Language Related Events

Events are listed below under different categories - business, education, cultural, professional development, public sector.

 

Business

North West Market Visit To Dubai, UAE
22nd - 28th November 2008
 
Dubai is now recognised by all as one of the world’s leading trading centres and offers a gateway to a market of more than 1 billion people across the Gulf, Middle East, East Africa and significant parts of the Asian sub-continent. 
 
Applications are invited from North West companies in all sectors, but will be of particular interest to those in the Construction and related industry sectors. 
 
For more information and to download the booking form click here <http://track2.e-msg.co.uk/messenger.php?ID=25918=CRISTINA.SOUSA@RLN-NORTHWEST.COM=3==http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chamber-link.co.uk%2Fpdf%2FDubai+Mission+VFLYER.Nov.08.pdf>
 

 
North West Market Visit to Vietnam  Singapore
31st October - 8th November 2008
 
Vietnam is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia with GDP growth at 8% nationally and more than 20% in Ho Chi Minh City. 
 
Singapore is one of the busiest sea-lanes in the world. Singapore is one of the UK's most important markets in the Asia-Pacific region, also a significant “gateway” for export to other countries in Asia Pacific region. 
 
For more information and to download the booking form click here <http://track2.e-msg.co.uk/messenger.php?ID=25918=CRISTINA.SOUSA@RLN-NORTHWEST.COM=2==http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chamber-link.co.uk%2Fpdf%2FVietnam+flyer.pdf>
 
  
North West Market Visit to China (Shenzhen, Chongqing  Shanghai )
13th – 24th September 2008
 
China, with one fifth of the world’s population and one of the fastest rates of economic growth, is a major target for global business. This market visit provides a platform for companies to explore new opportunities in China, using existing links developed between the North West and the featured cities. 

The market visit is designed so delegates may choose the itinerary most relevant to their business. Partner organisations including local government and business organisations in each of these cities will assist in developing business contacts for the delegation members.
  
For more information and to download the booking form click here <http://track2.e-msg.co.uk/messenger.php?ID=25918=CRISTINA.SOUSA@RLN-NORTHWEST.COM=1==http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chamber-link.co.uk%2Fpdf%2FChina+Sept+2008.pdf>
 

For further information on any of the above market visits please contact the UKTI team on 0845 603 7053 or email info@uktinorthwest.co.uk <mailto:info@uktinorthwest.co.uk>  

 

Cultural

 

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE

Alliance Francaise in Manchester organises a variety of cultural events. To see their cultural calendar, click the link below.

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GOETHE INSTITUTE

Goethe Institut in Manchester lists a variety of German related events and activity. To see the programme and other related information, click the link below.

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INSTITUTO CERVANTES

Instituto Cervantes in Manchester organises a number of Spanish events throughout the year. Click on the link below to find out more.

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Education

Manchester Gold - Mentoring Scheme

The University of Manchester has organised a mentoring scheme called Manchester Gold. This scheme matches up translators and interpreters with students so that the latter gain a greater understanding of the range of careers open to them in the translation field.

For further information click here