SCEN Events
SCEN LECTURE 2024
China's 21st Century Socio-economic Development: Towards 'common prosperity'?
SCEN is delighted to announce that this year's SCEN Lecture speaker will be Professor Jane Duckett.
The Lecture will be held on Thursday, 20 June 2024, 5:00pm - 8:00pm at the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
*Registration: 17:00 - 18:00
*Lecture: 18:00 - 19:00
*Networking Event：19:00-20:00
In 2021, the Chinese government announced it had eradicated extreme poverty and declared a new long-term national goal of achieving ‘common prosperity’. In this lecture, Professor Jane Duckett will review China’s socio-economic development trajectory over the last 25 years, with a particular focus on poverty reduction and welfare state expansion. She will then discuss the ‘common prosperity’ agenda and the challenges which China currently faces.
The talk will be followed by a networking opportunity. People who are associated with SCEN or interested in or involved with China or with language learning will be able to engage face-to-face. Refreshments will be available on arrival and during the networking portion of the evening.
School and university students are particularly welcome to attend this event.
There are a limited number of seats, so book now to guarantee
your ticket to this fascinating lecture.
Professor Jane Duckett is Edward Caird Chair of Politics and Director of the Scottish Centre for China Research at the University of Glasgow. She is a Fellow of the British Academy (2016), the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2019), and the Academy of Social Sciences (2019). She is also a Guest Professor at Nankai University (Tianjin, China). In 2012 she received the Lord Provost of Glasgow Education Award. From 2014–2017 she was President of the British Association for Chinese Studies.
Her most recent project, 'COVID-19: Understanding the Chinese Government's Containment Measures and their Societal Impacts,' was funded by the UK's National Institute for Health Research and the Medical Research Council. Based on that project, she published an article (written together with Meixuan Chen and William Wang) on China's handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic, in The Conversation on 10 May, 2022.
Prof Duckett studied at Fudan University in Shanghai (1984–5 and 1987–8) and at Nankai University in Tianjin (1992–3). In the late 1980s she worked in the Shanghai office of the American law firm, Paul Weiss. She has also worked in China as a policy and social development consultant on a number of international aid projects. Her research has been funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, the Medical Research Council and National Institute for Health Research, The Leverhulme Trust, British Council, British Academy, and the European Commission.
SCOTTISH SCHOOLS MANDARIN READING COMPETITION
SCEN is hosting this unique event which provides an exceptional opportunity for students to showcase their Mandarin reading skills. We strongly encourage students in all school across Scotland to participate in this exciting competition. It is a wonderful chance for students to engage with the Chinese language in a competitive yet supportive environment promoting both linguistic and cultural exchange.
For further details on this competition, and to access the registration form, please see the buttons below.
Please return the completed forms to admin@scen.info by 4 pm on 17 May 2024.
NUMBERS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED DUE TO VENUE CAPACITY SO PLEASE ENSURE TO REGISTER EARLY
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact admin@scen.info
Chinese Teaching Club Meeting, May 2024
The Chinese Teaching Club will meet to discuss relevant issues, best practice, and the potential production of teaching materials.
Chinese New Year Concert - SCIBC Heriot-Watt University
To celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year 2024, the Scottish Confucius Institute for Business and Communication at Heriot-Watt University is planning to host a Chinese New Year Concert on 16 February 2024.
Confucius Institute for Scotland Year of the Dragon-Chinese and English Bilingual Ceilidh
The Confucius Institute For Scotland at The University of Edinburgh is delighted to announce that they will run a bilingual ceilidh caller and ceilidh band for the students and friends of our institute Sunday, 11 February 2024, 5pm-7pm at City Art Centre, 2 Market St. Edinburgh EH1 1DE
Chinese Teaching Club Meeting, January 2024
The Chinese Teaching Club will meet to discuss relevant issues, best practice, and the potential production of teaching materials.
The Confucius Institute for Scotland: Calligraphy & Brush Painting-Chinese Brush Painting Masterclass – Bamboo
Student level: Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, our classes are designed to meet your needs and help you develop your skills at your own pace.
Why should I take this course?
Bamboo has significant cultural importance in China and other East Asian countries, representing the good character of real gentlemen and nobles. The tradition of bamboo and orchid painting has been around for centuries, and some techniques have been used for over 1,000 years. Using Chinese soft brushes, ink and colours, you will be shown how to achieve beautiful paintings in the style of Chinese old masters.
What does it cover?
In this class, you will learn the fundamental techniques of Chinese brush painting, including the use of the brush, ink, and paper, as well as the basic strokes and styles of this art form. You will also explore the cultural and historical significance of Chinese brush painting and its influence on other art forms.
About the teacher:
This course will be led by Chi Zhang – an experienced instructor featured in the BBC documentary ‘The art of Chinese brush painting’, shortlisted for ‘Sky TV Landscape Artist of the year 2015’, whose work was projected across Edinburgh castle during the 2015 Military Tattoo.
For more information and to see Chi’s work, please visit http://www.chizhangartist.com.
How much does it cost?
