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Wonderful work by Wicipedia Cymraeg / Gwaith Ardderchog gan Wicipedia Cymraeg

Gallwch ddarllen y blog yma yn Gymraeg, isod. This blog post is also published in Welsh below. There’s been some … Continue reading “Wonderful work by Wicipedia Cymraeg / Gwaith Ardderchog gan Wicipedia Cymraeg”

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GLAM-Wiki 2013: Wikimedia UK issues call for papers

Followers of this blog will be aware that there’s been plenty of work going on behind the scenes to prepare … Continue reading “GLAM-Wiki 2013: Wikimedia UK issues call for papers”

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Live web chat with Wikimedia UK – tonight!

Here at Wikimedia UK we like to keep in touch with our volunteers and the people interested in our work … Continue reading “Live web chat with Wikimedia UK – tonight!”

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Training for Trainers session confirmed for Newcastle

This post was written by Daria Cybulska, our Events Organiser Wikimedia UK is committed to supporting our volunteers. To encourage … Continue reading “Training for Trainers session confirmed for Newcastle”

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Virtual Learning Environment making good progress

We’re in the process of developing a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to support teaching new editors how to edit Wikipedia. … Continue reading “Virtual Learning Environment making good progress”

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Join us! Wikimedia UK is recruiting

In order to support our ambitious programme of work over the next year and beyond, Wikimedia UK is recruiting people … Continue reading “Join us! Wikimedia UK is recruiting”

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High profile keynote speakers confirmed for GLAM-Wiki 2013

Wikimedia UK is delighted to announce that we have confirmed our keynote speakers for our GLAM-Wiki 2013 conference . The conference takes place … Continue reading “High profile keynote speakers confirmed for GLAM-Wiki 2013”

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A happy New Year to everyone from Wikimedia UK

This is a message in two parts. Take a look at the video made by Wikimedia UK’s staff, then read … Continue reading “A happy New Year to everyone from Wikimedia UK”

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New editor training in “the finest stone town in England”

That’s how poet Sir John Betjeman once famously described the picturesque town of Stamford, Lincolnshire. Wikimedians recently had the chance … Continue reading “New editor training in “the finest stone town in England””

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Wikimedia Commons reaches 15 million files!

You may have heard that Wikimedia Commons , the media file repository which makes available public domain and freely-licensed educational media content, … Continue reading “Wikimedia Commons reaches 15 million files!”

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Wikipedia’s Visual Editor comes one step nearer

James Forrester of the Wikimedia Foundation made the below announcement about the first stage implementation of a visual editor for … Continue reading “Wikipedia’s Visual Editor comes one step nearer”

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Communications Data Bill under threat

Wikimedia UK notes that Nick Clegg MP, Deputy Prime Minister, has today spoken out against the draft Communications Data Bill . Mr Clegg has said that the plans … Continue reading “Communications Data Bill under threat”

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Manchester Girl Geeks help to share the world’s knowledge

This post was written by Daria Cybulska, Wikimedia UK’s Events Organiser “It’s easier than you think!” “We can do it!” … Continue reading “Manchester Girl Geeks help to share the world’s knowledge”

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Thank you to our supporters – an an exclusive event for donors

This post was written by Katherine Bavage, Wikimedia UK’s Fundraising Organiser As the Fundraising Organiser for Wikimedia UK there is … Continue reading “Thank you to our supporters – an an exclusive event for donors”

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