The Business Confucius Institute at the University of Leeds
We promote the understanding of Chinese language and culture in the UK, with a business focus on helping companies to communicate with Chinese customers more effectively.
Chinese Evening Courses (levels 1, 4, 5 and Advanced)
An eight-week Mandarin course for adults.
Study Abroad in Mainland China: a student panel for Global Opportunities Week
This session for Global Opportunities Week will help students learn more about what it is like to study abroad in mainland China. Come along to hear from our student panel and ask them your questions! Open to University of Leeds students.
My China Career: Guy Dru Drury (CBI)
Join us to learn about the successful career of Leeds alumnus Guy Dru Drury MBE, Chief Representative in China for the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
Summer Consultancy Project: student reflections
Participating in a Leeds University Business School (LUBS) Summer Consultancy Project gave Consumer Analytics and Marketing Strategy student Ha Thu Nguyen the opportunity to respond to a real-life business brief, while also improving her intercultural competence and understanding of Chinese culture. Read her reflections on the linguistic and cultural factors that had an impact on the process, and the steps she took to overcome barriers.
Report: Chinese consumer shopping behaviour in Leeds
In this report commissioned by the Business Confucius Institute (BCI), Consumer Analytics and Marketing Strategy student Ha Thu Nguyen shares her research into Chinese consumer shopping behaviour in Leeds and makes recommendations for retailer promotional activity on key dates.
Success for Leeds student in the 19th Chinese Bridge UK Finals
An excellent performance in the 19th Chinese Bridge UK finals, held online on 19 September 2020, earned University of Leeds student Rebecca Mingotti Landriani 'First Prize' and an invitation to represent the UK in the international finals.
Apply now: Mandarin Language Tutor vacancies
We are recruiting three part-time Mandarin Language Tutors. Learn more about the roles and how to apply.
Resources for studying Chinese at home
Language learning is well-suited to self-study as well as being a reason to reach out and connect with others online to practice....
Historical talks and exhibitions in Leeds
As we look forward to welcoming author Barclay Price on Wednesday 20 March to tell us all about the history...
China in Africa: meet the speakers
Our China in Africa event on 26 September will be an excellent opportunity to learn about the China-Africa relationship from...
My experience of learning Chinese: Mischa Wilmers
Mischa Wilmers started learning Chinese as a fun way to meet people in a new city. Just over a year...
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“There are so many reasons to learn Mandarin.
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