Mandarin Excellence Programme event inspires young learners
On 20 and 21 June the Business Confucius Institute supported the East Asian Studies Department to host nearly 90 young Mandarin learners for a day of Chinese language and culture.
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Local Chinese school perform at Manchester Dragon Boat Festival celebrations
On June 9 2024, the day before the Dragon Boat Festival in the lunar calendar, nearly twenty teachers and students from New Vision Education Chinese School visited Salford Quays in Manchester to participate in the UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival celebration hosted by the Xinhua Chinese Association.
2024 China Camp creates lifelong memories and intercultural friendships
Our 2024 China Camp trip took a diverse group of fourteen participants to Beijing and Xi'an this Easter, hosted by our partner university UIBE.
Dr Catherine Xiang unravels the nuances of intercultural communication with China
The Business Confucius Institute welcomed Dr Catherine Xiang from the London School of Economics on Thursday 16 May 2024 to give a hybrid guest lecture about her recent book 'Bridging the Gap'.
Celebrated Chinese author Lu Min begins UK residency in Leeds
Fans of Chinese language, literature and culture gathered at Leeds University Union for a special event hosted by the Business Confucius Institute at the University of Leeds and the Leeds Centre for New Chinese Writing.
An intercultural celebration to welcome the Year of the Dragon
On 8 February 2023 almost 100 staff, students and friends braved the snow to join the Business Confucius Institute's Chinese New Year celebrations.
An inspiring and practical talk from Sweaty Betty's VP (China), Lexie Morris
The Business Confucius Institute at the University of Leeds welcomed staff, students and guests at Leeds University Business School and online on Wednesday 7 February for a guest lecture by China market specialist Lexie Morris. Read about the event and some of the key messages she shared.
Tradition and innovation come together in preparation for Chinese New Year
Spring Festival came a month early to HELIX, as the Business Confucius Institute (BCI) welcomed staff, students and guests to look ahead to the Year of the Dragon.
Staff, students and families enjoy Chinese cultural activities for wellbeing and fun
This summer we ran Chinese cultural activities promoting wellbeing and helping families relax and get creative.
The Fifth International Academic Symposium on Dialogue between Language Teaching and the Arts
The Fifth International Academic Symposium on Dialogue between Language Teaching and the Arts was held at the University of Leeds on 22 and 23 June 2023. The Business Confucius Institute was honoured to co-organise the Symposium and support this important work to further the ongoing dialogue between Chinese language teaching and the arts. Read the...