Blog
Latest news
Pic for victory! We team up with The National Archives to bring war art to public domain
We’ve recently been working with our friends from The National Archives to bring a collection of 2,000 or so war art images into … Continue reading “Pic for victory! We team up with The National Archives to bring war art to public domain”
arrow_forwardTechnological landmark for award-winning Birmingham Moor Street station
The below press release was issued to railway-related media over 28 and 29 May for immediate release. It’s likely to … Continue reading “Technological landmark for award-winning Birmingham Moor Street station”
arrow_forwardWelcome to the world’s first Wikipedia town
You’ve probably heard the saying, “In theory, Wikipedia shouldn’t work, but in practice it does.” Three of the things that … Continue reading “Welcome to the world’s first Wikipedia town”
arrow_forwardWikimedia UK and British Library unveil latest Wikipedian in Residence
Wikimedia UK is very happy to announce the UK’s latest Wikipedian in Residence. Andrew Gray will be based at the British Library’s … Continue reading “Wikimedia UK and British Library unveil latest Wikipedian in Residence”
arrow_forwardDoctors use, but don’t rely totally on, Wikipedia
According to recent research that has been shared with Wikimedia UK, use of Wikipedia for medical information is almost universal among … Continue reading “Doctors use, but don’t rely totally on, Wikipedia”
arrow_forward
Changes to the Wikimedia UK board – A message from Roger Bamkin
One year on from our previous AGM, I have decided to stand down as Chair of Wikimedia UK. I’m becoming a … Continue reading “Changes to the Wikimedia UK board – A message from Roger Bamkin”
arrow_forwardWikimedia UK’s Communications Organiser
We’re happy to announce our fourth employee at the UK chapter – Stevie Benton. Stevie will be taking on the … Continue reading “Wikimedia UK’s Communications Organiser”
arrow_forwardWikimedia UK’s new Events Organiser
We are really pleased to be able to introduce Daria Cybulska to the Wikimedia community as the Events Organiser of … Continue reading “Wikimedia UK’s new Events Organiser”
arrow_forwardBritish Library is looking for a Wikimedian In Residence (6 months)
The British Library is recruiting an experienced Wikipedia editor with a good understanding of Wikimedia and GLAM projects. The post has funding … Continue reading “British Library is looking for a Wikimedian In Residence (6 months)”
arrow_forwardDid you know there is a QRpedia code on the oldest computer in Bletchley Park, the Magna Carta and on the Domesday Book?
Launched in April last year, QRpedia was developed out of the partnership with Derby Museum and Art Gallery by Wikimedia … Continue reading “Did you know there is a QRpedia code on the oldest computer in Bletchley Park, the Magna Carta and on the Domesday Book?”
arrow_forwardWhy Wikipedia was blacked out for a day
Below is an opinion piece written by Steve Virgin, a UK Wikipedian. It was originally published in the New Statesman . Over … Continue reading “Why Wikipedia was blacked out for a day”
arrow_forwardWikimedia UK community supports worldwide Wikipedia black-out
This is a statement issued by Roger Bamkin, Chair of Wikimedia UK: As I am sure you know, the English … Continue reading “Wikimedia UK community supports worldwide Wikipedia black-out”
arrow_forwardCould you help lead one of Britain’s newest and fastest-growing charities?
Wikimedia UK is on the lookout for Trustees to join the Board in May. This year, we’ve achieved charitable status, … Continue reading “Could you help lead one of Britain’s newest and fastest-growing charities?”
arrow_forwardWikimedia UK raises over £1 million
Wikimedia UK is delighted to announce that it has raised over £1 million in the recent annual Wikimedia fundraiser. This … Continue reading “Wikimedia UK raises over £1 million”
arrow_forwardOffice and Development Manager Appointed
Wikimedia UK announces the appointment of Richard Symonds to the position of Office & Development Manager. Richard supports Jon Davies, … Continue reading “Office and Development Manager Appointed”
arrow_forwardSausages and Scholarship: Wikipedia and Digital Literacy
The Economic and Social Research Council is supporting a series of academic seminars on “Digital Policy: Connectivity, Creativity and Rights”, led by Prof. Gillian Youngs … Continue reading “Sausages and Scholarship: Wikipedia and Digital Literacy”
arrow_forwardUK attendees attending WikiConference India 2011
This Friday, the first WikiConference India will take place in Mumbai. The three day event will see over 600 participants discussing a … Continue reading “UK attendees attending WikiConference India 2011”
arrow_forward