Other Academic Initiatives

International Conferences

3-5 September 2007
INTELLECTUALS CHINOIS ET MISSIONNAIRES CATHOLIQUES - LA CREATION D'ECOLES MODERNES 1906-1930
Onzième Colloque International Ricci de Sinologie,
Venue: Centre Sèvres, 35 bis rue de Sèvres, F–75006 Paris, France

16-18 August, Dublin
Conference
Inaugural International Conference of the UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland and the Irish Institute for Chinese Studies
Venue: University College Dublin
Contact: Mary Cuthbert Delegate Services ExecutiveConference Partners Ltd, 2nd Floor, Heritage House, Dundrum Office Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14. tel. +353 1 296 8688, Direct tel. 353 1 296 93 93, fax. 353 1 296 8678, mary@conferencepartners.ie, www.ucd.ie/china.
Deadline for submission of completed papers: 15th July 2007

6-9 September 2007
MISSIONARIES FROM THE SO-CALLED 'FRANCO-BELGIAN PROVINCES' - “‘Unsung Heroes’: Chinese collaborators in the Christian mission of China”
IXth International Symposium of the Ferdinand Verbiest Institute,
Information: http://www.kuleuven.be/verbiest/symposia.htm#Ninth%20International%20Symposium%20(2007)

6-7 September 2007, Manchester
BACS Annual Conference 2007 - British Association for Chinese Studies
Conference theme China: Evolution or Revolution?
CALL FOR PAPERS - Deadline for abstract submission: Wednesday 31 May 2007.
www.bacsuk.org.uk/AnnualConference.html.
Conference Registration and Enquiries: Lynn Baird, Areas Office, University of Essex, Colchester CO4 3SQ, fax 44 (0)1206 873-965, secretary @ bacsuk.org.uk and admin @ bacsuk.org.uk.

Exhibitions

until 5 August, London
Exhibition
“Gods, Guardians and Immortals”
Second in a series of five planned displays of Chinese painting
Venue: British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG
Contact: tel. 020 7323-8000, fax. 020 7323-8616, information@thebritishmuseum.ac.uk, www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk

Projects and Publishing

notice of forthcoming book:
ROBERT MORRISON 1884-1832: The Birth of Chinese Protestantism
By Dr Christopher Hancock
T&T Clark (Continuum), London and New York,
Summer 2007

Other (Cultural) Events

25 July–4 August, London
SOAS World Music Summer School 2007
Beijing Opera: Music & Movement (Beginners)
Intensive courses taught by master musicians. Practical workshops, master classes and performances for students of all backgrounds, beginners to advanced, amateur and professional.
Time: Wed-Fri & Mon-Fri 6-9pm, Saturdays 2-5pm
Tickets: course fee £180 (concs £150) – includes hire of costumes/instruments + course pack
Contact: For more details & booking check www.soas.ac.uk/summermusicschool.

11 August, Manchester
Exhibition
"The Silk Road & the Search for the Secrets of Silk "
Examines the trade in silk along the silk route, examines silk as a currency, like money.
Organised by the British Library in collaboration with The John Rylands Library
Venue: John Rylands Library, 150 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH
Contact: tel 0161 306-0555, www.manchester.ac.uk/library

13th September 2007 - 6th April 2008
The First Emperor: China's Terracotta Army
British Museum
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3DG
Exploring one of the largest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century and providing an insight into China's First Emperor, Qin Shihuangdi, and his legacy.
The world-famous terracotta warriors from Xi'an, China were buried alongside the First Emperor in readiness for the afterlife; some recent discoveries made on the site.
In introducing the idea of a unified state and effectively creating China in 221 BC, the Emperor Qin created what is today the oldest surviving political entity in the world. How that state has survived, developed and is viewed today will be explored through events, lectures and debates around the exhibition.
Adult, Senior 60+: £12; Child 16-18, Student, Disabled, Unemployed: £10; Child under 16, Disabled Carer: £0.00.
www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk

5-7 November 2007, London
Conference
Colloquies on Art & Archaeology in Asia no.24
“Transfer: The Influence of China on World Ceramics”
Venue: Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art, 53 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PD
Contact: tel. 020 7387-3909, fax. 020 7383-5163, www.pdfmuseum.org.uk

15-16 November 2007, Liverpool
Conference
Vital bodies: International Conference on Chinese Arts
Organised by the Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester
The conference will consider historical and aesthetic representations of ‘the body’ in visual art practices by artists of Chinese descent. Organised in to coincide with the vital 07 Festival of Chinese Live Art 13-14 November.
Venue: Liverpool John Moores University
Contact: Cathy Butterworth c.j.Butterworth@2005.ljmu.ac.uk, tel. 0161 832-7271, fax. 0161 832-7513, info@chinese-arts.centre.org, www.chinese-arts-centre.org.

Other Publications

PAPAL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO CHINA, 1937-2005,
Researched and compiled by Elmer Wurth MM,
Edited by Betty Ann Maheu MM.
Holy Spirit Study Centre, Hong Kong, China, pp. 436, US$ 25.00 (€ 20,00) exclusive of shipping and handling.
ISBN-10: 962-86367-90; ISBN-13: 978-962-86367-92.
The book reveals the dramatic evolution in the Popes' thinking and speaking about China and the China Church. It highlights the deep love and respect for the Chinese people, their culture and great concern for their suffering. The 450 pages volume is divided into two parts and contains a total of 103 documents. Part I includes the encyclicals of Pius XI and Pius XII, the documents of John XXIII and Paul VI. Part II deals exclusively with the many statements of John Paul II. The volume is designed to assist researchers and all interested in the development of the Church in China. Many readers may also find the short summaries or commentaries helpful.
Order from: Holy Spirit Study Centre
6, Welfare Road, Aberdeen
Hong Kong, China.
E-mail: hsstudyc@hsstudyc.org.hk
Web site: http://www.hsstudyc.org.hk

Scholarships

UK-China Fellowships for Excellence
The Department for Education and Skills, in partnership with the Chinese Ministry of Education, is making 25 Research Fellowships available over the period 2007-8.

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Job Opportunities

Wycliffe Bible Translators are seeking a new Executive Director to take up appointment towards the end of 2007. The present Director, Geoff Knott, will have served 9 years by end February 2008. This is the maximum allowed under the organisation's regulations

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