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Leeds University Team Shines at 2025 Concord World University AI+ International Business Negotiation Competition! The Leeds University Business Confucius Institute (BCI) team has achieved an incredible milestone by reaching the Grand Final of the 2025 Concord Cup World University AI+ International Business Negotiation Competition, finishing as runners-up among nearly 50 elite university teams from across...
Inspiring Guest Lecture ... When Tang Xianzu Meets Shakespeare! On Wednesday, 26 November, we were delighted to host an online guest lecture with Professor Li Jun, Associate Professor of English at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), Beijing, and Co-Director of the acclaimed intercultural production Dreaming Under the Bough. Fascinating event, it was...
Guest Lecture & Workshop - Qigong & Taiji - Chinese Wisdom for Wellbeing Today, the Business Confucius Institute hosted a unique cultural experience: a Guest Lecture and Workshop on Qigong and Taiji, led by Xiaoping Lu, a dedicated practitioner of Master Chen’s Essence Qigong form. The event offered participants an opportunity to explore the ancient...
Mandarin Taster Session Success at Language Zone On Friday, 14th November, we welcomed curious learners to our Mandarin Taster Session at Language Zone as part of the World Unite Festival. We kicked things off with a friendly chat about China, asking if anyone had visited and which cities they knew. Then came the fun part:...
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop – A Cultural Celebration at Leeds University As part of the University’s World Unite Festival (WU Fest), 15 students gathered on Tuesday, 11th November for an inspiring Chinese Calligraphy Workshop in the Student Union. The event offered a unique opportunity to explore the beauty and artistry of traditional Chinese writing. During the...
A decade after first performing in China, colleagues from the University of Leeds’ School of Performance and Cultural Industries have returned to Fuzhou to take part in the 7th Tang Xianzu International Theatre Exchange, presenting a new piece that combines British and Chinese theatrical traditions. The production, Dreaming Under the Bough, was created by stage@leeds in collaboration with the University of International...
On Tuesday 28th October, the University of Leeds hosted a captivating evening of philosophy and practice with the event Exploring Daoism: Philosophy, Culture & Wellbeing. Held in the Liberty Building’s LG.06 Lecture Theatre, the session drew a diverse audience of over 50 students, staff, and community members eager to engage with one of China’s most...
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...