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On Tuesday, 29th April, attendees joined an amazing online guest lecture Chinese Language, Culture and Business Secrets. The event featured Lili Luo, founder of Chinese Surfing, a Mandarin language school based in Hangzhou, China. With more than 15 years of teaching experience and 10 years as a female Chinese entrepreneur, Lili offered unique insights drawn...
Leeds, UK — The Leeds University Business School (LUBS) Partnership Awards 2025 took place last night, with staff members from the Confucius Institute among the big winners. The event, which celebrated the dedication of staff and students in enhancing the learning experience at Leeds University, was attended by senior Leeds University Business School staff and...
On Thursday, March 20th, the Leeds Business Confucius Institute hosted an insightful and engaging virtual "Meet the Author" session with Glen Loveland, the author of Beijing Bound: A Foreigner Discovers China. The event was a resounding success, with attendees from around the world joining to hear first hand from the author about his experiences living...
On the 13th of March 2025, the Leeds University Union hosted a brilliant Chinese Calligraphy Workshop as part of the Spring World Unite Festival. The event, held from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, welcomed nine participants who were eager to explore the art of Chinese calligraphy. The session was hosted by four members from the...
On Thursday March 6, 2025, Garforth Academy, Leeds had the pleasure of hosting a Mandarin taster session, courtesy of the Leeds Business Confucius Institute. Fifteen students participated in the special event, which was designed to introduce them to Chinese language and culture. Mandarin teachers Yingying Bai and Qingyuan Yang led the session, offering a fun...
Year 7 students at Benton Park School in Leeds recently took part in an exciting and educational workshop all about the Chinese Lantern Festival. The event offered a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in Chinese culture and traditions through a variety of engaging activities. The day began with an introduction to the history...
The Business Confucius Institute at the University of Leeds was thrilled to support a day of Chinese culture and language exploration at Harrogate Grammar School. Organized by Adrian Stipetic, Head of Languages, the event saw 300 Year 7 students engage in a variety of China-themed activities. These included: Kite making Chinese painting Chinese papercutting...
Leeds Business Confucius Institute Celebrates Chinese Culture Through Writing Competition The Leeds Business Confucius Institute is thrilled to announce the winners of its highly anticipated 2024 Chinese Writing Competition, which concluded on December 6, 2024. This exciting event invited students to explore and celebrate Chinese culture through their writing, challenging participants with thought-provoking questions designed...
Chinese Orchestra of Guangzhou Wows Audience at the University of Leeds On Sunday, 19th January 2025, the Riley Smith Theatre at the University of Leeds hosted an unforgettable performance by the award-winning Chinese Orchestra of Guangzhou (No. 6 High School), with over 130 talented musicians filling the stage with the rich sounds of traditional Chinese...
Leeds University celebrated the Year of the Snake with an exciting Chinese New Year event hosted by the Business Confucius Institute on Wednesday 🎉 The event kicked off with delicious Chinese dumplings (Jiaozi), a traditional treat enjoyed during Chinese New Year, delighting everyone’s taste buds. Next, attendees were captivated by a stunning Guzheng performance by...