Fostering Sino-European Research Ties: Kārlis Rokpelnis’s Visit to DKU
It was a pleasure to host Kārlis Rokpelnis, as the new EURAXESS-China representative, at DKU. During the visit, Kārlis had the opportunity to visit our advanced WDR research labs. He expressed considerable admiration for the state-of-the-art facilities and the cutting-edge research being conducted there. The discussions also ventured into the potential for fostering deeper ties […]
DKU Student Shaban Muhammad Triumphs with Prestigious Award at the 12th Asia-Korea Conference
Shaban Muhammad, an ambitious student from the Division of Applied Science (DNAS) at Duke Kunshan University, showcased his research prowess and was awarded the prestigious “Best Poster in Basic Science” at the 12th Asia-Korea Conference held in Shanghai on November 16th. His winning poster summarized his Summer Research Scholars (DKU SRS) Project that detailed the […]
BIOL201_Field Trip to Zengji Pharmaceutical
On September 13th, 2024 – Students from the Cell and Molecular Biology course (BIOL 201) had the unique opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the real world of pharmaceuticals with a field trip to Jiangsu Zhengji Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. This visit provided an invaluable peek behind the scenes of one of the […]
Field Trip Memories: Exploring Generative AI Together!
On Febuary 23, 28 students from CS401 Cloud Computing Course and Edge Intelligence Lab at Duke Kunshan University’s Division of Natural and Applied Sciences (DNAS) embarked on a Generative AI (GAI) field trip. During their visit to Shanghai, they visiting Amazon Web Services (AWS) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The field trip was a resounding success! From […]
Soft matter symposium attracts over 25 global experts
Soft matter research and its potential to transform the technology around us came under the microscope in a three-day conference at Duke Kunshan University. More than 25 professors from universities across Asia, Europe and North America united on campus on Jan. 26-28 for the Duke Kunshan University Soft Matter Symposium 2024. Soft matter materials are […]
NTU Global Connect Fellowship (GCF)
NTU Singapore Global Connect Fellowship (GCF) is an exciting opportunity for students to spend their summer in Singapore on our vibrant, international, state-of-the-art NTU campus from 20 May – 20 July 2024, with an application deadline of 1 March 2024. GCF will attract globally the best and brightest final year bachelor’s or master’s degrees students graduating in 2025 […]
Research offers new insight into cancer development
An international team of researchers including Duke Kunshan Professor Ferdinand Kappes has advanced understanding on the role of the DEK protein, a unique human DNA interacting protein, in the cellular cycle. Their study, published in The Journal of Cell Science, an internationally renowned magazine in the field of cell biology, is a step forward in revealing […]
New Book Published by DKU Student, Arabela Valenzuela
Of Threads And Needles: A young woman’s journey across one of the world’s most patriarchal lands Balochistan is not your typical tourist destination. Hidden away in the remote border region between Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan, this barren, mountainous land is widely known for its long history of unrest, poverty, and a deeply conservative local culture […]
Sigma Xi support Grants in Aid of Research for students
There are two annual deadlines: March 15 Deadline October 1 Deadline Award Levels: Proposals are evaluated based on scientific merit and how well they align with the funding criteria. Visit sigmaxi.org/giar for guidelines, a list of fundable expenses, and more information about the program. Sigma Xi’s Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program helps launch […]
Six Duke Undergrads Named 2023 Scholars in Marine Medicine
DURHAM, N.C. – Duke University’s Scholars in Marine Medicine program, which offers an interdisciplinary research experience for pre-health majors interested in marine biology or environmental science, has announced six new members. Students who are selected for the program generally have experience working in a lab environment and a passion for the unique combination of marine science […]