ZJU explores collaborative opportunities with Singapore’s National Research Foundation
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2023-08-27
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In a promising step towards fostering enhanced research ties, REN Shaobo, chairman of the Zhejiang University Council, met with a delegation led by Beh Kian Teik, CEO of the National Research Foundation of Singapore (NFR). The meeting, held on August 23rd, marked the initiation of a dialogue to fortify future collaborative endeavors.Also present at the meeting were Kok-Kwang Phoon, deputy chief scientific advisor of the NFR and provost of the Singapore University of Technology and Design, and HE...
Preserving cultural essence: ZJU enthusiasts uphold the treasures of Chinese traditional arts
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2023-08-24
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The Flute, the Xiao, the Guqin, calligraphy and painting stand as cherished treasures of traditional Chinese culture. Within Zhejiang University, a community of individuals shares a profound passion for promoting this elegant heritage. United in purpose, they collaborate to perpetuate these cultural roots.This narrative originating from a love for the art itselfEstablished in 2006, the Zhejiang University Guqin Research Society is an organization formed by kindred spirits. Through mutual exchang...
ZJUI's BEST Program earns rave reviews: fostering excellence in engineering and cultural Exchange
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2023-08-21
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The BIM-ZJUI Excellence Summer Training (BEST) program, a collaboration between the Zhejiang University-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJUI) and the Beasiswa Indonesia Maju (BIM) Scholarship Program, has concluded with resounding success, receiving high praise for its commitment to engineering excellence and cross-cultural enrichment. Spanning from July 1st to 13th, the BEST program welcomed twenty high school students and two teachers from Indonesia to ZJUI's Internation...
A beautiful reunion with enigmatic Liangzhu civilization
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2023-08-18
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Located in Hangzhou, China, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City stands as a sacred testament to the rich history of Chinese civilization, spanning an impressive five millennia. The site showcases the world’s earliest flood control dam system, China’s earliest palace city, and China’s earliest triple-structure layout. It also holds significance as the place of collecting the flame for the Hangzhou Asian Games.Recently, the “ZJU Campus Experience Officers” embarked on a journey to this ...
ZJUers’ diary of the giant panda
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2023-08-17
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When you see cute and adorable giant pandas, you will definitely be fascinated by them.Recently, the summer social practice team from the Zhejiang University School of Life Sciences visited China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda — the world’s largest research and conservation institute for giant pandas. They assumed their identity as “poop scoopers” and “nutritionists” for giant pandas, learning the scientific secrets behind panda breeding and appreciating the speci...
Dialogue@ZJU: With students from the 2023 ZJU SDG Global Summer School
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2023-08-16
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[Editor’s Note: In August 2023, the ZJU SDG Global Summer School welcomed over 1,000 talented students from more than 80 countries and regions. During this event, participants delved into solutions for seven of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through engaging academic modules and exciting extracurricular activities. What did these students acquire from their participation in the Summer School? Moreover, what are their anticipations for next year's program? Our s...
Weird, hard, and elastic matter bounces into view
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2023-08-16
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Chemical worlds combine to createa a substance that simultaneously behaves like a ceramic and a plastic.Smash-proof smartphone screens could be one application of a novel hybrid material that merges multiple incongruous properties in a single substance. The material simultaneously possesses the hardness and strength of a ceramic, the deformable elasticity of rubber, and the re-mouldability of a plastic. “This combination of properties in a single material is so unique that its potent...
Delegation of Cyprus University of Technology visits ZJU
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2023-08-15
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On August 9, ZHU Shiqiang, deputy chairman of the Zhejiang University Council welcomed a delegation from the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) led by Rector Panayiotis Zaphiris and Chairman of the CUT’s Board of Trustees Christos Homatas.During the meeting, ZHU Shiqiang extended a warm welcome to the delegation and provided an overview of Zhejiang University’s remarkable achievements in talent cultivation, research innovation, and global engagement. He expressed his eager anticipation for ...
Dialogue@ZJU: Messages from professors of ZJU SDG Global Summer School
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2023-08-15
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[Editor’s Note: The 2023 Zhejiang University SDG Global Summer School concluded on August 14. Over 1,000 talented students from more than 80 countries and regions participated in the two-week program. During this time, they explored solutions for sustainability under the mentorship of world-class professors from ZJU and its partner universities. What is the significance of these five academic modules? What contributions has ZJU made in sustainability-related fields? What messages will...
Liquid-triggered graphene photodetectors as a stepping stone for revolutionizing healthcare monitoring
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2023-08-11
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of smart healthcare, the shift towards digitalization gains momentum, and a promising frontier emerges with the advent of the new generation of photodetectors. Among these advancements, graphene material stands out as a beacon of hope, showcasing remarkable properties such as large carrier mobility, exceptional optical transparency, and robust mechanical strength. These attributes position graphene at the forefront of photodetector research, shaping the trajecto...