Event Archive

2022

September

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  Easy Chinese 20th September

  20 September 2022, 18:00 - 19:00

  Perhaps you've been thinking about learning Mandarin but are unsure whether to take the plunge? Why not come to one of the free one-off Easy Chinese sessions we'll be runninng in advance of our new term of classes starting to help you make up your mind. This in-person session at the...

July

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  Family Fun Day

  24 July 2022, 11:00 - 15:00

  Join us on campus for a family-friendly fun day of kite making, Chinese games, crafts and more. We will also be displaying all entries to our recent schools kite design competition. Free, drop-in and open to all.

June

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  Festival of Chinese Translation

  13 June - 02 July 2022

  Following its well-received debut last year, our online programme of paid workshops and free talks focusing on literary translation run in conjunction with Paper Republic is back for 2022, running from 13 June to 2 July. Events are aimed at professional and aspiring translators, and will cover a wide and fascinating range of topics. For the full festival programme...

March

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  The Paper Republic Guide to Contemporary Chinese Literature: A Roundtable

  17 March 2022, 18:00 - 19:00

  We are delighted to once again be hosting an event with Paper Republic, a charity which aims to promote Chinese literature in English translation. This online roundtable celebrates the publication of the first edition of the Guide to Contemporary Chinese Literature, a distillation of the knowledge and experience of the...

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  The Ballad of Mulan

  07 March 2022, 19:30 - 20:30

  Woman, warrior, legend. For ten years Mulan, disguised as a man, has fought for the Chinese Empire. Now the fighting is coming to an end, one last battle and she will be going home – but can she return to her old life, become a woman again. A search for...

February

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  Spring Concert with UK Chinese Ensemble

  22 February 2022, 19:30 - 21:00

  The Confucius Institute of the University of Aberdeen is delighted to host the UK Chinese Ensemble. This is an opportunity to experience Chinese music and dance from world-class performers which is not to be missed.

2021

June

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  Festival of Chinese Translation

  07 June - 03 July 2021

  Hosted by The Confucius Institute at the University of Aberdeen.

February

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  Chinese New Year Gala Show

  16 February 2021, 19:00 - 20:30

  Join the Confucius Institute as they celebrate Chinese New Year online.

January

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  Winter 2021 Online Mandarin Classes

  25 January - 03 April 2021

  A new block of online classes for adults will begin on 25 January. Courses are offered at a range of levels from beginners to advanced and are open to all. This 10-week block will cost £90 or £45 concession for staff, students and alumni. For more information and to book your place,...

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  Easy Chinese

  21 January 2021, 16:00 - 17:30

  Have you thought about studying Mandarin but are unsure about taking the plunge? Why not sign up for one of our Easy Chinese sessions to help you decide. This free, one-off 90-minute online sessions is intended as a brief introduction to Mandarin for those with no prior knowledge of the...