Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Confucius Institute

We aim to share an understanding of China and Mandarin Chinese to the North West. We offer Mandarin language classes and a variety of cultural classes to students and staff, the local community, local schools and businesses.

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Latest Events

16th Jul

English Corner - Woodland Walk

Thursday 16 July 2026, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
18th Jul

Introduction to Chinese Culture Series: What is Education For? Rethinking Learning through Confucian Thought

Saturday 18 July 2026, 1:30pm to 3:00pm
22nd Jul

Culture and Communication Network (CULCOM) Annual Conference: ¡®Defining, developing and assessing intercultural competence in the age of AI¡¯

Wednesday 22 July 2026, 9:00am to 5:00pm
22nd Jul

English Corner - Bring your own crafts (colouring provided)

Wednesday 22 July 2026, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
27th Jul

Chinese Language and Culture Summer School 2026 (6-11 years old)

Monday 27 July 2026, 9:30am to Friday 31 July 2026, 3:30pm

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News

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Lecturer takes chair of UK organisation promoting excellence in Chinese language education

13 July 2026

A Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é lecturer has been elected to lead a professional organisation which supports and enhances the quality and impact of Chinese language teaching, learning and research across the UK.

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Re-visiting the Prompt: Critical AI Literacy for Language Educators: A day of keynote insights, active learning and shared best practices

8 June 2026

Teacher training day on ¡°Re-visiting the Prompt: Critical AI Literacy for Language Educators¡± successfully co-held by Online Confucius Institute and Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Confucius Institute at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é and online.
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Dragon Boat Race in Liverpool Celebrates Tradition, Team Spirit and Competition

29 May 2026

Chinese Dragon Boat race between North-West Confucius Institutes pitches teams of students, university staff and members of the public in friendly rivalry.

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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Hosts Successful International Museum Day Livestream from Jingdezhen Porcelain Museum

29 May 2026

Jingdezhen Museum, Beijing Normal University and Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é offer an educational livestream from Jingdezhen Museum to more than a thousand viewers.

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Pupils from Confucius Institute Teaching Centres Take Part in the 18th Chinese Calligraphy Competition

18 May 2026

Pupils from two of Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Confucius Institute¡¯s teaching sites are participating in the?18th Chinese Calligraphy Competition 2026, organised by the UK Association for the Promotion of Chinese Education. 
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World premiere of groundbreaking documentary Voyage East screening, hosted by Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Confucius Institute, explores historic Britain¨CChina relations

18 May 2026

On 8 May 2026, Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Confucius Institute was proud to host the world premiere of Ulverston filmmaker Steve Wharton's compelling documentary about John Barrow's trip to China towards the end of the 18th century. The Confucius Institute welcomed around 50 guests to a special screening of Voyage East at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é, bringing together students, staff and members of the local community for an evening exploring the historical relationship between Britain and China.

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