Actor Patrick Stewart has been awarded a professorship at an English university.

Stewart - who plays Professor Xavier in the X-Men franchise - took on the new role of Professor of Performing Arts at Huddersfield University, where he is also chancellor, in a ceremony on Monday (14Jul08).

He also lead 400 students in the university's inaugural graduate procession through the town centre.

The 68-year-old - who was born in nearby Mirfield - says, "I'm truly honoured to receive this title." (LJ/WNWCCB/IG)

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