Event Archive

The Short Story: Hero of Contemporary Chinese Literature

Short stories are under-represented in translation but they have much to offer. In this online event, translators and Paper Republic members Eric Abrahamsen and Dylan Levi King discuss why readers, and publishers, should dive in. Points of discussion will include why the short story form is so rich in Chinese literature,...

Translation in action: Two translators approach a Chinese short story

Online translation event

Easy Chinese

Thinking about learning Mandarin but unsure whether you're ready to take the plunge? Why not join one of our Easy Chinese online sessions. This free, one-off session is intended as a brief introduction to Mandarin for those with no prior knowledge of the language. Students will be introduced to Mandarin...

Easy Chinese

Thinking about learning Mandarin but not sure if you're ready to take the plulnge? Why not join one of our online Easy Chinese sessions. This free one-off session is intended as a brief introduction to Mandarin for those with no prior knowledge of the language. Participants will be introduced to...

Calligraphy and Crafts

This event was cancelled

Come along to our Calligraphy and Craft session where you can try your hand at the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy and also enjoy a selection of other traditional Chinese crafts, such as knotwork, stamp making or papercraft. Sessions are free and all are welcome.

Creativity and Masculinities in Chinese Male Beauty Vlogs

This event was cancelled

The next meeting of the Chinese Studies Group will take place on Tuesday, 24th March 2020, in Room F61, Edward Wright Building, Old Aberdeen, at 5:15 p.m.   Dr Derek Hird, Senior Lecturer in Chinese Studies and Deputy Director of the Confucius Institute, Lancaster University, will speak on “Creativity and Masculinities in...

Developing second language proficiency in the classroom. The Mandarin Excellence Programme: a case study

This event was cancelled

Seminar with drinks reception. The speaker will be Katharine Carruthers, UCL, Institute of Education

Mandarin Bookbug

Bookbug but with a Mandarin twist.

Chinese New Year Gala Show Inverurie

This event was cancelled

2020 Year of the Rat Chinese New Year Celebrations

Language exchange speed networking

Learning a language on your own can be tough. Meeting up with a friendly face to practise not only reduces the loneliness of language learning but also provides some positive momentum. So why not find someone in your community to speak with? The Confucius Institute hosts language exchange events to...