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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Huge success for Leeds Students in the 2024 Chinese Bridge Competition
On Thursday 6th June, two Leeds students took part in the 21st Edition of the Chinese Bridge Competition in London. Francesca Pala (Chinese name 方可心) won three different prizes: Most Eloquent Award, Most Popular Contestant and second place in the competition overall.
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.
Introducing our 2024 Chinese Bridge contestants
We are delighted to introduce Francesca and Sophie, who will be representing Leeds in this year's Chinese Bridge Competition. Chinese Bridge is an international competition in which non-Chinese university students can demonstrate their knowledge of Chinese language and culture.
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.
Leeds alumna Marie Tulloch shares practical tips and inspiration
The Business Confucius Institute (BCI) welcomed Leeds graduate Marie Tulloch back to campus during Global Careers Week. This was an inspiring talk filled with practical insights about making a career using Chinese language skills.
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.