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Forthcoming events

The China Forum organises seminars and dialogues focusing on mutual understanding.

The events cover a wide range of topics, from the modern history of China to the latest developments in climate change.

If you have any questions about an event or have any access needs, please contact our Administrator.

Our seminar programme for Michaelmas term 2024 is below. Further details will be available closer to the date of each event, via tiles at the bottom of this page.

Wednesday 30 October 2024, 17:00 - 18:30 BST, virtual seminar

  • Professor Kent Deng (Professor of Economic History, The London School of Economics and Political Science)
  • Ups and downs of the Chinese economic growth since Deng Xiaoping ( title tbc)

Tuesday 5 November 2024, 17:00 - 18:30 GMT, virtual seminar

  • Professor Eric L. Hutton (Professor and Department Chair, Department of Philosophy, University of Utah)
  • Lecture title tbc

Thursday 14 November 2024, 17:00 - 18:30 GMT, virtual seminar

  • Dr Sally K Church (Affiliated Researcher, Faculty of Asian and Middle Easter Studies, Research Associate, Centre of Development Studies, and Research Associate, Needham Research Institute, University of Cambridge; Fellow, Wolfson College Cambridge; Director, Civilizations in Contact)
  • What we Know and what we don't Know about Zheng He's Voyages (title tbc)

Wednesday 20 November 2024, 17:00 - 18:30 GMT, virtual seminar

  • Professor Sucheta Mazumdar (Associate Professor Emeritus of History, Duke University, North Carolina)
  • From the Slave Trade to the Opium Rush: China-America Trade in the Making of the Global World

Thursday 28 November 2024, 12:00 - 13:30 GMT, virtual seminar

  • Dr Santosh Mehrotra (Research Fellow, IZA Institute of Labour Economics, Bonn; Visiting Professor, Centre for Development Studies, University of Bath)
  • Lecture title tbc

 

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    Dolly

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    I chose Â鶹ԭ´´ because of the great mixture of undergraduates and postgraduates, and when I first visited I thought it was the most beautiful place I had ever seen! The sense of community in Jesus has had an enormous impact on my experience here. Whether you need help, advice, cheering up or even just a chat there is always someone there to put a smile on your face. From the MCR committee to the Porters, the canteen staff to the gardeners, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Jesus also...

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    Tara

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    Â鶹ԭ´´ has all the benefits of being large, historical and prestigious college, whilst also retaining fantastic welfare: the staff and other students all care about each other, and will be there to cheer you on when you are thriving, but also there to support you if you need any help. I chose Jesus due to several reasons, including its prime location, where it is very central, and easy to access everywhere, even if you work in one of the institutes further out. I also selected Jesus for its MCR...

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    Tom

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    There are many reasons why I’m so happy to be a part of Â鶹ԭ´´. The three biggest reasons for me are the opportunities to be involved in College sport, the support the College provides for me with for my research and the help in making sure that we have comfortable, affordable accommodation when we have needed it. Â鶹ԭ´´ is so friendly and so it is incredibly easy to get involved in the sport and social side of the College. The MCR does a great job in welcoming new...

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    Alison

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    What first attracted me to Â鶹ԭ´´ was its reputation and history, central location without being touristy, and the postgraduate housing options. When I arrived at Jesus I was so pleased to find the partner accommodation was spacious, affordable, and situated very close to the college, allowing us to really take advantage of the facilities. We especially enjoyed The Roost, the nicest of all the college bars, doubling as a café during the day - ideal for studying or meeting up with groups - and a lively pub in the...

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    Ellie

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    Â鶹ԭ´´ has been a great home for me during my PhD. I chose Â鶹ԭ´´ for a number of reasons – first, the location. We are central enough to be within easy walking distance of most things, but far enough away to avoid the hustle and bustle (and tourists in summer!). The College also has extensive grounds, with amenities like the hockey pitch, football pitch and tennis courts all on site. Secondly, the accommodation is some of the best I’ve seen in Cambridge. My house was newly renovated when...

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