As one of his initiatives to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of language learning amongst Bradfield pupils Head of Modern Foreign Languages, Jo Hanbury invited Sir Jeremy Blackham KCB (E 57-61) to speak to pupils for the MFL Minerva Lecture.

Having studied Classics at school, Sir Jeremy joined the Navy in 1961 rising through the ranks to become Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Equipment Capability) before leaving in 2002 to become UK Country President of Airbus, followed by independent consultancy in the defence sector. A frequent speaker at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and Kings College London, he has also been Editor of the Naval Review for the last 20 years.

In a wide-ranging talk, Sir Jeremy shared his enthusiasm and the joy that speaking a foreign language can bring while also reflecting on why, in today’s world, understanding each other’s languages matters so much. Read more...

We are always looking for speakers to inspire current Bradfieldians with insights into their careers or life adventures. If you are interested in speaking to pupils do contact the Bradfield Society on bradfieldsociety@bradfieldcollege.org.uk