Walter Allen Jenkins
Walter Allen Jenkins (1 April 1891 – 26 September 1958) was an English academic. He served as the 7th vice-chancellor of the University of Dhaka during 1953–1956.[1]
Walter Allen Jenkins | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 1 April 1891 Rotherham, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 26 September 1958 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Sheffield University Cambridge University |
| Occupation | academic administrator, professor of physics |
Education
Jenkins graduated from Emmanuel College in London. Later he obtained a D.Sc. degree from Sheffield University in 1925 and Legum Doctor degree from Cambridge University.[1]
Career
Jenkins started his career at the Indian Education Service in 1916. He then served as a professor of physics at Dhaka College. In 1921, he joined University of Dhaka as a professor and head of the Department of Physics.[1] In 1926, he was appointed as a Special Officer to the Government of Bengal and he acted as the divisional inspector of schools in Chittagong until 1933.[1]
Jenkins served as the secretary to the Government of Bengal during 1945–47.[1]
Jenkins was the first registrar of the University College of North Staffordshire (later became Keele University) during 1949–1953. In November 1953, he joined the University of Dhaka as the vice-chancellor.[1]
References
- Islam, Sirajul (2012). "Jenkins, Walter Allen". In Islam, Sirajul; Khan, Muazzam H. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.