Richie Hawtin launches new PhD scholarship with Huddersfield University

Successful candidate will have access to Hawtin as mentor

Richie Hawtin is launching a new PhD scholarship with The University Of Huddersfield for research into electronic music, culture and production.

The techno don will pay the student’s fees in full and make himself available for “tutorial support” to help with the research.

Hawtin said: “I’m honoured to continue my relationship with the University Of Huddersfield and participate in their PhD scholarship programme. My hope is to offer my experience and insight into the many areas of techno culture which I’ve been involved in over the past thirty years; to assist in a student’s exploration of the past and inner workings of our industry; and help them offer new critical analysis from a contemporary perspective”.

Professor Rupert Till, Head Of Department for Music And Design Arts at the university – sometimes known as electronic artist Professor Chill – said: “It could be anything within music such as electronic music, dance music, club music, DJ culture, or even around composition or analysis”.

“Richie has set up his own labels; technology companies; an investment fund; a sake brand; has run a residency in Ibiza; and written many genre-defining albums.  This is a wonderful opportunity to tap into his knowledge and experience”.

Applications for the post are now open.