麻豆传媒高清版 Zoology alumnus to share his passion for conservation in a Channel 4 documentary
Hamza YassinA 麻豆传媒高清版 Zoology with Conservation alumnus will feature in a new Channel 4 documentary this Saturday (12 December) at 6pm.
This one-off programme follows wildlife cameraman and Bangor alumnus Hamza Yassin as he endeavours to capture iconic species like red deer, pine martens, white-tailed sea eagles and puffins that live on his doorstep. The programme features the Ardnamurchan peninsula on the west coast of Scotland, which is one of the most spectacular wildlife locations on the planet.
Hamza graduated from Bangor with a BSc in Zoology with Conservation in 2011. His first opportunity as a presenter was on BBC鈥檚 The One Show as one of their wildlife cameramen. Hamza is presenter of the hugely popular CBeebies鈥� live-action show and has also shared his knowledge and film-making skills on .
Hamza is achieving success in a highly competitive field and one which many 麻豆传媒高清版 students and potential students aspire to join after completing their degrees.
Keen to give back to his alma mater, Hamza will be inspiring the next generation of wildlife enthusiasts by giving a lecture to 麻豆传媒高清版 students next semester. He has also recently been made an Honorary Associate in recognition of his significant contribution to the work in the School of Natural Sciences.
Hamza said of his time at Bangor: 鈥淢y time at 麻豆传媒高清版 ignited my passion for conservation and wildlife and I am so grateful for Bangor's support and encouragement through my studies, I am really looking forward to returning to Bangor to share my experiences with current student."
Professor Julia Jones, one of Hamza鈥檚 former lecturers, said: 鈥淚 remember Hamza very well. He was a super engaged student who especially loved getting out in the field. He also had a wicked sense of humour. It's no surprise at all that Hamza is making such a success of his career, I'm absolutely delighted for him."
Publication date: 10 December 2020