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HSK, HSKK exams - 22nd June 2025. |
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We are pleased to announce that registration for the HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) is now open. The exams offered include HSK levels 1 to 6 and HSKK (Elementary to Intermediate).
If you have any further questions, please contact us at china@uni-miskolc.hu (Hungarian)；zhichun.wang@guest.uni-miskolc.hu (English)
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Bruce Lee commemorative plaque and celebration - 8th April 2025. |
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In 2025, we celebrate the 85th anniversary of the birth of Bruce Lee, and to mark the occasion, the Leung Ting Wing Tsun Kung Fu - Miskolc group has invited our Institute to organise a joint event. On 8th April we celebrated with a commemorative plaque unveiling and a colourful program. The event was honoured by the presence of Norbert Máday, 10th degree M.O.C. Grandmaster, Eastern European Chief Instructor, founder of Wing Tsun Kung Fu in Hungary and Eastern Europe, Dr. János Mészáros, President of the Hungarian Karate Federation and the National Competitive Sports Federation, 8th dan karate master, and András Hollósy, Vice Mayor of Miskolc.
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Kazincbarcika - Drawing exhibition + Beginner Chinese Course |
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The most beautiful works of our last year's national drawing competition can be seen in Kazincbarcika, in the Mezey Cultural Centre between the 12th and the 26th February. We welcome applications from the citizens of Kazincbarcika for our beginner Chinese Language Course!
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Lantern Festival - 9th February 2025. University of Miskolc |
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Thank you to everyone who celebrated the Lantern Festival with us on Sunday (9th February) at the University of Miskolc!
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Our University courses in the Spring term AY 2024/25. |
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We provide as much information as possible to anyone interested in learning about Chinese language and/or culture.
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HSK, HSKK exam certificates |
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Dear Students!
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Lantern Festival - 9th February 2025. |
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The Confucius Institute of the University of Miskolc welcomes all families and visitors from Miskolc and the surrounding area to the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival, celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year and the upcoming Year of the Snake.
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HSK, HSKK exams - 9th March 2025. |
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We are pleased to announce that registration for the HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) is now open. The exams offered include HSK levels 1 to 6 and HSKK (Elementary to Intermediate).
If you have any further questions, please contact us at china@uni-miskolc.hu Hungarian)；zhichun.wang@guest.uni-miskolc.hu (English)
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Santa Claus party and Employees' Christmas at the University |
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On the 30th November 2024, several colleagues of our Institute took part in the Santa Claus party organized for the children of the University staff, to entertain the little ones with craft activities.
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Project day about China in Sárospatak |
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We were honoured to accept a kind invitation on the 21st November 2024. At the request of the II. Ferenc Rákóczi Primary School in Sárospatak, the Confucius Institute team, Prof. Jing Zhao Director and three of our volunteer teachers, enriched the China-themed project day of the school.
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Opening of the exhibition "Year of the Dragon" drawing competition |
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Our national drawing competition "Year of the Dragon" has reached its final chord. On the 8th November, the prizes for the winning entries were awarded and the exhibition of drawings was opened at a ceremony in the Music Palace. The event was enriched by performances of our talented students, with Chinese singing, piano playing, dance and poetry recitation.
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Students from Miskolc received Ambassador awards |
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On the 12th October 2024, Student Scholarships were awarded at the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Budapest. The awardees, colleagues and guests had the honour of being personally presented with the awards (certificates and gifts) by His Excellency Gong Tao, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Hungary. The students receiving Ambassador and Encouragement awards were nominated by the Confucius Institute of the University of Miskolc, based on their study achievements and other accomplishments (helping at events, participation in competitions) during the past academic year. This year, a total of 9 (3+6) students were awarded as follows: • Boglárka Kántor – student of UoM • Máté János Takács - student of UoM • Enikő Varga - student of UoM
• Marcell Dániel Csécsi - student of UoM
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Harvest Festival in Kazincbarcika - 12th October 2024. |
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On the 12h October 2024, at the invitation of the organisers, colleagues of our Institute also joined the Harvest Festival in Kazincbarcika.
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HSK, HSKK exams - 8th December 2024. Registration open! |
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We are pleased to announce that registration for the HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) is now open. The exams offered include HSK levels 1 to 6 and HSKK (Elementary to Intermediate).
