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Padmini Ray Murray steps down from Wikimedia UK Board
Wikimedia UK announces that Padmini Ray Murray is to step down from the charity’s Board of Trustees. She will be … Continue reading “Padmini Ray Murray steps down from Wikimedia UK Board”
arrow_forwardWikimedian in Residence at the Royal Society of Chemistry
This post was written by Andy Mabbett (User:Pigsonthewing) and originally published on his blog here I’m pleased to announce that I have accepted the position of … Continue reading “Wikimedian in Residence at the Royal Society of Chemistry”
arrow_forwardNew images released are quickly put to use
This post was written by John Byrne, Wikimedian in Residence at the Royal Society and Cancer Research UK I’ve had two recent … Continue reading “New images released are quickly put to use”
arrow_forwardBack in the Wikimedia UK Office
This post was written by Fabian Tompsett, temporary Volunteer Support Organiser After a short break I am back in the … Continue reading “Back in the Wikimedia UK Office”
arrow_forward“A significant step towards a sustainable partnership”: Ally Crockford and the National Library of Scotland
This post was written by Joe Sutherland. Ally Crockford has spent a great deal of time researching in the National Library of Scotland – … Continue reading ““A significant step towards a sustainable partnership”: Ally Crockford and the National Library of Scotland”
arrow_forwardRemember a Charity in Your Will Week
This post was written by Wikimedia UK’s fundraising team This week is “ Remember a Charity in Your Will Week “. Wikimedia UK supports this national campaign to … Continue reading “Remember a Charity in Your Will Week”
arrow_forwardYour pictures on one of the busiest websites in the world?
This post was written by Michael Maggs, a volunteer organiser of Wiki Loves Monuments (and Wikimedia UK Chair) September is … Continue reading “Your pictures on one of the busiest websites in the world?”
arrow_forwardWelcoming our Programme Intern
This section was written by Daria Cybulska, Programme Manager One of Wikimedia UK’s key aims as a charity is to … Continue reading “Welcoming our Programme Intern”
arrow_forwardCastles in the digital age
When you spend time on one of the busiest websites in the world it’s amazing what patterns emerge. A few … Continue reading “Castles in the digital age”
arrow_forwardDoes Wikimania save lives?
This post was written by Fabian Tompsett, Wikimedian and co-ordinator of the Wikimania support team, and originally published here . I am just … Continue reading “Does Wikimania save lives?”
arrow_forward“The institutions that are loved survive”: Pat Hadley and the York Museums Trust
This post was written by Joe Sutherland Pat Hadley was part way through a PhD in archaeology at the University … Continue reading ““The institutions that are loved survive”: Pat Hadley and the York Museums Trust”
arrow_forwardUpcoming Training for Trainers session in Edinburgh
Wikimedia UK is committed to supporting our volunteers. To encourage them to teach others how to edit Wikipedia and other … Continue reading “Upcoming Training for Trainers session in Edinburgh”
arrow_forwardFree information, the internet and medicine
This post was written by Vinesh Patel, a junior doctor and an alumnus of Imperial College, London A new adventure for … Continue reading “Free information, the internet and medicine”
arrow_forwardBuilding the Open Access Button
This guest blog post was written by David Carroll, Open Access Button Project Lead Earlier this month, as I sat … Continue reading “Building the Open Access Button”
arrow_forwardThe GLAM-Wiki Revolution
This post was written by Joe Sutherland and User:Rock drum During Wikimania 2014 last week, we were lucky enough to be able to screen our documentary … Continue reading “The GLAM-Wiki Revolution”
arrow_forwardWikimania 2014 draws to a close
Wikimania 2014 happened, and it was brilliant. More than 200 sessions, and more than 4,000 attendees according to the figures from … Continue reading “Wikimania 2014 draws to a close”
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