Afternoon all,
On Sunday 26th November this year we’ll be holding an online Wikimedia UK
2023 Community Meeting. We’ll be presenting the Wikimedian of the Year
awards, celebrating the work of the community, and showcasing ways in which
volunteers can get involved through an opportunities fair.
For the *lightning talks *section, we’d like to showcase activity that
community members have been doing over the last while, and we'd really like
to hear about work which we, or other community members might not have
heard about. It’s often the case that there’s a huge amount of work done
by Wikimedians that others just don’t see. So this is an invitation to
tell us about what you’ve been editing, in a short lightning talk -
strictly 5 minutes or less.
Have you done interesting things with a dataset on Wikidata? Maybe you’ve
finally managed to track down a source to fix that article you’ve had your
eye on for the last two months? Did your work on a Wikipedia article lead
you to discover a really interesting story? Did you manage to get an
openly licensed image that’s transformed an article?
… and crucially, would you like to share your story? If you’d like to
present a lighting talk - 5 minutes maximum - please email
sara.thomas(a)wikimedia.org.uk off-list and we can chat.
If you’re uncomfortable with public speaking, please do still get in touch
and we can talk about options! Maybe we can do a slideshow, or record an
interview, or put a short video together. (Ideally we’d rather that it was
community members who speak in this section of the day and not WMUK staff
members.)
All the best,
Sara
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Dr Sara Thomas
Programme Manager, Wikimedia UK
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Dear all
I'm forwarding details of a Learning Clinic, run by the Wikimedia
Foundation, about the Movement Charter and the work of the Movement Charter
Drafting Committee (MCDC). Details below if anyone would like to attend.
You can also read more about the emerging draft Movement Charter on meta
here <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter>. Community
consultation on the current version of various draft chapters is running
until the end of September (or perhaps it will be extended, given there is
a clinic on 7th October).
Best wishes
Lucy
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[image: 👉] *What is this session for? *Are you curious about the Movement
Charter and how it affects the Wikimedia community? This Learning Clinic is
designed to give all community members, especially newcomers, an
understanding of the Movement Charter’s significance and how they can start
engaging with the discussions and contribute.
[image: 👉] *Who is this session for?* Any Wikimedian!
[image: 👉] *What** do I need to prepare? * Familiarize Yourself: A brief
overview of the Movement Charter
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Frequently_Asked_Questions>on
the FAQ will be helpful, even if it's just a cursory glance. Watch the live
session on Youtube about the Global Council, Hubs
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SItWeX78tv8&list=LL&index=1&t=4s>with the
community members. Diff blog about the Global Council
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/07/13/a-global-council-for-our-movement/>,
Building
Wikimedia Movement Hubs Together
<https://diff.wikimedia.org/2023/07/27/building-wikimedia-movement-hubs-toge…>.
[Optional] full draft text
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Content/One-page_draft> if
you want to read parts of it.
[image: 👉] Registration link here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mIHHkltMq4IKZiOcDbNWnvNs95n0qp6HutvBP2_JAF…>
. The Google calendar invitation will be sent once you register. The
session will be in English and simultaneously translated into Spanish,
Portuguese, Arabic and French.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Jessica Stephenson (She/Her)
Lead Learning and Evaluation Program Officer
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>
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Lucy Crompton-Reid
Chief Executive
Hi all,
It's been a long time since Bristol Wikimedians have held an in-person
meetup. I have arranged one for Saturday 19th September in the city centre.
It's a special occasion because a delegation of Wikimedians from Bristol's
twin city of Hanover will be present, and they're keen to meet as many
of you as they can. This is an informal, friendly space to meet other wiki
contributors in person and to welcome our German friends. See more details
and please sign up on the Meta page.
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetup/Bristol/4
If you want more reason to come, there are many cultural attractions, often
with free entry, in walking distance of the centre. Cheers,
--
Dr Martin L Poulter
Wikipedia contributor https://enwp.org/User:MartinPoulter
<http://enwp.org/User:MartinPoulter>
Wikidata contributor
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:MartinPoulter
Volunteer, Wikimedia UK https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/User:MartinPoulter
<http://uk.wikimedia.org/>
Hello all,
A save the date for your calendar - on Sunday 26th November, we’d like to
present the Wikimedia UK 2023 Community Meeting.
