Welcome to the first China Research Forum, a platform for academics, researchers, students, and professionals in Northern Ireland and beyond who are interested in China-focused research and scholarly exchange.
The Forum aims to provide an inclusive space for participants from diverse disciplines to present research, share perspectives, and engage in dialogue on topics relating to China’s history, society, politics, economy, education, healthcare, and many other fields. Beyond academic exchange, the Forum will promote cultural understanding through public talks, panel discussions, and collaborative events that encourage dialogue among students, staff, and local communities.
By engaging audiences at Queen’s University Belfast, Ulster University, and across the UK and Ireland, the Forum seeks to enhance public awareness of China-related issues and their global significance. As a sustainable, student-led initiative, the Forum also aims to foster research skills, cross-cultural literacy, and meaningful community engagement, contributing positively to both academic development and international understanding.
The Forum is co-hosted by the Queen’s Chinese Students and Scholars Association (QUB CSSA) and the Ulster University Chinese Students and Scholars Association (UU CSSA), with support from the Queen’s Language Centre and the Association of British Chinese Professors Northern Ireland (ABCP-NI), and partial sponsorship from EKou Xian.
Date: Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Time: 13:00–16:30
Venue: Auditorium, The McClay Library, Queen’s University Belfast
Registration: Free of charge, subject to room capacity. Priority will be given to those who wish to present their research and/or participate in the panel discussion.
Provisional Programme
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Presentations
- Panel Discussion
- Info Sessions
- Closing