Learning more

Courses and events in the region are arranged by various organisations from time to time. In particular, the University of Hull offers a number of geology courses - telephone the Centre for Lifelong Learning on 01482 465666 to request a copy of the current Short Courses in the Region prospectus.

Courses and events currently on offer include:

Events

Yorkshire Geology Month
Yorkshire Geology Month is an annual event that runs throughout the month of May. It brings together all the organisations in Yorkshire that run public events involving Earth Science - this could be anything from a lecture or a guided walk to a trip down a mine or a fossil roadshow.
North East Yorkshire Geology Trust
The North East Yorkshire Geology Trust runs a public events programme - details available on their website.
The Geology behind York's Buildings
(Part of National Science and Engineering Week)
Wednesday 16 March 2010, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Join the Yorkshire Museum's Geology Curator for a different, and surprising, look at what the buildings of York are built from! Meet outside the Yorkshire Museum. FREE! To book a place ring York Museums Trust on 01904 650333.

Courses

Geology and Scenery of the Howardian Hills
Starting Tuesday 6 April 2010
Tutor: Richard Myerscough
After the first session in the classroom, this course involves 3 field trips: Sheriff Hutton (13 April); Hildenley (20 April) and Malton (27 April); last session is back in the classroom (4 May), 2-4pm. Students need to be physically fit for the field trips. Classroom sessions at Pickering Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, Pickering. Fee £66. Pre-enrolment essential: please contact WEA Pickering Branch Secretary (01751-476118). Further details of WEA courses are available on the WEA website.