On 14 May 2025, the Chinese Language and Culture Centre (CLCC) of the School of General Education hosted a cultural celebration at BNBU, inviting around 20 international degree-seeking students, exchange-in students and students of the Extended Study Programme, coming from the US, the UK, Russia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Ukraine, to celebrate the language and the semester as the school ...
On April 9th, under the joint initiative of the English Language Centre and the Union, a unique experience activity was held in SGE's lacquer painting workshop. This event, where water took the place of a brush and lacquer served as ink, perfectly fused practicality with artistry, conveying the texture and warmth of Eastern culture."Lacquer Painting Fans" is an art form that has been passed down in ...
Noon of December 24th, the warm winter sun filtered through the green vines of the balcony, scattering specks of light onto the lively gathering in the center hall of the English Center. A heartwarming Christmas celebration was taking place. This moment, brimming with laughter and emotion, was a celebration of the festive season and a heartfelt tribute to two senior foreign teachers, JK Ulrich ...
On 11 December 2024, the Chinese Language and Culture Centre (CLCC) of the School of General Education at UIC hosted its Chinese Talent Show, bringing together students and faculty to celebrate language, culture, and creativity.International and exchange students taking group picturesThe event, held in a lively and festive atmosphere, has shown the impressive linguistic and cultural achievement...
"Beyond the long pavilion, by the ancient road, the lush grass reaches up to the sky!" These melodious lyrics, steeped in the charm of ancient Chinese poetry, echoed as female teachers from the English Language Centre (ELC) took to the stage. Their performance led the audience in a chorus that marked a highlight of the "2024 Celebration of Thanksgiving at UIC." The song, originally penned by co...
SGE staff at UIC engaged in a unique way of relieving the pressures of work - practicing traditional Chinese archery at the Yiyang Range under the expert guidance of Master Li. On October 23rd, 2024, twenty-two SGE staff members participated in this intercultural activity, generously supported by the UIC Union & HR.Group photo with Master Li Junyang (Row 2 on the right) at the Yiyang Archery Ra...
This summer, a group of UIC students and teachers visited Dangan Island. The visit, organized by the SGE, was a joint project between UIC and Dangan Township. The project aimed to promote local tourism and highlight the island's natural beauty and cultural richness. Capturing the Island’s WildlifeThe students set out to document the local wildlife and community, with the goal of raising awaren...
As a new member of the English Language Centre (ELC) at UIC, I am excited to share my reflections on the English Enhancement Programme (EEP) as we conclude the week before the new semester starts. Although I am new to the ELC, my connection with UIC runs deep, having spent time here in different capacities for the past two years. This familiarity has been instrumental in helping me understand t...
