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Wikimedia projects benefit from Bodleian Libraries residency

This post was written by Dr Martin Poulter, Wikimedian in Residence at the Bodleian Libraries For anyone looking to define … Continue reading “Wikimedia projects benefit from Bodleian Libraries residency”

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Welcoming Lucy Crompton-Reid as new CEO of Wikimedia UK

This post was written by Michael Maggs, Chair, Wikimedia UK I am very pleased to be able to announce that … Continue reading “Welcoming Lucy Crompton-Reid as new CEO of Wikimedia UK”

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The Freedom to Photograph must be upheld – letters to The Times

Last week there were two  letters to The Times newspaper on the issue of copyright reform and freedom of panorama. … Continue reading “The Freedom to Photograph must be upheld – letters to The Times”

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The 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta

This post was written by User:Rodw and User:Hchc2009 Everyone knows something about the Magna Carta. Wikipedia’s article about the medieval … Continue reading “The 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta”

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UK at risk of losing Freedom of Panorama

Every day, millions of Europeans are breaking copyright law. Due to an obscure rule known as Freedom of Panorama, those … Continue reading “UK at risk of losing Freedom of Panorama”

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Cornelia Parker to discuss Wikipedia-inspired Magna Carta artwork with Jimmy Wales

This post was written by Wikimedia UK volunteer Emily Sørensen On 15 June, Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales and artist Cornelia Parker … Continue reading “Cornelia Parker to discuss Wikipedia-inspired Magna Carta artwork with Jimmy Wales”

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Next steps for Scottish Residency

This post was written by Sara Thomas, Wikimedian in Residence, Museums Galleries Scotland Three conference presentations, seven internal presentations, 22 … Continue reading “Next steps for Scottish Residency”

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Volunteering with Wikimedia UK: a call to action

This post was written by Michael Maggs, Chair of Wikimedia UK Wikimedia UK needs your help. We want to transform … Continue reading “Volunteering with Wikimedia UK: a call to action”

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Speaking at the Managing Online Reputation conference

This post was written by Stevie Benton, head of external relations at Wikimedia UK Over the last few months I’ve … Continue reading “Speaking at the Managing Online Reputation conference”

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Booking open for Wikipedia Science Conference

This post was written by Dr Martin Poulter, Wikipedia Science Conference lead and Wikimedia UK volunteer One striking theme in … Continue reading “Booking open for Wikipedia Science Conference”

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Feedback from the Wikimedia Conference

This post was written by Stuart Prior, Wikimedia UK Project Co-ordinator Berlin, this year’s host city for the Wikimedia Conference, … Continue reading “Feedback from the Wikimedia Conference”

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Restructure and CEO recruitment update

Statement by D’Arcy Myers, interim chief executive Following on from my statement on 9th March, in which I explained that … Continue reading “Restructure and CEO recruitment update”

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