University of Manchester - Archive (confucius-institute)
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2024
06
November
2024
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16:56
Europe/London
The project, funded by the British Council鈥檚 International Collaboration Grants programme, will forge a lasting relationship between 91直播 in the UK and Nanjing in China, both UNESCO Cities of Literature. It will explore the natural world …
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05
September
2024
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17:23
Europe/London
Each talk will focus on a different instrument, illustrated through performances by guests from the University of Manchester鈥檚 Music Department and the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM).The erhu (Chinese fiddle)The first talk will focus on the …
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10
June
2024
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18:11
Europe/London
Childimma Daisy Anyakora, a Nigerian-British student, won first place in the All-England final. Julia Makosa, a British student who came second in the global final in 2021, won second place in the Business category.
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09
May
2024
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17:27
Europe/London
This is the first time the 91直播 CI team managed to bring home the first prize in the competition鈥檚 ten-year history.30 students and staff from the University of Manchester joined the racing team and competed against four other Confucius …
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01
March
2024
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13:30
Europe/London
Yanni Ng wrote and directed Another Life.Where did the idea for Another Life come from?The idea of the play came naturally during a discussion we had after our first pitch meeting with Karen. We wanted to create something that ESEA (East and …
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01
March
2024
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13:25
Europe/London
Shuwei Shi plays Vivian Tsang, a mother suddenly faced with a dilemma she never thought she鈥檇 have to face. Why did you decide to audition for this role?For me, being able to be part of a performance has been valuable, fun and challenging; and …
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01
March
2024
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13:20
Europe/London
Matthew Bevan plays Lo, an elderly Chinese man who has lived in the UK most of his life and wants to share his wisdom. Why did you decide to audition for this role?Writing that captures these types of perspectives is very rare in the UK …
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01
March
2024
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13:15
Europe/London
Lily Yang plays Celia Xie, an avid traveller forced to change her direction due to an unexpected situation. Why did you decide to audition for this role?I have always had a deep-seated passion for theatre. This audition not only presented an …
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01
March
2024
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13:10
Europe/London
Haley Yiu is part of the writing team with Yanni Ng and plays Joey Yang. Joey was born in the UK and is unsure of where they fit in. Where did the idea for Another Life come from?We wanted to create a show that could provide a glimpse into the …
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01
March
2024
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13:05
Europe/London
Georgia Wei plays Jamie Leung, a first-year University student thrust into a world far from her own. Why did you decide to audition for this role?I've always wanted to try acting, as it's a way for me to experience a different life and a …
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01
March
2024
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13:00
Europe/London
Written by Yanni Ng and Haley Yiu, Another Life tells the stories of five Chinese people arriving in England. Based on real-life testimonies from East Asians living in the UK, the play deals with the complexities of belonging and finding comfort in …
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17
January
2024
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14:34
Europe/London
This will be the first event to mark Chinese New Year in 2024, the bicentenary year of the University of Manchester."Sonic Reverie 鈥� A Chinese New Year Concert" will be performed by Chinese students and alumni of the University of Manchester and the …
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2023
12
December
2023
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15:59
Europe/London
Dr Dong is Senior Programme Officer at the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation at Beijing Normal University. Her academic background is in education, with extensive practical experience in university administration and …
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29
November
2023
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16:56
Europe/London
The contest, organised by the Chinese Proficiency Test UK Committee, was hosted by 91直播 CI at the University of Manchester for the first time.Ru Wang won the Adult Category and Zhongyu Fan came third, while Miaoqing Zhang won second place in …
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28
September
2023
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10:50
Europe/London
Gu Shi and Wen Zhen, two authors from China who contributed to The Book of Beijing anthology, will be reading their work and discussing the book with translator Christopher MacDonald. The event will take place at the International Anthony …
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02
August
2023
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12:03
Europe/London
Capturing the essence of a city in a variety of short stories can be challenging but the newly-released The Book of Beijing does exactly that.
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2022
29
June
2022
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17:05
Europe/London
The UK鈥檚 regional final of the 21st international Chinese language competition took place in London last Monday, 27th June 2022. After two years of online broadcasts, Mandarin learners from universities across the UK took turns to impress the judges …
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23
June
2022
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16:53
Europe/London
The composer was inspired by a Qing Dynasty scroll held in the collections of the John Rylands Research Institute and Library which took centre stage at last year鈥檚 exhibition The Qing: China鈥檚 Multilingual Empire. Following three years of in-depth …
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2020
02
October
2020
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11:21
Europe/London
Gabriel Marriage was diagnosed with a form of autism as a young child. He struggled with English Literature in Secondary school and was eventually asked to drop both French and German in exchange for additional English lessons.
He felt …
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22
July
2020
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12:17
Europe/London
The demand for 1-2-1 language tuition has seen a steady growth over the years. Perhaps this is due to the flexibility it brings; you can book the sessions at times that suit you, the content is tailored to your needs and you have the option to study …
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09
July
2020
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10:26
Europe/London
Lao Zi, the founder of the philosophy known as Daoism, has earned the respect of people in all circles in China. Lao Zi's philosophy, after more than 2000 years, is still influencing the daily lives of Chinese people, heavily influencing their …
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22
April
2020
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15:21
Europe/London
‘The fire burns with great intensity if everyone throws in a stick!’
This Chinese proverb reflects the recent team spirit shown by 91直播 Confucius Institute’s teaching, support and leadership team.
As of …
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22
April
2020
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12:33
Europe/London
In this literary exploration of one of the world’s biggest cities, the characters are all on a mission. Whether it is responding to events around them, or following some impulse of their own, they are defined by their determination …
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13
March
2020
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14:12
Europe/London
This year, 91直播 Confucius Institute collaborated with 91直播 Airport in its community outreach efforts by hosting workshops and events around 91直播 to celebrate Chinese New Year.
The Institute - which is …
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2019
17
July
2019
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09:49
Europe/London
China’s Minister of Science and Technology, Mr Wang Zhigang, got the full scope of The University of Manchester’s advanced materials research capabilities and commercial opportunities during his visit to campus.
Accompanied by …
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2018
03
July
2018
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15:31
Europe/London
About 50 academics, researchers and industry practitioners from UK and Shanghai met in London on 29 June to hold the dialogue of future collaborations in creative and cultural industries.
Shanghai has long positioned itself as the financial and …
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21
June
2018
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15:28
Europe/London
In October 2017, Dr Deljana Iossifova and Dr Shuangxia Sheng joined the Confucius Institute as Academic Director and Chinese Director respectively.
In October 2017, Dr Deljana Iossifova, Senior Lecturer in Urban Studies, University of Manchester …
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01
March
2018
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15:21
Europe/London
In December 2017, All Hallows Catholic College opened the school’s new Mandarin ‘Confucius Classroom’.
In December 2017, students and staff at All Hallows Catholic College were joined by their local MP and Mrs Lucy Yang, Senior …
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01
February
2018
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15:19
Europe/London
On 7 December 2017, the inauguration ceremony of '91直播 Cloud' was held at the Silk Elite, Shanghai's fashion and cultural landmark on Wuyi road in the city centre.
Distinguished guests from the British Consulate General in …
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16
January
2018
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15:17
Europe/London
The 91直播 Confucius Institute Choir ‘Harmony’ is looking for new choir members that share a passion of singing and languages through songs from UK and China.
Besides looking to grow the choir as a whole, performers are needed to …
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