Event Archive

2016

May

• Calligraphy

  14 May - 23 June 2016

  Classes in Chinese Calligraphy at the Confucius Institute are suitable for both the beginner and improver.

• Tai Chi (Taijiquan) for Adults

  04 May - 22 June 2016

  Tai Chi is a form of Chinese exercise with the purpose of enhancing physical and mental health through its focus on slow, gentle movements, deep breathing and meditation.

March

• "EAST MEETS WEST"

  31 March 2016, 18:30 - 19:30

  A free lecture by Master Chen Lisheng and Master Gordon Faulkner (You Lisu) discussing Wudang Health practices and Wudang Yangsheng

• Dream as "Being": Du Liniang and her field of "being"

  14 March 2016, 17:30 - 19:00

  A talk based on the play 'The Peony Pavilion' (1598)

• 15th Chinese Bridge Competition

  07 March 2016

  The Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students is an international contest organised by the Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban).

February

• Staff Intensive Training in Mandarin

  11 February - 18 April 2016

  Together with our partner university, Wuhan, we are pleased to announce a structured programme to support those members of the University who wish to pursue Mandarin as part of their continuous professional development.

• Chinese New Year Celebrations

  08 - 12 February 2016

  Join us at The Hub to celebrate Chinese New Year here at the University of Aberdeen and mark the start of the Year of the Monkey.

• Chinese New Year Celebrations

  07 February 2016, 12:00 - 18:00

  Chinese New Year Celebration 春节联欢 A spectacle of colour will brighten up Old Aberdeen this weekend, as a traditional dragon procession and lion dance helps to mark the start of Chinese New Year at the University of Aberdeen. The Confucius Institute of the University of Aberdeen is holding a special events at King’s College...

January

• Confucius Institute teaching term begins

  18 January 2016

  Confucius Institute of the University of Aberdeen new teaching term begins from 18th January. All courses will run for 10 weeks until 25th March. More details can be found on our website under education section. Registration and online booking will open late November.

2015

December

• Aberdeen Chinese Studies Group presents "Water, Earth and Air: The Costs of China's Growth"

  08 December 2015, 17:15 - 18:45

  The next meeting of the Chinese Studies Group will be given by the Group's Chairman Martin Mills, also of the Department of Anthropology, on Tuesday December 8th, in Room F61, Edward Wright Building, Old Aberdeen.