Norman Scott Speaks in Qizhen Global Vision Lecture Series
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On November 21, Prof. Norman Scott, Member of America’s National Academy of Engineering and former Vice President of Research and Advanced Studies at Cornell University, was invited to deliver a speech titled “A systems approach to develop sustainable communities”. This speech is part of Qizhen Global Vision Lecture Series in celebration of the coming 120th anniversary of Zhejiang University. Norman Scott began his speech with the definition of sustainable development, elaborated on the...
Partnership Between ZJU and SUTD Steps into New Era
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2016-12-07
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At the invitation of the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), the Zhejiang University delegation led by Executive Vice President Song Yonghua attended an agreement signing ceremony regarding partnership between ZJU and SUTD in the second phase (from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2023) on November 29, 2016. Song Yonghua and SUTD’s Provost Chong Tow Chong signed the agreement on behalf of ZJU and SUTD respectively. Also present at the ceremony were Ms Lou Yen Ling, Parlia...
Ministry of Education Honors Wang Ziqiang National Outstanding Teacher
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2016-12-05
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On the morning of December 4, the Ministry of Education named Wang Ziqiang the 2016 National Outstanding Teacher in recognition of his distinguished accomplishments.Wang Ziqiang is a professor of the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Director of the Agricultural Technology Extension Station and Party Chief of the Postgraduate Division of the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology. He has been dedicated to teaching and academic research in his career. Over the past 30 years, he ha...
Wu Zhaohui Attends China-Germany Forum for Higher Education, Science and Innovation
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On November 25, Wu Zhaohui, President of Zhejiang University, attended the China-Germany Forum for Higher Education, Science and Innovation hosted by the Free University of Berlin. It is one of the supporting meetings of the 7th Hamburg Summit. Vice Premier Liu Yandong attended the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote speech.Liu Yandong expressed that joining efforts for innovation and common development is the consensus reached by both Chinese and German leaders. Both sides should join hand...
Wu Zhaohui Meets with IAC Delegation
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2016-11-30
Chen Xiaoying Donates 40 Million Yuan to Zhejiang University
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2016-11-30
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“We hope that outstanding students are willing to do their major in medicine. With our determined and persistent efforts, the best medical student will turn into the best doctor.” On November 28, Ms. Chen Xiaoying, President of Shentong Express, made a donation of 40 million yuan to Zhejiang University to set up the “Chen Xiaoying Medical Education and Teaching Foundation”.As one of the founders of Shentong Express, Ms. Chen has been dedicated to the construction and development of national ...
President Wu Zhaohui Visits TU/e
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2016-11-29
On November 21, Wu Zhaohui, President of Zhejiang University, paid a visit to the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands.At TU/e, Wu Zhaohui held an in-depth discussion about prospective cooperation with Frank Baaijens, TU/e’s Rector Magnificus and ir. Jan Mengelers, TU/e’s President of the Executive Board. They reached an agreement that they will enhance cooperation in energy, health and big data by taking into account their respective development strategy, focusing on s...
4-legged Robot "Runs" into 3rd World Internet Conference
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2016-11-21
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A 4-legged robot, which can run, jump and clear obstacles, made its dazzling appearance at the 3rd World Internet Conference & the Light of Internet Expo. It is co-invented by Zhejiang University and Nanjiang Robotics Co., Ltd.The robot is named “Chitu”, meaning a “red rabbit” in English. Because it can clamber up a slope, ascend steps, and walk, prance and run on jolting roads, it is expected to facilitate production and life for human beings. When Chitu trots, it can move at the speed ...
Turing Award Winner Raj Reddy Speaks in Qizhen Global Vision Lecture Series
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2016-11-17
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On November 15, Prof. Raj Reddy, a winner of the Turing Award, delivered a speech tilted “IoT Intensive Smart Cities Enable Innovative Engineering Industries”. This speech is part of the Qizhen Global Vision Lecture Series in celebration of the coming 120th anniversary of Zhejiang University.Prof. Raj Reddy began his speech with the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT), which refers to the internetworking of physical devices, vehicles, buildings and other items―embedded with electron...
Delegation of University of Melbourne Visits Zhejiang University
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2016-11-17
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On the morning of November 8, Ren Shaobo, Vice Executive President of Zhejiang University, met with a delegation of the University Melbourne led by Prof. Margaret Sheil, the University’s Provost, and Prof. Simon Evans, the University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor (International).Ren Shaobo pointed out that Zhejiang University places much emphasis on its partnership with the University of Melbourne and plans to expand cooperation in other new fields, including pharmacy, agronomy and big data. Mar...