Working with our collections

We welcome any enquiries about the content, scope and history of our collection. Feel free to explore some of our collections online prior to your enquiry, you might find some answers there.

Enquiries

We welcome any enquiries about the content, scope and history of our collection. Feel free to explore some of our collections online prior to your enquiry, you might find some answers there.

Research

Academics, amateur geologists or those with a personal interest in Earth Sciences are welcome to access the collection for their own research purposes. Please complete our research enquiry form and arrange an appointment if you wish to visit in person. We recommend that you give us plenty of notice to ensure that all required material is available and accessible. FORMS

At the Feet of the dinosaurs – a collection based research programme for undergraduate students.

Student access

University of Bristol undergraduate and postgraduate students are welcome to access the collection for their course work and research projects. The Collection Study Space offers a quiet working area to explore geological specimens and maps.

Students are also welcome to get involved in the annual summer research programme At the Feet of the Dinsoaurs.

Volunteering

Get involved behind the scenes, learn new skills and work with a team of geologists and volunteers. Please get in touch to learn more about current opportunities and projects.

Work Experience

The School of Earth Sciences offers an annual Work Experience Programme.