If you have any further questions, please contact us at china@uni-miskolc.hu Hungarian)；zhichun.wang@guest.uni-miskolc.hu (English)
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Researchers' Night - 27th September 2024. |
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Thank you for your great interest in our programmes at the Researchers' Night! Thank you for a lovely evening we had together! A photo summary of the colourful evening can be found by clicking on the photo or on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/6SJRcnrUw23MuZcR/
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"Year of the Dragon" National Drawing Contest news |
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We are grateful for the high quality and expert work of the jury. The judges expressed their pleasure and satisfaction, appreciating the creativity of the participating students.
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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! |
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Our introduction |
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We are introducing the teachers of the Confucius Institute! New colleagues from China will join us in the academic year 2024/25.
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Farewell |
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We say farewell to Teacher Liu Guoyan, who strenghtened the teaching team at the Confucius Institute in Miskolc for a total of 7 years. As an important member of our community, she introduced many students to Chinese language and culture.
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2024/25. 1st Semester Starting courses VI. - Chinese Literature (REKKCLIT) |
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We will read the famous mitological novel „Journey to the West”, watch TV series, movies and animations adapted from the novel, and also get to know how this novel connects to the thrilling action of Black Myth: Wukong.
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2024/25. 1st Semester Starting courses V. - Chinese Characters (REKKKAR) |
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You can learn more about the interpretation and symbolism of Chinese characters in this course. This course is your gateway to understand the rich history and culture of China through its unique script. Let's discover the magic of Chinese characters, unveil the ancient wisdom and artistry in every stroke!
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2024/25. 1st Semester Starting courses IV. - Chinese Dance (REKKFMD) |
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Do you like music and dancing? Are you interested in Chinese culture? Our Chinese Dance course is designed for you!
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2024/25. 1st Semester Starting courses III. - Experiencing Chinese Culture 2. (REKKTCC2) |
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Part 2 of the successful course from the previous semester: new topics, new activities to learn about Chinese culture in a practical way!
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2024/25. 1st Semester Starting courses II. - Chinese Tea Culture (REKKTCTC) |
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Do you like tea? Are you interested in Chinese traditions? Then you've found the right place!
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2024/25. 1st Semester Starting courses I. - HSK1 |
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We welcome everyone who would like to start learning Chinese language!
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2024/25. Academic Year, Semester I. Course list |
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A list of our courses at the University of Miskolc is shown below. Our courses can be found in Neptun under "All other institutional courses". All our courses are elective (optional), 2 credits. If we can help you with course registration, please contact us at china@uni-miskolc.hu.
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HSK, HSKK certificates |
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Dear Students!
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Trilateral meeting on the development of Hungarian-Chinese educational relations |
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This summer, an important meeting took place with the coordination of the Confucius Institute: representatives of the Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) and Wanhua-BorsodChem Industrial Holding visited the University of Miskolc. https://www.uni-miskolc.hu/hirek/szorgalmazzak-a-vegyesz-anyag-es-gepeszmernok-kettos-diplomakat/
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Summer camp 2024 - Summary |
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Closing Ceremony - 20th June 2024. |
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News about our Drawing Contest |
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Dear Creators, Dear Children! Thank you for the large number of entries to our Drawing Contest (Year of the Dragon)! We received more than 800 paintings and drawings in total! We will start processing them. The announcement of the results will take place at the beginning of the next school year, together with an exhibition of the works. We are very grateful for your enthusiasm, you have created beautiful works - the jury will have a hard task! We will be in touch with more details on the contacts given on the drawings and here.
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Children's Day at the Uni - 8th June 2024. |
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On 8th June, at the invitation of the Trade Union, the Children's Day programme was enriched by the collective of our Institute. Children and adults had a great time at the event. Have a look at the snapshots of Saturday's activities.
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"Teach for Hungary" Talent - and Experience Day - 7th June 2024. |
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On the 7th June, at the invitation of KÖSZI, we collaborated in the Teach for Hungary! Talent and Experience Day. Our guests could participate in a tea ceremony and experience calligraphy while listening to Chinese music.
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"Chinese Bridge" - 24th May 2024. |
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The national round of the "Chinese Bridge" language competition was held on the 24th May 2024 in Pécs, where students from all Confucius Institutes of Hungary presented their Chinese language skills and talents through various artistic performances. His Excellency Ambassador Gong Tao and Counsellor Han also honoured the event with their welcoming speeches and the presentation of prizes. Our Institute was represented by three students from the University of Miskolc: Enikő Varga, Adrienn Dojcsák and Máté Takács. In addition to their Chinese language performances, our students also gave excellent Chinese tea ceremony, piano and Kungfu performances. We thank our students for representing our Institute in a great way. We are very proud that Enikő Varga won third place in the competition. We would like to congratulate our students and their teachers: Noemi Gergely, Liu Guoyan, Fan Liyun, Wang Zhichun, Cao Faqiang, and thank Director Prof. Zhao Jing for her help in the preparation. We thank the Confucius Institute of Pécs for their organization and kind hospitality, and congratulate them on the great event!
