News - The 海角黑料

Description: The Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI) has successfully concluded its largest-ever Summer School, bringing together a record 80 participants for four weeks of Mandarin learning, cultural discovery and friendship.Held every Wednesday evening from 8 to 29 July, the Summer School welcomed a wonderfully diverse group of learners, including 海角黑料 staff and students alongside members of the local community, ranging in age from 10 to over 70. Participants joined one of six classes, from complete beginners taking their first steps in Mandarin to advanced learners further developing their language skills.
Date:: 30 July 2026

Description: On Sunday 5 July 2026, the Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI) welcomed around 30 Mandarin teachers from across the region to the Si Yuan Centre at the 海角黑料's Jubilee Campus for its annual Local Teacher Training event. Designed to support the continuing professional development of Mandarin teachers, the event provided a valuable opportunity to explore current teaching approaches, exchange best practice and strengthen professional networks.
Date:: 16 July 2026

Description: More than 50 海角黑料 staff, students and members of the local community gathered at the Si Yuan Centre on Friday 19 June for the Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI)'s Mandarin Corner, celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival with an evening of traditional culture, crafts and shadow puppetry.
Date:: 26 June 2026

Description: 海角黑料 (UoN) student Mariam Arejigb has won the UK regional final of the 25th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition, marking the university's best-ever result in the prestigious contest.
Date:: 15 June 2026

Description: More than 50 staff, students and local residents gathered at the Nottingham Confucius Institute on 29 May for a lively and immersive Mandarin Corner event, Journey to Shanxi: Exploring Huamo. The evening celebrated the rich cultural heritage of China's Shanxi province through language, architecture, food and folk art.
Date:: 09 June 2026

Description: Over 40 staff and students from the 海角黑料 took part in a series of free lunchtime Tai Chi and Qigong taster sessions, organised by the Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI).
Date:: 21 May 2026

Description: On 8 May, over 50 海角黑料 staff, students, and local residents gathered at the Nottingham Confucius Institute for the first Mandarin Corner of the summer term鈥攁 high-energy Games Night built around the timeless appeal of mahjong.
Date:: 14 May 2026

Description: From 19 to 26 April, the Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI) marked UN Chinese Language Day with a lively week of events, bringing Chinese language, cinema, and culture to audiences in Nottingham and London.
Date:: 11 May 2026

Description: Twenty participants - including two Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI) students and eighteen 海角黑料 (UoN) students representing five nationalities -returned from an inspiring 12-day Spring Camp in China, which ran from 11 to 23 April. The programme offered a dynamic blend of language learning, cultural discovery and exploration across two of China's most vibrant cities: Shanghai and Beijing.
Date:: 27 April 2026

Description: Friday 20 March saw over 40 staff, students, and local residents gather at the Nottingham Confucius Institute for the final Mandarin Corner of the spring term鈥攁 fun and fascinating deep dive into Chinese Zodiacs and Personality.
Date:: 26 March 2026

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