Hello Everyone!
I hope this email finds you well.
I am delighted to announce the winners of Wiki Loves Monuments Ireland 2024
have now been released.
This year we held a special edition of the Wiki Loves Monuments Photo
Contest to celebrate hosting the Celtic Knot Minority Languages Conference
in Waterford. Overall we awarded 950 euros worth of prizes!
This year’s winners depict a wide variety of monuments from different time
periods tracing Ireland’s historical past and often placing it in the
present. In the winning photos, you can see how the monuments have changed
over time, with towns built around them or being engulfed by nature. The
winners strike a careful balance between achieving a clear and useful photo
that will bring quality content to the digital encyclopedia and also
demonstrating artistic flair.
- Check out the *Winners *of WLM 2024 here
<https://wikimedia.ie/2024/12/04/announcing-the-winners-of-wiki-loves-monume…>
.
- Feeling inspired to add to open knowledge and win prizes? Why not
enter the *Wiki Science Writing Contest* here
<https://wikimedia.ie/2024/11/07/wiki-science-writing-contest-starts-novembe…>.
Open until December 15th.
2024 marked the 15th edition of Wiki Loves Monuments the international
photo contest that aims to celebrate and document built heritage from all
over the world. Ireland was one of 53 countries participating with a
whopping 1,270 entries this year!
Thank you to everyone who contributed!
Kind regards,
--
Sophie Fitzpatrick
*Project and Communications Manager*
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Pobal Wikimedia na hÉireann | Wikimedia Community Ireland
https://wikimedia.ie/
Dear Community Members and Friends,
I hope you are all keeping well and that the transition to winter has
been treating you well.
I am delighted to invite you to take part in our Wiki Science Writing
Contest for Science Week 2024
<https://wikimedia.ie/2024/11/07/wiki-science-writing-contest-starts-novembe…>which
is now open. Use your Wiki Skills for digital activism and help us close
the gender gap and celebrate women in science!
We are hoping that this contest will help to increase the visibility and
information about Women in Science on Wikipedia. Thus we encourage entries
about Irish women, women affiliated with Ireland or living in Ireland but
this is not essential!
We also welcome entries as Gaeilge (in Irish), to help to improve the
content on Vicipéid and there is even a special prize for entries in Irish!
- *The contest begins on November 10th and will run until December 15th
2024*
- Please don't forget to sign up to the dashboard here
<https://outreachdashboard.wmflabs.org/courses/Wikimedia_Community_Ireland/W…>
or
drop me an email and I can add your username.
- Then add your username and article to the table on the project page
here.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wiki_Science_Ireland_Writing_Contes…>
-
- *For all information about how to enter and the prizes up for grabs
visit our website here.
<https://wikimedia.ie/2024/11/07/wiki-science-writing-contest-starts-novembe…>*
Hope to see some of you get involved! It's a nice activity for these dark
evenings that makes a difference without even leaving the house!
If you have any questions or need some inspiration feel free to reach out.
Kind regards,
Sophie Fitzpatrick
*Project and Communications Manager*
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Pobal Wikimedia na hÉireann | Wikimedia Community Ireland
https://wikimedia.ie/
Dear Fellow Wikimedians,
Hope you are all doing well!
Wikimedia Community Ireland is excited to announce the talented winners of
the Wiki Loves Earth photography competition for 2024!
<https://wikimedia.ie/2024/09/13/announcing-the-winners-of-wiki-loves-earth-…>
This year, we were overwhelmed by the number of stunning entries that
showcased the diverse and awe-inspiring natural landscapes and wildlife
found across Ireland.
We received hundreds of submissions from nature lovers and photographers in
Ireland and Northern Ireland. The judging panel, consisting of experts in
photography, biodiversity, and conservation, faced the daunting task of
selecting winners from a truly exceptional array of images.
Without further ado, let’s celebrate the outstanding photographers whose
images stood out among the many remarkable submissions!
*Take a look at the winners on our website: *
https://wikimedia.ie/2024/09/13/announcing-the-winners-of-wiki-loves-earth-…
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in Wiki
Loves Earth 2024. Your dedication to capturing the essence of Ireland’s
natural beauty is truly commendable and contributes significantly to
raising awareness about the importance of conservation and the preservation
of these precious ecosystems.
