Event Archive

Festival of Chinese Translation

Hosted by The Confucius Institute at the University of Aberdeen.

Chinese New Year Gala Show

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

Winter 2021 Online Mandarin Classes

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,...

Easy Chinese

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...

Easy Chinese

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...

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.