News Collyer’s Iceland Adventure “Cool” 16.03.2026

Collyer’s Geography, Geology and Environmental Science students have just returned from Iceland after an action and ice-packed four-day educational adventure.

Dr Ian Carr, Head of Geology and Assistant Director of the Science Faculty, said: “On arrival the weather was extreme with strong winds, freezing temperatures and snow storms. However, at the first stop the weather broke to reveal the fantastically beautiful snow-covered scenery, with hot springs endowing the landscape with mysterious mist. An amazing introduction to a world so different from Horsham!”

Over the four days the students visited three incredible waterfalls, a geothermal power station, a volcanic crater, geysers, a glacier, and the iconic black sand beach.

Dr Carr added: “The group enjoyed tourist attractions including the wonderful Perlan, the Secret Lagoon and ‘Fly over Iceland’, and they even met Icelandic horses! The students also visited the location of the oldest parliament in the world, at the site of a rift valley where the American and Eurasian Plates are moving apart, and elsewhere saw the ‘bridge between the continents’.

“On the final evening the group were treated to the spectacular northern lights. Everyone agreed it was a cool trip and the students were an absolute credit to the college.”

Collyer’s Deputy Principal Steve Martell said: “Massive thanks to our Icelandic hosts and all of the students and staff involved for creating such a wonderful educational experience.”