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.
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China, employability and widening participation with Gary Izunwa
In this talk Gary Izunwa will discuss the benefits of having China experience, drawing from his personal story and professional work experience. A passionate advocate for social mobility, Gary will consider the barriers some people face and the advantages of making China experience accessible to a wider population.
Chinese Traditional Opera – why is it important for understanding today’s China?
In this online talk, BCI teacher Xunnan Li will provide an introduction to Chinese Traditional Theatre (Xiqu ”戏曲”). How does it compare to Western forms of theatre and what can it tell us about contemporary China?
Introducing our 2021 Chinese Bridge Candidate
Zuzanna Suchcicka (苏卉雅), a third year student of Chinese and International Business at the University of Leeds, will represent Leeds in the UK finals of the 2021 Chinese Bridge Competition.
Chinese competition for learners interested in business: register now!
The 2nd Chinese Competition of Charitable Projects & Business Innovations for UK University Students will be held online in April 2021. Find out more about the competition and how to enter.
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.
Learning Chinese: tips and resources from Jake Gill’s guest lecture
Jake Gill (高健), CEO of the character learning app Skritter, is a long-time learner of Chinese and also has experience...
Mandarin learning at Leeds University Business School
We spoke to a student, a member of professional staff and an academic to get their different perspectives on the...
The Slow Chinese Newsletter and making progress as an advanced learner
Andrew Methven, CEO of the British advisory firm Hampton Group, first picked up Chinese when backpacking around China. After a...
Emma Cayley’s passion for language and experience of China and Chinese
Professor Emma Cayley, Head of the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies (LCS) at the University of Leeds, has always...
“RT @LeedsPhilandLit: With talk of this possibly being the Chinese century, hear Dr. Frances Wood, former British Library curator & autho… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…”
“Zuzanna Suchcicka (苏卉雅) is representing the University of Leeds in the 2021 Chinese Bridge this Saturday.
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“RT @YorkTheatre: August Strindberg’s thrilling psychological classic #MissJulie is transported to 1940s Hong Kong in this brand new,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…”