A Message from the Head of the School of Asian Studies
Over the recent decades we have witnessed phenomenal economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region. This growth has been accompanied by the development across the world of a cultural awareness of the region. The cultural ties between Asia and Europe have grown as the expansion of the EU has led to close co-operation between the two regions. Ireland, as part of the EU, continues to play its role in the development of further links and Irish business and enterprises are looking eastwards for new future markets and areas of expansion.
Within the School of Asian Studies (SAS) and the Irish Institute of Chinese Studies (IICS) we have developed a solid foundation of both undergraduate and postgraduate courses structured to equip students with the skills to deal with a rising Asia. The Korean Institute and Japanese Institute are developing strongly and the Study of Religions department, which is part of the School, has teaching and research strengths ranging from Eastern Europe and Central Asia to the Middle East, India and Japan. As we continue to develop links with more institutions within the region, we will aim to expand our range of courses and provide further opportunities to our students.
Professor FAN Hong
Head of School of Asian Studies
The 5th CHINESE BRIDGE Competition for Middle School Students Is Successfully Held
The 5th CHINESE BRIDGE Competition for Middle School Students Is Successfully Held
On the afternoon of March 24, the 5th Chinese Bridge Competition for secondary school students in Ireland, cum the 3rd CHINESE BRIDGE Competition for Irish Students was successfully held at Mayfield Community School.
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Dr Tom Hardiman, Mr Martin Murray and some members of ASIA joined the meeting with Asian Development Bank (ADB) kindly hosted by our ASIA member Professor Louis Brennan in Trinity College on 13th April 2012.
From Beijing to London -- Delivering Olympic & Elite Sport in Cross Culture Context
The School of Asian Studies is proud to co-organize a conference at UCC with the aim of exploring Olympics and Elite Sport.
2012 Chinese New Year Gala was succesfully hosted at the Firkin Crane Theatre, Shandon, Cork City to celebrate the Year of Dragon.
UCC CI wins 'Insititute of the Year'
At this year's Confucius Institute Grand Conference in Beijing, UCC Confucius Institute was awarded 'Institute of the Year 2011'.
Cork Impression and Shanghai Impression Photograph and Essay Contest
UCC CI is holding phtograph and essay contest for 'Cork Impression' and 'Shanghai Impression'. All welcome.
A Huge Success of 2nd Chinese Teachers' Training Workshop at UCC
The Confucius Institute Headquarter (Hanban), The Irish Centre for Chinese Teachers' Training and UCC Confucius Institute co-hosted the 2nd workshop 18th - 20th Nov. 2011.
Conference is supported by University of Boston, University College Cork and School of Asian Studies. Admission free and all welcome!
62nd Chinese National Day Reception at Aula Maxima
On September 30, 2011 UCC Confucius Institute held the National Day Reception at the time-honoured Aula Maxima at UCC to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Chinese Studies Student Wins Competition
Tricia Kehoe, a UCC student, recently got the outstanding award at International Chinese Speaking Competition.
3rd Annual Conference of the Asia Studies Ireland Association
29-30th September at University College Cork with the theme of Asia's Rise and Its Impact on Europe and Ireland: Challenges and Opportunities
Irish scholar spreads Korean studies at home
Special report on Dr. Kevin Cawley at UCC Irish Institute of Korean Studies UCC appears on The Korea Times highlighting his plan of promoting Korean language and culture.
The Launch of Irish Institute of Japanese Studies
The School of Asian Studies at University College Cork cordially invites you to attend the launch of the new Irish Institute of Japanese Studies on Monday, September 12, 2011.
Press release by volunteer teacher published on People's Daily
A press release by Chinese language volunteer teacher, YIN Dongmin, has been recently published on People's Daily. Yin shared with all his wondeful working experience at UCC in the past year.
UCC CI Successfully Held the 2nd “Chinese Bridge” for Ireland Secondary School Students
On June 3rd, the 2nd Chinese language competition for secondary school students in Ireland – “Chinese Bridge” – took place in UCC. Many participants from different school in the Cork area took part.
Sha Hailin’s Visit to University College Cork Confucius Institute
Mr. Sha Hailin, Deputy Secretary-General of Shanghai City Government, Director of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce and former Chinese Ambassador to Ireland, visited the University College Cork Confucius Institute
2011 Easter Camp for Secondary School Students
April 2011, organized by UCC Confucius Institute, 14 students from 6 secondary schools in Cork went to China for their two-week Easter Camp. They had a wonderful time in the biggest city in China -- Shanghai.
Closing ceremony of Chinese language course at Mayfield Community School
May 13th, Prof. Fan Hong Presented the Closing Ceremony of Secondary School Chinese Language Course
Conversation on a Willow Pattern Plate: Virginia Woolf and Ling Shuhua
Time: 2pm, Tuesday 24th May 2011 Venue: ORB 2.55
Application Procedures for the Confucius Institute Scholarship (2011)
In order to promote the sustainable development of Confucius Institute and international Chinese education, Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters launches the “Confucius Institute Scholarship” program
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UCC CI Attended NMPS 200 Anniversary
Co-director of UCC Confucius Institute Dr. Zhu Yanwei and Chinese language teacher Ye Xiaomin attended the 200th anniversary of the founding of the North Monastery Primary School on 11st Apr.2011.
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Public Lecture: India since Independence: Performance and Promise
Tuesday 19th April, 3pm COUNCIL ROOM NORTH WING
All welcome!
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UCC School of Asian Studies is going to organise a 3-week International Summer School in Shanghai in July and August 2011.
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Student Won the First Prize at the Irish Final of the 10th Chinese Bridge Competition
The Irish final of the 10th Chinese Bridge Competition for world college students was held in UCD on 26th March 2011. Tricia Kehoe from UCC School of Asian Studies represented UCC at the competition and won the first prize.
The 2nd Chinese Proficiency Competition
The 2nd Chinese Bridge (Chinese Proficiency Competition) for Secondary School Students in Ireland will take place on 4th June 2011 at UCC.
UCC launches new MBS Asian Business Programme
An exciting new departure in Irish education was launched on 21st March 2011 at UCC giving students an unprecedented opportunity to become a success in business in the world’s most dynamic region.
