The Study Road

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Connecting China and Iran by train. Alternative ways to explore the ancient Silk Road

The ancient ‘Silk Road’ is back in business as new train connects China to Tehran The first train connecting Iran and China loaded with Chinese goods arrived in Tehran Monday, reviving the ancient Silk Road trade route and highlighting the economic possibilities for Iran since...

New Silk Road’ Train reaches Iran’s Capital

The Chinese are Coming: First 'New Silk Road' Train reaches Iran's Capital By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | - - In a sign of China's increasingly powerful role in Central Asia …

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Announcement: Due to safety and re-organisation purposes the next Silk Road edition of The Study Road will take place from March to August 2017.

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Please share. Soon the fourth edition of The Study Road will kick off.

Cycle from Istanbul to Beijing - take part in personal development and group dynamics sessions, and put what you learn into practice as you develop as a person along the Silk Road - and while you cycle, stop off at universities to attend lectures on Big History and other selected topics, and engage with local professors and students. You will cycle through Turkey, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and China. Pretty cool, not always easy! So make sure you are fit enough to join - physically and mentally! You can find more information about applying and participating on our website.

The application deadline for the next edition 31st January 2016. If you have questions before applying, check our website for the latest changes or e-mail our team ([email protected]).