The Lessons of History

The University is pleased to welcome Sir Christopher Meyer, former British Ambassador to the United States and Germany, to deliver his lecture as part of our Vice-Chancellor’s distinguished lecture series, our most prestigious lectures featuring leading public and academic figures.

Sir Christopher was a career diplomat from 1966 to 2003 and is also former Chairman of the Press Complaints Commission. He is a non-executive director of the Arbuthnot Banking Group, Chairman of the Pagefield Advisory Board, a member of the international advisory board of British-American Business inc., and Freeman of the City of London. He is author of the critically acclaimed books DC Confidential and Getting Our Way and is a regular commentator, broadcaster and documentary maker for television and radio. His latest documentary series, Networks of Power, aired on Sky Atlantic in early 2012.

Please note: This event is now at full capacity, and registration has been closed.