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Historic library collections get worldwide exposure
This post was written by the team at the National Library of Scotland and was originally published on their website here Images from the National Library … Continue reading “Historic library collections get worldwide exposure”
arrow_forwardWikimania – Nine working days to go…
This post was written by Jon Davies, Wikimedia UK Chief Executive Our office white board now says only nine working … Continue reading “Wikimania – Nine working days to go…”
arrow_forwardUniversity Challenge recognises Wikipedia
In what feels like something of a landmark, iconic UK quiz show University Challenge hosted by journalist and former Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman this … Continue reading “University Challenge recognises Wikipedia”
arrow_forwardScholarships for UK based attendees of AdaCamp Berlin 2014
This post was written by Daria Cybulska, Wikimedia UK Programme Manager AdaCamp is a conference dedicated to increasing women’s participation in … Continue reading “Scholarships for UK based attendees of AdaCamp Berlin 2014”
arrow_forwardWikimedia at the heart of open education
This post was written by Dr Martin Poulter The UK has a flourishing Open Educational Resources (OER) movement. Educators, librarians, … Continue reading “Wikimedia at the heart of open education”
arrow_forwardCounting down to Wikimania
This post was written by Jon Davies, Wikimedia UK Chief Executive We have a big white board in the office … Continue reading “Counting down to Wikimania”
arrow_forwardWikipedia – is it fit for patient consumption?
This post was written by John Byrne, the Wikimedian in Residence at Cancer Research UK. It was first published here under a CC-BY-NC-SA licence. In … Continue reading “Wikipedia – is it fit for patient consumption?”
arrow_forwardWikipedia: Creating as well as consuming online
This post was written by Richard Scriven, a geography researcher who attended the event below, and is re-used with kind … Continue reading “Wikipedia: Creating as well as consuming online”
arrow_forwardLet’s get serious about Wikipedia
This post was written by Dr Martin Poulter, Jisc Wikimedia Ambassador If you use Wikipedia to read about shell shock , look … Continue reading “Let’s get serious about Wikipedia”
arrow_forwardWikipedia Summit “Wikimania” comes to London – Largest ever gathering
This press release was issued on 1 July by Wikimedia UK, the Wikimedia Foundation and the Wikimania 2014 team – … Continue reading “Wikipedia Summit “Wikimania” comes to London – Largest ever gathering”
arrow_forwardWhat’s Wrong With Wikipedia in Education?
This post was written by Hannah Jones, Wikimedia UK education volunteer Some readers of this blog may remember me from … Continue reading “What’s Wrong With Wikipedia in Education?”
arrow_forwardThe personal touch
This post was written by Jon Davies, Wikimedia UK’s Chief Executive I thought I’d share this with you: ‘Dear Jon … Continue reading “The personal touch”
arrow_forwardWikimania fringe – The Future of Education
This post was written by Stevie Benton, Wikimedia UK’s head of external relations This weekend saw the latest in the … Continue reading “Wikimania fringe – The Future of Education”
arrow_forwardDiscussing the future of digital democracy
This post was written by Stevie Benton, Wikimedia UK’s Head of External Relations On Tuesday I was fortunate enough to … Continue reading “Discussing the future of digital democracy”
arrow_forwardWikimania Free Culture Weekend
This blog post was written by John Cummings, Wikimania support at Wikimedia UK Last weekend the Wikimania Fringe Free Culture event took place at the Barbican Centre with … Continue reading “Wikimania Free Culture Weekend”
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