Courses I have taken and the things I have learned.

What have I learned in February?
I had another trip to London this month, to meet the new Society of Genealogists Events Assistant, Rachel, and our new interim CEO Patrick, in person. A second trip allowed me to visit our new premises. We decided to move our events programme from one system to another which created a lot of work but…

What have I learned in January?
This month for the first time since March 2020 I have been working full time. I went to London for a couple of nights to attend a staff genealogy day. It was lovely to meet up with my colleagues again. Strathclyde’s Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogy, Heraldry and Palaeography I passed the assessment at the…

What have I learned in December?
Despite a promotion work was winding down for Christmas, though that did mean organising an online Christmas Social event, and a failed day trip to London for lunch. I’ve been learning about Ancestral Tourism and Y-DNA Convergence as Dad seems to have too many DNA matches, with different surnames. Strathclyde’s Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogy,…

What have I learned in November?
What a month! After an interview I was accepted as an AGRA associate. I was promoted to be Events and Education Manager at the Society of Genealogists and I went to Glasgow to meet my tutors and fellow students. Strathclyde’s Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogy, Heraldry and Palaeography I have continued to practice palaeography, reading…
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About Me
Hi, I’m Ruth. I have been tracing my family history for many years but got serious during the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out what I’m currently learning about as I study the Society of Genealogists, Pharos and Strathclyde University.
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