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The Confucius Institute at the University is staffed by both Victoria University of Wellington and Xiamen University.

Ms. Fiona Mann is the Director of the Confucius Institute at Victoria University of Wellington. Prof. Wen Chen is the Deputy Director of the Confucius Institute from Xiamen University. Zhixiang Zhou and Guoqi Kang are Chinese teachers from Xiamen University.

Our Advisory Board has senior staff from both universities, led by Amy Rutherford, Director International Victoria University of Wellington and Ms Chen Zhiwei, Director of Chinese International Education College/Overseas Education College at Xiamen University. The Advisory Board meets at least twice a year to review work-in-progress, plan new projects, and provide strategic advice.

Staff

Advisory Board

  • Chen Zhiwei

    Advisory Board Co-Chair

    Director, Chinese International Education College/Overseas Education College, Xiamen University

  • Tony Browne

    Board Member

  • Gael Ashworth

    Board Member

    Tumuaki (Principal), Wellington East Girls' College