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Fun had by all at BCI Open Day! On Thursday 16th October, the Business Confucius Institute opened its doors for a relaxed and welcoming Drop In & Discover event. Throughout the day, around thirty students and staff from across the University of Leeds stopped by to explore everything the BCI has to offer. Visitors browsed...
🌕✨ Mid-Autumn Festival ✨🌕 On Thursday 2nd October, we gathered in Maurice Keyworth SR (1.32) to celebrate one of the most beloved festivals in Chinese culture, the Mid-Autumn Festival. The lunchtime event brought 130 students and staff across two sessions for an hour of culture, fun, and delicious treats. The session began with an engaging...
The Business Confucius Institute (BCI) at the University of Leeds is celebrating a major international success following the results of the 2025 CI Moments Global Short Video Collection Event. Earlier this year, BCI hosted its own Short Video Competition, inviting students to creatively share their experiences with Chinese language and culture. The local contest saw...
On Wednesday 24th September, the Business Confucius Institute (BCI) at the University of Leeds was pleased to welcome staff from the Bank of China for a productive day of discussions and engagement. As part of our commitment to building strong links with the business community, the visit provided an excellent opportunity to explore future collaboration....
The Business Confucius Institute (BCI) at the University of Leeds is delighted to announce the winners of its inaugural Short Video Competition, which invited students, staff, alumni, and members of the wider community to share their experiences with Chinese language and culture through creative storytelling. After receiving a wide range of engaging entries, our judging...
On July 6, 2025, the Leeds Chinese Community School (LCCS) hosted a joyful Summer Fair at the Anglers Club, bringing together families, performers, and guests from across the city. The event was full of colour, culture, and community spirit — a wonderful celebration of everything LCCS stands for. The Business Confucius Institute at the University...
On July 7–8, 2025, the Seventh International Academic Symposium on Dialogue between Language Teaching and the Arts was successfully held at SOAS University of London. The event was jointly organized by SOAS, the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies at the University of Leeds, the Business Confucius Institute at the University of Leeds, the Confucius Institute at...
Celebrating Chinese Language and Culture: Mandarin Excellence Programme Intensive Study Day at the University of Leeds On Monday, 16th June, the University of Leeds welcomed enthusiastic students from Pudsey Grammar School, Crossley Heath, and Macmillan Academy for a vibrant and enriching day as part of the Northern Hub Mandarin Excellence Programme (MEP) Intensive Study Day....
What do our food choices reveal about the cultures we come from? In a thought-provoking guest lecture hosted by the Business Confucius Institute, Chenyi Zhu, a PhD researcher at Leeds University Business School, explored how food is more than sustenance—it’s a reflection of cultural values, habits, and attitudes. With a focus on the contrasts...
On June 13, attendees at the University of Leeds were treated to a rich cultural journey during HEAR CHINA: The Sounds of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, an engaging public lecture exploring the deep connections between China’s geography and its diverse musical traditions. The event was organised by three MA Music Management students from...