Dan Walker was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Media from Solent University.

The 45 year-old presenter was honoured for his work in the media industry by the university located in Southampton.

The former BBC legend took to Twitter to announce his momentous career news and to also thank the institution for the honour.

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Dan said: "Thank you so much to @SolentUni for inviting me today to receive an Honorary Doctorate… I am truly humbled. It was lovely to be back at the university and to meet so many people. All the best to all those graduating who have to wear hats and cloaks in 30 degree heat."

Before joining the BBC, the television presenter earned a Bachelors degree in History in 1998. He then went on to study a Masters degree in Journalism Studies in 1999 at the University of Sheffield.

Upon winning the award, he previously commented: “I love being a journalist and feel very privileged to do my job. It has opened so many doors for me and enabled me to work all over the world.”

He added: “I am not really a gong winner, so it is both a surprise and an honour to receive this Doctor of Media degree from Solent University.”

And whilst Dan admires those having to get through the long ceremonies in body length gowns amid the heatwave, his legions of fans congratulated him in return.

Jeff replied saying: "Congratulations Dan. My daughter received her BA today. Lovely ceremony but yes very hot."

Joe said: "Congratulations Dr Dan! You'll have to change your Twitter handle to @DrDanWalker now."

This comes as Dan recently opened up about his time on the BBC red breakfast sofa, admitting the early 3am starts turned the star into a zombie.

He previously explained: "I never minded it when the alarm went off, you got a head-start on everyone else and I was getting up to do an amazing job."

Adding: "But it does turn you into a bit of a zombie. There was a fortnight once where I was doing other jobs, too, and getting fewer than 24 hours’ sleep per week … That’s not healthy."

Speaking to the RadioTimes, Dan admits he does not regret his move, after becoming a fan favourite stalwart on the programme, as he says since leaving breakfast he has more energy.

The broadcaster admitted: "I’ve got so much more energy, I feel unstoppable! I’m writing a book, and I do love cutting the grass."

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