Techno Pioneer Richie Hawtin Launches PhD Scholarship In Electronic Music
© Press zeroRichie Hawtin, known as a techno producer and DJ Plastikman, has created an electronic music scholarship for the University of Huddersfield.
Applications for the Richie Hawtin PhD Scholarship in Electronic Music, Culture and Production are now open and will be accepted until February 10. The doctoral program will start in September 2023 and will last three years continuously.
The successful candidate will be selected by the University in collaboration with Richie Hawtin, who will also award the scholarships. The scholarship recipient receives a full tuition waiver, automatic review of eligible research projects, and opportunities for creative production, collaborative projects, and publications.
They will also be able to take advantage of the university's facilities, with access to more than 20 different recording and production studios equipped with "world-class hardware, software and plug-ins, as well as an impressive collection of the best microphones and microphones." ." recording devices ". The Department of Music at the University of Huddersfield is ranked fifth in the UK for music research and 25th in the world.
"I am honored to continue my relationship with the University of Huddersfield and to participate in its PhD fellowship programme," Hawtin said in a statement. “I hope to share my experience and knowledge of the many areas of technoculture that I have been involved in over the last thirty years to help students discover the past and inner workings of our industry and to help them develop new critiques from a perspective. contemporary. »
The university has maintained strong ties to Khotin since the British-Canadian artist received his PhD a decade ago. After receiving an honorary doctorate, he often worked with students in master classes and individual sessions, advising them on music.
Earlier this week, Khotin announced a US tour that will consist of eight shows in North America.
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