Portugal cements ties with Zhejiang University
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2023-10-20
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On the morning of October 15, Zhejiang University had the distinct honor of receiving a distinguished delegation led by Elvira Maria Correia Fortunato, Minister of Science, Technology, and Higher Education of Portugal. The purpose of their visit was to further bolster ties between China and Portugal in the realm of scientific and technological cooperation. FU Qiang, Vice Chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, warmly welcomed the delegation and expressed profound gratitude for the unwa...
Charge towards the goal: XIE Zhenye presented his championship shirt to Zhejiang University
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2023-10-19
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XIE Zhenye, the champion of the men's 100-meter race at the Hangzhou Asian Games, returned to Zhejiang University, and shared the inspiring story behind his triumph with his fellow students.Ten years of study in Zhejiang UniversityXIE Zhenye, who has been studying at Zhejiang University for eleven years since his undergraduate studies in 2012, spoke highly of the institution's contribution to his growth. He attributed his strong critical thinking skills to the education he has recei...
Passing on the spirit of baseball: the triumphant history of Zhejiang University Baseball Team
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2023-10-11
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On October 8th, 2023, the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou witnessed the grand finale of its baseball event at the Shaoxing Baseball (Softball) Sports Culture Center. During the thrilling showdown, the South Korean team won the championship, while the Chinese team commendably secured a position among the top four. The city of Hangzhou is no stranger to baseball excellence. The Zhejiang University baseball team, known for its remarkable achievements, embodies the spirit of the sport and draws in...
Zhejiang University incorporates traditional Chinese Qigong into Graduate Curriculum
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2023-10-11
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Zhejiang University, renowned for its innovative educational approaches, has introduced a captivating addition to its graduate-level curriculum - “Chinese Aerobic Qigong - Five Animal Routines”. This unique course exudes the essence of the rich Chinese cultural heritage.Legend attributes the origin of the Five Animal Routines, a prominent component of traditional Chinese aerobic Qigong, to Hua Tuo, a 2nd century A.D. Chinese physician. Under the guidance of Associate Professor WU Jian, th...
Two ZJU projects earn spots in Tencent’s 2023 CarbonX Program TOP30
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2023-10-10
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Recently, Tencent’s CarbonX Program unveiled its results in Shenzhen, and two projects led by Zhejiang University stood out among the extensive pool of over 300 projects, securing a spot in the coveted Tencent’s CarbonX Program TOP30. These exceptional projects are centered around “Physical adsorption-based carbon capture technology for high-temperature and high-humidity scenarios” and “Equipment for direct air carbon capture in a flexible, modular, ultra-low-energy way”.According to Prof....
Scientists unravel the secrets of mechanical metamaterials
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2023-10-08
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Recently, Dr. JIAO Pengcheng, a researcher from the Ocean College, Zhejiang University, published a review article titled “Mechanical metamaterials and beyond”in the journal Nature Communications. Fig. 1: Mechanical metamaterials beyond mechanical properties.Mechanical metamaterials, with their exceptional design of microstructures, have unveiled a world of remarkable and extraordinary mechanical properties. These materials are featured by negative Poisson's ratio, negative thermal expansi...
ZJU’s highlights at Hangzhou Asian Games
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2023-10-08
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On October 8, the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games drew to a splendid close. Throughout the Asian Games, the Zhejiang University community committed itself to providing unwavering service and support, crafting brilliant moments and heartwarming stories.Dazzling momentsThe Zhejiang University (Zijingang Campus) Gymnasium hosted 22 games in the men’s 5x5 basketball tournament at the Asian Games. On the day of the tournament’s conclusion, REN Shaobao, chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, express...
Rising tide of water sports lifting enthusiasm
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2023-10-06
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Over a decade ago, when a group of ZJUers built the first boat on campus and sailed it on the Qizhen Lake, they might not expect that just several years later, the boats, the floating bridge and the docks would all be equipped here. Today let’s spotlight on water sports in Zhejiang University, to see how the rising tide of water sports lifts the fans’ enthusiasm.A floating bridge built overnightHow long does it take a team to turn hundreds of bridge kits into a floating bridge? The answer is o...
ZJU’s Dragon Boat Team: Paddling towards excellence and community outreach
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2023-10-05
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With straight backs and loud chants, the members of the Zhejiang University Dragon Boat Team coordinated their rowing strokes with speed and strength, one after another, paddling away from the bridge. Every Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock, rain or shine, the team members would diligently engage in their early training on Zijingang Campus.Birth of the Dragon Boat TeamIn 2011, the dragon boat team was founded on the Zijingang Campus by Prof. WU Yehai from the Department of Public Physical Educati...
ZJU scientists discover a lignin-derived material to improve plant growth
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2023-10-04
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Lignin, Earth’s most abundant natural aromatic polymer, constitutes nearly one-third of the carbon reserves in the natural world and serves as one of the major components of plant cell walls. In the biomass refinery sector, lignin is commonly discharged as a waste product in the biorefining system. On the other hand, micronutrient deficiencies in staple crops contribute to widespread micronutrient malnutrition, known as hidden hunger, affecting approximately one third of the global population. ...