Now aged 91, Sir David Akers-Jones is the former Chief Secretary of Hong Kong and is the most senior colonial official living in Hong Kong.  He had once been a trainee at British India Steam Navigation Company during his young age.  How did he then take on the political arena and turn into a prominent political figure?  In this activity, participants will gain inspiration from Sir David Akers-Jones's wise counsel and delve with him into the meaning and value of life.

Full-time undergraduates who are interested may register at here.  This Centre will work out details of the meeting with those who are accepted for participation in this activity.  If you have any enquiries, please contact Ms. Leung of this Centre via 3943 1595 (Tel) or carolleung@cuhk.edu.hk (Email).

* Sir David Akers-Jones's Biography:

Sir David Akers-Jones (GBM, KBE, CMG, Hon. RICS, JP), graduated from Oxford University in the 1950s.  Subsequently had he been living in the Far East and working for the Malayan Civil Service.  Sir David Akers-Jones moved to Hong Kong in 1957.  Since then he had been serving the Hong Kong Government and holding important positions, which included Chief Secretary and Acting Governor (1985-1987), Chairman of the Housing Authority (1988-1993), Hong Kong Affairs Advisor (1993-1997).  After retirement, he continued to stay in Hong Kong and served as Non-executive Chairman and Director of numerous companies.  He is now President of Business and Professionals Federation of Hong Kong and is engaging enthusiastically in voluntary and charitable services.