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EduWiki Conference 2013 convenes in Cardiff
Educators and Wikimedians from around the world met this weekend in Cardiff for Wikimedia UK’s second annual EduWiki Conference . The conference … Continue reading “EduWiki Conference 2013 convenes in Cardiff”
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Announcing the winners of the Wiki Loves Monuments photo contest in the UK
Wikimedia UK is delighted to announce the UK winners of the 2013 Wiki Loves Monuments competition. Wiki Loves Monuments is … Continue reading “Announcing the winners of the Wiki Loves Monuments photo contest in the UK”
arrow_forwardSaying ‘bonjour’ to Wikimedia France
This post was written by Jon Davies, Chief Executive Last week, while on a short holiday in Paris, I made … Continue reading “Saying ‘bonjour’ to Wikimedia France”
arrow_forwardBreast cancer information on Wikipedia: making it even better
Around 55,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK every year, affecting not only those people but also their … Continue reading “Breast cancer information on Wikipedia: making it even better”
arrow_forwardGovernance review – interim review and progress report
Wikimedia UK has just received the independent interim review and progress report which records the progress the charity has made … Continue reading “Governance review – interim review and progress report”
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Wikipedia: Learning by sharing knowledge
This post was written by Martin Poulter. You can read the original here . Billions of people around the world crave education, but lack the resources … Continue reading “Wikipedia: Learning by sharing knowledge”
arrow_forwardCelebrating Ada Lovelace Day
15 October is recognised as Ada Lovelace Day and is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics … Continue reading “Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day”
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Wikimedia UK & York Museums Trust appoint Wikimedian in Residence
York Museums Trust has appointed its first Wikimedian in Residence, becoming the latest cultural institution to strike up a partnership … Continue reading “Wikimedia UK & York Museums Trust appoint Wikimedian in Residence”
arrow_forwardIntroducing our two new trustees
Recently Wikimedia UK announced the co-option of two new Trustees to the Board of our charity, Kate West and Carol … Continue reading “Introducing our two new trustees”
arrow_forwardWikimedia at the Mining Institute
This post was originally published by Robert Forsythe. You can read the original here . Earlier in 2013 Wikimedia (parent to Wikipedia) was engaged in North … Continue reading “Wikimedia at the Mining Institute”
arrow_forwardThe morning after the month before
This post was written by Richard Nevell September 2013 will always be the month the UK took part in Wiki Loves Monuments for … Continue reading “The morning after the month before”
arrow_forwardAnnouncing new Wikimedia UK trustees
The board of Wikimedia UK is pleased to be able to announce today the co-option for a two year term … Continue reading “Announcing new Wikimedia UK trustees”
arrow_forwardReflections on two years in post
This post was written by Jon Davies, Chief Executive Exactly two years ago today I started working for Wikimedia … Continue reading “Reflections on two years in post”
arrow_forwardBringing Chester’s listed buildings onto Wikipedia
This post was written by Wikimedia UK volunteer User:Rock drum On 7 September 2013, Wikimedians and amateur photographers gathered … Continue reading “Bringing Chester’s listed buildings onto Wikipedia”
arrow_forwardAnnouncing a veterinary science editathon
This post was written by Dr Martin Poulter as part of the collaboration between Jisc and Wikimedia UK Two projects that provide free … Continue reading “Announcing a veterinary science editathon”
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