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2019 Chinese Proficiency Test Summer Camp
The 2019 Chinese Proficiency Test Summer Camp for students aged between 14 and 22 from Hanban UK is still taking applicants.
Chinese Independent Documentary III: Wu Wenguang and the Folk Memory Project
For the third instalment of our Chinese Independent Documentary series we are delighted to announce the return of China’s foremost independent documentary filmmaker, Wu Wenguang, to the University of Edinburgh this May.
Generation UK: China Network
You are warmly invited to join the Generation UK: China Network, a British Council-run initiative that aims to connect all UK nationals with experience in China from across different professions and age groups.
Confucius Institute for Scotland General Manager Vacancy
The Confucius Institute for Scotland (CIS) in the University of Edinburgh is a national centre to promote educational, economic, and cultural ties between Scotland and China.
Developing Mandarin Conference at Southhall
This highly successful conference was held at Southhall, University of Edinburgh and at the Confucius Institute for Scotland and was jointly organised by SCEN and Ann Robertson, languages officer for East Lothian, Midlothian and Scottish Borders.
The Red Heroine (1929) at HippFest on 23 March
Don't miss Fan Xuepeng as the Red Heroine at this rare screening of one of the oldest surviving Chinese martial arts films ever-made.
April and May Intensive Chinese Language Courses
This course requires no prior knowledge in Chinese and it aims to provide you with a basic knowledge of the Chinese economy, aspects of contemporary Chinese human relations and behaviour.
Business Lecture Series – Belt & Road Initiative on Thursday 14 March 2019
It is our great pleasure to invite you to our first lecture in this year's Business Lecture Series – Belt & Road Initiative on Thursday 14 March 2019. We are honoured to have Chen Liming, Chair of IBM Greater China and Honorary Professor of the University of Edinburgh to open this year's series.
Developing Mandarin: Regional Models for the Future
Exploring innovative approaches to developing Mandarin learning for schools and young people across South-East region
Tianjin University of Finance & Economics (TUFE) Rainbow Musical Society
The Eric Liddell Centre, in conjunction with Heriot Watt University, will be hosting the Tianjin University of Finance & Economics (TUFE) Rainbow Musical Society on the 19thFebruary, from 9 am – 12.30 pm at the Eric Liddell Centre.
Going For Gold Fundraising Gala April 2019
The Going For Gold Gala charity dinner, that will be held in Murrayfield Stadium on the 26th April 2019, are delighted to confirm Eilidh Doyle from the athletics world as their guest speaker. The Eric Liddell Centre is developing strong links with Chinese communities in Scotland and schools.
2019 Edinburgh Official Chinese New Year Concert
The Asian Association of Commerce, Culture and Education in Europe (AACCEE) is delighted again to present the 2019 Chinese New Year Concert in the Usher Hall on the 9th of February.
SCEN Summit Looks to the Future
The Seventh SCEN summit was held in Perth Concert Hall on Friday 9 November 2018, taking as its title “Scotland:China – Our Future”.
SCEN goes to Beijing University
SCEN chair Simon Macaulay had a meeting with a group of students - members of the international relations group - at Beijing University in early October.
Road Initiative Keynote Lectures and Conference 4 & 5 October 2018
We are delighted to invite you to join us as a guest at our upcoming keynote lectures and conference focused on China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Judith McClure's Retirement from SCEN
Over eighty SCEN supporters from over the years gathered for a celebration of Judith's contribution to SCEN as founder and Chair for over 12 years.
Edinburgh Chinese School 2018/19 Enrolment
愛丁堡中文學校2018/19招生
爱丁堡中文学校現已接受报名, 表格可在学校网址下載 或于星期六(六月二日起)亲临本校索取。
Cantonese Opera at Edinburgh Castle
This September SCEN supported a successful Cantonese Opera event over two days in Edinburgh Castle, with renowned Cantonese performers and musicians including Seto Yok.
British Council in China is Recruiting for a Programme Manager
The British Council in China is recruiting for a Programme Manager.
May SCEN Lecture Review - UK-Chinese Times
nvited by the Scotland-China Education Network (SCEN), Scottish historian and writer, Dr Roger Collins, recently gave a lecture at the Royal Society of Edinburgh on the Silk Road.