Sir David was the UK ambassador to Japan from 2008 to 2012 and is currently the Chair of Council of the University of Kent. During his time with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Sir David dealt with EU/Japan trade issues from 1983-1986, was Deputy Head of the Far Eastern Department 1990-1991 and was Head of the International Division in the Cabinet office dealing with UK/Japan technology cooperation and nuclear waste recycling. Following a second tour in Tokyo, he was Head of the FCO’s Hong Kong Department from 1998 to 2000 before moving for a third time to Japan in 2008 as ambassador.
The lecture will take place on Wed 11 Mar at 13h15 in the Wilson Room. Sir David will be accompanied on his visit to Brussels by Denise Everitt, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the university.
Registration:
This event is free to attend.
Please register by sending an email to bsis@kent.ac.uk stating your name and affiliation.
Venue
Wilson Room (3rd floor)
Brussels School of International Studies
University of Kent
Pleinlaan / Boulevard de la Plaine 5
Further information about the Jean Monnet – Europe and Global Change research project can be found online at http://www.kent.ac.uk/brussels/studying/research/projects/jeanmonnetchair.html