About Us
The Confucius Institute for Scotland in the University of Edinburgh is a national centre to promote educational, economic, and cultural ties between Scotland and China.
Set up with Sino-Scottish government backing and partnered with Fudan University in Shanghai, the centre is one of 320 established under the auspices of Hanban - the Chinese government department responsible for promotion of Chinese language overseas.
In December 2010, the Institute received the accolade 'Confucius Institute of the Year'. This is the fourth year in a row that such the Confucius Institute for Scotland has been recognised in this way.
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News
Stephen Perry 10 May: Business Talk
Published Fri, 27 Apr 2012
The second talk in our Business Lecture Series on China will be given by Stephen Perry, MD of London Export Corporation and Chair of 48 Group Club will share his views on why `Understanding China is...
HSK Exam 19 May 2012
Published Wed, 09 May 2012
The examination timetable for the May 2012 diet of HSK exams in now finalised.
Chi Zhang at McManus Gallery 19 May
Published Thu, 10 May 2012
Chi Zhang, calligraphy tutor at the Institute will be appearing at Dundee`s McMcanus Gallery on 19th May when a special event focusing on this ancient art will be held.
Business Lecture Series April-June
Published Mon, 16 Apr 2012
Join us at one or more of our five spring lectures to hear from leading business figures each with decades of China experience whose insightful talks will provide insights into the dynamics of...
Scholarships to China - deadline 02 May 2012
Published Thu, 29 Mar 2012
Applications for the Confucius Institute Scholarships for 2012 are now being accepted - one semester, one year and a two year Masters in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages are all on...
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