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"Borangolás" - 18th May 2024. |
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Among the programs of the University of Miskolc, our Institute also offered interesting activities at this year's Avasi Borangolás (Wine Tasting), on the 18th May. Chinese flavours and calligraphy were both popular. Some snapshots of the event:
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Földes Day - 9th May 2024. |
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On the 9th May, students from the Földes Ferenc High School visited the University of Miskolc for the "Földes Day" activity. Our Institute joined the event: more than 70 students participated in our cultural programmes. The participants had the opportunity to try out activities such as guessing Chinese characters, Chinese quizzes, learning how to use chopsticks, origami, paper cutting, calligraphy, Kungfu, tea ceremony, and wearing traditional Chinese dresses. The students participated with enthusiasm in the activities and expressed their interest in Chinese culture and language learning.
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HSK and HSKK exams - 22nd June |
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HSK and HSKK language exams at our Institute on the 22nd June! You can now register for our language exams hold in June at www.chinesetest.cn! The deadline of the registration is 26 th May, at 6 p.m. (midnight Beijing time). Experience has shown that the system can be overloaded in the last days, so we recommend that those who wish to take the language exam register earlier. All important information about the language tests (application process, fees, bank transfer information) can be found in the "Exam" section of our website: https://konfuciusz.uni-miskolc.hu/exam If you have any further questions, please contact us at china@uni-miskolc.hu. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our language exam!
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Chinese Language and Culture training from May |
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Target group. anyone over 16 years of age who would like to learn about Chinese culture and get an introduction to the basics of the Chinese language A conversational level of English knowledge is required. The main objectives of the course are: - to introduce participants to the elements of the diverse Chinese culture (Chinese literature, music, movies, gastronomy, tea ceremony, fashion, history, crafts, etc.) - offer opportunities to discover the Chinese language; - provide an insight into the basic knowledge and grammar of the Chinese language. Language of teaching: English Teaching period: 10 weeks, from the week of 22 April to the week of 24 June 2024. Number and duration of lessons: two lessons twice a week, each lesson 45 minutes (2 x 90 minutes per week). 30 hours in total. Lesson times: Tuesday 4:30 - 6:00 pm and Friday 3:00 - 4:30 pm Form of teaching: personal; at the Confucius Institute of the University of Miskolc. Language teachers: Chinese and Hungarian teachers of the Confucius Institute Participation fee: 25.000 HUF/person Registration: Applications are welcome at the following e-mail address: china@uni-miskolc.hu. For further information, please contact us at the same e-mail address. We will send you a confirmation of your registration, after which you are kindly asked to pay the participation fee by bank transfer (detailed transfer information will be sent in the confirmation email). Planned number of participants: minimum 5, maximum 15. Join us to discover the wonderful world of China!
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Summer camp 2024. |
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The Confucius Institute announces a summer camp for high school and university students!
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Drawing contest for primary school and secondary school students |
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Attention! The Confucius Institute of the University of Miskolc announces a national drawing contest for students! The competition is open to students in two categories: 1. primary school pupils 2. secondary school students The theme of the competition is: Year of the Dragon You can create your artwork using any technique you like. The artwork needs to be related to Chinese culture, especially the dragon, the year of the dragon. Valuable prizes will be offered to the first three winners in each category. Entries are welcome until 10th June! Please contact us at china@uni-miskolc.hu with any questions. We wish you all a joyful creation!
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XXIII. "Chinese Bridge" international Chinese language competition for university students |
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The Department of Culture and Education of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Hungary, in cooperation with the Confucius Institute of Pécs, is organizing the traditional competition for university students. The competition is open to students aged 18-30 years (born between 01.01.1994 and 31.12.2006.) who are Hungarian citizens, who did not grow up in China, and whose native language is not Chinese. The Hungarian round of the competition will be held on 24 May in Pécs, Hungary, where students will give a four-minute speech (maximum 70 points) and a three-minute Chinese cultural performance (maximum 30 points). The jury will award one first, two second and three third prizes, as well as special prizes. The competition will be open for the students from each Confucius Institutes who are judged by the jury to be the best in the semi-finals. The Miskolc semi-final will be held on 19 April at 2:00 pm in our Institute. We encourage everyone who meets the entry requirements to participate in this prestigious competition. You can register by contacting our teachers, or at china@uni-miskolc.hu.
