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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · 7d

We had a busy day yesterday at the #FamilyHistoryShow at Kempton Park, much thanks to our wonderful volunteers @RegQualGenes #Genealogists #FamilyHistory

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · 9d

Call for papers - We are inviting abstract submissions (deadline 16 Nov) for the RQG Conference to be held in Birmingham 25 April 2026. Presentations welcome on the theme 'Exploring the Past, Embracing the Future' #Genealogy #FamilyHistory www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere...

2026 Conference - Register of Qualified Genealogists

RQG Conference 2026 The Birmingham & Midland Institute, Birmingham (UK) B3 3BS Call for Papers (deadline 16 November 2025) Click here for guidelines and submissions Tickets available via…

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · 11d

We will be attending #FamilyHistoryShow at Kempton Park Racecourse 4 October, come and say hello @RegQualGenes #Genealogy #Genealogists www.qualifiedgenealogists.org

Register of Qualified Genealogists

Professional qualified genealogists working worldwide, including the UK England Scotland Wales Ireland USA Europe New Zealand and Australia

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Sep 12

There's still time to submit an abstract for the RQG Conference 2026, Birmingham UK 25 April 2026 (deadline 16 Nov) our theme is 'Exploring the Past, Embracing the Future' #CFP #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #RQGConf26 wp.me/P5HycY-10w

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Sep 7

Early bird tickets are now available for the RQG Conference via Eventbrite and open to everyone, including non-members #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #RQGConf26 #Birmingham rqg-conference-2026.eventbrite.co.uk

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Sep 2

Early bird tickets are now available for the RQG Conference via Eventbrite and open to everyone, including non-members #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #RQGConf26 #Birmingham rqg-conference-2026.eventbrite.co.uk

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Aug 24

#RQGConf26 CfP accepted up to 16 November visit www.qualifiedgenealogists.org

RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · May 22

#savethedate The RQG Conference 2026 will be held on Saturday 25 April 2026 at the Birmingham & Midland Institute, Birmingham. Updates via the newsletter @RegQualGenes #Genealogy #FamilyHistory www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere...

2026 Conference - Register of Qualified Genealogists

RQG Conference 2026 Birmingham Ticket details, call for presentations and updates to be posted shortly - sign up to the newsletter hear about our plans and updates about the conference.

www.qualifiedgenealogists.org

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Aug 18

There's still time to submit an abstract for the RQG Conference 2026, Birmingham UK 25 April 2026 (deadline 16 Nov) our theme is 'Exploring the Past, Embracing the Future' #CFP #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #RQGConf26 wp.me/P5HycY-10w

Call for Papers - Register of Qualified Genealogists

The Register of Qualified Genealogists is pleased to announce the call for papers for the forthcoming conference 'Exploring the Past, Embracing the Future' to be held in Birmingham - Saturday 25…

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Aug 9

There's still time to submit an abstract for the RQG Conference 2026, Birmingham UK 25 April 2026 (deadline 16 Nov) our theme is 'Exploring the Past, Embracing the Future' #CFP #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #RQGConf26 wp.me/P5HycY-10w

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Jul 28

RQG Member Claire Esker will be teaching a webinar with the Newberry Library Chicago 02 August, visit for details bit.ly/4mA9JLT @newberrylibrary @RegQualGenes #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Jul 26

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Jul 26

📢Call for Papers RQGConf26 – Birmingham UK 🗓️25 April 2026 (🔗abstract deadline 16 Nov) 'Exploring the Past, Embracing the Future' #CFP #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #AIGenealogy #DNA #academicsky wp.me/P5HycY-10w

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Jul 1

Please join us in congratulating RQG Chair, Dr Sylvia Valentine on achieving her PhD from the University of Dundee, pictured with supervisors Dr Patricia Kelleher & Professor Graeme Morton. Congratulations! #CPD #PhDdone #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #AcademicSky @RegQualGenes

