GeoTenerife works with the leading institutions on the island to offer innovative field training camps in a range of disciplines. The camps combine educational elements from top local experts and hands-on work experience in some truly privileged environments, including the Teide National Park and the unique Laurel forest. All camps are run in English, but multiple staff are bilingual in Spanish. Our Field School is run in accordance with the Terms and Conditions which you can read here.
GeoIntern
One month-long internship which includes a short course in science communication training with Dr Hannah Little and joining active research projects in the Canary Islands. Open to early career researchers and students interested in volcanology, geology, volcanic risk, and sustainable tourism.
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Genesis training bootcamp
This bootcamp is a key outreach activity of the GENESIS project, bringing international student talent to the Canary Islands to contribute to the active research of hydrogeology/hydrology of the Genesis Nature-based solutions (NBS) sites. You will learn and work alongside experts in the field, and the data and the conclusions you collect will inform the implementation of the NBS.
More information available here:
MarineSciCamp
GeoTenerife Marine Science Training Camp in association with the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC).
This experience includes Matlab training, residential onboard research with the team responsible for monitoring underwater volcanoes in the Canary Islands, onshore research for VolcanoStories and attending the IV International VulcanaSymposium.
More information available here:
VolcanoCamp
Want to get involved in our research and learn more about the La Palma eruption first-hand from scientists and researchers involved in monitoring and studying it? Open to ALL – Undergraduate students of Geology to those who follow eruptions in the news that wish to understand the phenomena and how they are monitored.Come and spend time with us in Tenerife and La Palma for training and fieldwork!
More information here:
VolcanoCamp Extension Programme
For the first 10 days, you will join the VolcanoCamp with an introduction to Canary Islands volcanology, improve your science communication skills, and refresh your fieldwork skills. For the remainder of this programme, you will work with the Spanish Geographic Institute (IGN) for master’s student research projects on volcanic risk, for scientific publication. Open to those participating in a Master’s degree or PhD programme.
More information available here:
Cosmic Camp
Explore the Universe from Mountain Peaks to Ocean Shores: An Unforgettable Astronomy Adventure in Tenerife!
- In-hotel introductory lecture with local expert
- Mountain Stargazing
- Infinity pool at the mountaintop villa overlooking Los Cristianos
- Telescope access and astrophotography lessons
- Astronomy visit to La Laguna Museum Ciencia y el Cosmo
- Lectures from local experts
- Planetarium shows and Research Laboratory visits
- Visit to Izana Observatory
- Individualized stargazing in Teide National Park
- Astrophotography course
- Expert photographer in time-lapse photography of the Milky Way
- Trips around the Island to see the local environment
- Explore the volcanic landscape and rock formations
- Optional trip to Park Siam Water Park
- Hosted by a Professional Astronomer
For more information and to book your place, please contact us at enquiries@geotenerife.com