News - The University of Nottingham

Description: On Saturday 6 December, the Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI) brought a vibrant close to its Autumn term with a festive showcase party. The event featured a delicious Chinese buffet lunch, student performances, interactive games, and award presentations, creating a warm and celebratory atmosphere for teachers and students to reflect on a successful term and welcome the future.
Date:: 16 December 2025

Description: On the evening of 28 November, the Si Yuan Centre welcomed over 50 University staff, students, and local residents, for the final Mandarin Corner of the term, hosted by the Nottingham Confucius Institute. Led by Mr. Liu Zefu from the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA), the event ran from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, exploring the theme of Suzhou's classical gardens.
Date:: 07 December 2025

Description: On the afternoon of 26 November, the Pope Building at University Park was alive with cultural celebration as the Faculty of Science hosted its Winter Diversity Day. Running from 2 to 4 PM, the event aimed to share winter traditions from across the University of Nottingham's global community. A standout feature was the vibrant showcase organised by the University of Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI), whose interactive exhibits drew steady crowds throughout the afternoon.
Date:: 07 December 2025

Description: The Si Yuan Centre was live with excitement on November 8th as the Nottingham Confucius Institute hosted its 17th "China and Me" Mandarin Speech Contest. Eleven enthusiastic learners from the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Confucius Institute took to the stage, captivating an audience of over 40 friends, family, and supporters.
Date:: 18 November 2025

Description: The Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI) at the University of Nottingham was delighted to host a captivating Mandarin Corner dedicated to the exquisite art of Song Brocade on Friday 7 November. The event drew a lively crowd of around 50 students, staff and local residents for an evening of cultural discovery and hands-on creativity.
Date:: 18 November 2025

Description: The Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI) welcomed a vibrant crowd of over 60 students, staff, and local residents on October 17th for a special Mandarin Corner dedicated to the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Date:: 24 October 2025

Description: On Saturday, 27 September, the annual Autumn Charity Concert welcomed over 200 local residents for an evening of music celebrating a fusion of traditional Chinese and Western sounds. The event was organised by the Nottingham Confucius Institute in partnership with the University's Lakeside Arts.
Date:: 16 October 2025

Description: The Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI) concluded its fourth annual Summer School on 30 July, delivering another successful blend of Mandarin language learning with cultural discovery. Running every Wednesday evening (9-30 July) at the Si Yuan Centre, the event welcomed nearly 80 participants aged 10 to over 70, all eager to explore Chinese language and traditions.
Date:: 01 August 2025

Description: On Friday, 27 June, the Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI) held a Mahjong evening to conclude this term's Mandarin Corner sessions. Around 40 attendees, including university staff, students, and local residents, joined the event to learn about this traditional Chinese game.
Date:: 04 July 2025

Description: Over 200 primary school children and their families enjoyed a day of discovery at University Park Campus on Saturday 14th June. The Family Discovery Day, organised by the University's Widening Participation Team, aimed to inspire young learners - particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds - by giving them a taste of university life through fun, interactive activities.
Date:: 02 July 2025

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