DNA Bootcamp 2023
Welcome to the DNA Bootcamp!
We really hope you enjoy the DNA Bootcamp and the opportunity to learn more about investigating your DNA for family history.
The links
This web page will be your hub page for the duration of the course - it's here that we are adding links for all the resources you'll need - such as recordings of the webinars, the links to the meetings, the downloadable digital version of the DNA Workbook, and of course the handouts.
The password
The links are password protected, solely for the use and enjoyment of DNA Bootcamp students. The password to access the links has been emailed to you - if you've not received it, please contact [email protected]
Bootcamp recordings
Week 1. Webinar 1. 27 September 2023
Please find the recording below; the handout has been emailed to you (28 Sep) but you may download it (using the password provided) if you prefer from here.
Week 2. 7pm Group Meeting. 4 October 2023
Please find the recording below.
There is one handout for both the 7pm & 7.45pm meetings, and it is downloadable from here.
Week 2. 7.45pm Group Meeting. 4 October 2023
Please find the recording below.
Week 3. Webinar 2. 11 October 2023
Please find the recording below; the handout is available here (using the password already provided) and the handout has also been emailed to you (12 October). Note the blue task navigation buttons along the bottom of the recording.
Week 4. 7pm Group Meeting. 18 October 2023
Please find the recording below.
There is one handout for both the 7pm & 7.45pm meetings, and it is downloadable from here.
Week 4. 7.45pm Group Meeting. 18 October 2023
Please find the recording below.
Week 5. Webinar 3. 25 October 2023
Please find the recording below; the handout is available here (using the password already provided) and the handout has been emailed to you (26 October). Note the blue task navigation buttons along the bottom of the recording.
Week 6. 7pm Group Meeting. 1 November 2023
Please find the recording below.
There is one handout for both the 7pm & 7.45pm meetings, and it is downloadable from here.
Week 6. 7.45pm Group Meeting. 1 November 2023
Please find the recording below.
Week 7. Webinar 4. 8 November 2023
Please find the recording below from 9 November; the handout will be available here (using the password already provided) and the handout will be emailed to you (9 November). Note the blue task navigation buttons along the bottom of the recording.
Please also find below the Goals Worksheet options (using the same password to access as the handouts). Any problems please email [email protected]:
Blank Goals Worksheet (editable Word format)
Blank Goals Worksheet (printable pdf format)
Week 8. 7pm Group Meeting. 15 November 2023
Please find the recording below.
There will be one handout for both the 7pm & 7.45pm meetings, and it is downloadable from here (using the password already provided).
Week 8. 7.45pm Group Meeting. 15 November 2023
Please find the recording below.
Useful info: the Workbook, course dates & reading & Facebook group
- Digital DNA Workbook: Your digital copy of the 2023 edition of the DNA Workbook is now available to download as a pdf - to do so please click here
- The Excel Resources file, which accompanies the DNA Workbook, may also be downloaded - to do so please click here
(Note: you do not need to register with Box, or pay for Box in order to download the pdf file or the Excel file. You do need a password to download these files though - it is the same password as for downloading the Handout. If you need a hand, please email [email protected])
- Print edition DNA Workbook: If you ordered a print copy of the 2023 DNA Workbook, this will be posted out on 4th September 2023. If you have not done so, and would like to order a print edition, please contact [email protected].
- Facebook Students Group: Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/dnabootcamp2023 - exclusively for students on the 2023 DNA Bootcamp course, to share DNA discoveries and ask DNA questions related to the course (all vital information will be circulated by email, and all course resources will be posted to this web page, so membership of the Facebook group is entirely optional). Facebook Students group will be archived 29th November 2023, at which point you will be invited to join the Facebook Alumni group. If you join the group using a name other than the one you booked on the DNA Bootcamp with, please email [email protected] to let her know so that we know you are genuine!
- Course starts: Wednesday 27th September 7pm UK time the DNA Bootcamp first webinar will be presented.
- Course ends: Wednesday 15th November 7pm UK time the DNA Bootcamp final evening of follow-up meetings will be held.
Course dates
The course comprises a weekly event: a webinar one week, followed by a group follow-up meeting the next week, at which students can discuss how they are progressing with the course tasks with Michelle Leonard.
The webinars tend to last 1hr 30mins to 2hrs max. There are a choice of group follow-up meeting times: duration of each group follow-up meeting = 30 mins.
- Wed 27 September 7pm UK webinar 1
- Wed 4 October from 6.30pm follow-up meetings
- Wed 11 October 7pm UK webinar 2
- Wed 18 October from 6.30pm follow-up meetings
- Wed 25 October 7pm UK webinar 3
- Wed 1 November from 6.30pm follow-up meetings (Time Zone Note: UK clocks are now on GMT from this meeting onwards)
- Wed 8 November 7pm UK webinar 4
- Wed 15 November from 6.30pm follow-up meetings
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