Live Stream 1: Review of the content so far
On this course, learners will have the opportunity to ask the educators particular questions through live events called Live Streams These events also allow the educator to recap the previous …
Course: Genealogy: Researching Your Family Tree
Tahitia’s RootsTech Conference Diary
Tahitia is attending the RootsTech conference in Salt Lake City this week and will be posting her insights and comments here… Pre-conference events Tuesday It’s Tuesday and I’m enjoying walking …
Live Stream Recordings from 3rd April 2020
Apologies for the delay in posting these. This need for editing was unexpected and arranging this along with the extended Easter weekend has meant things have not gone up when …
Special Extended Course Run: Note on Non-Facilitated Status
In this special extended run of the course the Educators won’t be able to join the discussions themselves or respond to individual comments after 19th April 2020, however the course …
Tahitia’s RootsTech Conference Diary
Tahitia is attending the RootsTech conference in Salt Lake City this week and will be posting her insights and comments here… If you are interested in seeing the handouts from …
An invitation to learn more
We hope you’ve enjoyed the last six weeks. We’d like to invite you to pursue further study with us here at the University of Strathclyde. You can register your interest …
Genetics and genealogy: Y chromosome inheritance
In this video we take a look at aspects of Y-chromosome inheritance, DNA testing on this chromosome and its practical applications for genealogists. The resources in the ‘See Also’ section …
What’s next?
Tahitia McCabe, your lead educator, is the Course Leader on the MSc in Genealogical Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies. If you would like further details about this particular programme you can …
Writing a family history book in six steps
Every author creates a family history book step by step. There are several choices for you to consider, and many opportunities to improve your book along the way. This article …
Creating a clear and meaningful family history
This step is an interview with Nancy and Biff Barnes, from Stories To Tell, a publishing company that specialises in family histories. They help authors with writing, editing, book design …
Organising, sharing and safeguarding your research and records
In this article we are going to discuss ways to organise your physical records, different ways to share that research and how to safeguard your work for the future. Organising …
Documenting your sources through the use of references
Our work is developed by gathering data, thinking about ideas put forward by others (say in history books or family trees) and then creating our own family trees or family …
Using Reports and Charts in Genealogy
In this article, we are going to look at different types of reports and charts used in genealogy and consider which type might be best for a particular need or …
Genealogy software and cloud based tools
Genealogy software is any computer software used to record, store, organise and/or publish genealogical data. It may be in the form of free or purchased software packages run on a …
Recording and organising your research and sources
In this video we explore in general terms why and how genealogical researchers should record and organise their research findings. We also consider the importance of keeping a record of …
What does sustainability mean?
Sustainability is a hot topic right now. But what does it really mean, and which …
What is Python used for? 10 practical Python uses
Find out some of the top uses for Python, as we explore why it’s such …
Explore: the energy industry
We take a closer look at the energy industry, exploring the trends, types of jobs …
The Top Skills in Hong Kong for Employability
Find out the top skills employers in Hong Kong are looking for. We take a …
