Through a combination of group discussion, interactive questions and hands-on activities, we’ll turn mistakes from a source of frustration or embarrassment, into a practical opportunity to develop experience and confidence as family historians.
This event will not be recorded so you can feel comfortable taking part and sharing ideas.
About this event:
- Interactive workshop on Zoom with Sophie Kay, Professional Genealogist.
- £16 for Members. See here for more information on how to join and access our 20% course discounts here.
- £20 Non-Members.
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About the Speaker
Sophie Kay
Dr. Sophie Kay is a professional genealogist, geneticist and AGRA Member at Khronicle®, and the Ancestry and Genealogy Expert for Time Team. She is the Specialist DNA Tutor at the Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies, where she leads their programmes in DNA and Genetic Genealogy. Sophie’s previous life as a research scientist means she is as happy chatting about genetics as she is delving into historical records, and her specialisms include DNA, maps, historical occupations & research methodology. She is the creator of the Outlier Method and Concentric Survey techniques for historical mapping; the Negative Space method for gap analysis in family history research; and the #OccupationOfTheDay hashtag on social media, which aims to get researchers talking about the jobs and working lives that appear in their family tree.
