British student, 76, completes his PhD after 50 years

Dr Axten came to the University of Bristol in 2016 to do an MA in Philosophy, aged 69. He then studied for a PhD in Philosophy at the same university, finishing in 2022 aged 75

Dr Nick Axten on the day of his graduation from the University of Bristol (University of Bristol/PA)

A student who started a PhD in 1970 has finally graduated – more than 50 years later.

Dr Nick Axten, 76, said he needed “a long hard think” over the intervening decades.