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GLAM-WIKI keynote preview – Michael Edson, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC

Michael Edson is the Director, Web and New Media Strategy, Smithsonian Institution, Office of the CIO. He is also one of the … Continue reading “GLAM-WIKI keynote preview – Michael Edson, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC”

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THATCamp London – have you registered yet?

This post was written by Martin Lugton, co-organiser of THATCamp London 2013 –  The Humanities and Technology Camp. It is … Continue reading “THATCamp London – have you registered yet?”

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Open Educational Resources – Some reflections on OER ’13

This post was written by Dr Martin Poulter, Wikimedia UK Associate OER13 , a two-day international conference about Open Educational Resources, … Continue reading “Open Educational Resources – Some reflections on OER ’13”

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Announcement – QRpedia donated to Wikimedia UK

Wikimedia UK is pleased to announce that Roger Bamkin and Terence Eden are transferring ownership of QRpedia to Wikimedia UK. … Continue reading “Announcement – QRpedia donated to Wikimedia UK”

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John Cummings begins work as Wikimedian in Residence

Wikimedia UK is very happy to report that John Cummings, a long-standing and well known Wikimedian, has begun his work … Continue reading “John Cummings begins work as Wikimedian in Residence”

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Researchers: are you Wikipedia-compatible?

This post was written by Wikimedia UK Associate, Dr Martin Poulter The first of April this year is a significant … Continue reading “Researchers: are you Wikipedia-compatible?”

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Know when to Oldham…

Wikimedia UK is partnering with Oldham Council to offer a free session for people to learn how to use Wikimedia projects with … Continue reading “Know when to Oldham…”

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Jonathan Cardy joins Wikimedia UK as GLAM Organiser

Wikimedia UK is pleased to announce that Jonathan Cardy (aka WereSpielChequers) is joining us as our GLAM Organiser – co-ordinating … Continue reading “Jonathan Cardy joins Wikimedia UK as GLAM Organiser”

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Learning and Teaching in the age of Wikipedia

This post was written by Dr Martin Poulter, Associate of Wikimedia UK, to celebrate Open Education Week . David White is a senior … Continue reading “Learning and Teaching in the age of Wikipedia”

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Wikimedia UK and the Women of the World Festival

This post was written by Daria Cybulska, Wikimedia UK Events Organiser Wikimedia UK was present at the high profile annual  Women of the World Festival (WOW)Continue reading “Wikimedia UK and the Women of the World Festival”

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GLAM-Wiki – celebrating culture and open access

A panoply of international cultural experts and Wikimedians are set to descend on London next month for an international celebration … Continue reading “GLAM-Wiki – celebrating culture and open access”

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Toni Sant joins Wikimedia UK as Education Organiser

Wikimedia UK is excited to announce that Toni Sant is joining our team as our Education Organiser. Toni will be … Continue reading “Toni Sant joins Wikimedia UK as Education Organiser”

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Jimmy Wales shows support for Wikimedia UK

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales showed his support for Wikimedia UK on Tuesday night at an event in central London. Speaking … Continue reading “Jimmy Wales shows support for Wikimedia UK”

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Katie Chan joins Wikimedia UK as Volunteer Support Organiser

Wikimedia UK  is delighted to announce that Katie Chan is joining our team as our Volunteer Support Organiser. Katie will … Continue reading “Katie Chan joins Wikimedia UK as Volunteer Support Organiser”

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