The workshop «"The time of the dinosaurs: from excavation to classification"» It is part of the programming of the University Extension Courses of the “Adeje Summer University 2026”, and will be held in the municipality of Adeje on July 10.

Goals:

1. Understand the basic principles of paleontology, field methodologies, and the geological timescale.
2. Identify the main groups of dinosaurs, their characteristics and how they are classified.
3. Critically analyze the theories about its extinction and its relationship with current fauna.
4. To encourage scientific thinking and intellectual curiosity.

The workshop is aimed at both the general public interested in scientific advances and students interested in biology, geology, paleontology or science communication.

Academic Director: Penélope Cruzado Caballero. Full Professor, Department of Animal Biology, Soil Science and Geology, University of La Laguna.

Interview with the academic management.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE AND COMPETENCE: The University of La Laguna, through the Vice-Rectorate for Culture and University Extension, will issue a certificate of attendance to all participants who register for the activity. In addition, those who pass the assessment will receive a certificate of attendance and completion.

More information and registration here.

Contact: extuni@ull.es