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Gordon Brown to open Silk Roads conference 4&5 October

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landscapeThe Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) outlined by China’s President Xi Jinping is the most significant investment and development programme in modern times. Cumulatively, it is, without doubt, the largest contract in the world.

We are delighted that the Rt Hon Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister of the UK, will address the conference, providing us with his unique geopolitical perspective on the continued development and influence of Asia and China on global trade.

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This is the first major conference in Scotland where you can learn about the world’s largest economic development initiative and assess what impact the BRI will have in business, in academia, in policy making – and on the world.

McEwan HallIt will run over two days in the University of Edinburgh’s iconic McEwan Hall, which has just reopened following on from a £35m refurbishment.

Please visit our microsite for more details and to register.  

Sustainable Silk Roads 4 & 5 Oct, McEwan Hall

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The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) outlined by China’s President Xi Jinping is one of the most significant and substantial, investment and development programmes to come out of China since the building of the Great Wall.  

This conference, ‘Sustainable Silk Roads’, offers businesses, academics and policy makers the opportunity to understand the significance and potential of the Belt and Road Initiative. In addition to scene setting plenaries, there will be a number of sector specific workshops with a focus on sustainable approaches. Throughout the conferences delegates will have opportunities to explore the potential for future collaboration.

For full details and to register please visit the conference website.

Asia Focus Day for Senior School Students 3 Oct 2017

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RSAA logoThe Royal Society for Asian Affairs is working with the support of the Confucius Institute for Scotland in the University of Edinburgh, and with backing from the Scottish Government, to offer a free day long Asia focused programme for senior school students on Tuesday 3 October 2017. 

Schools across Scotland are invited to register their interest in sending or bringing S4, S5 and S6 students to discover more about Asia as they move towards planning their longer term future. Travel bursaries are available to low-income schools and students.

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The aim is to introduce students to subjects and concepts they may not have previously explored and which will, we hope, inspire them. The conference is open to all in the 15-18 age-group. Those interested in pursuing geography, law, religion, international affairs, social sciences or Asian language pathways may find it particularly relevant.

This is the second such event in Scotland, building on the inaugural event in October 2015.  It will be held at the South Hall complex- pictured above- in Pollock Halls, University of Edinburgh.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE SCHOOLS DAY 3 OCTOBER 2017 10.00-15.00

Currently confirmed speakers for this full day programme are:-

  • Dr Alasdair Allan, MSP, Scottish Minister for International Development
  • James Brodie, Scotland Manager, China Britain Business Council
  • Mr Daisuke Matsunaga, Consul-General of Japan in Edinburgh
  • Ms Sophie Ibbotson, Adventurer, Travel Writer, and Entrepreneur
  • Dr Claire Watson, Research Fellow in Primatology, Kyoto University, Japan
  • All attendees will have the chance to take part in a introductory language session choosing from Chinese, Hindi or Japanese.

Refreshments and lunch are included.
Travel bursaries are available to low-income schools and students.

To enquire or register interest on behalf of your school please take one of the following actions
Email: Shaun McPhee shaunmcphee@rsaa.org.uk
Call  :  Shaun McPhee Mobile  07913 34 66 11
Visit:    Royal Society of Asian Affairs Lectures & Events page.

Third Annual CPD Conference: Teaching Chinese in Scotland: 02 June 17

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The Third Annual CPD Conference on Chinese Teaching in Scotland: Teaching and Learning is a free one-day event for all who are involved or interested in the teaching of Chinese. Taking place on Friday 2 June 2017 at 50 George Square, University of Edinburgh, this event is jointly organised by the Confucius Institute for Scotland and Asian Studies of the University of Edinburgh.

This conference combines plenary sessions and a number of parallel workshops. You can download or view the Conference Programme here.

Yuu can book your place for this free day long event which is inclusive of catering via this booking link.

Some highlights of the day are listed below.

  • (plenary) Mandarin on the curriculum – challenges and opportunities
  • (plenary) Same or different? The role of comparison in Chinese language teaching
  • (plenary) Beyond language: teaching Chinese culture
  • Understanding Standards – SQA Advanced Higher
  • Effective methods to help students learn Chinese characters
  • Designing Chinese language courses: some practical strategies
  • A crash class on Chinese folk dance
  • Sustainable Teaching of Chinese in Secondary Schools
  • Breathing life and creativity into Chinese learning
  • (interactive plenary) Learners’ perspective – views from the students

The plenary sessions and workshops will be led by experienced teachers and senior staff from a number of Scottish and English schools, Confucius Institute for Scotland’s Schools, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS, University of London) and University of Edinburgh.

In the interactive session, student representatives from a few Scottish schools, SOAS and University of Edinburgh will share with the audience their experience and achievements in learning Chinese and offer insights from the learners’ perspective.

The conference will run from 9:30am to 4.30pm on Friday 2 June 2017, with registration starting at 8:45am and networking opportunities from 4:30pm.  Booking is now open. Please click here to book your place.

Please also feel free to pass the information on to anyone who may be interested in this event.  In the meantime, if you have any query, please contact Dr Zhu Zhu, Chinese Language Programme Director, Asian Studies, University of Edinburgh, at zhu.zhu@ed.ac.uk or the Confucius Institute for Scotland at info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk.

We look forward to seeing you at the event!