The Scottish Centre for China Research at Glasgow University has announced its Autumn 2026–27 Seminar Programme. For details, see the SCCR website at: 

https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical/research/sccr/events/

As far as I can tell, details of how to book are not yet available. Alternatively, contact Prof. Jane Duckett for a link to attend online: jane.duckett@glasgow.ac.uk

Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 4–5.30pm HYBRID followed by drinks reception

Title: Educating China in Europe

Speaker: Dr Hongling Liang, University of Glasgow

Location: The Boardroom, 29 Bute Gardens, University of Glasgow

Chair: Prof Jane Duckett

Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 4–5.30pm HYBRID

Title: When Big Brother is Watching: Navigating Academic Freedom in a Safe and Inclusive Classroom

Speakers: Dr Sarah Liu, University of Edinburgh

Location: The Boardroom, 29 Bute Gardens, University of Glasgow

Chair: Dr Hua Wang

Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 4–5.30pm IN PERSON ONLY

Title: The fifth plenum of 20th CCP Central Committee — What happened?

Leading discussant: Dr. Holly Snape, University of Glasgow

Location: The Boardroom, 29 Bute Gardens, University of Glasgow

Chair: Dr Hua Wang and Prof Jane Duckett

Wednesday 11 November 2026 HYBRID

Title: Powerful ignorance: the political ecology of grassland management in Inner Mongolia

Speaker: Dr. Mingzhe Zhu, University of Glasgow

Location: The Boardroom, 29 Bute Gardens, University of Glasgow

Chair: Dr. Holly Snape

Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 4–5.30pm HYBRID

Title: Decoding Gender Disparity in Leadership: Male and Female Executive Careers through Machine

Learning

Speaker: Dr Sisi Sung, University of Dundee

Location: The Boardroom, 29 Bute Gardens, University of Glasgow

Chair: Prof Jane Duckett

Wednesday 25 November 2026 ONLINE WEBINAR

Title: China and the Test-Ban: 30 years of the CTBTO

Discussant: Prof Jay Sarker, University of Glasgow

Speakers: Prof Nicola Leveringhaus (King’s College, London), Dr Rhys Crilley (University of Glasgow),

Dr Duanyi Yi (University of Glasgow)

Chair: Dr. Neil Munro

Wednesday 2 December 2026 IN PERSON ONLY

Title: Skills Development in Rural China

Speaker: Dichen Wei, PhD Student, University of Glasgow

Location: The Boardroom, 29 Bute Gardens, University of Glasgow

Chair: Dr Geng Wang

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SCEN Youth Summit and Mandarin Speaking Competition 2026

Registration remains open for the Competition, which will take place on Thursday, 26 November 2026, from 9am to 4pm at The Ramshorn, 98 Ingram Street, Merchant City, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1EX.

Schools are invited to enter students for the Mandarin Speaking Competition and to contribute to the programme through performances and presentations. The participation form, competition rules and judging criteria, and provisional programme are available with this Update.

Completed forms should be returned to admin@scen.info by Friday 6 November 2026. However, as venue capacity is limited, places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Schools intending to take part are therefore encouraged to register and confirm their attendance as soon as possible to secure their places.

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Confucius Institute for Scotland, Edinburgh University

Registration is now open for evening Chinese language classes, in-person and online, beginning on 5 October 2026. For information & to book, see:  https://www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/uncategorized/evening-chinese-language-classes-autumn-term-starts-5th-october-2026/.