Posts Tagged ‘PhD’

Woman Awarded PhD In SMS/Text Messaging

Posted on 08/08/2009, 17:41, by admin, under Uncategorized.

So what’s next? She’s going to work for Telco? A student awarded a PhD in text messaging has found many people do not abbreviate, but do use unnecessary words – and even use SMS to regale recipients about finding a pen lid. Dr Caroline Tagg spent three-and-a-half years researching the subject of SMS text messaging [...]

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McDonald’s Plans To Offer PhD Degree

Posted on 12/05/2009, 22:45, by admin, under Uncategorized.

Fancy a “McPhD”? Will there be “McBA” in the future? McDonald’s may award its staff doctorates – dubbed “McPhDs” – under plans to attract more university graduates into burger bar management. The fast food chain is already accredited to run courses offering A-level-equivalent qualifications and now hopes to move into higher education. Despite its reputation [...]

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