Event:Insights into Genetic Histories from Ancient DNA 2026

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In-Person

Date: January28,2026

Location: University College London, United Kingdom

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The Term II seminar series will highlight thematic research looking at 'Computational and Digital Frontiers' and 'Community-Led Pasts and Futures'. These are scheduled to be in-person events. 28 January: Pontus Skoglund (The Crick Institute) - Myth, materiality, and migration? - insights into the genetic histories of Britain, Scandinavia, and Egypt from ancient DNA

Participants & Organizers

UCL Social & Historical Sciences(Host, Organizer)

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