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2024/25 SACU/Peking University Essay/Art Competition
2025 is the 60th Anniversary of SACU and so the aim of this year’s competition for senior school students is to encourage young people to explore the history of SACU through its digital archive database and other resources to produce a written essay or a piece of art. The competition is now open and welcomes entries from all senior school children and there are great prizes for the winners! Full details in the flyer here THEMES 1. How do you see the contribution of SACU and its significance to us today? SACU was founded by Dr. Joseph Needham in 1965 […]
A Practical Guide for Every Day – The Art of Living from the Confucian Tradition
Online Lecture Series Confucius lived over 2000 years ago, yet his influence remains very strong in China. During the Han dynasty, 'Confucianism' was adopted as the underlying ideology for imperial rule and family order. Throughout China’s history, Confucianism has been challenged, reinterpreted, and appropriated. From the 20th century, after a period of disfavour, politicians and educationalists in China are once again turning to Confucianism for guidance. In order to understand what Confucianism is, SACU is pleased that experts Dr Katherine Ngo and Dr Kelly Ngo, from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, will be running a series of seminars […]
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SACU Social to Celebrate our 60th Anniversary
SACU Social to Celebrate our 60th Anniversary
We are excited to invite our members, old and new, to an informal social event in London to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of SACU on Saturday, 31 May 2025! This is a special in-person event for all members. We will start with a delicious lunch at Shanghai Family Restaurant (shanghaifamily.co.uk) at 12:00pm. After lunch, for those who are free and interested, we will visit the British Museum for a tour of the Chinese collections led by Dr Frances Wood, SACU Vice President. Event Details: 📍 Lunch: Shanghai Family Restaurant, 12:00pm (Attendees will bear their own costs for lunch, […]
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Classical Music in China, through the eyes of five composers: Online talk by Dr Ben Lunn
Classical Music in China, through the eyes of five composers: Online talk by Dr Ben Lunn
Classical music in China has gone through a fascinating process of evolution which followed the shape of the society and its continuous changes. Despite its fascinating history, full of lessons for many the world over, large elements of this music are unknown to many in the Western world. In this session, Dr Ben Lunn will discuss the circumstances that influenced five particularly significant composers - Xian Xinghai, Jian'er Zhu, Tan Dun, Wenchen Qin, Sel Nkbayar - drawing out how they adapted to the changing world around them. SACU is delighted to host this talk by member Dr Ben Lunn, composer […]
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How to Eat: A Confucian Guide to Dining Together
How to Eat: A Confucian Guide to Dining Together
How to Eat: A Confucian Guide to Dining Together - Lecture for SACU Are table manners important? Confucius once said: “Exemplary persons do not take leave of their authoritative conduct even for the space of a meal.” Even during a meal, one’s consideration for the comfort of fellow diners provide pertinent opportunity to cultivate consummate conduct (ren 仁). Beyond avoiding a faux pas, eating together compels us to bring out the better part of ourselves with every mouthful. The Analects of Confucius, trans. Roger T. Ames and Henry Rosemont Jr. (New York: Ballantine Books, 1998), 90. This lecture is one […]
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SACU Annual General Meeting – 21 June 2025 (Online)
SACU Annual General Meeting – 21 June 2025 (Online)
SACU members are warmly invited to SACU’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place online on Saturday, 21 June 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (BST). AGM papers and Zoom link have been circulated to all members. Call for Council Nominations As part of the AGM, nominations for SACU Council members are invited. This year, we particularly need to appoint two officers for the key roles of: Chair Treasurer We are also seeking members who can contribute their expertise in the following areas: Zoom Management Social Media Promotions If you are interested in standing for election, or would […]