QUEEN's Brian May Named University Chancellor
November 20, 2007, 17 years ago
Reuters UK reports:
Brian May, lead guitarist from rock band QUEEN who has just completed a doctorate in astrophysics, was on Monday named as the next chancellor to Liverpool John Moores University.
May, who will take up the role early next year, became an honorary fellow of the university earlier this year in recognition of his contribution to the arts and for encouraging public understanding of science with his book "Bang! The Complete History of the Universe."
The university said it was a tribute to May, 60, that he had gone back to finish his doctorate after leaving his studies in his mid-20s to pursue a career in rock music.
"Not only is Brian an icon in his own sphere but he is a real academic star as well," said the chairman of the university's board, Sir Malcolm Thornton, in a statement."He perfectly embodies the 'can do' attitude of LJMU; he is going to be a great Chancellor for the students and a wonderful figurehead for the University."
May said in the statement that it was an honour and a great challenge to take up the new position.
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