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The 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”
arrow_forwardRecording the voices of Wikipedia
Wikimedia UK recently lent its support to an innovative project to record the voices of notable people as an accompaniment … Continue reading “Recording the voices of Wikipedia”
arrow_forwardRegistration for EduWiki 2013 now open
Registration has opened for our second conference about education projects, EduWiki . The conference takes place in Cardiff on 1 & … Continue reading “Registration for EduWiki 2013 now open”
arrow_forwardThe Royal Society recruiting a Wikimedian in Residence
Wikimedia UK is delighted to announce that The Royal Society is recruiting a Wikimedian in Residence. This prestigious residency at … Continue reading “The Royal Society recruiting a Wikimedian in Residence”
arrow_forwardYour local heritage is open to the public
This post was written by Richard Nevell. There are hundreds of local history and archaeology societies in the UK, and … Continue reading “Your local heritage is open to the public”
arrow_forwardYork Museums Trust recruiting a Wikimedian in Residence
Wikimedia UK is pleased to announce its new partnership with York Museums Trust (YMT) . The partnership, which was confirmed last week, is to … Continue reading “York Museums Trust recruiting a Wikimedian in Residence”
arrow_forwardSpreading free knowledge on university campuses across the UK
This summer Wikimedia UK embarked on a systematic campaign to raise awareness of the assistance the charity can offer to … Continue reading “Spreading free knowledge on university campuses across the UK”
arrow_forwardNotes from the editathon at Conway Hall, London
This post was written by Jonathan Cardy, Wikimedia UK’s GLAM Organiser We’ve run a few editathons now and we know … Continue reading “Notes from the editathon at Conway Hall, London”
arrow_forwardA month as Wikimedian in Residence at the National Library of Scotland
This post was written by Ally Crockford, Wikimedian in Residence at the National Library of Scotland My first introduction to … Continue reading “A month as Wikimedian in Residence at the National Library of Scotland”
arrow_forwardCongratulations and thank you to the Wikimania 2013 team!
Wikimania 2013 took place last week in Hong Kong and by all accounts was a great success. Congratulations to everyone … Continue reading “Congratulations and thank you to the Wikimania 2013 team!”
arrow_forwardWiki Loves Monuments recruits distinguished judge
All good photography competitions need excellent judges to help select the winners. The volunteer team behind the UK’s participation in … Continue reading “Wiki Loves Monuments recruits distinguished judge”
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