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Jun 18

Date for the diary for RQG members & student members, our next Student Showcase is Wednesday 25 June 7pm (UK), with John Parkinson & Jade Nunn, details in the RQGHub #Genealogists #FamilyHistory @RegQualGenes

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Jun 18

Date for the diary for RQG members & student members, our next Student Showcase is Wednesday 25 June 7pm (UK), with John Parkinson & Jade Nunn, details in the RQGHub #Genealogists #FamilyHistory @RegQualGenes

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · May 22

#savethedate The RQG Conference 2026 will be held on Saturday 25 April 2026 at the Birmingham & Midland Institute, Birmingham. Updates via the newsletter @RegQualGenes #Genealogy #FamilyHistory www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere...

2026 Conference - Register of Qualified Genealogists

RQG Conference 2026 Birmingham Ticket details, call for presentations and updates to be posted shortly - sign up to the newsletter hear about our plans and updates about the conference.

www.qualifiedgenealogists.org

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Jun 2

RQG Member Claire Esker will be teaching a webinar at the Newberry Library Chicago 02 August, visit for details bit.ly/4mA9JLT @newberrylibrary @RegQualGenes #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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Whether you're an Armenian looking into family history, a genealogist interested in a unique case study, or a lover of hidden histories, come learn how to…

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · May 22

RQG members can join us on Wednesday 28 May 2025, 7pm (UK) with our invited speaker Emily Rhodes, who has recently completed a PhD with Cambridge University & discusses Petitioning Mothers in Early Modern England #Genealogy #FamilyHistory www.qualifiedgenealogists.org

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · May 22

#GenHour colleagues may be interested in our #RQGConf26 #Genealogists #FamilyHistory @regqualgenes.bsky.social

RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · May 22

#savethedate The RQG Conference 2026 will be held on Saturday 25 April 2026 at the Birmingham & Midland Institute, Birmingham. Updates via the newsletter @RegQualGenes #Genealogy #FamilyHistory www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere...

2026 Conference - Register of Qualified Genealogists

RQG Conference 2026 Birmingham Ticket details, call for presentations and updates to be posted shortly - sign up to the newsletter hear about our plans and updates about the conference.

www.qualifiedgenealogists.org

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · May 22

#savethedate The RQG Conference 2026 will be held on Saturday 25 April 2026 at the Birmingham & Midland Institute, Birmingham. Updates via the newsletter @RegQualGenes #Genealogy #FamilyHistory www.qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere...

2026 Conference - Register of Qualified Genealogists

RQG Conference 2026 Birmingham Ticket details, call for presentations and updates to be posted shortly - sign up to the newsletter hear about our plans and updates about the conference.

www.qualifiedgenealogists.org

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · May 22

RQG members can join us on Wednesday 28 May 2025, 7pm (UK) with our invited speaker Emily Rhodes, who has recently completed a PhD with Cambridge University & discusses Petitioning Mothers in Early Modern England #Genealogy #FamilyHistory www.qualifiedgenealogists.org

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · May 12

RQG members and students can enjoy a range of CPD events, talks and presentations this month, joining details in the RQGHub @RegQualGenes #CPD #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Mentoring

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Apr 28

A reminder to RQG members and student members that the GM 2025 will be held at 7pm BST on 30 April. Additional meetings 14th May Student Showcase & mentoring Monday 19th May. Meeting links in the RQGHub and sent by email. #Genealogists @RegQualGenes

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Apr 25

We'll be at Aintree Racecourse on 3rd May at the Family History Show - still time to get your tickets or entry on the door, fabulous speakers on #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #DNA #AIGenealogy #Ancestry @RegQualGenes

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · Apr 16

The opportunity to vote for the RQG director nominations is now available to all full members, details sent via email along with Zoom link for the upcoming General Meeting, see also RQGHub. GM 2025 full and student RQG members invited. #Genealogists #CPD @RegQualGenes

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