2023 Events

Join our new calligraphy classes in April.

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:17:00 GMT

Join our new calligraphy classes in April.

Student reading a book
Student reading a book

‘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.

Chinese Language Corner
Chinese Language Corner

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 - Glasgow Libraries event
Spring Tea Ceremony - Glasgow Libraries event

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 - Maisie Chan
Children's Author - Maisie Chan

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

2022 Events

Still from the film One Second
Still from the film One Second

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.

2021 Events

Zhang Yongjing image
Zhang Yongjing image

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.

Music in the Moonlight Event Banner 300 x 700
Music in the Moonlight Event Banner 300 x 700

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
Xia Jia

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.

Image from the Chinese film, Spring Tide
Image from the Chinese film, Spring Tide

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

Signing of new Confucius Institute agreement
Signing of new Confucius Institute agreement

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.

2020 Events

Kou Aizhe of GushiFM
Kou Aizhe of GushiFM

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.

Author Chan Ho-Kei
Author Chan Ho-Kei

*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.

2019 Events

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

Han Zhaoying
Han Zhaoying

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.

Li Xuecui and qin
Li Xuecui and qin

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

Gramnet Film 2019 Lady of the Harbour
Gramnet Film 2019 Lady of the Harbour

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 Lecture - Professor Kang Zhen
Literature and Landscape Lecture - Professor Kang Zhen

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.

Chinese Painting with Imperial Seals
Chinese Painting with Imperial Seals

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.

TUFE performing troupe
TUFE performing troupe

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.

Qilin rank badge
Qilin rank badge

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.

2018 Events

China Shorts
China Shorts

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
Chinese Language Corner

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
Burrell's bronzes under the spotlight

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 - Figure
Displaying China - Figure

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.

Yang Lian
Yang Lian

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.

Traditional orchestra of Shandong University
Traditional orchestra of Shandong University

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.

TUFE performing troupe
TUFE performing troupe

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.

Chinese New Year Events List 2023

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:46:00 GMT

Chinese New Year Events List 2023

Past Events

Past Events (2018 - September 2021)

Launch of the Confucius Institute (4 October 2011)