Martinus Shaw, who would refer to himself as 'Marty', attended Apollo University where he studied subjects including Computer Systems, Classics, and Economics, graduating with a qualification in the Arts. During his time at ApolloU he was a starting member of the College Pyramid squad, studied a year abroad at the Virgon Universities, and wrote for the student newspaper Gown and Mortarboard. Marty Shaw's recollections were published after the War as An Officer and, sometimes, a Gentleman which became a bestseller that was later adapted into a Television series.