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³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ Alumnus Hamza Yassin

³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ Zoology alumnus to share his passion for conservation in a Channel 4 documentary

A ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ 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 ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ 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 ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ with a BSc in Zoology with Conservation in 2011. His first opportunity as a presenter was on BBC’s The One Show as one of their wildlife cameramen. Hamza is presenter of the hugely popular CBeebies’ 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 ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ students and potential students aspire to join after completing their degrees.  

Some of Hamza's incredible images...

One of Hamza Yassin's incredible wildlife images
Credit:Hamza Yassin Photography
One of Hamza Yassin's incredible wildlife images
Credit:Hamza Yassin Photography
One of Hamza Yassin's incredible wildlife images
Credit:Hamza Yassin Photography
One of Hamza Yassin's incredible wildlife images
Credit:Hamza Yassin Photography
One of Hamza Yassin's incredible wildlife images
Credit:Hamza Yassin Photography
One of Hamza Yassin's incredible wildlife images
Credit:Hamza Yassin Photography

Keen to give back to his alma mater, Hamza will be inspiring the next generation of wildlife enthusiasts by giving a lecture to ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ 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 ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ: “My time at ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ University ignited my passion for conservation and wildlife and I am so grateful for ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ's support and encouragement through my studies, I am really looking forward to returning to ³Ô¹ÏȺÖÚ to share my experiences with current student." 

Professor Julia Jones, one of Hamza’s former lecturers, said: “I 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." 

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