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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.

Events

Chinese Evening Courses (2024-25 term 2)

This 10-week term runs from the week beginning 3rd February to the week beginning 7th April 2025. Visit our Evening Course pages for full details.

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BCI Library Hours

Drop in at our office to study, browse our books or just to chat with a member of staff.

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Find a Language Exchange Partner Event

On the 20th of February the Language Zone will be hosting a Language Exchange event for language learners to come...

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News

Chinese New Year Festivities Light Up Harrogate Grammar School!

The Business Confucius Institute at the University of Leeds was thrilled to support a day of Chinese culture and language...

Over £1000 given out in prizes! Leeds Business Confucius Institute Celebrates Chinese Culture Through Writing Competition

Leeds Business Confucius Institute Celebrates Chinese Culture Through Writing Competition The Leeds Business Confucius Institute is thrilled to announce the...

Melodies of China - We enjoyed a beautiful evening with an award winning Orchestra!

Chinese Orchestra of Guangzhou Wows Audience at the University of Leeds On Sunday, 19th January 2025, the Riley Smith Theatre...

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Posts

How I will celebrate the Year of the Snake by Jun Yi

An image of me Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is the most important festival for Chinese people around the world. Celebrations...

Why is Chinese New Year so important? by Ye Jing

Hey everyone! As we gear up for Chinese  Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival (春节 Chūn Jié), I thought it would be fun to share a...

Reflections on my BCI Project Assistant Internship

Our 2023-2024 intern, Émilien Luigi looks back at his time as the Leeds Business Confucius Institute (BCI) Project Assistant.  An exciting opportunity to develop various...

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