BBC · Jul 19, 2023
Ex-England star Paul Stewart recognised for safeguarding work
Paul Stewart received his honorary degree from the university's vice chancellor Prof Helen MarshallFormer England footballer Paul Stewart has been awarded an honorary degree in recognition of his safeguarding work.
Stewart went public as a victim of sexual abuse in 2016 after reading an article about another footballer who had been abused as a child.
Since then, he has dedicated his life to improving safeguarding procedures.
He said he felt "totally honoured" and that it "supersedes any of my football achievements, including playing for England and my FA Cup winner's medal".
Stewart added: "Safeguarding is my passion and the future protection of children."