Our programme of lectures, seminars and conferences make us a hub for academic research on China.
With Lancaster University China Centre we host speakers from around the world in our Academic Seminar Series.
We work with Lancaster’s academic faculties, departments, centres and our partners, to organise high level research conferences which are attended by international academics.
Here are some of the other ways we facilitate research collaboration.
The Confucius Institute welcomes scholars working in academic fields related to China or Chinese language and culture.
Please visit the Visiting Scholar page for more information.
Visiting Scholars
We run a joint seminar series, with the Lancaster University China Centre, featuring speakers both from Lancaster University and other institutions.
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Since 2012 the Confucius Institute has hosted experts from across the world to speak at our Annual Lecture. Each year, eminent speakers give their perspective on their understanding of China.
Annual Lecture
This hybrid training day in collaboration with the Online Confucius Institute of The Open University, shares best practice in teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. Academics will share their insights on Virtual Exchange, Continuation Theory and Character Learning Strategies.
Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language Training Day
In order to further promote the exchange and development of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) education on a global scale and promote practice innovation, Lancaster University Confucius Institute will host the International Forum on Globalization and Cross-Cultural Communication of TCM Education.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference
The Belt and Road Initiative Interdisciplinary Conference at Lancaster University aims to serve as a dynamic platform for discussions on the latest Belt and Road Initiative developments and emerging research trends.
Belt and Road Initiative Interdisciplinary Conference
New trends in Chinese as a Second Language (CSL) is an international conference focusing on Chinese as an additional language (L2, L3, L4, Ln).
New trends in Chinese as a Second LanguageLancaster University Confucius Institute invite all academic and professional services staff at Lancaster University to apply for the Lancaster China Engagement Fund. We will be able to fund two China-related engagement projects per calendar year up to the value of £3,000 each. This fund will be used to cover costs of networking and knowledge exchange activities led by the successful applicant. Unfortunately, we will not be able to cover the costs of research time and research support or assistance. This is an open call and thus all China-related projects are welcome. Preference will go to projects closely linking with Lancaster University Strategic plan 2021-2026: Strategic Plan | Lancaster University.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, please email a description of your project and budget (within one page) to ci@lancaster.ac.uk with “Lancaster China Engagement Fund” as the subject. Selected projects will be invited to a meeting with Director of the Confucius Institute, Dr Derek Hird, and final decisions will be made within a week after the meeting. Supported projects must acknowledge contributions provided by Lancaster University Confucius Institute. If you wish to discuss your project informally, please contact Director of Lancaster University Confucius Institute, Dr Derek Hird at d.hird@lancaster.ac.uk .
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