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07/09/2026

With the flags and balloons going up around the McClay Library, it’s time for a new semester — and perhaps a new language too! 🌍

The Language Centre is delighted to welcome students and staff to a new year of language learning, cultural discovery and connections. Our language courses in 11 languages, from Beginners to more advanced levels, are open for enrolment online until 1 October. Visit: www.qub.ac.uk/lc

But we’d also like to hear from you!

🗣️ How many languages do you speak?
🌍 What languages are they?
💬 What language would you love to learn next?

Come and have a chat with our LC Student Ambassadors at the Language Centre stand in the McClay Library foyer. Your languages are part of the rich linguistic assets that you bring to our Queen’s community and we’ll be celebrating that diversity as part of the European Day of Languages (26 September).

One campus. Many languages. Countless connections. ❤️

Come, tell us about yours and grab a photo!

31/08/2026

Happy September! Ready to learn a new language in Autumn 2026?

The Language Centre is offering a range of language classes in 11 languages - from Beginners to more advanced levels. Join us online or in person for 10-week courses starting Monday 5 October.

Registration opens tomorrow (10:00 am, 1 September) online only - closes at 5 pm on Thursday 1 October - register early!

www.qub.ac.uk/lc

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30/06/2026

China Research Forum NI Inaugurated

Last Tuesday (23 June), Northern Ireland experienced its hottest day of the year and the inaugural China Research Forum NI generated an equally vibrant atmosphere of academic exchange and discussion. Hosted at the McClay Library Auditorium, Queen's University Belfast, the Forum brought together around 30 participants to explore a diverse range of China-related topics through lively interdisciplinary dialogue.

Jointly organised by the Chinese Students' and Scholars' Associations of Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University, under the guidance of the Association of British Chinese Professors (Northern Ireland Region) and Queen's Language Centre, the Forum marked the beginning of a new student-led platform for China-related research, collaboration, and community engagement.

Read the full event report here: https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/mandarinchinese/2026/06/26/china-research-forum-ni-inaugurated/

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29/06/2026

So proud of you, Tianpeng, and of the many milestones you've achieved throughout your journey at QUB.

Thank you, too, for your wonderful contributions to our cross-cultural events and celebrations, both on and off campus. Your talents extend far beyond your excellent photography skills, and your enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment have made a real difference to our community.

Wishing you every success in the exciting journey ahead!

https://www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews/2026/talented-filmmaker-graduates-phd-film-studies.html

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19/06/2026

Celebrating Duanwu Festival at Queen’s and Beyond

Did you know that this year the Duanwu Festival (端午节, Duānwǔjié), also known as the Dragon Boat Festival (龙舟节, Lóngzhōujié) in Chinese culture, or the Dano Festival in Korean culture, falls on Friday 19 June?

To mark the occasion, two celebratory events were organised in advance of the festival: one on campus at Queen’s University Belfast and the other within the local community. Together, these events provided opportunities to explore the history, customs, and cultural significance of one of East Asia’s most cherished traditional festivals.

Read more by following the link: https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/mandarinchinese/2026/06/19/celebrating-duanwu-festival-at-queens-and-beyond/

We wish everyone celebrating the Duanwu (Dragon Boat) Festival or Dano Festival a joyful and memorable celebration filled with happiness, good health, and togetherness.

16/04/2026

Join us for an insightful talk by Ningning Liu, PhD candidate in Law at Queen’s University Belfast, as she explores the evolving role of women in modern Chinese history - from the confines of the inner quarters to the emergence of political participation.

Drawing on her interdisciplinary research in feminist law, legal history, and human rights, Ningning will examine how Western ideas, Confucian traditions, and feminist movements intersected during a transformative period in China’s past.

From the Inner Quarters to Parliament: Western Ideals, Confucianism, and Feminist Struggles in Semi-Colonial China (1840–1912)

Date: Monday 20th April
Time: 1:00-3:00
Venue: PFC-03-017

For more details and registration, visit https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/mandarinchinese/chinese/ccp/ccp2026/cct-liu/

This event also includes a celebration of the UN Chinese Language Day (20/04). All is welcome!

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15/04/2026

Don't forget there is just one day to go before registration closes for semester 3 Language Centre courses, starting next week.

To view the course schedule see our webpage - www.qub.ac.uk/lc

23/03/2026

Eid Mubarak

On Friday 20 March, students and staff at Queen’s University Belfast came together in the Blue Sky Room to mark the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

The event was jointly organised by the One Elmwood International Student Engagement Team, the Diversity and Inclusion Unit, and the QUB iRise Staff Network, with support from the Queen’s Islamic Student Society and The Language Centre. It provided a valuable opportunity for members of the University community to come together, share food, and engage with cultural traditions in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

We would like to thank everyone who attended and contributed to making the celebration such a meaningful occasion.

For more photos, read the post: https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/lc/2026/03/23/eid-mubarak/

20/03/2026

Happy Friday and Happy UN French Language Day!

On this special day, we invited Noé Cherel, a French student studying archaeology at Queen’s, to share his thoughts.

"For me, French is a beautiful, rich, and expressive language. It allows you to convey ideas with precision and elegance. It is also very useful when travelling throughout France. As many French people do not speak English fluently, being able to speak French offers a valuable way to connect and communicate with others. It also helps you better understand local culture and customs. That is why learning French is a true gateway to France."

Read the full post via https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/lc/2026/03/20/celebrating-un-french-language-day/

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03/03/2026

As the Lantern Festival arrives (Tuesday 3 March), we bring this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations at Queen’s to a joyful close.

Over the past few weeks, colleagues, students, and community members have come together to celebrate the Year of the Horse through cultural talks, creative workshops, and online exhibitions. It’s been a wonderful celebration of Chinese heritage, connection, and shared learning.

A big thank you to all our facilitators, volunteers, participants, and supporters who made it such a success. We look forward to celebrating with you again next year!

We’d love your feedback — please take a few minutes to complete the short form below and share your thoughts or ideas for future events:

https://forms.office.com/e/1bxPEMKXCH

Read the full post via https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/mandarinchinese/2026/03/03/happy-lantern-festival-2/

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