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Kunqu Performance Troupe IV

Resonance of the Phoenix: Kunqu Opera Performance

The Sheffield Confucius Institute is delighted to announce that we will facilitate a visiting Kunqu opera troupe from Peking University to stage a performance at the University Arts Tower.
Poetry Dialogue

Mid-Autumn Celebration 2024: Poetry Dialogue

Our recent Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration in September featured an innovative dialogue between local South Yorkshire poets and ancient poetry in translation. Read on to find out more!

Sheffield Confucius Institute at Lightbox Library

Discover China: Language and Poetry at Library @ Lightbox in Barnsley

Come to Library @ Lightbox in Barnsley on from 5pm - 6:30pm on Wednesday, 18 September for a thrilling look into Chinese culture and language. This presentation will seek to demystify Chinese language learning and present it in its true beauty.

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Mid-Autumn Celebration 2024: The Moon Shines On Us All

The Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield is proud to invite you to our next annual Mid-Autumn Festival event in Firth Hall - Wednesday, September 13 from 19:00 - 21:00.
CI- Chang Liu

Sheffield and China in Flanders Field

As the city welcomes Chinese business leaders, Vice-chancellor of Sheffield University Sir Keith Burnett explains why the links between the people of Sheffield and China go far deeper than trade and finances.
Beijing CBD Skyline

University of Sheffield’s Confucius Institute honoured for China collaboration at Horasis awards

The Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield has been honoured for its commitment to strengthening links between Sheffield and China at the inaugural Sheffield City Region Horasis China Business Awards.
China and UK flags together

Celebrating 10 years of the Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield

To mark the 10-Year Anniversary and to celebrate 10 years of achievements, the Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield held a major event on Wednesday 27 September 2017.
Xinqun Hu

University of Sheffield student takes gold at UK Chinese language finals

A University of Sheffield student, who is also the student of SCI, has won first place in the UK final of the acclaimed Chinese language proficiency contest the Chinese Bridge.
Firth Court Building

Sheffield looks east: double honour from China for Sheffield University

The University of Sheffield has been chosen to host an elite Chinese institute with a new focus on business and healthcare.