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Welcome to the New SCEN Website
Welcome to the new SCEN website, designed to be more accessible, informative, and user friendly. The website hosts information about SCEN and its work, as well as from our partner bodies involved in the teaching of Mandarin across Scotland.
SCILT Languages Week Scotland 2021
Languages Week Scotland 2021 will take place during the week 1 – 5 February. The theme is ‘Celebrating Scotland’s languages landscape.
SCEN Web Conference: Paola Subacchi - Recording Now Available
SCEN Web Conference: Paola Subacchi - Recording Available Soon. Thursday 10 September, 7pm GMT
National Timetable of Developments at CISS/SCILT In Relation To Language Learning In Schools
SCILT/CISS is delighted to have partnered with e-Sgoil to contribute to their national offer of timetabled, live-streamed classes that will support youngsters of all ages throughout the period of school closures.
Business Lecture Series – Belt & Road Initiative on Thursday 14 March 2019
It is our great pleasure to invite you to our first lecture in this year's Business Lecture Series – Belt & Road Initiative on Thursday 14 March 2019. We are honoured to have Chen Liming, Chair of IBM Greater China and Honorary Professor of the University of Edinburgh to open this year's series.
Road Initiative Keynote Lectures and Conference 4 & 5 October 2018
We are delighted to invite you to join us as a guest at our upcoming keynote lectures and conference focused on China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Judith McClure's Retirement from SCEN
Over eighty SCEN supporters from over the years gathered for a celebration of Judith's contribution to SCEN as founder and Chair for over 12 years.
Confucius Institute for Scotland: Distinguished Lecture
Join us on Thursday 15 February to hear from Professor Joan Judge of York University, Canada. Central to the political, literary and social revolutions of the 20th century was the figure of the masses:
Olivia Contini Wins Third Place in the 16th Annual UK Chinese Bridge Proficiency Competition
On Saturday the 22nd of April, I, along with three other students from Edinburgh University, travelled down to London to take part in the 16th Annual UK Chinese Bridge ChineseProficiency Competition.
‘The World According to Xi Jinping: What is His Vision for China in the 21st Century.' A Talk by Professor Kerry Brown
The Confucius Institute are delighted to host Professor Kerry Brown to give a talk on Monday 15th May titled: 'The World According to Xi Jinping:
How Social Media is Changing China
Please join us for a forthcoming talk 'How Social Media is Changing China' by renowned journalist, author, and broadcaster, Prof Zhang Lifen of Fudan University
Important Opportunities to Share
I am sorry: it's that Rooster again, far too soon. However, she does have some important opportunities to share with you, so please do read on!