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Wikimedia UK at Wikimania 2024
Wikimania is an annual conference where Wikimedians and open knowledge advocates can meet to share knowledge, network, and learn from each other. This year it took place in sunny Katowice…
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Let’s culturally diversify the Internet
Earlier this year, the Commonwealth Faith Festival, a partnership between the Commonwealth and the Khalili Foundation to foster peace-building through faith, was launched to an audience of diplomats, religious leaders,…
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Welcome Belvin Tawuya, our new Head of Development and Communications
We’re very pleased to introduce Wikimedia UK's new Head of Development and Communications, Belvin Tawuya. Belvin will oversee the development, fundraising and communications functions for the charity, working in close…
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New guidance for researchers on Wikimedia and open research
Nick Sheppard, Open Research Advisor at Leeds University and winner of Wikimedian of the Year Award 2023, and Martin Poulter, Wikimedian in Residence at the Khalili Collections and Wikimedian of…
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Inspiring Change: A peak into our mission and purpose
At Wikimedia UK, we believe that open access to knowledge isn’t just a right, it’s a catalyst for progress. We are committed to and are motivated by our vision of…
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Smelling data at the XLab – The Cultural Heritage Informatics Collaboratory
“Mmmm! Inhale that fresh vintage aroma!” is a sign that welcomes buyers and browsers to the vintage shop Blue Rinse in Leeds. It struck a chord with me, as I’ve…
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Call for volunteers for Wiki Loves Monuments 2024
Wikimedia UK is seeking volunteers to help with the organisation and running of the 2024 Wiki Loves Monuments competition, which will run again this year in September.
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Making trans histories public with Wikipedia
Between 15th and 17th March 1974 a ground-breaking transgender rights conference was held in Leeds. Entitled ‘Transvestism and Transsexualism in Modern Society’, it was the first conference organised by trans…
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Ways to connect – Wikimedian meet-ups across the UK
The UK has a thriving Wiki community, and coming together informally, in-person, can be an important opportunity for Wikipedians who enjoy interacting with people in real life as well as…
