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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 9h

📣 Call for Presentations!

A 2-day hybrid conference on AI, DNA, education & community in genealogy.

🗓️ 25–26 June 2026, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

Submit by 8th Dec 2025. Find out more 👇

www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

#Genealogy #AcademicConference

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 8d

🎉 Congrats to Fiona Gray-Davies, MSc student who submitted her dissertation on Welsh emigration to the USA to the Cambrian Archaeological Association in June 2024. It has been awarded the prize for most original contribution to the history and archaeology of Wales and the Welsh Marches!👏👏👏

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 22d

✨Still time to book your place on our Spotlight Talk next week!

Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 27

Spotlight Talk!

Join us on the 24/9 for the seventh SIGS online Spotlight Talk featuring Dr Amy Harris, Family History Bachelor’s Program coordinator at Brigham Young University. (A recording of the talk will be available for 2 weeks after the event).

Register > www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

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Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) @apgenealogists.bsky.social · 29d

Save the date! APG is heading to Glasgow 24 June 2026 for the Professional Genealogy Symposium with the University of Strathclyde. Attend in person or online + stay for the SIGS conference 25–26 June .

Join our mailing list for details!
members.apgen.org/members/form...

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 28

We’re delighted to share that the very first Borders and Shires Scholarship has been awarded to Laura Lee! 👏🧑‍🎓📚

Learn more > www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

Genealogy Scholarship Recipient Announced | University of Strathclyde

www.strath.ac.uk

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 27

Spotlight Talk!

Join us on the 24/9 for the seventh SIGS online Spotlight Talk featuring Dr Amy Harris, Family History Bachelor’s Program coordinator at Brigham Young University. (A recording of the talk will be available for 2 weeks after the event).

Register > www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join us in Glasgow for a 2-day academic conference, 25–26 June 2026! Preceded by the Professional Genealogy Symposium, 24 June, with @apgenealogists.bsky.social & SIGS.

🔗 Read the full story > www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

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Shamrock Roots @shamrockroots.com · Aug 5

If you are near Belfast, you may be interested in this free in-person family history event run by ‪@nifhs.bsky.social‬ at PRONI on Saturday 23 August 2025:
www.nifhs.org/events/reall...

I will be hosting a stall for @strathgenealogy.bsky.social‬ so please come and say hi!🙂

#Genealogy #AncestryHour

FHFRUS

Free event!!

Saturday 23rd August, 10am to 4pm.

15+ Exhibitors.

Experts in genealogy, research and DNA - all there to help you!

Northern Ireland FHF Really Useful Family History Show.

Prize Draw, be there at midday!

Presentations:

11am "The Population Portal" - Find out from the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland how this new portal provides names and detailed census records in one place.

12.30 The Incredibly Useful Introduction to PRONI's Family History Records.

2pm "We know who you are, John Linehan!" - John has taken a DNA test - join us when we reveal to him for the first time who he is and where he's from!

The Really Useful Family History Show.
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, 2 Titanic Boulevard, Titanic Quarter, Belfast, BT3 9HQ.

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Jul 14

📢Are you interested in applying for our popular online Postgraduate Degree🎓in Genealogical Studies?

Application deadlines:
Full-time – 1st Sept.
Part-time / modular – 15th Sept.

Find out more today! > bit.ly/49lEGwK

#genealogy #lifelonglearning #onlinelearning

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Jul 10

🌟Effective Listening and Self-Care for Genealogists course. Ideal for professional genealogists who work with clients facing complex research findings. Explore real life case studies. Hear from guest speaker Elise Bath -The Wiener Holocaust Library.

Starts 30th July! 👉 bit.ly/GenMCStrath

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · May 27

New Borders and Shires Scholarship - applications open! We are delighted to share news of a new scholarship opportunity open to students embarking on the dissertation level of the MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies.
Find out more > bit.ly/StrathBS25

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · May 7

Still time to register for our next Spotlight Talk featuring Alexia Clark of the UK Ministry of Defence’s ‘War Detectives’ team!

