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Your 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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Wikimedia Chapters to deliver Wikimedia Diversity Conference
The diversity of Wikipedia editors is a topic that is widely discussed, both within the global movement and in the … Continue reading “Wikimedia Chapters to deliver Wikimedia Diversity Conference”
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Revitalising Wikipedia coverage of women scientists
This post was written by Edward Hands, Wikimedia UK volunteer Wikipedia trainer. Could “Reanimating Ice-cold Rats” and “Resuscitating Hamsters” inspire … Continue reading “Revitalising Wikipedia coverage of women scientists”
arrow_forwardEduWiki Conference 2013 – Call for proposals
This post was written by Dr Toni Sant, Education Organiser Wikimedia UK’s second annual EduWiki conference will take place in Cardiff on 1 and … Continue reading “EduWiki Conference 2013 – Call for proposals”
arrow_forwardSphingonet and Wikipedia
This post was written by Richard Nevell. On 10 July, four trainers from Wikimedia UK travelled to Oxford to meet … Continue reading “Sphingonet and Wikipedia”
arrow_forwardMike Peel resigns as a Trustee of Wikimedia UK
It is with regret that Wikimedia UK announces that Mike Peel has resigned as a trustee of the charity. Mike’s … Continue reading “Mike Peel resigns as a Trustee of Wikimedia UK”
arrow_forwardTwentieth century culture and Wikimedia UK
This post was written by Jonathan Cardy, Wikimedia UK GLAM Organiser A cafe covered in turkeys and a ballet that the critics hailed a turkey ; two very different stories from … Continue reading “Twentieth century culture and Wikimedia UK”
arrow_forwardAshley Van Haeften steps down from Wikimedia UK board
Wikimedia UK announces that Ashley Van Haeften ( User:Fae ) has decided to stand down as a trustee of the charity … Continue reading “Ashley Van Haeften steps down from Wikimedia UK board”
arrow_forwardNotes from a Wikimedian in Residence
This post was written by John Cummings, Wikimedian in Residence for the Science Museum and Natural History Museum I’m the … Continue reading “Notes from a Wikimedian in Residence”
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