Lau China Institute

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INTRODUCTION

The King's Lau China Institute, founded in 2008, provides a focal point for China-related activities across a range of academic disciplines. Promoting an understanding of China that fully recognises its role as a global power, the Institute coordinates and develops China-related research capabilities and Chinese-focused programmes of study at King's, while also building links with Chinese organizations in education, the cultural and creative sectors, business and government. Through these activities, and as part of the College's broader internationalisation strategy, the Institute aims to contribute to a growing interdisciplinary interest in China among both students and academics at King's. The Institute launched its first taught graduate programme, the MSc China & Globalisation, in September 2010, and is launching a new PhD in Chinese Studies Research in September 2011.

FACILITIES

The Institute is based at the College's Strand Campus, in the heart of central London. The College’s Maughan Library provides impressive teaching and learning facilities, and the China Institute has its own China Reading Room, housing an extensive collection of publications from China.

FUNDING

Applicants should consult the graduate funding database at http://www.kcl.ac.uk/graduate/funding/database for information on funding opportunities from King's College London and other organisations. The Lau China Institute offers its own PhD studentship and students are also eligible for awards under the Kings-China Scholarship Council PhD scholarship programme.

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