Wang Bangbing Participates in China's 32nd Scientific Expedition to Antarctica
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As a crew member of a fixed-wing aircraft, Wang Bangbing, an associate professor of the School of Earth Science, Zhejiang University, participated in China’s 32nd scientific expedition to Antarctica on Chinese icebreaker “Xuelong”. Apart from gathering data, Wang was also involved in processing and explaining radio-echo sounding data.One of the highlights of this scientific expedition to Antarctica was to carry out airborne geophysical detecting in Princess Elizabeth Land near China’s ...
Research Findings by Prof.Zhang Chuanxi Crowned as One of China's Top 10 Achievements in Life Sciences in 2015
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2016-01-29
To promote the pioneering development of life sciences and showcase major scientific achievements in this field, China Association for Science and Technology selected China’s Top 10 Achievements in Life Sciences in 2015 and announced the result on January 24. Findings, entitled “Two insulin receptors determine alternative wing morphs in planthoppers”, by a research team led by Prof. Zhang Chuanxi of the College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, were listed as one of...
ZJU Attracts Galaxy of ‘Winged Steeds’
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2016-01-27
According to the 12th 1000 Talent Plan, Zhejiang University recruits 34 outstanding overseas young scientists, thus ranking 1st among all the institutions of higher learning and research institutes in China. In fact, the recruitment of young talents has been exceptionally successful at ZJU in the past several years.“Outstanding faculty members are at the core of building a world-class university with top-notch disciplines. ZJU adheres to a consistent principle that equal emphasis should b...
Undergraduate Online Course Platform in Pilot Operation
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2016-01-26
With concerted efforts of various departments, the undergraduate online course platform has been eventually put in pilot operation. On the afternoon of January 15, 50-plus teachers and students witnessed this crucial moment when the new course platform went online and savored its immense charm.The online course platform plays a vital role in learning. To cater to the demands of teachers and students alike, Zhejiang University creates a brand new online course platform geared towards educational ...
ZJU Wins New Media Award
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2016-01-22
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On January 22, Zhejiang University was crowned the distinction as one of the 10 most outstanding organizations in new media in the education system. ZJU has a full spectrum of new media platforms, such as an official micro-blogging service (Weibo) and a WeChat public account, through which it releases major policies and regulations, publicizes remarkable teaching and research achievements, tells stories of ZJUers, transmits the spirit and culture of ZJU and responds to hot issues. In the n...
ZJU Opens 27 Teacher-Student Lounges
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2016-01-20
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Since April 2015, Zhejiang University has opened 27 teacher-student lounges throughout the campus, which are immensely popular with teachers and students are alike.Teacher-student lounges are designed by schools and colleges, each having its own distinctive style marked by a rich cultural connotation and a relaxed academic atmosphere. Teachers and students can hold a wide range of activities in lounges.
Research Team Led by Prof. Xu Jianming Discovers Geographic Patterns of Co-occurrence Network Topological Features for Soil Microbiota
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2016-01-20
The research team led by Prof. Xu Jianming in the College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, published its latest research findings titled “Geographic patterns of co-occurrence network topological features for soil microbiota at continental scale in eastern China” in The ISME Journal by the Nature Publishing Group on January 15, 2016. Soil microbiota play a critical role in soil biogeochemical processes and exert a profound effect on soil functions. Recent studies hav...
ZJU Hosts Alibaba News Review Writing Contest for College Students
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2016-01-20
The organizing committee of Alibaba News Review Writing Contest for College Students announced the winners yesterday. The contest, aiming to promote university-industry cooperation and discover outstanding reviewers, was co-hosted by the College of Media and International Culture and Qianjiang Evening News. Five candidates, including Huang Wanjun from Zhejiang University, won the gold medal. 10 commentaries were awarded the silver medal and 20 the bronze medal.
Yan Jianhua Meets with Delegation of CITRIS-UC
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2016-01-19
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On the morning of January 15, Yan Jianhua, Vice President of Zhejiang University, met with a delegation led by Professor Costas Spanos, Director of the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS). Yan introduced to the delegation the construction of Zijin Start-up Town. “Our university attaches much importance to innovative and entrepreneurship education. The privately-owned economy in Zhejiang is very dynamic, but privately-owned enterprises are in urgent nee...
Rt. Hon. David Willetts Visits ZJU
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2016-01-19
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Rt. Hon. David Willetts, the British Minister of State for Universities and Science from 2010 to July 2014, paid a visit to Zhejiang University on January 18. Executive Vice President Song Yonghua met with David Willetts.Song extended his cordial welcome to David Willetts and introduced to him relevant information about ZJU, including its latest development, globalization initiative, educational philosophy, research and teaching, international cooperation and exchange as well as the construction...