Lancaster University Confucius Institute
Lancaster University Confucius Institute officially opened on 20 December 2011.
Its aims include to:
- offer credit-bearing Mandarin language and culture classes to students;
- offer language and culture courses to local schools, communities and businesses;
- support enterprise in the North West region through the themes of China, innovation and sustainable development. Both Lancaster University and our partner University in China, South China University of Technology, have significant expertise in these areas.
Upcoming Events
| 21 Feb 2013 | Seminar: Dr. Elliott Shaw ‘Harmony and Right Conduct in Chinese Philosophy and Religion’. Bowland North Seminar Room 17, 4pm-5pm |
| 20 March 2013 | ‘Doing Business in China Workshop Series: Managing Risk’ followed by Chinese buffet and networking. Lancaster University Management School, 9.00-12.30 |
| Fridays, term-time | TaiChi classes at the Confucius Institute every Friday, 1-2pm, open to all. 9 sessions from 18 January to 15 March cost £16. |
| Easter 2013 | Headteachers trip to China |
| Summer 2013 | Student study visit to China |
News
| 1 February 2013 | Watch Mark Hendrick MP’s recent talk on ‘Chinese relations with the UK over the next ten years’. |
| 16 November 2012 | Annual Guest Lecture: Assessing the Impact of Climate Change and Intensive Human Activities on China’s Agro-Ecosystem by Professor Laixiang Sun, SOAS, University of London. |
| Sept 2012 | Study Chinese in your first year |
| August 2012 | More Music and Northern Dragons perform at University Open Day |
| August 2012 | Visit Day at Lancaster University (reported on Confucius Institute Headquarters’ website) |