ZJU President in Davos
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2020-01-23
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Zhejiang University President WU Zhaohui attended the 46th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, from Jan. 21 to 24. The annual meeting brings together leaders, scholars and practitioners from the public and private sectors to address a wide range of pressing global problems. The theme of Davos 2020 is Stakeholders for a Sustainable and Cohensive World.WU met with leaders from a variety of organizations and industries, participated in the annual meeting of the Global ...
Post-translational modification of PGK1 found as a key signal in tumor growth
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2020-01-22
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By switching the energy source from mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation to glycolysis, cancer cells gain sufficient biomass-building materials for cell growth and proliferation, and combat highly oxidative microenvironment for better survival. This metabolic reprogramming, also known as the Warburg effect, has shown to contribute to tumorigenesis in a variety of cancers, and become a promising target for diagnosis and targeted therapy of cancer. However, how cancer cells coordinate glucose m...
Flashback 2019: Top 10 news stories in arts and humanities
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2020-01-20
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2019 is a remarkable year for arts and humanities at Zhejiang University. Here’s a look back at the 10 most impressive moments that made headlines in 2018.1. ZJU makes record-breaking achievements in research in arts and humanities, with 68 projects supported by the National Social Science Fund and with the research fund totaling more than 300 million yuan.The Alliance of Research Universities in Yangtze River Delta, proposed by Zhejiang University and co-initiated by Fudan University, Shanghai...
ZJU closed for winter break Jan. 18, Reopening Feb. 16
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2020-01-17
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Zhejiang University closes for the Winter Break Jan. 18, 2020 - Feb. 15, 2020. The University will reopen on Feb. 16, 2020. Wondering what to do with your free time over winter break? ZJU Global Communications asked faculty and staff across the university for some recommendations.Here are some suggestions to fill your free time.Enjoy time off with family and friends2020 winter break includes Chinese Spring Festival, one of the important holidays for Chinese. It is a time to be home with fam...
University, the Palace Museum sign agreement
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2020-01-14
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2020 marks the 600th anniversary of the Forbidden City and the 95th anniversary of the Palace Museum. On January 12, the Palace Museum and Zhejiang University signed a framework agreement on strategic cooperation and embarked on a new journey of transforming and developing the Chinese traditional culture in a creative and innovative manner in the new era.In accordance with the agreement, the Palace Museum and Zhejiang University will bring into full play their own assets and promote strateg...
China’s first undergraduate programs in brain science launched
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2020-01-13
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Recently, Zhejiang University set up the School of Brain Science and Brain Medicine. It is the first time that brain science has been specially tailored to undergraduate students in China. Research into brain science has become a strategic priority all over the world. Foreign universities, including Harvard University and Columbia University, have offered undergraduate programs in neuroscience. How will this emerging subject be offered and developed at Zhejiang University?“Brain science i...
Record achieved in methane oxidation to methanol using a molecular fence concept
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Methanol is an important platform molecule for producing olefins, aromatics and other building blocks for fine chemicals. The energy-intensive conventional route to its industrial synthesis entails reforming of methane to syngas, followed by further conversion to methanol at high pressure. The direct partial oxidation of methane into methanol would be more appealing but is extremely challenging because of methane’s high C–H bond strength, negligible electron affinity, and low polarizability.Ove...
Prof. ZHU Zengrong participates in global call for action to protect insect
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A plethora of insects are currently in dire straits all over the world. Over 70 scientists from 21 countries and regions assert that threats to insects can be lifted. A roadmap for insect conservation and recovery is published online in the January 6 issue of Nature Ecology & Evolution.Prof. ZHU Zengrong from the Zhejiang University College of Agriculture and Biotechnology is the only participant from China. He gives priority to the “education for awareness, citizen science and capacit...
ZJU researchers design optical cameras mounted on Long March 5 latest mission
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2020-01-09
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China’s biggest and most powerful carrier rocket, the Long March 5, kicked off its latest space mission from the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center, Hainan Province, at 20:45 on December 27, 2019. During this liftoff, the Shijian-20 communications satellite successfully separated from the upper stage and entered geostationary transfer orbit 40 minutes later. The near 8-metric-ton Shijian-20 is based on the new large DFH-5 satellite bus. It will test Q/V band and laser communications.To faci...
Zhejiang University signs agreement on comprehensive strategic cooperation with Xihu District
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2020-01-08
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On January 6, the People’s Government of Xihu District and Zhejiang University signed an agreement on comprehensive strategic cooperation. Meanwhile, Xitou Innocenter was inaugurated. “‘Focusing on Zhejiang and serving Zhejiang’ constitutes a strategic foundation for Zhejiang University’s endeavor to build a world-class university. Zhejiang University has long given priority to Xihu District in terms of services. We have yielded fruitful achievements in scientific innovation, pooling of top...