Tokyo College Event: “Many Lives of a British Diplomat”
Details
| Type | Lecture |
|---|---|
| Intended for | General public / Enrolled students / Applying students / International students / Alumni / Companies / High school students / Technical college students / University students / Academic and Administrative Staff |
| Date(s) | December 10, 2025 15:00 — 16:00 |
| Location | Hongo Area Campus |
| Venue | Sanjo Conference Hall (Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo) |
| Capacity | 120 people |
| Entrance Fee | No charge |
| Registration Method | Advance registration required
Registration Form |
| Registration Period | November 11, 2025 — December 10, 2025 |
| Contact | tokyo.college.event@tc.u-tokyo.ac.jp |
Abstract
In this interview, Tokyo College Ushioda Fellow Alastair Morgan will share with the audience some fascinating insights on three decades as a British diplomat. Retired in 2019, Alastair Morgan spent his diplomatic postings in Asia, namely Tokyo, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Pyongyang. What was his life like as a British diplomat? What were the challenges he faced in his various postings? How does a diplomat balance the needs of a local posting with the needs of Whitehall? This will be a unique opportunity to gain insight through Alastair Morgan’s reflections on his life as a British civil servant and diplomat in Asia from the 1980s onwards.Program
Guest speakerAlastair MORGAN (Ushioda Fellow, Tokyo College, The University of Tokyo)
Interviewer
SHIMAZU Naoko (Professor and Deputy Director, Tokyo College, The University of Tokyo)
