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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

✍️From Records to Stories: Creative Writing for Genealogists (online course) 🗓️Tues – 6/10 to 10/11 (6 wks) 🕖 19.00 – 21.00 BST/GMT 🎥 Sessions will be recorded & made available to students. Find out more!👉https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/centreforlifelonglearning/genealogy/fromrecordstostories/

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Scots in North America. 🌎⛵️This short online course offers an introduction to Scottish migration to the United States and Canada. 💻 Online Course - 17 & 24 September, 1 October. 🎥 The course will be recorded & available to participants. 🔗 www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We’re delighted to be a Gold Sponsor of Society of Genealogists' All About That Place! Join this free virtual genealogy event 7–16 October 2026. Packed with over 100 recorded talks on genealogy and local history. 👉https://sog.org.uk/welcome-to-all-about-that-place/ #AATP #ancestryhour #genealogy

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

💥Tune in to our next online Spotlight Talk on 22/9 - Two Disciplines Divided by a Common Language: Towards a Synthesis of Genealogy and History - with Dr Nicholas Dixon, a professional genealogist and historical researcher based in London. Book online > bit.ly/SIGSSpot26

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Deadline approaching, for anyone interested in joining us this October👇

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

NEW MRes in History with Genealogical Studies! A distinctive, online research-focused postgraduate degree designed around your interests, your goals and your research. Learn more > www.strath.ac.uk/courses/post... #Genealogy #History #PostgraduateStudy #MRes

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The @familysearch UK ‘One Commonwealth, Many Families’ exhibition in partnership with the @unistrathclyde.bsky.social invited visitors to discover the connections that unite Commonwealth nations, running alongside the 2026 Commonwealth Games. 👉https://bit.ly/CLLTIC26

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🍂Tartan and Stars programme autumn line-up! ✨Scots in North America. Online Course - 17 & 24 September, 1 October. ✨Using DNA testing to explore your early Scottish ancestry. Online Talk - 29 September. 🎟️👉https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/centreforlifelonglearning/genealogy/tartanandstars/

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

📚 We are accepting applications for the modular and part-time study routes on our Postgrad in Genealogical Studies. ✔️ No formal exams – all modules are assessed through coursework and assignments. 🗓️ Application deadline: 15 September Find out more and apply: www.strath.ac.uk/courses/post...

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🎓Congratulations to all our fabulous @StrathGenealogy Genealogical Studies students who graduated last week. Special mention for Dr Shannon Combs-Bennett who graduated with a PhD in History with Genealogical Studies!🥳 #Graduation #Genealogy

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Thank you to our Benefactor Sponsors! 👏 @sogorg.bsky.social FamilyTreeDNA and AncestryDNA Beyond the Family Tree Conference > www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/...

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

📺 Great to see one of our alumni featured on the latest episode of Who Do You Think You Are? (Series 23) with Zoe Ball! Alumna Morag Peers was involved in uncovering and interpreting those family connections. Learn more about Morag's work 👉https://www.glasgowgenealogy.co.uk/

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

📘Portable City: Modern Glasgow’s Transatlantic Connections. An archival research and cultural analysis of modern Glasgow. Tahitia McCabe's (SIGS) chapter Americans in Glasgow, 1850–1900, offers fresh insight into Glasgow’s American-born community. 👉https://www.peterlang.com/document/1361760

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

📢Beyond The Family Tree Hybrid Conference 25th and 26 June at The University of Strathclyde (Hybrid). Friday Keynote Speaker Line-up! 👇 🎟️Online and in-person tickets available > strath.ac.uk/studywithus/... #genealogy #academicgenealogy

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

📢Beyond The Family Tree Hybrid Conference Everyone is welcome. Although the Beyond the Family Tree event is an academic conference, it has been designed to be inclusive, engaging, and accessible to all. 🎟️Have you got your ticket? www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/... #genealogy

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

✨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/...

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

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

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

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).

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

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/...

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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/...

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

✨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/...

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

📢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/...

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RegQualGenes @regqualgenes.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

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

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

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

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Eleanor Hill Venning

Eleanor Marguerite (née Hill) Venning, FRSC, chemist, research endocrinologist (born 16 March 1900 in Montreal, QC; died 21 June 1988 in Cornwall, ON). Eleanor...

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

📢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

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

✨ 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/...

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

🍀 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

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🎓 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

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

🎬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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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

✨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.

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

🎓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

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

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

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🎓 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!👏 🎓✨

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

📣 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 · 01/10/2025

🎉 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 · 17/09/2025

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

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Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) @apgenealogists.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

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 · 28/08/2025

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/...

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Genealogy Scholarship Recipient Announced | University of Strathclyde

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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

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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Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies @strathgenealogy.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

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 · 05/08/2025

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

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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 · 14/07/2025

📢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 · 10/07/2025

🌟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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