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China day at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences - 20th March 2024. |
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On the 20th March we visited the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, where interested students could learn about the China-related courses of the Faculty, the activities of the Confucius Institute, the Beijing University of Chemical Technology and the current scholarship opportunities to China. Thank you to the Faculty and the Institute of Applied Social Sciences for inviting us! The university news can be found at the following link: Kínai tanulmányok, ösztöndíj-lehetőségek | Hírek - Miskolci Egyetem (uni-miskolc.hu)
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Jelly festival 2024. |
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On the 9th and 10th of March (Saturday and Sunday), our colleagues also contributed to the activities of the University at the Jelly festival. Thank you all for your interest!
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Our New Year's events II. - Lantern festival 2024. |
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On 25 February, Miskolc Music Palace was the venue for an unforgettable celebration for all those who are interested in China and love Chinese culture. We are very grateful that so many people attended our Lantern Festival, which attracted a larger audience than ever before. Nearly 400 people celebrated with us to mark the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. More photos of the event can be viewed by clicking on the Facebook links below or here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBfHUy
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Our New Year's events I. |
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We have entered the Year of the Dragon in 2024. The dragon is a symbol of good luck in Chinese culture, indicating prosperity and peace for the year ahead. To welcome this new year, our Institute organized a series of colorful cultural activities.
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Lantern Festival - 25th February 2024. |
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We are pleased to invite you to our Lantern Festival on Sunday, 25th February from 3 pm at the Music Palace! We will be expecting you with real Chinese dragon dance, special arts and crafts programs, musical delicacies, tea and food tasting. Celebrate with us!
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Other courses |
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For beginners, we recommend our HSK1 courses. For students of the University of Miskolc, it can be taken as an optional course with 2 credits in Neptun, subject code REKKNYK01. You can choose either a native speaker of Hungarian or Chinese. See the poster below for details. 
In the CHINESE TEA CULTURE CLASS you will learn a wide range of interesting facts about the different types of tea, their origins (there are more than you think ;-)), taste them, learn how to prepare them and participate in the traditional Chinese tea ceremony!
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Experiencing Chinese Culture |
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EXPERIENCING CHINESE CULTURE is a new course that will introduce you to the most interesting elements of Chinese culture in a practical way! In this course, you will not only listen to lectures, but you will also learn as an active participant - e.g. by cooking, paper cutting, calligraphy painting, kungfu exercises!
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We warmly welcome our new Chinese Director, Prof. Zhao Jing |
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The new Chinese director of our Institute, Prof. Zhao Jing, has arrived at our Campus!
Zhao Jing is a research professor at Beijing University of Chemical Technology, in the field of Materials Science, within which she deals with biodegradable polymer drug carriers. She obtained her doctorate (PhD) at the University of Newcastle in Great Britain. 
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Our courses - 2024. Spring Semester |
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We warmly invite you to our courses below!
Attention! NEW COURSE: Experiencing Chinese Culture (more details will be published soon)
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Visit of the delegation from Beijing University of Chemical Technology |
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From 6 to 8 November, we had the pleasure to host a delegation of 4 guests from our Institute's founding university, the Beijing University of Chemical Technology. After years of isolation, it was a great pleasure to meet in person with Prof. Dr. WANG Feng, Vice President, Prof. LIU Guangqing, Dean, Dr. ZHU Baoning, Director and Ms ZHANG Wan, Chief Officer.
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Chinese classes at the Herman Ottó High School |
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We are pleased to report that Chinese language classes have started in October at Herman Ottó High School! This further increases the number of secondary schools where our teachers give Chinese language classes.
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Suzhou Exhibition |
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The Chinese Cultural Centre in Budapest loaned us the special exhibition material, which was open to the public in the old lobby of the University of Miskolc (ground floor of building A/4) in October 2023. The exhibition entitled "Impressions of Suzhou City" featured wonderful photographs and real art treasures, and was enjoyed by a large number of visitors. We are grateful for the support of the Chinese Cultural Center, President Jin Hao and his colleagues for allowing us to organize this beautiful exhibition, celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Institute.
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Researchers' Night 2023. |
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Among our other events, we did not forget the Researchers' Night. Thank you to everyone who came to play, create and celebrate with us on the evening of 29 September. We hope you had a great time! We look forward to welcoming you to our future events as well as to our language and culture courses!
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Language exam: 3rd December - application is open! |
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We are pleased to announce that our Institute is going to organise HSK and HSKK language exams again on 3rd December! The online application is now open, the deadline for applications is 6th November (24:00 Beijing time!)
