Biography of Rex Whitehead

Rex (Raymond) Whitehead attended Essendon High School, Melbourne. He graduated MSc and PhD from the University of Melbourne.

Rex Whitehead joined the University of Glasgow in 1967 as a Research Fellow. He became Lecturer in 1969 and Reader in 1978. In 1986 he was appointed titular professor of Theoretical Physics.

Professor Whitehead was a member of the University Court from 1992 to 1996. He was Dean of the Faculty of Science from 1993 to 1996 and Clerk of Senate from 1996 to 2001. He is currently an Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Educational Studies.

Summary

Rex Whitehead
Physicist and Educationalist
Born 1941.
University Link: Alumnus, Clerk of Senate, Faculty Dean, Professor
GU Degree: DSc,
Occupation categories: educationalists; physicists
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Record last updated: 15th Aug 2008

University Connections

University Roles

• Faculty Dean, 1993-1996
• Clerk of Senate, 1996-2001
• Alumnus
• Professor

Academic Posts

Professorships:

• Personal Professorships