UCC launches School of Asian Studies

UCC President Dr. Michael Murphy launched Ireland’s first School of Asian Studies in the National University of Ireland Headquarters in Dublin on October 16, 2009.

PhD candidate attended the fifth Chinese Demographer Summit Forum

Qin Bo, a PhD candidate of IICS attended the fifth Chinese Demographer Summit Forum which was held in Peking University, China, 22th - 23th July 2009.

Events for China 's National Day

Series of events to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and the 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between Ireland and China

Farewell to newly awarded scholarship students

The IICS and UCC Confucius Institute, bit farewell to newly awarded scholarship students and to students attending a summer camp in Shanghai.

Certificate in Chinese Language

The IICS and CI, in collabotation with the UCC Centre for Adult Continuing Education, is offering a one-year course in Chinese Language.

HDip in Entrepreneurship and East Asian Affairs

The one year postgraduate programme offers graduates the opportunity to develop an understanding of the geopolitical and economic realities of East Asia.

HDip in East Asian Affairs and Economics

University College Cork invites applications for the Higher Diploma in East Asian Affairs and Economics. It is a one year full-time postgraduate programme commercing in September 2009.

MA in Asian Studies

The MA Asian Studies is a one-year full-time programme. It offers graduates from the arts, humanities, social sciences, business, science and engineering an understanding of Asian societies.

Study in China - 2009 Summer Camp Programme 

The Summer Camp is a two-week programme in Shanghai. It is jointly organized by UCC Confucius Institute, Irish Institute of Chinese Studies (UCC) and Shanghai University.

The Irish Association for Chinese Teaching and Learning (IACTL)

The Irish Association for Chinese Teaching and Learning (IACTL) was established on May 2nd 2009. Its headquarters are in UCC.

First Board Goes East

The First board meeting of UCC's Confucius Institute Board took place at Shanghai University on March 25th.

Chinese Proficiency Test HSK-Elementary and Intermediate Level
Irish Institute of Chinese Studies UCC is hosting a HSK Test for the elementary and intermediate level at 10am on 21^st June 09 at UCC.

Life Long Learning Festival
IICS hosts a workshop on Chinese Language and Culture to Primary and Secondary students as part of the 6th Cork Life Long Learning Festival programmes.

You Ai Cairde China Culture Tour
UCC Confucius Institute and the Irish Chinese Contact Group (ICCG) jointly organize a Chinese tour for some Irish families who have adopted Chinese children.

BA Students Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Shanghai
Third Year BA students, who are currently studying in Shanghai University, celebrated St. Patrick's Day on March 17th, 2009.

The 2nd "Hanyu Qiao" in Ireland
Building on the success of the first Hanyu Qiao in 2008 the 2nd Hanyu Qiao in Ireland will take place on 2nd May in UCC.

Chinese New Year Celebration
Bamboo & Silk - A Celebration for the Chinese Year of the Ox was held in Cork's City Hall on Wednesday, January 28th 2009.

IICS Student Wins UCC Photographic Competition
A picture taken in Shanghai by an IICS student  - Jacek Woch - has won the top award of a photo competition participated by UCC students who studied abroad.

Confucius Institutes Meet in Beijing
UCC's Confucius Institute participated at the World Congress of the Confucius Institutes in Beijing in Dec 2008.

Our Students in China
Third year BA students continue their study in China. Some made a weekend trip to Suzhou and Hangzhou, organized by Shanghai University. 
 

Evening Course in Chinese Language
IICS offers 10-week evening course in Chinese language (Mandarin) starting mid January 2009.     

Asian Studies Ireland Association (ASIA) established at UCC
A new network to strengthen links with Asia was launched at UCC on Nov. 13th, 2008.

The Rise of Asia and the Challenge for Europe
IICS's second annual international conference, with the above title, took place at Jurys Hotel, Western Road, Cork on Friday Nov. 14th, 2008.   
 

UCC President Visits Hanban in Beijing
UCC President, Dr. Michael Murphy, visited Hanban (The Office of Chinese Language Council International) in Beijing on Oct. 14th, 2008.

European Award for the Institute of Chinese Studies at UCC
IICS received the prestigious European Award for Languages at Croke Park on Friday, Sept. 26th, 2008.

UCC Students Begin One-Year Study in China
Twelve Chinese Studies students have begun their one year long study at the universities in Shanghai and Guangzhou.