Kind regards,
--
Sophie Fitzpatrick
*Project and Communications Manager*
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Pobal Wikimedia na hÉireann | Wikimedia Community Ireland
https://wikimedia.ie/
Hello Wikimedia Community User Group,
I hope this email finds you keeping really well and enjoying the end of
summer.
*Community Meetings*
I am reaching out as we have had a drop in meeting attendance over the last
while, and I understand that everyone is out of their normal routine in
summer but wanted to check in with a doodle poll to make sure that we are
scheduling our community meetings at a time that suits as many of you as
possible.
Please use this poll to select the times you are usually available to
attend and I will schedule the next meeting accordingly:
https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/bY0E8MAa
*WikiOlympics Edit-a-thon*
We are also running an online Edit-a-thon for the Olympics on Wiki and Vici
and would love you all to get involved if you have been following the games
this summer. The aim of this edit-a-thon is to enhance content on Vicipéid
and to help close the gender gap on Wikipedia, which is
especially prominent in the area of sports. You can sign up and start
editing in English or Irish here:
https://wikimedia.ie/2024/08/07/wikiolympics-online-edit-a-thon-and-eagarat…
If you have any questions, I'm happy to help!
Kind regards,
Sophie Fitzpatrick
*Project and Communications Manager*
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Pobal Wikimedia na hÉireann | Wikimedia Community Ireland
https://wikimedia.ie/
Hello All!
Just a gentle reminder about our *Community Meeting,* happening *this
evening at 5:30 pm *via *Google Meet*. Please find the link below and copy
and paste it to join.
*Wikimedia Community Ireland Monthly Meeting*
Tuesday, July 23 · 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Time zone: Europe/Dublin
Google Meet joining info
*Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cvo-jxyz-maz
<https://meet.google.com/cvo-jxyz-maz>*
Or dial: (IE) +353 1 571 1797 PIN: 124 964 287#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/cvo-jxyz-maz?pin=2940861363134
Looking forward to seeing some of you there!
Kind regards,
A chara,
We are thrilled to invite you to the Celtic Knot Wikimedia Languages
Conference 2024
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Celtic_Knot_Conference_2024>, taking place
from September 25th to 27th in the historic city of Waterford, Ireland.
[image: FB Event Header Celtic Knot 2024(1).png]
This event is a unique opportunity to engage with language and cultural
enthusiasts, Wikimedia contributors, cultural advocates, and researchers
dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Celtic, and minority
languages.
Why Attend?
-
Access to All Sessions: Participate in workshops, keynotes, and panel
discussions with leading experts.
-
Gala Dinner: Join us for a special conference dinner on Friday,
September 27th to close off Celtic Knot 2024.
-
Cultural Experiences: Enjoy access to Waterford museums and a city
walking tour.
-
Entertainment: Experience a range of evening entertainment as part of
the conference events. Including live music and dance!
Special Accommodation Rate! Book your accommodation at the Tower Hotel
<https://www.towerhotelwaterford.com/> before July 24th to take advantage
of our special rate. Reserve directly with the venue to ensure you get the
best deal. More info is available here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Celtic_Knot_Conference_2024/Attend> on the
conference Meta Page.
🎟️ Purchase Your Conference Ticket Today: Eventbrite Link
<https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/2024-celtic-knot-wikimedia-language-conference-…>
Secure your spot today and be a part of a vibrant community working towards
language preservation and cultural heritage.
We would appreciate it if you could share this email invite with your
network and we look forward to welcoming you to Waterford!
Le gach dea-ghuí,
Amy O'Riordan
on behalf of
The Celtic Knot Conference Team
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Pobal Wikimedia na hÉireann | Wikimedia Community Ireland
https://wikimedia.ie/
Dear Fellow Wikimedians,
I hope this email finds you well and enjoying the summer (whatever the
weather!) so far.
I am happy to invite you all to our n*ext Wikimedia Community Ireland
Meeting*, which will take place next *Tuesday (July 23rd) at 5:30 pm*. I
hope to see some of you there and am looking forward to catching up and
sharing ideas!
