In 1583, you were born in Scotland;
In 1897, I set sail on the West Lake.
Left: Qiushi Academy, the early 20th Century
Right: Old College, The University of Edinburgh, the early 18th Century
After World War, you rose in pain; Meanwhile, a long march made me “Cambridge of the East”.
Left: Zhejiang University in Meitan
Right: University of Edinburgh, Old Medical School Building
Dr. David Duncan Main from UoE helped me set up the hospital.
Academician Kaijia CHENG graduated from ZJU and came to you to further Ph.D study.
Left: Academician Kaijia CHENG graduated from the Department of Physics, Zhejiang University in 1941 and received his Ph.D. degree from Edinburgh University in 1948.
Right: Dr. David Duncan Main, an alumnus of Edinburgh University, founded Guangji Hospital in Hangzhou (the predecessor of the SAHZU).
In 2012, you and I met nearby the West Lake. Asia’s first biomedical programme was established.
On 20th May, 2015,
You and I agreed to work together to build a joint institute.
Signing Ceremony of ZJU-UoE Institute
From then on, we joined hands to usher in continuing students.
Current Students of 3 years
For four years
We have walked side by side, studied together in the library, and immersed ourselves in learning.
In the lab, we are all excited about the new world we are exploring.
In and after class, we always have interchange of many original ideas.
We are all pleasant and playful youngsters.
And we are willing to be with each other without words.
We have a lot to whisper between us.
Let us together seize the beautiful youth.
We will hold our hands and embark upon the journey to stars and the Sea.
Left: ZJE Building, International Campus of Zhejiang University
Right: Old College, The University of Edinburgh
A distance of 10,000 kilometers does not hold back our acquaintance and company.
We can enjoy the bright sky and the gentle wind together.
Left: ZJE Building, International Campus of Zhejiang University
Right: Medical College, The University of Edinburgh
We can enjoy a romantic cherry blossom together.
Left: Auditorium, International Campus of Zhejiang University
Right: Meadows, The University of Edinburgh
We can ponder about the future and dreams under the Sun and the Moon.
Left: Faculty Club, International Campus of Zhejiang University
Right: Meadows, The University of Edinburgh
Left: Bell Tower, International Campus of Zhejiang University
Right: Old College, The University of Edinburgh
The towers witness the time when we look out to each other.
Left: Bell Tower, International Campus of Zhejiang University
Right: David Hume Tower, GS Campus of The University of Edinburgh
The campuses record the time when we sweat and shine as we move forward.
Left: Library, International Campus of Zhejiang University
Right: McEwan hall, GS Campus, The University of Edinburgh
In 8 years of collaboration, we’ve got impressive achievement.
Undergraduate were enrolled into top Universities with full scholarship.
The current students get good command at English and wild horizon.
Reading and presenting, innovating and thinking, researching and practising, they are encouraged to explore the world.
Left: Certificate from Zhejiang University
Right: Certificate from University of Edinburgh
We have been together for long, and we have a far journey to the future.
We will keep our promise and encourage each other along the way.
We will pursue with love and hope.
We will build a brighter future of Biomedical Science.
