Sir David Attenborough honoured by Queen’s University

A veteran broadcaster, an Oscar-winning film director and a woman who plays a pivotal role in community development, have been honoured at ceremonies in Queen’s University, Belfast on Monday.

Sir David Attenborough was presented with an honorary degree for services to science and broadcasting.

He was joined by local film maker Terry George whose film The Shore, took an Academy award in 2012.

Avila Kilmurray was honoured for exceptional services to the community.

Sir David, 87, began his broadcasting career at the BBC in 1952 and is the UK’s best-known natural history film-maker.