Field research and Peterhouse biologists
The opportunity provided by long summer vacation enables students to gain first-hand experience of research by assisting field projects. Links have been established with field projects that are willing to take on Peterhouse students over the summer, and other projects can be found if students have specific interests. Most notably a research programme has been developed to enable Peterhouse students to study a remarkable new hunting behaviour in giant tortoises in the Seychelles islands. There is also the option of taking part in the reintroduction of South Pacific tree snails - a ground-breaking conservation programme. Another project is being developed in Greece. A significant part of the costs of these field opportunities can be covered by Peterhouse travel grants.
