Brian May appointed university chancellor

[Rick]

Ringlet-topped axe-slinger Brian May (PhD) has been appointed Chancellor of Liverpool's John Moores University, after he was named an honorary fellow of the university last year. Dr. May will take over from Cherie Blair in February next year.

More: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/11/20/queen_chancellor/

Hey, it even mentions his thesis...