Our Events | University of Strathclyde

Discover vibrant and innovative events at Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies.

Designed to inspire and engage genealogists and family history enthusiasts of all levels.

From online talks to on-campus experiences, our events offer unique opportunities to deepen your knowledge, refine your research skills, and connect with a community of like-minded individuals.

We're rolling out an exciting line-up of events throughout 2026 focusing on Scottish and American ties, history, culture and family connections. Visit our Tartan and Stars website page to find out more.

Explore our upcoming events and uncover new ways to bring your family history to life!

Scots in North America (online course)

Join us online on 17, 24 September & 1 October for this short course offering an introduction to Scottish migration to the United States and Canada. We’ll explore the reasons so many Scots left their homeland from the 1700s to the 1900s and consider what life was like for them when they arrived.

Using DNA testing to explore your early Scottish ancestry, 1600-1700.

This online talk will discuss Y and mitochondrial DNA, what they are, how they are used for genealogy, and how you can apply them to seventeenth century Scottish research. 29 September 2026.

From Scotland to Mississippi: The Crofter’s Son.

This online talk takes you on a journey of discovery — from an unexpected DNA revelation to the remarkable story of an eminent citizen of the Deep South. 5 November 2026.

From Culloden to Concord: The Jacobite Rising and the American Revolution.

This online talk explores how Jacobite exiles, British veterans, and political ideas crossing the Atlantic after 1745 shaped colonial identities, loyalty, and resistance during the American Revolution. 11 November 2026.