科研讲座 | Research talks

The Manchester China Institute (MCI) hosts a variety of research talks about China, both in Manchester and as online webinars with a global reach. These events promote knowledge production and exchange, and contribute to a vibrant research culture in China studies. Most talks are free and open to the public.

The University of Manchester is committed to academic independence and the freedom of speech. The views speakers present are entirely their own, and do not represent those of The University of Manchester or the Manchester China Institute. Recording events without the written consent of all participants violates GDPR and is prohibited.

Open to all by registration on Eventbrite.

Autumn 2025 Research Talks 

• The Transparent Cradle: How Monitoring Children Reshapes Chinese Family Bonds
  Dr Yang Yang; 7 October 2025
• Collecting and Displaying China at the Oriental Museum (in Durham)
  Dr Qin Cao; 14 October 2025
• Xiaohongshu and the Digital Infrastructure of Global China
  Dr Carwyn Morris; 25 November 2025

Spring 2026 Research Talks

• Social Mobility in China
  Professor Yaojun Li; 18 March 2026

Past and future research talks

Past

Thousands of people have attended past MCI research talks. If you missed one, most are still avaialble on our popular YouTube channel.

Future

If you would like to receive news about future MCI events and activities, email: mci@manchester.ac.uk to be added to our electronic mailing list. 

Call for Speakers

Please send an email with your proposed title and abstract to mci@manchester.ac.uk by 5pm on 31 May for consideration for Autumn 2026.

Preference is given to University of Manchester academic staff seeking feedback on their latest research on China.