We are currently transitioning away from using Zoom and moving to *Google
Meet *to host online sessions. Please find the details below:
Wikimedia Community Ireland Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, July 23 · 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Time zone: Europe/Dublin
Google Meet joining info
*Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cvo-jxyz-maz
<https://meet.google.com/cvo-jxyz-maz>*
Or dial: (IE) +353 1 571 1797 PIN: 124 964 287#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/cvo-jxyz-maz?pin=2940861363134
As always if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to drop
me an email.
Kind regards,
--
Sophie Fitzpatrick
*Project and Communications Manager*
[image: Wikimedia Community Ireland Bi-Lingual Logo]
Pobal Wikimedia na hÉireann | Wikimedia Community Ireland
https://wikimedia.ie/
Dear Wikimedia Community Ireland,
I am forwarding this email from a researcher in Cambridge who is conducting
a study on AI and Wikipedia and is looking for Wikimedians to interview,
particularly well-seasoned people who have been editing and seen the
platform change over time.
If anyone would be interested you can reach out to Aarshin directly or I
would be happy to connect you. It says the interviews will take place in
April, but they are still searching for participants.
Kind regards,
Sophie
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: A. Karande <ak2471(a)cam.ac.uk>
Date: Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Subject: [AI] Call for Participants - Cambridge Study on AI & Wikipedia
To: ai(a)lists.wikimedia.org <ai(a)lists.wikimedia.org>
Hi Folks,
I am in need of *6 more Wikipedians* to complete my interview study on what
AI means for Wikipedia. *No personally identifiable information will be
required of you*.
Please email me if you or a Wikipedian you know may be interested. I am
hoping to complete interviews *within the next 2 weeks*.
Details below:
*Interview Request - University of Cambridge Study*
My name is Aarshin Karande and I am a student at the University of
Cambridge enrolled in the MSt, AI Ethics & Society program administered by
the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence <http://lcfi.ac.uk/>.
The summative coursework for this program is an original research project
submitted through a dissertation.
My dissertation will examine the uses of AI on Wikipedia and how
Wikipedians are implicated by them. I am inviting Wikipedians to
participate in 45-minute- to 65-minute-long interviews. In these
interviews, we will discuss:
- Your background as a Wikipedian
- The work you do on the platform
- Your observations about how Wikipedia has changed over time
- Your comments about AI
- Your ideas about what AI means for Wikipedia
- Anything else you may find relevant and important to this topic
This project is looking for 10 participants. Interviews will be conducted
throughout April 2024 remotely via Zoom. Participants' identities will be
anonymized to remove any personally identifying information.
If you would like to participate in this study, please message me at
ak2471(a)cam.ac.uk. For further information, please refer to the participant
information sheet
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UHk4eexdkx6NSi_BWB0nAo_ZqnOAP-RN/view?usp=…>.
If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please message me
at ak2471(a)cam.ac.uk.
Cheers,
-Aarshin
*Aarshin Karande*
MSt Candidate, AI Ethics & Society
Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge
email <ak2471(a)cam.ac.uk> • phone <14257498056> • linkedin
<http://www.linkedin.com/in/aarshinkarande> • website
<http://www.aarshinkarande.com/>
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Hello Everyone!
Gentle reminder: We will be having our monthly community meeting tomorrow
(Tuesday 18th of June) at 5:30 pm. Please find the Zoom link below.
We will be updating you on the Wiki Loves Folkore Winners for 2024 and also
on some exciting Celtic Knot announcements.
*Join the meeting here:*
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86540707571?pwd=UWVIT1FSeEhTUTNKaytXK1A0eE56QT09
<http://clicks.meetup.com/ls/click?upn=u001.NY3oBFzZ5LJDG7YcnfSAKvZMSic5IdZQ…>
Looking forward to seeing some of you there to catch up!
Kind Regards,
--
Sophie Fitzpatrick
*Project and Communications Manager*
[image: Wikimedia Community Ireland Bi-Lingual Logo]
Pobal Wikimedia na hÉireann | Wikimedia Community Ireland
https://wikimedia.ie/