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The shape of things to come: Hainan’s birds are changing because of us

The shape of things to come: Hainan’s birds are changing because of us

Hainan has a unique tropical environment with abundant biodiversity and is home to over 400 speci...

15 Apr 2022
Switching it up: Why some plants prefer hummingbirds, not bees

Switching it up: Why some plants prefer hummingbirds, not bees

Many plants require the help of animals such as bees, birds and bats to transfer their pollen bet...

25 Feb 2022
TEDxXJTLU 2021: Exploring 'dao'

TEDxXJTLU 2021: Exploring 'dao'

TEDxXJTLU, initiated by the XJTLU Museum, showcased a range of speakers on the theme of dao. Dao...

27 Jan 2022
XJTLU student participates in the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow

XJTLU student participates in the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow

What is it like to participate in the world's largest and most important climate conference? Weiy...

18 Nov 2021
Linking health codes to Covid-19 vaccination status may improve uptake

Linking health codes to Covid-19 vaccination status may improve uptake

As the world approaches the end of the second year of the Covid-19 epidemic, vaccine distribution...

11 Nov 2021
XJTLU in the Media in October

XJTLU in the Media in October

During the past month, XJTLU was mentioned in media reports from outlets China Youth Daily, China...

28 Oct 2021
China’s wildlife food ban is vital for public health and threatened species – our research reveals what must happen next

China’s wildlife food ban is vital for public health and threatened species – our research reveals what must happen next

World leaders are attending an online summit to discuss the future of life on Earth. With one...

18 Oct 2021
Recent XJTLU graduate learns through organising COP15 parallel forum

Recent XJTLU graduate learns through organising COP15 parallel forum

Involving local communities in biodiversity protection is critical, says a recent Xi’an Jiaoton...

13 Oct 2021
The Conversation: Creature that inspired Pikachu is being blamed for an ecological crisis – but it may be innocent

The Conversation: Creature that inspired Pikachu is being blamed for an ecological crisis – but it may be innocent

Known as the water tower of Asia, the Tibetan Plateau is where the mighty Yellow, Yangtze and...

11 Oct 2021