✨Flora MacDonald: From Skye to the Americas and back again. Join us to explore the story of one family and discover the experience of Scottish migration during the time of the American Revolution. 📅 Online 16 June (£10.00) 🕕18.00–19.30 BST 🔗 www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

SIGS alumna Nicola Johnson wins the BCMH Masters Dissertation Prize 2025 for her Titanic research 🚢👏 Read more: www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

Tune in to our next Spotlight Talk with Dr Chamion Caballero and Dr Sophie Kay of The Mixed Museum, exploring “The ‘Brown Babies’ Experiences of DNA Testing: When Science, History and People Meet.” Wednesday 10th June 2026 - 6.00pm - 7.00pm BST. Book bit.ly/SIGSSpot26 (£5 ticket fee).

Tartan and Stars Series. Early Modern Scottish Family History Research (online). Trace and identify your ancestors in Scotland before 1800. Each class will feature a presentation, case study & time for Qs. 🗓️28 April, 5 & 12 May 🎙️Speaker: Tahitia McCabe, Head of SIGS www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

Intermediate Scottish Family History course 5/6 May on-campus. Enjoy talks from Scottish genealogists and educators. Master research techniques using a variety of Scottish records. Hands on exercises to help you embed new skills fast. Find out more! > www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

✨Online Talk - Sailing to Philadelphia: Scottish sources for tracing emigrant ancestors. 16 April 18.00. Discover family members who have left Scotland, and the destinations where they eventually settled. Find out more! > www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

📢APG Symposium and SIGS Beyond the Family Tree Conference🐦Early Bird offer ending on the 31st March, now is a great time to book your place! Visit our website to find out more > www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

We present another sponsor: University of Strathclyde @strathgenealogy.bsky.social. If you want to know more about them, have a look at www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/.... Tickets for our conference are available at qualifiedgenealogists.org/2026-confere...! #genealogy #familyhistory #RQGConf2026

SIGS alumna Kathleen Dickson has co-written a fantastic article for the Canadian Encyclopedia on scientist Eleanor Hill Venning. A brilliant example of championing women in science, especially fitting during Women’s History Month > thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/e... #WomensHistoryMonth

📢Beyond The Family Tree genealogy conference at the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, June 25–26, 2026 (hybrid format). Interdisciplinary Perspectives on AI, DNA, Education and Community in Genealogy. 🎟️Delegate tickets and further information 👉 www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/... #Genealogy

✨ Tartan and Stars! Join us in 2026 for a vibrant programme exploring historical, cultural, and family ties between Scotland and the United States. From short talks to multi-week courses, our events are led by expert genealogists and academics. Explore the programme! www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

We’re @RootsTechConf 2026! 🎉 Pop by and visit us (booth #1237) in the Expo Hall or stop by our online booth if you’re joining from home. • 200+ new online sessions in 26+ languages • Join live keynote sessions from your home🌏 #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #RootsTech2026

🍀 Join us for a hands‑on intro to Irish family history research. Learn from expert genealogists, explore key records & archives, and build practical research skills. 📅 21–22 April 2026 💷 Course fee: £165.00 📍 On-campus 🎟️Book your place today! > bit.ly/SIGSIrish26

🎓 Registration is open for April 2026! Study the Postgrad Cert in Genealogical Studies at Strathclyde—one of the few dedicated genealogy degrees worldwide 🌍. Flexible online study | No exams | Assignment-based learning. Find out more > bit.ly/49lEGwK

We’ll be there — will you? 👀✨

🎬Can’t attend live? No problem. Book online and enjoy access to the talk recording for two weeks after the event. Register online today!👇

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Join us on 27th January for the 8th online SIGS Spotlight Talk featuring Dr David Alston, historian and author. His talk explores Recovering the life stories of enslaved people in Guyana (1796-1838). Find out more 👉 mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/r... #genealogy #familyhistory #ancestryhour

✨Thank you for being part of our genealogy community. Wishing you a warm, restful end to the year and an exciting start to 2026. 📌 Please note: The Centre for Lifelong Learning closes Friday 19 Dec at 4pm and reopens Monday 5 Jan 2026 at 9am.

🎓Registration is open for the Jan '26 start Postgraduate Cert in Genealogical Studies. The online modular route offers greater flexibility, perfect for students who prefer to learn at their own pace. Application deadline - 15th December '25. 👉 Find out more > bit.ly/49lEGwK

**Reminder** 🎤 SIGS is inviting proposals for presentations at this exciting conference. 🗓️ Submission deadline: 8 December 2025. 👇Full details in the post below!

🎓 Congratulations to our graduates on achieving their Diploma or MSc in Genealogical Studies! 🎉 As these are online programmes, it was wonderful to meet so many of you face-to-face for the first time, travelling from all around the world to join the celebrations. 🌍 We are so proud of you!👏 🎓✨

📣 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

🎉 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!👏👏👏

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

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...

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/...

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/...

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/...

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

📢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

🌟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

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

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

🎟️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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

🎟️ 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

Hear Prof. dr. Maarten H.D. Larmuseau’s talk “Mommy’s baby, daddy’s maybe”: Genetic genealogical reconstruction of extra-pair paternity behaviour. Prof. dr. Larmuseau is a genetic genealogist at KU Leuven (University of Leuven, Belgium). 🎟️Register > bit.ly/3QzHhe9

📢NEW Spotlight Talk featuring Alexia Clark of the UK Ministry of Defence’s ‘War Detectives’ team. 📍online via zoom 📅 13th May 2025 (6.00pm - 7.00pm BST). 👉Find our more > bit.ly/sigs25talks

After a successful pilot run, registration is now open to join our online professional development module - Effective Listening and Self-Care for Genealogists. Ideal for professional genealogists supporting clients through unexpected research findings. Find out more > bit.ly/GenMCStrath