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Further news about the visit of the Ambassador (4th October 2023) |
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You can read the article shared by BUCT (Beijing University of Chemical Technology) about the visit of the new Chinese ambassador to our university. "The newly appointed ambassador to Hungary, Gong Tao, visited the University of Miskolc and the Miskolc Confucius Institute": https://news.buct.edu.cn/2023/1009/c2108a182523/page.htm Our infograph about the event:
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Visit of the Ambassador - 4th October 2023. |
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On 4th October (Wednesday), His Excellency Ambassador Gong Tao and his delegation paid a visit to our University and to our Institute. We are very honoured that we had the opportunity to welcome the Ambassador! You can read the university news of the event here: Video news about the event, interviews with H.E. Ambassador Gong Tao and Rector Prof. Zita Horváth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAYjrGUisV4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpYsgERoecc
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Researchers' Night - 29th Sept. 2023. |
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This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival and Researchers' Night (29th September) happen to fall on the same day, so our activities at the latter event will be linked to the holiday. Join us to admire the spectacular full moon, and taste some mooncakes and tea.
Our sessions start from 6pm in the Confucius Institute (Building A/1. 1st floor) - we welcome children and adults with games, ping-pong and surprises.
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„Music Silk Road: Miskolc – Beijing” festive concert |
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On 8th September, the "Music Silk Road: Miskolc - Beijing" concert was held with a great success, co-organised by our Institute, and the 60 years old Hungarian Symphony Orchestra Miskolc.
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Festive concert - 8th September, 2023. |
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The Confucius Institute of Miskolc celebrates its 10th birthday! Our Institute was founded in autumn 2013 by the University of Miskolc, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, BorsodChem-Wanhua Group and Hanban. Come and celebrate with us!
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Summer closure |
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☀️ Dear Students, Dear Visitors! We would like to inform you that from 31 July to 11 August our Institute will be closed, and administration will not be available.
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Language exam results! (11. June 2023.) |
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Dear students!
Today we received the results of the HSK and HSKK language exams of 11th June! You can pick them up in person at the UoM Confucius Institute, in the morning hours (8:00 - 12:00), this week (07.25 - 07.28).
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Chinese Bridge 2023. |
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The national final of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese language competition for secondary school students took place on 9th of June. The competition was organised online by the Hungarian-Chinese Bilingual Primary and Secondary School with the support of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Hungary. Our Institute was represented by 3 secondary school students who, in addition to presenting their language skills, also prepared high-quality artistic performances (singing, dancing, piano).
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Visit of the delegation from Dalian University of Technology |
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On 23.05.2023, we hosted three staff members from Dalian University of Technology, who visited the University of Miskolc in the framework of the Erasmus+ (KA107) credit mobility programme, organised by the Institute of Energy Engineering and Chemical Machinery, with the assistance of Dr. Katalin Voith, Senior Research Fellow. We thank Prof. Qiao Dongsheng, Prof. Tang Guoqiang and Dr. Yan Jun for their visit and their interest in the work of our institute! We also gained many useful information during the meeting. We learned that Dalian University of Technology has more than 50,000 students of which many are international, studying not only engineering, but also in economics, social sciences, arts and humanities, including students from Hungary! It was interesting to hear about the pioneering research of Chinese colleagues in the field of fluid mechanics. The activities of the colleagues from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Informatics are a model for educational and research cooperation with Chinese partners.
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News from our event - 1st China Day |
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Thank you to all those who attended our 1st China Day on 10 May at the University of Miskolc! M1 News reported live about the preparations in the morning of the event. The interview with the Director of our Institute, Dr. Daniel Kuttor, can be found below:
Photo report of the University of Miskolc about our event (click on the Facebook logo to see the full post):
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1st China day |
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Come to China with us! Join us on 10 May, the first China Day at the University of Miskolc, and learn about China's many scholarship programmes! We will not only inform you about your opportunities, but also give you an insight into student life in China, and offer special cultural and entertainment activities!
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Scholarships |
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China is one of the most popular study destinations in Asia for international students pursuing higher education. Colleges offer students not only degree courses (bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes) but also other courses (Chinese language studies, vocational training, including one-year courses and summer schools).
The current Chinese scholarship announcements are already published. You can find further information here.
Or visit the following website: https://tka.hu/celcsoport/81/osztondijkereso |
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Language exam |
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We are pleased to announce that our Institute will be holding a language exam on 11th June! For more information on the language exam schedule, please see the Exam menu. To apply, please visit www.chinesetest.cn and select "Confucius Institute of University of Miskolc" as your institution.
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