Postgraduate School of Rock
Rock star Brian May is not only a talented musician, he also holds a PhD in astrophysics…
There are comparatively few instances of pop or rock stars returning to university after achieving fame and fortune. One notable exception is legendary Queen guitarist Brian May, famed throughout the world for his breathtaking solos and trademark long curly hair, who returned to university to finish his doctoral thesis.
It might seem strange that a rock star who penned memorable songs such as ‘I Want it All’, ‘We Will Rock You’ and...
Postgraduate Education Trends
The UK postgraduate arena is changing and students about to take the next step need to consider how these shifting trends will affect them before, during and after their studies. Hotcourses talks to Joanna Newman, the British Library’s Head of Higher Education, about the future of postgraduate education in the UK… This year saw the publication of a new report about postgraduate education in the UK, which focused on current numbers of students, trends in education, and costs and benefits to students. The study was commissioned by the British Library and Higher Education Policy...
