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Tag Archives: Confucius Institute

How Kazakhstan road trip reached its goal at Edge Hill

Unconventional would be one word to describe OIiver Houfe’s eventual journey to Edge Hill University.

Posted on August 9, 2019Author James ClearyCategories Alumni, Employability, GeneralTags China, Confucius Institute, edge hill, Education, Fastrack, Kazakhstan, Learning and Child Development, Oliver Houfe, Sheffield, Teaching

Edge Hill victorious in annual Dragon Boat challenge

A team of 22 students from Edge Hill University were crowned champions in the sixth annual North West Confucius Institute Dragon Boat Race at Preston Marina on Saturday 12th May.

Posted on May 16, 2018Author Hayley RothwellCategories Student LifeTags Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, Confucius Institute, dragon boat, Dragon Boat Race 2018

David Yip In Conversation

The Liverpool Chinese actor and writer David Yip visited Edge Hill on November 1st for a talk with Professor Roger Shannon about his wide ranging film, television and theatre work spanning four decades.

Posted on November 13, 2017Author Jennifer MorganCategories Arts and Culture, GeneralTags Confucius Institute, David Yip, Event, ICE

Students get a flavour of Chinese culture

Edge Hill students had the opportunity to broaden their horizons and practice their Mandarin on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to China – made possible by the new Student Opportunity Fund. 

Posted on October 11, 2017Author Hayley RothwellCategories Employability, Student LifeTags China, Confucius Institute, Employability, Student Opportunity Fund

Edge Hill take on fifth annual dragon boat challenge

A team of students from Edge Hill University took part in the fifth annual North West Confucius Institute Dragon Boat Race at Helly Hansen Watersports Centre, Salford Quays, on Saturday 6th May.

Posted on May 10, 2017Author Hayley RothwellCategories General, Student LifeTags Confucius Institute, Dragon Boat Race, Events

Edge Hill student is Dragon Boat champion

Second year Primary Education with QTS student, Patrick Cosgrove, has been given the opportunity to represent Great Britain in the upcoming Dragon Boat World Cup in China this year.

Posted on August 5, 2016Author Hayley RothwellCategories General, Student LifeTags Confucius Institute, dragon boat, Dragon Boat Race

Gallery: Dragon Boat Race 2016

Edge Hill hosted the fourth annual North West Confucius Institute Dragon Boat Race at Liverpool Watersports Centre on Saturday 21st May.

Posted on June 6, 2016Author Hayley RothwellCategories General, Student LifeTags Confucius Institute, Dragon Boat Race

Edge Hill to host annual Dragon Boat Race

Edge Hill University are set to host this year’s North West Universities’ Dragon Boat Race at Liverpool Watersports Centre.

Posted on April 29, 2016Author Hayley RothwellCategories General, Student LifeTags Confucius Institute, Dragon Boat Race, Events

Book now to guarantee your slice of CAKE

A conference and festival featuring the best of UK and Chinese animation will be hosted by Edge Hill University this summer.

Posted on April 23, 2014Author Lucy ReesCategories ResearchTags Animation, CAKE, Conference, Confucius Institute, Creative Edge, Edge Hill University

China trip sparks new business for graduate

A trip to China as part of her studies at Edge Hill University has reaffirmed Lavinda Richards’ childhood dreams to go into business as she graduates with a 2:1.

Posted on July 16, 2013Author Lucy ReesCategories EmployabilityTags Business, China, Confucius Institute, Graduation

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