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Wikimedian of the Year Awards 2024 – nominations now open
We are excited to announce that nominations are open for the 2024 UK Wikimedian of the Year Awards. We are … Continue reading “Wikimedian of the Year Awards 2024 – nominations now open”
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Wikimedia UK at Wikimania 2024
Wikimania is an annual conference where Wikimedians and open knowledge advocates can meet to share knowledge, network, and learn from … Continue reading “Wikimedia UK at Wikimania 2024”
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Let’s culturally diversify the Internet
Earlier this year, the Commonwealth Faith Festival , a partnership between the Commonwealth and the Khalili Foundation to foster peace-building through faith, was … Continue reading “Let’s culturally diversify the Internet”
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Welcome Belvin Tawuya, our new Head of Development and Communications
We’re very pleased to introduce Wikimedia UK’s new Head of Development and Communications, Belvin Tawuya. Belvin will oversee the development, … Continue reading “Welcome Belvin Tawuya, our new Head of Development and Communications”
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New guidance for researchers on Wikimedia and open research
Nick Sheppard, Open Research Advisor at Leeds University and winner of Wikimedian of the Year Award 2023, and Martin Poulter, … Continue reading “New guidance for researchers on Wikimedia and open research”
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Inspiring Change: A peak into our mission and purpose
At Wikimedia UK, we believe that open access to knowledge isn’t just a right, it’s a catalyst for progress. We … Continue reading “Inspiring Change: A peak into our mission and purpose”
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Smelling data at the XLab – The Cultural Heritage Informatics Collaboratory
By Lucy Moore, Archeologist, Curator and Wikimedian “Mmmm! Inhale that fresh vintage aroma!” is a sign that welcomes buyers and … Continue reading “Smelling data at the XLab – The Cultural Heritage Informatics Collaboratory”
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Call for volunteers for Wiki Loves Monuments 2024
Wikimedia UK is seeking volunteers to help with the organisation and running of the 2024 Wiki Loves Monuments competition, which … Continue reading “Call for volunteers for Wiki Loves Monuments 2024”
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Making trans histories public with Wikipedia
By Lucy Moore, Archeologist, Curator and Wikimedian Between 15th and 17th March 1974 a ground-breaking transgender rights conference was held … Continue reading “Making trans histories public with Wikipedia”
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Ways to connect – Wikimedian meet-ups across the UK
By Rupal Karia, Outreach and Community Coordinator at Wikimedia UK The UK has a thriving Wiki community, and coming together … Continue reading “Ways to connect – Wikimedian meet-ups across the UK”
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Announcing the Changemakers’ Toolkit: your go-to, free training resource for campaigners, activists, and changemakers of all kinds
Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) in collaboration with Wikimedia UK, have launched an open access toolkit which empowers people to campaign … Continue reading “Announcing the Changemakers’ Toolkit: your go-to, free training resource for campaigners, activists, and changemakers of all kinds”
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How Wikipedia can help to disseminate research: an innovative NIHR project
Adam Harangozo, the National Institute of Health Research’s Wikipedian in Residence, explains how Wikipedia can be a highly effective dissemination tool, … Continue reading “How Wikipedia can help to disseminate research: an innovative NIHR project”
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Women’s History Month 2024 – exciting events and projects
By Katie Crampton, Communications Coordinator at Wikimedia UK Over the last eight years, Wikimedia UK has been actively tackling inequality … Continue reading “Women’s History Month 2024 – exciting events and projects”
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Celebrating Imbolc with Wiki Loves Folklore
By Dr Sara Thomas, Programme Manager for Scotland Wiki Loves Folklore is an international Wiki competition celebrating Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) across the world – like … Continue reading “Celebrating Imbolc with Wiki Loves Folklore”
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GLAM-E Lab x Wikimedia UK: follow-on partnership
The University of Exeter’s GLAM-E Lab and Wikimedia UK are pleased to announce the continuation of our partnership into 2024. Following on … Continue reading “GLAM-E Lab x Wikimedia UK: follow-on partnership”
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The winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2023 in Northern Ireland
By Richard Nevell, Programme Manager for Wikimedia UK Wiki Loves Earth is an annual photography competition themed around the natural … Continue reading “The winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2023 in Northern Ireland”
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