£20
Booking & Further information:
To optimise the learning experience, a maximum capacity has been set per group – so space is very limited! To secure one of the limited spaces on this course, please use the University’s ePay system. One-to-one tutorials and small group workshops can also be arranged. Please email info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk for more info.
The Confucius Institute for Scotland: Calligraphy & Brush Painting- Chinese Brush Painting Masterclass – Winter Landscape
Student level: Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, our classes are designed to meet your needs and help you develop your skills at your own pace.
Why should I take this course?
The unique Chinese landscape painting developed more than a thousand years ago and was brought to perfection by generations of master painters.’ Landscape, Shan Shui, translated as ‘mountain and water’, is among the most popular subjects in Chinese brush painting. This class will introduce the history of Chinese landscape painting and the standard techniques related to Chinese soft brushes and ink.
What does it cover?
In this class, you will learn the fundamental techniques of Chinese brush painting, including the use of the brush, ink, and paper, as well as the basic strokes and styles of this art form. You will also explore the cultural and historical significance of Chinese brush painting and its influence on other art forms.
About the teacher:
This course will be led by Chi Zhang – an experienced instructor featured in the BBC documentary ‘The art of Chinese brush painting’, shortlisted for ‘Sky TV Landscape Artist of the year 2015’, whose work was projected across Edinburgh castle during the 2015 Military Tattoo.
For more information and to see Chi’s work, please visit http://www.chizhangartist.com.
How much does it cost?
£20
Booking & Further information:
To optimise the learning experience, a maximum capacity has been set per group – so space is very limited! To secure one of the limited spaces on this course, please use the University’s ePay system. One-to-one tutorials and small group workshops can also be arranged. Please email info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk for more info.
The Confucius Institute for Scotland: Calligraphy & Brush Painting-Chinese Brush Painting Masterclass – Fish
Student level: Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, our classes are designed to meet your needs and help you develop your skills at your own pace.
Why should I take this course?
In Chinese culture, fish symbolizes wealth and prosperity. Koi fish, whether black or red, additionally represent affluence, triumph, and popularity. Through the use of Chinese soft brushes, ink, and colours, participants will be guided in achieving exquisite paintings in the style of ancient Chinese masters.
What does it cover?
In this class, you will learn the fundamental techniques of Chinese brush painting, including the use of the brush, ink, and paper, as well as the basic strokes and styles of this art form. You will also explore the cultural and historical significance of Chinese brush painting and its influence on other art forms.
About the teacher:
This course will be led by Chi Zhang – an experienced instructor featured in the BBC documentary ‘The art of Chinese brush painting’, shortlisted for ‘Sky TV Landscape Artist of the year 2015’, whose work was projected across Edinburgh castle during the 2015 Military Tattoo.
For more information and to see Chi’s work, please visit http://www.chizhangartist.com.
How much does it cost?
£20
Booking & Further information:
To optimise the learning experience, a maximum capacity has been set per group – so space is very limited! To secure one of the limited spaces on this course, please use the University’s ePay system. One-to-one tutorials and small group workshops can also be arranged. Please email info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk for more info.
Ninth Annual National SCEN Youth Summit
The first full SCEN Youth Summit for nearly four years will take place in Edinburgh on 9 June.
Chinese Teaching Club Meeting, June 2023
The Chinese Teaching Club will meet to discuss relevant issues, best practice, and the potential production of teaching materials.
Grantown Grammar School Youth Event
SCEN will be holding a Youth Event for students of Grantown Grammar School and local primaries. This event will engage with younger students to encourage them to take Mandarin throughout their secondary schooling.
"Demystifying the Chinese Writing System" CPD Lecture by Andrew Scrimgeour
This joint SWIRE Edinburgh and SCEN hosted CPD lecture for teachers of Mandarin by Andrew Scrimgeour will be held at the University of Edinburgh on Monday, 20 March 2023.
Chinese Teaching Club Meeting, February 2023
The Chinese Teaching Club will meet to discuss relevant issues, best practice, and the potential production of teaching materials.
SCILT/CISS Professional Learning
This workshop will explore strategies for tackling controversial issues safely and effectively in the languages classroom.
Talk on 'The China Paradox - At the Frontline of Economic Transformation' by Dr Paul Clifford, senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School
In this joint event with the Asia Scotland Institute Dr Clifford will be joined by Professor Aaron Moore, Handa Chair of Japanese-Chinese Relations, Asian Studies, The University of Edinburgh and Roddy Gow, Chair of the Asia Scotland Institute.
Chinese New Year Crafts Workshops and Concert at the University of Glasgow
An enthralling workshop, followed by Chinese music on traditional Chinese instruments, dances and Yue opera.
Languages Week Scotland 2023
The theme for 2023 is “Languages for a peaceful world”. Languages Week Scotland 2023 aims to celebrate how languages – spoken and signed – equip us as individuals and as a society to contribute to a more peaceful world.
Chinese New Year Celebration at Kelvin Hall (in partnership with Ricefield Arts and Kelvin Hall)
“Be part of the fun afternoon experiencing different Chinese sports and games. Leave a wish on our wishing tree, try table tennis, shuttlecock, make your own Chinese New Year crafts, listen to live music on traditional Chinese instruments, and learn Chinese dance!”