Confucius Institute
The Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow is a partnership with Nankai University supported by the Chinese Ministry of Education’s Office for Chinese Language (Hanban). It builds on long-standing research collaborations between the two universities and is strongly founded on research on China across the University of Glasgow in the social sciences, arts, and business, in particular through the activities of the Scottish Centre for China Research.
Our Aim
The overarching aim of the Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow is to promote understanding of contemporary
China. Its specific goals are to increase the numbers of people in Scotland learning the Chinese language, to organise a wide range of public events, and to work with schools, cultural organisations and businesses to foster engagement with China.
A primary purpose of the Institute is to teach the Chinese language. The Institute will also organise cultural activities, including lectures and exhibitions. It will also provide information and support for businesses in Scotland seeking information and assistance in operating in and trading with China.
The Confucius Institute’s activities include:
Chinese language
• Language classes for the general public – introductory to more advanced levels
• Tailored language for business
• Tailored individual language tutoring on request
Cultural events
• Events based on key Chinese traditional festivals
• Cinema screenings and photography exhibitions
Support for Schools
• Encouraging learning of Chinese language and about
China in schools
• Helping develop the curriculum on contemporary China in schools
• Training teachers
Promoting research-led understanding
• Lectures and seminars on current issues in Chinese economy, politics, society, culture and arts
• Promoting research links between University of Glasgow and partners in China
Promoting business engagement with China
• Seminars, workshops and information events for SMEs
• Tailored workshops on Chinese business culture
• Supporting exchange visits
