Richard Bowring
Richard John Bowring (born 6 February 1947) is an English academic serving as Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Cambridge and an Honorary Fellow of Downing College. In 2013, Bowring was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun 3rd Class, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon for contributions to the development of Japanese studies, Japanese language education and the promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and the United Kingdom. After his academic career, Bowring was elected as Master of Selwyn College, Cambridge. During his time in office (2000–2012), Bowring oversaw major expansion of Selwyn College, Cambridge, including  the construction of Anne's court and two new Victorian stone and brick buildings on the main college site. Academic career. Richard Bowring attended Blundell's School before graduating from the University of Cambridge with a BA Oriental Studies in 1968. He completed his doctoral thesis in the same field at the University of Cambridge in 1973. In addition to Cambridge, Bowring has also taught at Princeton University and Columbia University. In 2013, Bowring was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun 3rd Class, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon for contributions to the development of Japanese studies, Japanese language education  and the promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and the United Kingdom. Bowring has been professor of Japanese Studies since 1985 at the University of Cambridge. He was published broadly on a number of different international and political subjects in both leading journals and newspapers. Additionally, he has produced a number of monographs and books on the politics and culture of East Asia. Master of Selwyn College, Cambridge. He also served as Master of Selwyn College, Cambridge from 2000 until 2012. During his time in office, he oversaw major expansion of Selwyn College, including the construction of Anne's Court  and several neo-revivalist Victorian stone and brick buildings, which were designed by the controversial neo-classical architect Demetri Porphyrios. During his tenure, Selwyn College became more oriented towards excellence in politics, history, and international studies. According to some, Bowring also reinforced the traditional, conservative nature of Selwyn College which had been led in the previous generation by centre-right historians such as Edward Norman who has also been a fellow at the college. Publications. Books Articles in Journals and Books Translations