- DURATION 60 mins
Event Description
In his talk on March 28th, historian and tour guide Simon Gregor spoke about the history of the University of Cambridge, and his time as an undergraduate there. In this talk, he will share his experiences of studying much later, as a mature student, for a PhD in history at the University of Wolverhampton. What is it like to study for a PhD? How does it feel to embark on study as a “mature student”? What does having a PhD even mean? And what do you learn from the process? As Simon will explain, he ended up learning as much about himself and what makes him tick, as he did about the historic subject matter he was studying. Expect a mix of history, academia, and light-hearted personal stories and insights as we hear the ”confessions of a PhD student”…
- Duration: 60 mins
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
Meet the Host, Dr Simon Gregor
Dr Simon Gregor is a historian and tour guide. After completing his first degree in English Literature at the University of Cambridge, he worked for about 18 years as a civil servant. He went on to train and work as a tour guide, leading history, literature and cultural tours across Europe. He took his PhD in history at the University of Wolverhampton, and lectures regularly both in person and online. He has a passion for bringing history to life, in particular by looking at the human stories and impacts which lie behind the sweeping changes of political and social history.
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