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Hello from the new Wikimedia UK Board
Wikimedia UK’s new board held its first meeting last Tuesday. There are a lot of exciting opportunities this year and … Continue reading “Hello from the new Wikimedia UK Board”
arrow_forwardTen million free media files and counting
Ten is turning out to be the number of the year for Wikimedia. First, the Wikimedia Foundation celebrated the tenth anniversary of … Continue reading “Ten million free media files and counting”
arrow_forwardYour Chapter, Your Say!
Wikimedia UK’s Annual Conference and AGM is this weekend. This is an opportunity for all Wikimedians in the UK to have their say about … Continue reading “Your Chapter, Your Say!”
arrow_forwardJoin the Wikipedia Contribution Team in their Recruitment Drive
The Wikipedia Contribution Team was founded in 2010 to help with the Wikimedia Fundraiser and to help encourage people to edit and build community spirit. … Continue reading “Join the Wikipedia Contribution Team in their Recruitment Drive”
arrow_forwardCould you lead Wikimedia UK to success?
Next year is set to be another big year of growth for Wikimedia UK: we have just raised over £500,000 in the Wikimedia Annual … Continue reading “Could you lead Wikimedia UK to success?”
arrow_forwardWikipedia’s Jimmy Wales visits Bristol
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales delivered his only UK lecture at Bristol University on Thursday as part of a tour to … Continue reading “Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales visits Bristol”
arrow_forwardBritish Library hosts 2-day Wikimedia Editathon
Wikimedia and British Library join forces to improve content relevant to the Library on Wikipedia The British Library, home to … Continue reading “British Library hosts 2-day Wikimedia Editathon”
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Wikipedia turns ten this week!
This week Wikipedia is celebrating its tenth birthday. To mark this momentous occasion, people all over the world are gathering at … Continue reading “Wikipedia turns ten this week!”
arrow_forwardWikimedia UK raises £500,000 in shortest fundraiser ever
Incredible. Every year the Wikimedia movement sets a fundraising goal that it knows will be a stretch. They have to … Continue reading “Wikimedia UK raises £500,000 in shortest fundraiser ever”
arrow_forwardWikimedia UK welcomes new Head of Public Relations
Wikimedia UK is very pleased to welcome Gemma Griffiths to a new pro-bono position as our Head of Public Relations. Gemma … Continue reading “Wikimedia UK welcomes new Head of Public Relations”
arrow_forwardAnnouncing the “GLAM-WIKI:UK” conference
“Being a beloved institution will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times … Continue reading “Announcing the “GLAM-WIKI:UK” conference”
arrow_forwardWikipedia Launches Annual Global Fundraising Appeal – UK Affiliate Sets Out Local Goals
UNITED KINGDOM, 15th November 2010 – The Wikimedia Foundation , the non-profit organisation behind Wikipedia , today launches its seventh annual fundraising appeal. … Continue reading “Wikipedia Launches Annual Global Fundraising Appeal – UK Affiliate Sets Out Local Goals”
arrow_forwardGLAM-WIKI Schedule Announced
At the end of this month, the UK cultural sector and Wikimedia community will come together at the British Museum … Continue reading “GLAM-WIKI Schedule Announced”
arrow_forwardCharles Matthews Appointed Office Manager
We are happy to announce that we have appointed Charles Matthews as an interim Office Manager, to provide the chapter … Continue reading “Charles Matthews Appointed Office Manager”
arrow_forwardAnnouncing: Registration now open for GLAM-WIKI:UK at the British Museum
188 years ago today the Rosetta Stone, the British Museum’s most visited object, was translated and in so doing unlocked … Continue reading “Announcing: Registration now open for GLAM-WIKI:UK at the British Museum”
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