The following news story appeared on the T&M homepage:
CONGRATULATIONS ALVIN!
ALVIN GIBBS: OU BA (Hons) History

Both Mark and Rob at T&M would like to pass on their hearty congratulations to Alvin, on what is a quite incredible achievement, with Alvin’s studies, involving extensive reading and writing, being undertaken whilst he was also committed to the Subs’ own intensive touring schedule.
All of Mr Gibbs’ admirable hard work has paid off and he will be extremely pleased that he can now append to his name: OU BA (Hons) History.
Alvin told T&M about his experience and provided, at our request, a couple of photos to commemorate this fabulous achievement.

This was the culmination of six continuous years of study in conditions that were generally far from perfect: reading and trying to retain information from text books while travelling in tour buses around the UK, Europe and Japan, writing essays and dissertations in dressing rooms, on beer-wet bars and in hotel rooms at 2am in the morning are not the best ways to go about trying to attain a university degree. But, despite these difficulties, I saw it through and, being the masochist I am, I'm now even contemplating going on to take a Masters degree in this subject.

I really am a very lucky man to have such dualities as part of my life. I thank everybody who sent me messages of congratulations and look forward to seeing many of you on the forthcoming Subs Winter Tour…”
- Alvin also confirmed to T&M that the next instalment of his memoirs will be ready for exclusive publication on this website very soon: read all previous chapters HERE