The Business Confucius Institute at the University of Leeds, 利兹大学商务孔子学院

03/06/2026

🚀 Free Lunchtime Talk: Insights from Yorkshire’s Largest Trade Delegation to China - Tues 9th June 12-1pm

Join us for an inspiring guest speaker event with Christina Xu — Leeds alumna, entrepreneur, and Founder of China Marketing Corp.

Hear first-hand:

✨ Her journey from Leeds student to successful founder
📱 Trends shaping marketing and social media in China
🌐 Real-world insights from the China & Hong Kong trade mission
💡 Honest reflections on cross-border business challenges & opportunities

📅 Tuesday 9 June
⏰ 12:00 – 13:00
📍 Clothworkers Court, Speakman Lecture Theatre (G.89)
🙌 Free to attend – all are welcome!

Stick around for a live Q&A and get your questions answered directly by someone working at the forefront of UK–China business.

👉 Don’t miss this chance to gain practical insights and global perspective
👉 Register now - https://confucius.leeds.ac.uk/events/7959-2/

03/06/2026

When did you last take an hour just to pause and listen?

Our partners at the Wellbeing Hub are hosting Sonic Belonging – a beautiful lunchtime performance of traditional Chinese music and dance, open to everyone.

✨ Free, relaxed and drop-in
🎶 A chance to unwind and connect through music
📍 University of Leeds | 4 June, 1:30–2:30pm

No experience, no booking – just come along and enjoy the moment.

🔗 https://www.healthybuildingsnetwork.org/events/workshops/sonic/sonic.html

06/05/2026

Ready to learn a new language?

Chinese classes have once again arrived at the University of Leeds! ✨

📅 New courses begin the week commencing Tuesday, 12 May 2026
📍 University of Leeds campus
⌚ Weekday and Weekend classes

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already on your language-learning journey, we’ve got a class to suit your level. With both weekday evening and weekend options available, it’s easier than ever to fit learning into your schedule.

Our teachers come directly from China, bringing authentic experience and cultural insight to every lesson. Plus—continuing learners, University of Leeds students, and staff can enjoy special discounts.

⚠️ Spaces are limited, so don’t wait!
👉 Full details and registration are available on our Business Confucius Institute website:
https://confucius.leeds.ac.uk/what-we-offer/chinese-courses/

05/05/2026

Final Day China Camp 2026! 🐉
..and so our amazing trip comes to an end with a visit to

🧱 Xi'an City Wall

Where students walked, cycled, and ran the 13.7km beautiful and original city wall.

Our group of sixteen University of Leeds students (aged 18–22) have just returned from two unforgettable weeks in Beijing and Xi’an — exploring iconic sites like the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, the Terracotta Warriors, and the Great Wall.

Read the full report here - https://confucius.leeds.ac.uk/news/china-camp-26-two-unforgettable-weeks-in-beijing-and-xian/

01/05/2026

🐦✨ Introduction to Chinese… through Birdwatching!

Another amazing event with the BCI! Yesterday students joined teacher Qingyuan Yang for a unique and creative Mandarin session inspired by the world of birds. From learning to write 飞 (fēi, “to fly”) and 鸟 (niǎo, “bird”) to discovering how Chinese names birds through colour, shape, and sound, it was an hour full of curiosity and laughter.

🎨 A highlight? A fun drawing challenge where students sketched birds for the group to guess—featuring an impressive peacock and amazing penguin!

👉 Tap the link to read more about this event - https://confucius.leeds.ac.uk/news/introduction-to-chinese-language-through-birdwatching/




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30/04/2026

30/04/2026

Day Ten of China Camp 2026! 🐉

And we got to see the ICONIC…

🗿 Terracotta Warriors
📜 Beilin Stele Forest Museum

Our group of sixteen University of Leeds students (aged 18–22) have just returned from two unforgettable weeks in Beijing and Xi’an — exploring iconic sites like the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, the Terracotta Warriors, and the Great Wall.

Stay tuned for more from this amazing journey...

29/04/2026

29/04/2026

Day Nine of China Camp 2026! 🧭

🏺 Shaanxi Archaeology Museum
🕌 Xi'an Muslim Quarter (Shopping Street)
🧘 Taichi Class

Our group of sixteen University of Leeds students (aged 18–22) have just returned from two unforgettable weeks in Beijing and Xi’an — exploring iconic sites like the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, the Terracotta Warriors, and the Great Wall.

Stay tuned for more from this amazing journey...