The Peep Show star will act as the ceremonial figurehead and ambassador for Oxford Brookes University.
He added: "Throughout the selection process, our staff, students and the nominations committee were hugely impressed by Paterson's passion for education as a force for good, both at Oxford Brookes, and across society more broadly.
"Paterson continues to enjoy a very successful career and has a compelling story to tell about his journey - both professionally and personally. "He speaks naturally to the values and guiding principles of Oxford Brookes and will be a powerful ambassador and advocate for the university."Mr Joseph's work also includes Noughts And Crosses, Grantchester, Green Wing, Vigil, and Doctor Who.and helmed by Paddington director Paul King.
Mr Joseph said: "My academic struggles were no barrier to my ambitions to be the best that I could be. To be someone who could contribute positively to society at large and to encourage those nearest me to do the same. "I hope to help convey this positive message through my interactions with faculties and students at Oxford Brookes."Follow BBC South on
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