📅 13th May 2025
📍 online via zoom
🎟️book online > bit.ly/sigs25talks

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Apr 29

🎟️Day tickets available for Ken Your Kin!

Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or starting out on your journey into Scottish family history, KYK is the perfect opportunity to explore your Scottish roots and bring Scottish ancestry to life!

👉 bit.ly/kyk2025

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Apr 24

Hear Dave Vance’s talk 'Advancing Genetic Genealogy Through Long-Read WGS Sequencing: Enhanced Phasing and Ancestral Pattern Detection'. Dave is author of “The Genealogist’s Guide to Y-DNA Testing for Genetic Genealogy: 2nd Edition”.

Register > bit.ly/3QzHhe9

Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Apr 24

Hear Kathryn Jonhston’s talk 'Visually phased DNA crossover zones on chromosomes determine genetic networks – the demonstration of a simplified method for genetic genealogists'.

Kathryn has been engaged in genetic genealogy for 20+ yrs.

Register > bit.ly/3QzHhe9

Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Apr 23

Hear Laura House’s talk on Methodology and Applications of Visual Phasing. Laura is an Ancestry spokesperson and the primary genetic genealogist on AncestryProGenealogist’s International team plus onscreen expert for several documentaries.
Register > bit.ly/3QzHhe9

Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Apr 22

Hear Caleb Anderson’s talk 'Reconstructing a Family Tree with Multiple Consecutive NPEs'.

Caleb is a genetic genealogist with 10 + yrs experience working with a variety of genealogy cases. He is also a current MSc @StrathGenealogy student.

Register > bit.ly/3QzHhe9

Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Apr 22

Hear Kate Penney Howard’s talk 'Untangling Complex DNA: Advanced Tools for Challenging Genealogical Research'. Kate is a genetic genealogist, specialising in brick wall work, HighRoH, and endogamy.

Register > bit.ly/3QzHhe9

#GeneticGenealogy #DNAResearch

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Apr 10

Join Andrew & Eryk for an 'Introduction to the Investigative Genetic Genealogy Accreditation Examination'.

Learn about the IGG accreditation requirements to be designated an “Accredited Investigative Genetic Genealogist”.

Register > bit.ly/3QzHhe9

#GeneticGenealogy

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Apr 9

Hear Dr. Pille Hallast’s talk 'Insights from long-read genome assemblies into autosomal and Y-chromosomal diversity and mutation rates in complex genomic regions'.

Dr. Hallast is a Research Scientist at The Jackson Lab for Genomic Medicine, USA.

Register > bit.ly/3QzHhe9

#geneticgenealogy

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Apr 8

Hear Dr Maurice Gleeson’s talk on Slavery, Reparations & DNA.

Maurice is a medical doctor, genetic genealogist & Honorary Research Fellow at @strathgenealogy.

Register > bit.ly/3QzHhe9

#geneticgenealogy #dnaresearch

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Apr 7

Hear Dr. Martine Zoeteman-van Pelt’s talk 'Genetic Genealogy at the CBG: Tools, Ethics, and Historical Cases'. Martine works as a senior researcher and DNA expert at the CBG|Centre for Family History in The Hague.

Register > bit.ly/3QzHhe9

#GeneticGenealogy

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Apr 3

Hear Taner Kuru’s talk on the EU legal framework and FIGG. Taner is a PhD researcher at Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology and Society, Tilburg University, focusing on the ethical and legal implications of investigative #GeneticGenealogy

Register > bit.ly/3QzHhe9

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Apr 2

Hear Matthew Waterfield’s talk 'IGG in the UK: Prospective Advantages, Potential Challenges and Proven Solutions'.

Matthew is a Team Leader and an investigative genetic genealogist with the DNA Doe Project.

Register > bit.ly/3QzHhe9

#GeneticGenealogy #DNAResearch

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · Apr 1

🎟️ Limited KEN YOUR KIN DAY TICKETS are now available!

📢 Join our info session with Tahitia—Learn more & ask questions. Can't attend live? Register & get the recording!

🔗 Info Session: forms.office.com/e/xiiUjYa8U6
🎟️ Day Tickets: bit.ly/kyk2025

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