Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow

Monolingual or Bilingual Chinese - Mon 27th April 6:00 - 7:00pm

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:38:27 BST

Join us for a free lecture with Joël Bellassen

Glasgow-Nankai International Workshop on Trade, Productivity and Development

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:31:00 BST

3-4 September. Join as distinguished scholars and global industry experts explore the dynamics between trade, productivity and economic development in China.

Classical Chinese Poetry and the Poetry of Robert Burns with Dr Frank Pearson - Monday 22.04.2024 at 6:00pm-7:00pm

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:00:00 BST

Join us for a FREE lecture event with Dr Frank Pearson, exploring and comparing classical Chinese and Scottish writers and poetry.

Chinese Qigong session with Feixia Yu - Monday 22.04.2024 at 4:00pm-5:00pm

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:00:00 BST

Join us for a FREE traditional Chinese Qigong session with Feixia Yu, learning gentle stretching techniques to improve health & wellbeing.

UN Chinese Language Day 2024 - FREE events 22.04.2024

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:30:00 BST

To celebrate UN Chinese Language Day 2024, the Confucius Institute has organised two free events open to all students, colleagues and members of the public. Join us on Monday 22nd April 2024 for a Chinese Qigong session with Feixia Yu and a Classical Chinese Poetry lecture with Dr Frank Pearson.

Chinese New Year Concert 2024 - 09.02.2024 5:00pm-6:30pm

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:24:00 GMT

Join us to celebrate the new Year of the Dragon at the Chinese New Year Concert 2024, a fantastic evening of traditional Chinese music and dance performance in the Cloisters/University Chapel.

Professor Graham Parkes - Managing Humanity’s Insanity

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 23:59:00 BST

Managing Humanity’s Insanity: Revisioning our Place in Nature through Classical Chinese Philosophy – a lecture by Professor Graham Parkes on Wednesday the 25th October 2023 5:30pm-6:30pm.

Join our new calligraphy classes in April.

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:17:00 GMT

Join our new calligraphy classes in April.

‘Chinese Bridge’ UK Regional Final Competition 2023

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:50:00 BST

Registration deadline extended 05/05/2023 at 12pm midday, with free training provided by the Confucius Institute.

Saturday Chinese Language Corner sessions

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:18:00 BST

Our free Saturday Chinese Language Corner sessions are back, all welcome!

Spring Tea Ceremony

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:50:00 BST

Saturday 22nd April 2023

Glasgow Libraries present a Spring Tea Ceremony as part of the Chinese & British Exhibition event series

Children's Author Event: Maisie Chan 'Keep Dancing, Lizzie Chu'

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:07:00 BST

Saturday 22nd April 2023

Glasgow Libraries present Glasgow children's author Maisie Chan as part of the Chinese & British Exhibition event series

Chinese New Year Events List 2023

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:46:00 GMT

Chinese New Year Events List 2023

Glasgow Film Festival 2022

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:46:00 GMT

Sat 5 & Sun 6 March 2022

Zhang Yimou's heartfelt comedy drama, One Second, has its UK premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival 2022.

Bird-and-flower painting: An introduction to a traditional Chinese art

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:11:00 GMT

Thursday 25 November 2021

A lecture by Professor Zhang Yongjing of the Department of Oriental Arts in Nankai University.

Mid-Autumn Festival Virtual Concert

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 11:35:00 BST

Friday 17 September 2021

The Confucius Institute has partnered with Ricefield Arts to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with a special online concert, showcasing talented musicians and singers from across Scotland.

Xia Jia at GIFCon 2021

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 17:24:00 BST

Wednesday 28 April 2021

Chinese science-fiction and fantasy writer, Xia Jia, is delivering the keynote speech to open GIFCon 2021: Beyond the Anglocentric Fantastic.

Glasgow Film Festival 2021

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Wed 24 February - Sun 7 March 2021

Join online to the Glasgow Film Festival and the UK premieres of two Chinese films

University of Glasgow renews agreement with Nankai University

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:50:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has renewed its agreement with its partner Nankai University, on the operation of its Confucius Institute.

Podcasting Chinese Lives: In Conversation with Story FM

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:30:00 GMT

1pm Thursday 26 November 2020

In this event, Kou Aizhe will talk about his work with Gushi FM/Story FM and how he tells the stories of others in his podcasts.

*CANCELLED* An evening of crime writing

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 13:40:00 GMT

6pm, Thu 26 March 2020

Celebrated crime writer Chan Ho-Kei comes to Glasgow in collaboration with Aye Write, Glasgow's book festival.

