The Roundhouse

Lancaster University Confucius Institute

We aim to share understanding of China and Mandarin Chinese to the North West.

We offer Mandarin language classes and a variety of cultural classes to students and staff, local schools, communities, and businesses.

We would like to wish you a happy Lunar New Year for 2023. Please find below a Lunar New Year message from Lancaster University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Schofield and a podcast on Chinese New Year from Confucius Institute Director, Professor Jinghan Zeng.

Latest Events

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Calligraphy classes

Wednesday 16 November 2022, 7:00pm to Wednesday 15 February 2023, 8:00pm
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Lancaster Chinese weekend classes for children (5-11 years old)

Sunday 15 January 2023, 10:00am to Sunday 26 March 2023, 12:00pm
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Extra-Curricular Language Classes

Monday 16 January 2023, 6:00pm to Thursday 1 June 2023, 7:30pm
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Extra-Curricular Mandarin Language Classes

Monday 16 January 2023, 6:15pm to Friday 24 March 2023, 8:00pm
7th Feb

Youth Chinese Test (YCT) Advanced Class

Tuesday 7 February 2023, 4:00pm to 4:45pm

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News

From left to right: Li Ying, Vice-Chancellor Andy Schofield and Leo Zhenglang Chen at the Lunar New Year celebration.

Lunar New Year celebrations at Lancaster University Confucius Institute

On Monday 30th January 2023, the Lancaster University Confucius Institute team hosted a Lunar New Year celebration event in The Roundhouse for around 150 staff and students on campus. 
Leo Zhenglang Chen performing a Chinese fan dance

Chinese New Year celebrations in Lancaster city centre

On Sunday 29th January 2023, the Lancaster University Confucius Institute team ran a Chinese arts and crafts stall in Lancaster city centre as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations organised by Popber, a non-profit social platform to help local businesses in Lancaster.
Children

Lancaster Chinese weekend classes for children

Lancaster University Confucius Institute are pleased to announce the launch of Lancaster Chinese weekend classes for children aged between 5-11 years old. 
Careers showcase

Careers Showcase: Working in and with China

On Wednesday 7th December 2022, the Careers Showcase: Working in and with China took place at Lancaster University Management School. This event was co-organised by Lancaster University Confucius Institute and Lancaster University Management School as an opportunity for all students at Lancaster University to speak to a wide range of employers. 
Leo Zhenglang Chen performing at Ludas Youth Dance Company’s WeRave event.

Lancaster University Confucius Institute participates in Light Up Lancaster

On Saturday 5 November 2022 the Lancaster University Confucius Institute team held an arts and crafts Chinese stall in St Nicholas Arcades as part of Light Up Lancaster. Members of the community came to the stall to try Chinese calligraphy and lantern making.
China Business Briefing

Working in and with China: China Business Briefing and Annual Lecture 2022

On Wednesday 9 November 2022, Lancaster University Confucius Institute hosted its first China Business Briefing. Keynote speaker, Sir Richard Heygate OBE spoke about his personal experience of working with China. This was followed by two roundtable discussions between business speakers with a wealth of experience. The China Business Briefing was followed by the 2022 Confucius Institute Annual Lecture on ‘Working in China’ by Dr Xin Hao.

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Happy Lunar New Year 2023! 新年快乐！

Lunar New Year message from Lancaster University Vice-Chancellor.

Podcast: Inside Chinese New Year

Podcast: Inside Chinese New Year with Professor Jinghan Zeng - Director, Lancaster University Confucius Institute

Lunar New Year podcast with Professor Jinghan Zeng