Geology students from Telford College have returned from their latest fact-finding expedition to England’s ‘Jurassic Coast’.
Second-year A level students travelled to Dorset for a four-day field trip to explore the famous limestone and chalk landscapes.
The area is renowned for its well-preserved rock formations and fossils from the Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous periods, making it a valuable site for understanding earth’s history.
The group of nine students, led by lecturer Ffion Butler and supported by James Glew, visited Portland and its famous Chesil Beach, plus Swanage, Osmington Mills, Kimmeridge Bay, and Durdle Door.
The trip was rounded off by a visit to Keates Quarry, the world-famous site where more than 100 fossilised dinosaur footprints have been preserved.
Ffion said: “It was a wonderful trip, giving our students chance to immerse themselves in the study of incredible rock types and formations in a beautiful part of the country.
“We must say a huge thank you to local instructor Barry Cullimore from Geofieldwork Ltd, who was once again incredibly welcoming and encouraging to our students.”
She added: “Field trips are one of the most valuable aspects of studying geology because they bring the subject to life.
“Students can see rock formations, landforms and geological processes first-hand, which helps them develop a much deeper understanding than they can gain from textbooks and classroom lessons alone.
“It allows them to think like geologists and apply their knowledge in a real-world setting. Experiences like these often inspire students to pursue geology, environmental science or engineering at university.”
Telford College’s geology A level course is based at the new Telford 6th campus in the town centre’s Station Quarter. To find out more about the course and facilities, visit the next open event on November 21 from 10am to 1pm.
