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  • Light Up Lancaster 2018

    Light Up Lancaster is an annual event, open to the people of Lancaster and beyond to enjoy. The Confucius Institute is regularly involved, and we were delighted by our special part in this year's activities.

  • "Cherishing the Peace" Art Exhibition

    Lancaster University was delighted to host a fabulous exhibition of Chinese Calligraphy works, for one evening only, as part of a tour across the UK.

  • Belt and Road Symposium, 26th-28th September

    This symposium was in an effort to bring together scholars with an interest in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), from different organisations across Asia, North America, and Europe.

  • CI Day in Lancaster Library

    On the 27th September, Confucius Institute staff were given the opportunity to hold a CI Day in Lancaster Central Library.

  • Winmarleigh School China Day

    Throughout the year, the Confucius Institute regularly visits local schools, providing a day of learning all about China, and Chinese language and Culture. Usually, our days are split into spending time with each year group, and each group has at least an hour each day. At Winmarleigh School however, things went a bit differently.

  • Opening of the Extended Confucius Institute

    The refurbishment of The Roundhouse, and its establishment as the Confucius Institute's home at Lancaster University, has now been officially recognised. On the 12th September, the Confucius Institute (CI) had the honour of hosting distinguished guests and visitors from a number of organisations and groups for the Opening Ceremony of the Extended Confucius Institute.

  • Chinese Summer School 2018

    The Confucius Institute’s Chinese Summer School for 2018 has received a wonderful level of attendance and support from attending children and parents alike, thanks in no small part to our teachers’ hard work in providing new and exciting sessions!

  • A Fond Farewell to our Teaching Staff

    As some of our long-time friends & students may know, the Confucius Institute (CI) teaching staff is entirely made up of visiting staff from China, who work with us for 1-2 years. With so many staff spread across our teaching sites, it can be difficult to give a proper farewell to all our staff when they leave.

  • Anchorsholme Academy Open Day Performance

    Open Days are always a great way to meet people who travel to Lancaster University from across the UK and beyond. As a result, the Confucius Institute is always looking for ways to make our presence memorable. On the 14th July, we were given a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impression, but also offer one of our Confucius Classrooms a chance to show the results of their hard work.

  • Anchorsholme Academy YCT Result

    Anchorsholme Academy in Thornton Cleveleys has hosted a Confucius Classroom since May 2015. This Classroom serves as a teaching hub for Chinese language and culture to both the pupils of Anchorsholme Academy, but also to schools and groups in the local area.