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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

Director of Confucius Institute

Wellington University International

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Deputy Director Confucius Institute

Wellington University International

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Nicole Bernas

Project Coordinator

Wellington University International

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Guoqi Kang

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Zhixiang Zhou

Advisory Board

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Amy Rutherford

Director, International

Wellington University International

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Chen Zhiwei

Advisory Board Co-Chair
Director, Chinese International Education College/Overseas Education College, Xiamen University

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Tony Browne

Board Member

Deputy Head of School, Engineering and Computer Science
School of Engineering and Computer Science

Dr Hui Luo

Arts Adviser
Wellington University International

Senior Lecturer
School of Languages and Cultures