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University of Sheffield Vice-Chancellor meets Director-General of Hanban at London Book Fair
London Book Fair 2012
From 16-18 April 2012, London’s Earls Court Exhibition Centre opened its doors to the 41st London Book Fair. With over 400 seminars and events, 1500 international exhibitors and 24,500 publishing professionals, the London Book Fair is one of the world’s leading annual forums for the global publishing industry. China was the guest of honour at this year’s event, which featured displays by over 180 Chinese publishers and discussions with renowned Chinese writers.
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Move It... the Chinese way!
Move It... the Chinese way!
In a new exciting development of its increasingly popular Chinese dance courses, the Sheffield Confucius Institute has stepped onto a new platform for Chinese art and culture this year in March, bringing Chinese dance to wider audiences at the Move It 2012 dance festival in London.
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11th Chinese Bridge competition
Success for Sheffield candidates at the 11th Chinese Bridge competition in London
On 17 March 2012, SEAS Chinese Studies students Sam Mannakee and Ross MacDonald were awarded 2nd and 3rd place respectively in the UK leg of the 11th Chinese Bridge international speech competition.
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Celebration of the Spring Festival
A Series of Cultural Activities in Celebration of the Spring Festival
On the evening of the first day of the first lunar month, 2009, the Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield held "Five in One" cultural event at Sheffield City Hall located in the town centre. Guests included important persons from business and academic fields as well as local government.
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"Deciphering Chinese Characters" 汉字的起源
Professor Zhang Hailin spoke to an enthralled audience on the origins and development of the Chinese writing system. From ancient pictorial symbols, through the complicated traditional characters used during the imperial period, to the simplified characters we see today, he demonstrated the fascinating journey of some of the most common Chinese characters and words.
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Deputy Prime Minister formally opens the Institute
Deputy Prime Minister formally opens the Institute
The University's prestigious Confucius Institute was officially opened on 18 January by the Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott.
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Confirmed the establishment of SCI
Professor Tim Wright and Dr Lili Chen visit China & confirm the establishment of the Sheffield Confucius Institute.