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2013 – what can we learn from what people read on Wikipedia?
This post was initially sent to the media as a press release on 7 January 2014
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New blog “planet” for UK Wikimedians
This post was written by Harry Burt, a Wikimedia UK volunteer
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Wikimedia UK receives an unusual donation…
Towards the end of 2013 there was an interesting discussion on a Wikimedia-related email list regarding whether the movement should accept donations in alternative currencies, such as Bitcoin.
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Royal Society appoints Wikimedian in Residence
Wikimedia UK is pleased to announce that John Byrne (User:Johnbod) has been appointed Wikimedian in Residence at The Royal Society, the UK's national academy of science.
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Wikipedia supporters share their love of free knowledge
As we blogged last week, the annual Wikipedia fundraising campaign is in progress. One of the best things about the campaign is that many people who generously donate often share…
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Michael Maggs takes over as Chair of Wikimedia UK
Wikimedia UK today announces that Michael Maggs has been elected as the new Chair of the charity, succeeding Chris Keating. Chris remains a trustee and will continue to serve on…
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Wikimedia Foundation launches tenth-annual online fundraising campaign to support Wikipedia
Wikipedia users in the UK will have noticed the appearance of fundraising banners across the site. This is because the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit that operates Wikipedia and its sister…
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Reaching into the past: Working with Wikipedia and students
This post was written by Liz McCarthy, Communications and Social Media Officer for the Bodleian Libraries, Oxford
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EduWiki: The Video
During our successful EduWiki Conference, held in Cardiff this month, Wikimedia UK volunteer User:Rock drum recorded some interviews with participants and organisers to create a video.