Behind the silk screen

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 10:22:00 GMT

6pm, Mon 3 February 2020

Public lecture on Dowager Empress Cixi (1835-1908), one of the most important women in Chinese history.

Chinese Visual Festival 2020

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:23:00 GMT

Sat 25 - Sun 26 January 2020

Join us at the CCA to view three thrillers to welcome the Year of the Rat.

Film: Present.Perfect.

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 22:41:00 BST

8pm, Saturday 26 October 2019

A collection of clips from live-streaming in China has been edited to produce a unique insight into modern Chinese lives.

Chinese Visual Festival 2019

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:59:00 BST

Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 October 2019

Three films from Chinese Visual Festival to be screened at the Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow

Balance of Interests and Strategic Accommodation

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 17:44:00 BST

2pm, Friday 4 October 2019

Professor Han Zhaoying of Nankai University discusses recent developments in US-China relations.

Mooring by the Autumn River at Night

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:07:00 BST

7.30pm Tuesday 17 Sept 2019

Join us for this concert with Li Xuecui, a rare opporutnity to hear a qin recital at Glasgow City Halls

Lady of the Harbour (GRAMNet Film Series)

Tue, 21 May 2019 10:15:00 BST

6pm, Wednesday 19 June 2019

The Confucius Institute sponsors the screening of documentary film 'Lady of the Harbour' in the Glasgow Refugee, Asylum and Migration Network (GRAMNet) Film Series 2018/19.

China’s Growth: Understanding the slowdown and future trajectory

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:12:00 BST

5pm Tuesday 25 June 2019

The recent slowdown in China’s growth comes from three distinct sources, each requiring different policy responses. In this talk, Professor Wei analyses these sources, assesses current policy responses and proposes additional reforms.

Literature and landscape in Chinese culture

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:45:00 BST

6pm, Thursday 2 May 2019

Join Professor Kang Zhen of Beijing Normal University in his exploration of poetry, cities, and architecture in Chinese culture. The lecture will be delivered in Chinese with consecutive translation into English.

An Introduction to Chinese Art

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:31:00 GMT

Friday 22 March 2019

This public talk introduces the audience to the fundamentals of Chinese painting and the appreciation of Chinese artworks.

Chinese New Year Concert

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 18:54:00 GMT

Monday 18 February 2019

Concert of traditional music performed by Rainbow Melody from Tianjin University of Finance and Economics.

Ladder to the Clouds

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 20:27:00 BST

6.00pm Monday 28 January 2019

In this public lecture, David Rosier will investigate the insignia and costumes of power at the imperial court under China's Qing dynasty (1644-1911) and display items from his private collection.

China Shorts

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:06:00 BST

6pm Mondays 1 Oct - 12 Nov 2018

This series of 20-minute bilingual talks will allow listeners to engage with a range of topics in both English and Chinese. The series is designed to support language learners of all levels.

Chinese Language Corner

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 14:44:00 BST

12.30pm Saturdays 29 Sep - 17 Nov 2018

An opportunity to practice your Chinese language skills each week with other learners and native speakers. All welcome.

Ritual Bronze Vessels and Cultural Memory in Ancient and Modern China

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:44:00 GMT

4.30pm Friday 2 November 2018

In this public lecture, Dr Maria Khayutina of the University of Munich will explore the significance of ancient bronzes throughout Chinese history.

Burrell's Bronzes Under the Spotlight

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:24:00 BST

11am - 6pm Friday 2 Nov 2018

This symposium will explore the meaning of inscriptions cast on ritual bronzes and their significance for cultural memory.

Displaying China

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 20:27:00 BST

6.30pm Friday 26 October 2018

In this public lecture, Jessica Harrison-Hall of the British Museum will use the narrative of the new China galleries at the British Museum to examine critical choices that are encountered ­when displaying China.

Four Poems: Readings by Yang Lian and Brian Holton

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:06:00 BST

6pm Wednesday 26 September 2018

This poetry recital is a rare opportunity to appreciate the works of two leading literary figures. The Chinese poet Yang Lian will read four of his poems, with translations read by his long-term collaborator Brian Holton.

An evening of traditional Chinese music

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 19:42:00 BST

6.30pm Friday 19 October 2018

Join us for a performance by the traditional orchestra of Shandong University. Over the decade since its formation, this orchestra has performed to great acclaim both at home and abroad.

Chinese New Year

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 11:35:00 GMT

6pm Wednesday 28 February 2018

Celebrate the Year of the Dog with a concert of traditional Chinese music performed by Rainbow Melody, a group of Chinese musicians from Tianjin University of Finance and Economics.