Which leadership roles did Alfred North Whitehead hold at Goldsmiths’ College and the University of London?

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During his time in London, Alfred North Whitehead held several significant leadership roles within the academic community:

  • Goldsmiths’ College: From 1919 to 1924, he served as the chairman of the governing body of this institution, which was one of England’s 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