Burnley BBC Radio 1 presenter Jordan North has received an honorary fellowship from the university where he learned his trade.

The 33-year-old said he finally has a picture of himself in a cap and gown, after missing his graduation to go on a lads’ holiday in Magaluf.

Jordan, who graduated from the University of Sunderland in 2011 with a first class degree in media production, was presented with the award during the University’s Summer Graduation Ceremonies at the Stadium of Light this week at the start of July.

Speaking during the ceremony, Jordan said: “I came to the University of Sunderland and found a passion, something I was good at.

“I wouldn’t be on the BBC or Radio 1 if it wasn’t for the University of Sunderland, I genuinely do mean that. I owe everything to this place. It was three fantastic years.”

It was a double celebration for Jordan, as not only did he receive his honorary degree, but it was his first time donning a University of Sunderland graduation gown.

Lancashire Telegraph: Jordan North at the University of SunderlandJordan North at the University of Sunderland (Image: University of Sunderland)

Jordan said: “I actually missed my original graduation in 2011 because I went on a lads’ holiday in Magaluf and my mum has never forgiven me, so this has finally put me in her good books. 

“Finally I have a picture of me in a cap and gown.”

Lancashire Telegraph: Jordan North has received an honorary fellowshipJordan North has received an honorary fellowship (Image: University of Sunderland)

Starting his radio career on the University’s community station Spark, Jordan has worked for The Hits, Capital Manchester, Rock FM and appeared as a cover presenter in a number of BBC Radio 1 shows from 2014.

He finished second in the 20th series of ITV's I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in 2020.

He was announced as a co-host on the BBC Radio 1 daily drivetime show in 2021 alongside Vick Hope. 

In February this year, Jordan landed a regular slot on hit ITV show Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.