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Jane – a 6.4 metres long sub-adult Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, part of the Flying Dinosaurs and origin of birds display in the Leicester Geology Department. Photography by Design Services, ©University of Leicester. be used to trace the origins and migration of human communities – as well as modern murder victims. Of course geology is not just of practical use; comprehending the vastness of Earth history gives us geologists a unique perspective on how we relate to the planet and the incredible story of the evolution of life. To remind us of the beauty and grandeur of life on Earth Prof. David Siveter will present a special evening lecture on exceptionally preserved fossils including the ornate 3-dimensionally-preserved species from the Herefordshire Lagerstätte. Talks will form just part of the conference, with plenty of opportunities for hands-on action in workshops, INSET courses (for Primary, KS3/4, Post-16 and HE), and fieldwork on the Sunday. Workshop subjects planned include remote sensing and GIS, comets and meteorites, reconstructing diet from vertebrate skulls, and ocean drilling – to name just a few! Field trip options are planned to include Charnwood Forest – home to Charnia – the oldest macrofossils in the UK, the fossil-packed Jurassic rocks to the east, hands-on shallow geophysics, a visit to a major quarry operation, or a tour of rock sculptures (geology and art!) in the beautiful university Botanic Gardens. Tungsten carbide drill head – entrance foyer, Leicester Geology Department. Photography by Design Services, ©University of Leicester. And if all that isn’t enough to whet your appetite there will be plenty of opportunities to socialise, both day and night. We are currently seeking generous sponsorship of the conference from industry and are delighted to announce that we plan to hold the conference dinner at the award winning National Space Centre visitor and educational centre. As well as a dinner within the Planets gallery, the evening will include a drinks reception in the Rocket Tower, space simulator rides, a 360° film show in the Space Theatre and free access to all the galleries including the Earth from Space, the Planets, and Exploring the Universe. From the mantle to outer space, from the first fossils to the Anthropocene – we hope ESTA 2010 will have something for everyone! Dr Gawen Jenkin Department of Geology, University of Leicester. The ESTA Annual Course and Conference will be hosted by the University of Leicester on the 17th- 19th September 2010. Leicester is centrally located in the UK and easily reached by train, bus, road and air. The Geology Department is home to a pet dinosaur called Jane. Further details of the conference will be posted on the ESTA website http://www.estauk.net/leicester%20conference.html or for further information contact Gawen Jenkin, geology@le.ac.uk. "Pillow lavas were formed when the shelly limestone hardened" Teaching Earth Sciences Vol 35 No 1 2010 www.esta-uk.net
ESTA Conference, Southampton 2009 Photos by Peter Kennett Figure 1 The R.V.Bill Conway is dwarfed by the cruise liner moored nearby Figure 4 Marine organisms in very smelly mud Figure 2 Dredging in the Southampton Water Figure 5 A strict dress code is required in the halls of residence Figure 3 Investigating the contents of the dredge Figure 6 Ian West describes the coastal processes around Milford-on-Sea www.esta-uk.net Vol 35 No 1 2010 Teaching Earth Sciences
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