VMSG tries support at least one field trip a year, and we are always looking for volunteers to run the next one. If you have a trip that you would be willing to run for the VMSG community to the UK, Europe or beyond, please contact the committee.
In 2012 we have two trips planned.
Registration for both trips is now open. Please complete the online registration form here.
Please note your place is will not be reserved until we have reveived payment. Payment details will be supplied after your registration form has been submitted.
Gran Canaria - Through the inside of a Volcano
More information about the trip can be found here
Important Dates: Trip runs 26th March - 2nd April 2012
A deposit of £100 must be paid by the 31st October to reserve a place. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Final payment Deadline: 31st December
COST: Student £250, Non-student £350
Adamello (Sept 2012)
More information about the trip can be found here.
Important Dates: Trip runs 26th August - 1st September 2012
A deposit of £100 must be paid by the 31st January to reserve a place. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Final payment Deadline: 30th April
COST: Student £350, Non-student £450
Register now
Please follow the links below to find out more about past VMSG field trips.
2011
Borowdale
2010
Irish Palaeogene Igneous Province
2009
2008
2007
Golden Rum
Tenerife (VMSG/IAVCEI)
2006
Santorini/Syros (joint with MSG)
2003
latest news
VMSG 2012
Registration now open
VMSG2012 will be held at Durham, 4-6 Jan 2012.
Jan 2011
Cambridge biggest VMSG Annual meeting yet!
with 150 presentations. Thanks to each of the 200 delegates for making the meeting such a success.
VMSG Award 2011
Awarded to Prof. Val Troll
award presented at VMSG2011, Cambridge
VMSG facebook
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Come find us and the latest news!
Aug/Sept 2010
VMSG Trip to Ireland "In the footsteps of Giants"
30 Aug- 4 Sep 2010. Highly sucsessful trip to the Mourne's, Carlingford and Antrim.
New Student Funding Opportunity Announced
Finanacial support will soon be available for VMSG students wishing to attend field workshops and field trips. More details soon.
VMSG Sponsors Rock Watch in Edinburgh
VMSG Award - Call for nominations
A new call for nominations will be out later this year.
click here for details
Previous news:
Jan 2009
Bournemouth meeting a great success.
Sept 2008
Ardnamurchan field workshop has great weather and geology :-)
April 2008
VMSG gets web site makeover care of DougalEARTH.com
Jan 2008
VMSG annual meeting at Trinity Dublin - a splendid show for all
