Â鶹Íø Zoology alumnus to share his passion for conservation in a Channel 4 documentary
Hamza YassinA Â鶹Íø 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 Â鶹Íø 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 Â鶹Íø 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 Â鶹Íø 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 Â鶹Íø 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 Â鶹Íø: “My time at Â鶹Íø ignited my passion for conservation and wildlife and I am so grateful for Â鶹Íø's support and encouragement through my studies, I am really looking forward to returning to Â鶹Íø 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."
Publication date: 10 December 2020