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He was born in [[Edinburgh]], the son of William Wilson Alexander. He won a scholarship to [[George Heriot's School]] and then, after service in the RAF in the [[Second World War]], studied at the Bonar College of Economics in Dundee (part of [[University College, Dundee]]) graduating with first class honours in 1949.<ref name="Waterston">{{cite book|author=Waterston, Charles D.|author2=Macmillan Shearer, A.|title=Former Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783-2002: Biographical Index|volume=I|date=July 2006|publisher=[[The Royal Society of Edinburgh]]|location=Edinburgh|isbn=978-0-902198-84-5}}</ref><ref>Guardian (newspaper) 30 March 2001</ref> |
He was born in [[Edinburgh]], the son of William Wilson Alexander. He won a scholarship to [[George Heriot's School]] and then, after service in the RAF in the [[Second World War]], studied at the Bonar College of Economics in Dundee (part of [[University College, Dundee]]) graduating with first class honours in 1949.<ref name="Waterston">{{cite book|author=Waterston, Charles D.|author2=Macmillan Shearer, A.|title=Former Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783-2002: Biographical Index|volume=I|date=July 2006|publisher=[[The Royal Society of Edinburgh]]|location=Edinburgh|isbn=978-0-902198-84-5}}</ref> He did postgraduate research at [[Leeds University 1949 to 1951 then lectured at [[Sheffield University]] until 1956 when he moved to lecture at [[Aberdeen University]].<ref>Guardian (newspaper) 30 March 2001</ref> |
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Alexander was Professor of Economics at [[Strathclyde University]] (1963–80). In 1964 he was invited to deliver the inaugural [http://www.iesis.org/marlow.html Marlow (Scotland) Lecture] to the [[Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland]]. He chose the subject 'Casual Labour and Labour Casualties'. Alexander was invited by the Labour government to chair a review of the future of adult education in Scotland. This report was published in 1975 under the title ''Adult Education: The Challenge of Change.'' Its main recommendation was to create a wider community education approach by linking adult education more closely with youth and community work, in order to be able to engage more people in lifelong learning. This led to the creation of local authority community education services.{{cn|date=February 2013}} |
In 1963 Alexander was created the first Professor of Economics at [[Strathclyde University]] (1963–80). In 1964 he was invited to deliver the inaugural [http://www.iesis.org/marlow.html Marlow (Scotland) Lecture] to the [[Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland]]. He chose the subject 'Casual Labour and Labour Casualties'. Alexander was invited by the Labour government to chair a review of the future of adult education in Scotland. This report was published in 1975 under the title ''Adult Education: The Challenge of Change.'' Its main recommendation was to create a wider community education approach by linking adult education more closely with youth and community work, in order to be able to engage more people in lifelong learning. This led to the creation of local authority community education services.{{cn|date=February 2013}} |
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He was seconded as Chairman of the [[Highlands & Islands Development Board]] (1976–??). He served as the Principal of [[Stirling University]] (1981–86), and the Chancellor of [[Aberdeen University]] (1986–96). Alexander was Vice-president of the [[Royal Society of Edinburgh]] (1993–96). |
He was seconded as Chairman of the [[Highlands & Islands Development Board]] (1976–??). He served as the Principal of [[Stirling University]] (1981–86), and the Chancellor of [[Aberdeen University]] (1986–96). Alexander was Vice-president of the [[Royal Society of Edinburgh]] (1993–96). |
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Revision as of 16:46, 13 February 2020
Sir Kenneth John Wilson Alexander FRSE (14 March 1922 – 27 March 2001) was a Scottish economist and university administrator. He also had strong links to the Scottish steel and shipbuilding industries.
Life
He was born in Edinburgh, the son of William Wilson Alexander. He won a scholarship to George Heriot's School and then, after service in the RAF in the Second World War, studied at the Bonar College of Economics in Dundee (part of University College, Dundee) graduating with first class honours in 1949.[1] He did postgraduate research at [[Leeds University 1949 to 1951 then lectured at Sheffield University until 1956 when he moved to lecture at Aberdeen University.[2]
In 1963 Alexander was created the first Professor of Economics at Strathclyde University (1963–80). In 1964 he was invited to deliver the inaugural Marlow (Scotland) Lecture to the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland. He chose the subject 'Casual Labour and Labour Casualties'. Alexander was invited by the Labour government to chair a review of the future of adult education in Scotland. This report was published in 1975 under the title Adult Education: The Challenge of Change. Its main recommendation was to create a wider community education approach by linking adult education more closely with youth and community work, in order to be able to engage more people in lifelong learning. This led to the creation of local authority community education services.[citation needed]
He was seconded as Chairman of the Highlands & Islands Development Board (1976–??). He served as the Principal of Stirling University (1981–86), and the Chancellor of Aberdeen University (1986–96). Alexander was Vice-president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (1993–96).
Alexander received an Honorary Doctorate from Heriot-Watt University in September 1995.[3]
He married Angela May Lane in 1949.[4]
References
- ^ Waterston, Charles D.; Macmillan Shearer, A. (July 2006). Former Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 1783-2002: Biographical Index. Vol. I. Edinburgh: The Royal Society of Edinburgh. ISBN 978-0-902198-84-5.
- ^ Guardian (newspaper) 30 March 2001
- ^ [email protected]. "Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh: Honorary Graduates" (PDF). www1.hw.ac.uk. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ Charlie Allan (29 March 2001). "Sir Kenneth Alexander". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
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