We’re aiming for this online event to be a celebration of what our
community has achieved in the last year, a recognition of that work through
the Wikimedian of the Year awards, and an invitation to get involved with
new and existing activities through an Opportunities Fair.
And on the theme of celebration: at the event, we’d like to showcase work
that community members have been doing over the last while through a *set
of lightning talks*. We’d really like to hear about that which we, or other
community members might not have heard about. It’s often the case that
there’s a huge amount of work done by Wikimedians that others just don’t
see. So this is an invitation to tell us about what you’ve been editing,
in a short presentation - strictly 5 minutes or less.
Have you done interesting things with a dataset on Wikidata? Maybe you’ve
finally managed to track down a source to fix that article you’ve had your
eye on for the last two months? Did your work on a Wikipedia article lead
you to discover a really interesting story? Did you manage to get an
openly licensed image that’s transformed an article?
… and crucially, would you like to share your story? If you’d like to
present something, please email me at sara.thomas(a)wikimedia.org.uk off-list
and let's have a chat.
(If you’re uncomfortable with public speaking, please do still get in touch
and we can talk about options! Maybe we can do a slideshow, or record an
interview, or put a short video together. Ideally we'd like to prioritise
the voices of the volunteer community over those of staff members, but
we're happy to help if we can.)
All the best,
Sara
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Dr Sara Thomas
Programme Manager, Wikimedia UK
https://wikimedia.org.uk/home/scotland/
<https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Wikimedia_in_Scotland>
<https://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/>
*I work part time, my usual days are Monday - Thursday.*
*Wikimedia UK* <https://wikimedia.org.uk/> is the national chapter for the
global Wikimedia open knowledge movement.
Follow us on Twitter <https://twitter.com/wikimediauk>, Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaUK>, LinkedIn
<https://www.linkedin.com/company/496119>, and Instagram
<https://www.instagram.com/wikimediauk/>.
Wikimedia UK is a Registered Charity No.1144513 (England & Wales) SC048644
(Scotland). Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and
Scotland, Registered No. 6741827.
Registered Office Ground Floor, Europoint, 5 - 11 Lavington Street, London
SE1 0NZ
<https://maps.google.com/?q=5+-+11+Lavington+Street,+London+SE1+0NZ&entry=gm…>
.
Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The
Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate
Wikipedia, amongst other projects).
*Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control
over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.*
Hello everyone,
The National Lottery Heritage Fund are organising a free two-part webinar
series, "Grow Your Digital Community", all about their Digital Skills for
Heritage work. Lucy Hinnie and will feature in the first webinar talking
about the Connected Heritage project – how we’ve gone about it, what it’s
involved, and what we’ve learnt along the way. You are welcome to join
either or both of the webinars, and please do share them if you know other
people who may be interested.
WEBINAR 1 How to work with partners and volunteers to improve capacity and
quality of heritage data collection and interpretation
<https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/national-lottery-heritage-fund/how-to-work-w…>
DATE: Thursday 21st September
TIME: 10am–12pm.
Unlock the potential of digital communities and gain invaluable insights
into harnessing digital tools for seamless collaboration with volunteers
and partners in heritage projects.
Discover:
- How digital volunteering enriches heritage data collection and
interpretation.
- Strategies to overcome common challenges in digital partnerships.
- Practical solutions to kickstart your journey with the right digital
platforms.
WEBINAR 2 How to engage grassroots communities and build local relevance
using digital technologies
<https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/national-lottery-heritage-fund/how-to-engage…>
DATE: Thursday 28th September
TIME: 10am–12pm.
Dive into the world of grassroots engagement in this FREE webinar. Heritage
projects will share practical insights on leveraging technology to connect
with volunteers and community partners.
Gain insights on:
- How digital tools can facilitate connections with local communities.
- Strategies for overcoming partnership challenges in digital engagement.
- Tips to embark on your digital journey with confidence and the right
tools.
Kind regards,
Richard Nevell
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Dr Richard Nevell (he/him)
Programme Manager and Connected Heritage Project Lead
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Wikimedia UK is a registered charity in England and Wales No.1144513
and Scotland
No. SC048644. Company Limited by Guarantee, Registration No. 6741827.
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