Hi,
Apologies for cross posting!
Just a short email to say hello as the new Wikimedian in Residence at the University of
Edinburgh (January 2016 to January 2017) and to make you aware of the editathon session
that the University of Edinburgh is running on Tuesday 16th February to Thursday 18th
February which Sara Thomas and I are hosting at room LG.07 in the David Hume Tower
Building, George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JX.
The topic is on the History of Medicine on this occasion. It covers medical terms not
currently covered on Wikipedia as well as historic Edinburgh locations which have played a
large role in the history of medicine. It also broadens out to cover notable personages in
the history of medicine such as the infamous Burke & Hare grave-robbers as well as the
intriguing case of James Miranda Barry and continuing our work on those female pioneers of
the medical profession such as ‘the Edinburgh 7’ whose stories continue to be
under-represented on Wikipedia.
There will be refreshments (inc. free lunch if you wish to edit in the morning and
afternoon sessions), guest speakers, online materials to work with, physical materials to
work with including, hopefully, the letter written in William Burke’s own blood. We’re
also looking for some buildings associated with Edinburgh’s role in the history of
medicine to be photographed and uploaded to Wikicommons. You can attend one day or
multiple days (or just half a day) if you so desire. Either in person or remotely joining
in. It’s open to all. You’d be very welcome.
Full details on how to register are on the event page here:
https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Creating_an_Open_Body_of_Knowledge_editathon_…
The project page for the residency is here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:University_of_Edinburgh
I’d be grateful if you could pass this on to anyone you think maybe interested.
Let me know if you have any questions regarding the event, the residency or about
collaborating on any projects.
Very best regards,
Ewan
Ewan McAndrew
Wikimedian in Residence
Tel: 07719 330076
Email: emcandre(a)exseed.ed.ac.uk
Working hours are 2.5 days per week, usually Monday, Tuesday & Thursday.
The University of Edinburgh, Learning, Teaching & Web Services, Hugh Robson Building,
15 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9LD.
www.ed.ac.uk
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in
Scotland, with registration number SC005336.