Happy New Year 2021, ZJUers!
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ZJU students share their New Year's resolutions for 2021!
2020: the year in review
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2020-12-31
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2020 is undoubtedly a difficult year for most of us. The ZJU community, however, was quick to respond to the challenges and uncertainties posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this year, more than 500 ZJU medics joined the battle in Wuhan, where the coronavirus outbreak first emerged. With the front-line experiences, a handbook on the prevention and treatment of Covid-19 was later compiled and spread to over 230 countries and regions. Meanwhile, the University remained resilient by adopting...
Annual Academic Convention 2020 held at ZJU Int’l Campus
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2020-12-30
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The Annual Academic Convention 2020 of International Campus was held on December 26, bringing together more than 300 faculty members and students. With the theme of “Embracing Diverse Disciplines, Shaping the Future”, this year’s convention aimed at promoting the innovation system and creating an ecosystem of innovative and cross-disciplinary research.“International Campus has long been committed to building a world-class academic environment, creating a favorable condition for young ta...
Center for Digital Communication Studies set up at ZJU
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2020-12-29
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On December 27, Center for Digital Communication Studies was launched at ZJU. Focusing on revolutionary changes in digital media, the Center will commit itself to the integration of digital technology and journalism & communication. “Digital revolution is profoundly reshaping the human concept of time and space and altering people’s lifestyles,” Prof. WU Zhaohui, President of Zhejiang University, said in his congratulatory remarks. He hoped that the Center would direct diverse resources t...
Scientists reveal “the reproducibility crisis” in phylogenetic trees
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2020-12-23
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Recently, the research team led by SHEN Xingxing and CHEN Xuexin from Zhejiang University College of Agriculture and Biotechnology and the research team led by Antonis Rokas from Vanderbilt University in the United States co-published an article in the journal of Nature Communications, revealing that ~9 to ~18% of single-gene phylogenies are topologically irreproducible.The ability to replicate the results of a specific published experiment or analysis is a cornerstone of the scientifi...
Scientists discover a novel satiety sensor in the fly brain
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The research team led by WANG Liming from the Zhejiang University Life Sciences Institute published a research article entitled “A novel satiety sensor detects circulating glucose and suppresses food consumption via insulin-producing cells in Drosophila” in the journal of Cell Research. Sensing hunger and satiety is crucial to ensure appropriate and balanced intake of energy and essential nutrients for every animal species. Research reveals that several groups of hypothalamic neurons...
Can seals be carved on a tablet?
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2020-12-18
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Have you ever imagined that an iPad pencil can be used as a chisel to create a desired seal pattern on a tablet? “Seal Create”, a virtual seal carving application, can make it! You can create your own seal pattern, experiment with three-dimensional seal carving models, choose from a variety of carving knives, and ultimately get the most lifelike seal carving experience. Recently, this application, developed by the “Smart Seal Carving System and Platform” team at Zhejiang University, has...
Four ZJUers named “Innovators Under 35 in China for 2020"
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2020-12-17
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In chaotic times, it can be reassuring to see so many people working toward a better world. Young scientists are striving to employ technology to address a series of challenges to mankind. The list of MIT Technology Review’s “Innovators Under 35 in China for 2020” was unveiled on December 10. This year, two ZJU faculty members, Dr. TONG Zheming and Dr. YANG Yihao, and two ZJU alumni, Dr. SHI Yi and Dr. ZHUGE Qunbi, were recognized as top innovators in China.TONG ZhemingPosition: Research...
ZJU-Angelalign Research & Development Center for Intelligent Healthcare launched at the ZJUI
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2020-12-16
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ZJU-Angelalign Research & Development Center for Intelligent Healthcare was set up at Zhejiang University/University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJUI) on December 9. It is aimed to harness the cutting-edge technologies of artificial intelligence and machine learning to conduct cross-disciplinary research and develop a new generation of technologies and standards for intelligent diagnosis and manufacturing in the dental healthcare. “Focusing on the intelligent medic...
ZJU and FAO co-hosts Digital Agriculture Forum 2020
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2020-12-15
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The Digital Agriculture Forum 2020 was co-hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Zhejiang University on December 5-6. Aiming to foster an enabling ecosystem to accelerate the digital transformation of agri-food systems, it was composed of three main events: the Global Agrilnno Pitch Event, the Digital Agriculture and Rural Development Forum, and the Digital Agriculture Dialogue.More than 300 people out of 900 registered from over 80 countries participated...