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Which leadership roles did Alfred North Whitehead hold at Goldsmithsâ College and the University of London?
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Alfred North Whitehead
Mathematician and philosopher Alfred North Whitehead, c. 1925.
During his time in London, Alfred North Whitehead held several significant leadership roles within the academic community:
- Goldsmithsâ College: From 1919 to 1924, he served as the chairman of the governing body of this institution, which was one of Englandâs major teacher-training colleges.1
- University of London: He held three prominent positions within the university:
- Member of the Senate1
- Chairman of the Academic Council1
- Dean of the Faculty of Science1
Additionally, Whitehead served as a governor for several polytechnic schools in London during this period.1