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“Looking back, choosing ���ӰԺ was one of the best decisions I’ve made. I came for the zoology with herpetology course, but I stayed for the people, the mountains, and the sea. It’s a special place where you’re never far from an adventure, whether that’s across the Menai Strait or in the Snowdonia mountain range!

I was involved in several societies during my time at Bangor, the most notable for me include the Irish Society, Rowing Club, and Herpetological Society, where I met people who shared my interests and helped shape my experience. I also picked up skateboarding at University and found a fantastic local skate community that welcomed me in. Whether it was exciting fieldwork, rowing at sunrise, or heading out for a skate session after lectures, my fondest memories always come back to being outdoors and surrounded by nature.

As I neared graduation, I volunteered with The Siku Project, a sea ice conservation initiative led by fellow Bangor alumnus Nick Penny. Through the efforts of the volunteering initiative, my co-founder and I sought to advance the project, and so we established Real Ice in 2022 with a mission to restore and preserve Arctic sea ice by developing zero-carbon technologies to aid in the fight against excessive sea ice melt. 

Bangor gave me not just an academic foundation, but also the curiosity to think big and act on it. My time at Bangor was formative. I learned to get stuck in, try new things, and be fearless when taking the path that excites you; you never know where it might lead.”

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