the cyclone, , an unmanned sailing vehicle (USV) intentionally headed straight for its eye-and made it out the other side.In June, a research team led by Professor LI Peiliang at Zhejiang University’s Ocean College accomplished a milestone in marine meteorology: their wind-powered USV, Albatross, successfully crossed the eyewa...

Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a complex syndrome that developed in patients with chronic liver disease of various aetiologies characterized by the acute deterioration of liver function and high short-term mortality. To date, few global cohorts encompassing all aetiologies have been established to develop unified diagnostic criteria for ACLF. Different international consortia have proposed varying definitions of ACLF based on regional cohorts with specific aetiologies, resulting i...

On September 10, a delegation from the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO), led by Secretary-General JIANG Hui, visited Zhejiang University to strengthen academic and research ties.The delegation was warmly received by FU Qiang, Vice Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, along with representatives from the Office of Global Engagement, the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the International College, and the Institute for Advanced Technology attended the meeting.During...

Over recent decades, A. baumannii has emerged as a major global hospital-acquired pathogen. Bloodstream infections (BSIs) caused by this bacterium carry a mortality rate of up to 60% and impose substantial economic burden. Despite its severity, large-scale genomic studies exploring its epidemiological shifts, evolution, and transmission patterns are scarce.The research team led by Professor XIAO Yonghong from the National Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease Diagnosis and Treatment for...

On September 14, Zhejiang University welcomed its incoming class of graduate students with an opening ceremony held in the main gymnasium at the Zijingang Campus, alongside satellite venues at the Yuquan Campus, the Polytechnic Institute, the Ocean College, the International Campus, and the School of Software Technology.University leaders, renowned scholars, and distinguished faculty attended the event, including President MA Yanming, Chairman of the University Council REN Shaobo, and several me...