Our DNA Research Groups generally meet four times a year - that's once every quarter.

We have two DNA Research Groups – Tools in Practice and Research Discussion Group. This quick guide will support your involvement in the groups and you may want to also consider our regular Beginners DNA sessions.

Before attending one of our groups for the first time, we recommend that you watch the DNA Research, Key Concepts webinar (available in the Shop).

Pre-knowledge of basic DNA concepts is presumed for the Tools in Practice and Discussion groups, which are collaborative working groups:

• We expect members to contribute their own issues to help form the agenda for each meeting.
• We work together to analyse and (hopefully) solve genealogical questions through the use of DNA research.
• The Tools in Practice meets in the mornings. These session focus on the application of a range of DNA tools in practice, so participants need to understand basic DNA concepts.
• The Discussion Group meets in the afternoon. It is a discussion group and participants are generally required to undertake preparation work.

Upcoming meetings are listed in the 

Events calendar