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Join us for the Celtic Knot Celebration Day 2025
Wikimedia UK and Wikimedia Community Ireland are delighted to to invite you to the Celtic Knot Online Celebration Day 2025, … Continue reading “Join us for the Celtic Knot Celebration Day 2025”
arrow_forwardWikimedia UK Statement: Online Safety Act Categorisation Regulations
High Court’s ruling on the Wikimedia Foundation‘s challenge to the UK Online Safety Act Categorisation Regulations Update: On Monday 11 … Continue reading “Wikimedia UK Statement: Online Safety Act Categorisation Regulations”
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UPCOMING EVENTS Using Duplicity: Create Missing Wikidata Items From Wikipedia This session will introduce the Wikidata tool Duplicity, which helps … Continue reading “Community Sandbox Events”
arrow_forwardWikimedia UK joins forces with Black Cultural Archives to enhance access and knowledge sharing of Black British history
The Wikimedia Foundation has confirmed the six grantees for its final round of grants under The Equity Fund. Having all been previously supported, the chosen organisations will each … Continue reading “Wikimedia UK joins forces with Black Cultural Archives to enhance access and knowledge sharing of Black British history”
arrow_forwardCelebrate the beauty of our planet: Wiki Loves Earth 2025 is here!
We’re excited to announce the launch of Wiki Loves Earth 2025, the global photography competition dedicated to showcasing the stunning … Continue reading “Celebrate the beauty of our planet: Wiki Loves Earth 2025 is here!”
arrow_forwardWikimedia UK and the Royal Society host workshop on information literacy and future health emergencies
As part of Wikimedia UK’s work in the area of information literacy, in late 2023 we partnered with the BBC … Continue reading “Wikimedia UK and the Royal Society host workshop on information literacy and future health emergencies”
arrow_forwardTrans + History Week Edit-a-thon
By Gemma Coleman | Wikimedia UK Wales Programme Coordinator On 9th May 2025, Wikimedia UK proudly collaborated with WMLGBT+ and the … Continue reading “Trans + History Week Edit-a-thon”
arrow_forwardTrain the trainer 2025 – Expressions of interest now open
Are you a passionate Wikipedia editor? Would you like to learn how you can share your passion for Wikipedia editing … Continue reading “Train the trainer 2025 – Expressions of interest now open”
arrow_forwardCommunity Sandbox Sessions
By Dr. Sara Thomas – Programme Manager, Wikimedia UK Do you have an idea for a Wiki-learning session? Have you … Continue reading “Community Sandbox Sessions”
arrow_forwardJoin Wikimedia UK – Chair of the Board of Trustees
We are currently seeking a new dynamic and visionary Chair of our Board of Trustees to lead our organisation into … Continue reading “Join Wikimedia UK – Chair of the Board of Trustees”
arrow_forwardMonisha Shah to Step Down as Chair of the Wikimedia UK Board of Trustees
We will soon be honouring Monisha Shah’s impactful tenure as she steps down from her role as Chair of our … Continue reading “Monisha Shah to Step Down as Chair of the Wikimedia UK Board of Trustees”
arrow_forwardCelebrating International Women’s Day 2025 in Perth, Scotland
By Gill Ryan, Wikimedia editor and trainer, founder of Perth Women on Wikipedia On International Women’s Day 2025 , Perth Women on Wikipedia celebrated … Continue reading “Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 in Perth, Scotland”
arrow_forwardIn grateful honour of Mr Christopher Price Hinton
Wikimedia UK is grateful for the support and contributions of individuals who believe in our mission to enable people in … Continue reading “In grateful honour of Mr Christopher Price Hinton”
arrow_forwardCroeso i Gemma Coleman, Cydgysylltydd Rhaglen Cymru (ac Ieithoedd)
(See below for English) Gan Gemma Coleman (hi/nhw) Cydgysylltydd Rhaglen Cymru (ac Ieithoedd) Rwy’n hwylusydd a hyfforddwr gyda ffocws seiliedig … Continue reading “Croeso i Gemma Coleman, Cydgysylltydd Rhaglen Cymru (ac Ieithoedd)”
arrow_forwardDigital Heritage in Action: The Heritage Lab, Wikimedia UK, and the future of GLAM Collaboration
By Dr. Lucy Hinnie The Heritage Lab and Wikimedia UK are pleased to announce a new collaboration in 2025, involving research fellows from … Continue reading “Digital Heritage in Action: The Heritage Lab, Wikimedia UK, and the future of GLAM Collaboration”
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