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“There’s a lot of benefit both ways”: John Byrne and the Royal Society
This post was written by Joe Sutherland Established in 1660, the Royal Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting science expertise. From … Continue reading ““There’s a lot of benefit both ways”: John Byrne and the Royal Society”
arrow_forwardThoughts after three years
Under the pressure of getting our funding application to the Wikimedia Foundation’s FDC in yesterday morning I suddenly realised it was my … Continue reading “Thoughts after three years”
arrow_forwardEdit-on dudes: #ClassicsWomen are into Wikipedia
This post was written by Claire Millington, a Classics PhD student at Kings College London. It was first published on her blog here This week, after a lot … Continue reading “Edit-on dudes: #ClassicsWomen are into Wikipedia”
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This post was written by Roberta Wedge, Gender Gap Project Worker On Wednesday evening a small team of staff and … Continue reading “Researching the Science Museum Lates”
arrow_forwardWikimedia and Metrics: A Poster for the 1:AM Altmetrics
This post was written by Brian Kelly of CETIS 1:AM – time for an altmetrics conference! The 1:AM Altmetrics conference is being held in London … Continue reading “Wikimedia and Metrics: A Poster for the 1:AM Altmetrics”
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“We’re in the same business”: Andrew Gray and the British Library
This post was written by Joe Sutherland Andrew Gray is a long-time Wikipedian. Having joined in late 2004, while the … Continue reading ““We’re in the same business”: Andrew Gray and the British Library”
arrow_forwardSpotlight on the residency – Natural History Museum and Science Museum WIR 2013-14
This post was written by Daria Cybulska, Programme Manager Recently released annual review of Wikimedia UK made me look back … Continue reading “Spotlight on the residency – Natural History Museum and Science Museum WIR 2013-14”
arrow_forwardEmmanuel Engelhart, Inventor of Kiwix: the Offline Wikipedia Browser
This user profile by Joe Sutherland is part of a series about Offline Wikipedia on the Wikimedia blog where it was first … Continue reading “Emmanuel Engelhart, Inventor of Kiwix: the Offline Wikipedia Browser”
arrow_forwardScholarly collaboration, with coffee
This post was written by Roberta Wedge, Gender Gap Project Officer Not new: a group of scholars gathering to discuss … Continue reading “Scholarly collaboration, with coffee”
arrow_forwardPadmini 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”
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“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”
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