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).
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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.
Language Zone chat: Chinese Arts and Crafts
Open to University of Leeds students and staff. Join us for some China-themed English chat! Business Confucius Institute teacher Michelle will lead a discussion about Chinese arts and crafts for members of the Language Zone online space for English language practice.
The Seven Dimensions of Chinese Culture
Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of how Chinese culture differs from your own and the implications for doing business? In this seminar, Dr Peter Peverelli will apply Fons Trompenaars 7-Dimensional model to Chinese culture, providing us with a means to not only identify and analyse cultural differences, but also to reconcile them.
Virtual 'Open Day' Appointments
Open to all. Make an appointment to speak to a Business Confucius Institute staff member for personalised information and advice about which of our activities are most relevant for you. Come along with specific questions or just for a chat!
Chinese Bridge Competition UK finals
Register to watch Mandarin learners from around the UK demonstrate their skills in this annual Chinese-language proficiency competition. International Relations and Chinese student Rebecca Mingotti Landriani will be representing the University of Leeds in this online contest held on Zoom.
Lessons from Laozi: managing anxiety amidst a pandemic
Lao Zi was the founder of the philosophy known as Daoism. In this talk from Manchester Confucius Institute, Manuel Parreno examines Laozi's Dao as it relates to human beings, the current global pandemic, and Laozi’s understanding of how we can harness greater inner peace in our life. Click to watch again on Youtube.
20 Years in China: From Corporate Lawyer to Bar-owning Entrepreneur
A unique opportunity to learn about living, working and operating effectively in China from long term resident, highly regarded lawyer and successful entrepreneur Jeremy Sargent OBE.
China Fashion Now: Inside China's Fashion Industry
Professor Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas will take a broad look at China's fashion industry.
An introduction to Chinese Cuisine
Chinese instructor Jianan will tickle your tastebuds with this online talk about Chinese cuisine.