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ANNOUNCEMENT 20/10/08

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ACSI Call For Papers
The ACSI Third Annual Conference CHINA AND IRELAND: OLD COUNTRIES, NEW DREAMS 23 – 24 April 2010 Hosted by Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at UCD & UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland
Chinese Spring Festival Gala of Ireland
The Spring Festival Gala of Ireland celebrating the Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger, 2010) will take place at National Concert Hall.
Seminar for "Learning while Teaching"
To exchange teaching experiences and improve the quality of teaching skills, UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland is organizing a series of seminar of "Learning while Teaching".
Launch of Major Report on Demand for Mandarin Chinese Teaching in Irish Post-Primary Schools
The UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland at UCD has published a major report entitled “Demand for Mandarin Chinese Teaching in Irish Post-Primary Schools”. ...
Launch of Major Report on Irish Business in China
The UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland and The Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at UCD have published a major report entitled “Irish Business in China – Meeting the Inter-Cultural Challenges”. ...
Chinese traditional music gala
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of The People's Republic of China, and the 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations in Between China and Ireland, ...
China and the Changing Landscape of the World Economy
The Inaugural Chinese Economic Association (Europe) and 20th Chinese Economic Association (UK) Annual Conference ...
Senior Executive Training Programme at UCD's Confucius Institute
In May 2009, the UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland delivered a one-day bespoke training programme on Chinese business and culture for senior executives from CRH Group,...
Call for Papers: China and the Changing Landscape of the World Economy
The Inaugural Chinese Economic Association (Europe) and 20th Chinese Economic Association (UK) Annual Conference.
Will China Save the World, or Sink with it?
On Wednesday, January 22nd 2009, Dr. Wang Liming gave a public lecture at UCD on this question and the implications for Irish business.
Second Award for Excellence to UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland
The UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland was awarded the accolade of Confucius Institute of the Year, 2008, at the ceremony in the Great Hall of the People, ...
Social-Bilingual Workshops: Linguistic and Cultural Exchange in the Classroom
Irish and Chinese students have been joining forces to share their languages and cultures with each other in weekly social-bilingual workshops organised by the UCD Confucius Institute.
Further Cooperation between UCD and Shenzhen University
A Shenzhen University delegation lead by President Zhang Bigong visited UCD to sign an agreement to begin a new Pre-Masters program at the Confucius Institute.
Renmin & Peking University Presidents visit UCD
The Presidents of Renmin & Peking Universities visiting UCD today were awarded honorary doctorates in recognition of the strengthened ties between the three universities.
UCD hosts 2008 Spring Festival
Spring Festival celebrations for the Year of the Rat were hosted at UCD's O'Reilly Hall yesterday evening with over 1,000 guests in attendence.
The New Rich in China: Why China Has No New Middle Class
Economic reform in the People's Republic of China [PRC] since 1980 has seen the emergence of new categories of wealth and power.
International Conference on Rising China in the Age of Globalisation Hosted by UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland
The Inaugural International Conference of UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland, entitled? "Rising China in the Age of Globalisation", which took place from August 16 to August 18 2007 ...
RE ORIENTATIONS: Mind-Mapping the Way to China and Back
On Tuesday June 12th, The Confucius Institute of Ireland treated a privileged audience to a highly engaging and informative presentation by Profs. John G. Blair & Jerusha McCormack ...
Reception to celebrate Launch of new Evening Courses
The UCD Confucius Institute successfully hosted a reception to celebrate the launch of their new Evening courses and to also welcome their new students participating in these courses.
Irish Audience Enthralled by Beijing Opera Performance at UCD
A great Beijing Opera performance by China's Beijing Opera Company, hosted by UCD Confucius Institute, was held on 7 March.
The Confucius Institute Raises Awareness of “The Chinese New Year” in Ireland
This year, as many Irish people are now aware, February 18th marked the beginning of the Chinese Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year.
UCD Delegation Visit to Renmin University of China, Beijing, 23rd January 2007
A delegation from UCD headed by Dr Philip Nolan, Deputy President, visited Renmin University of China (RUC) on 23rd January 2007.
Chinese Christmas Celebration
A group of UCD students from the B.Comm with Chinese Studies Degree Program along with our UCD Chinese students enjoyed a Chinese Christmas celebration event held on the evening of 30th November 2006 at the UCD Quinn School of Business.
Report from the Blackrock Guild Dublin Federation
On Thursday 16th November 2006, the Blackrock Guild Dublin Federation, I.C.A. welcomed representatives from the Embassy of The Peoples Republic of China, and the UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland, to our International Night on China.
Chinese Vice-Premier Officially launches the UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland & The Irish Institute for Chinese Studies
During his official State visit to Ireland the Chinese Vice-Premier, Mr Zeng Peiyan opened the UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland ...
Centre for Chinese Studies (Education Magazine, June 2006)
The establishment of the Centre for Chinese Studies, at UCD at the beginning of 2006 reflects both the University's increasing emphasis on internationalizing the student experience ...