Wikimediauk-l October 2013

wikimediauk-l@lists.wikimedia.org

37 participants
38 discussions

WMUK Calendar Syncing
by Harry Burt 31 Oct '13

31 Oct '13

Hi all, As you may know, the external service available to UK Wikimedians that allowed you to have the WMUK Calendar [1] automatically synced to your Google Calendar/iCalendar/Firebird/Outlook (etc) has stopped working. I've knocked up a quick replacement; just add http://tools.wmflabs.org/wmukevents/ as an external calendar. Unfortunately I don't know what functionality users' used to get, so I would be interested to know what's missing or what improvements I could make (if easy!). (Techies on this list, if you want to help maintain the code and have a Toollabs account, do private message me.) If no-one objects, I'll go ahead and replace the link on [1]. By the way, if you don't already sync the WMUK calendar, I think it's a great idea :) Best, Harry -- Harry Burt (User:Jarry1250) [1] https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Events

4 3

WLM winners from the UK
by Michael Maggs 31 Oct '13

31 Oct '13

We are please to announce the winners of Wiki Loves Monuments 2013 in the UK.The first three prizes were awarded as follows: > > Monument to the Fallen Soldier (User:Tim.firkins) > C Station Pump House (User:Msemmet) > Tulip Stair (User:Rafesmar) > Highly commended: > Fort Perch Rock Lighthouse (User:Gary Beale) > Wrest Park Banqueting House (User:Iloxley) > Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens (User:MrsEllacott) > Helmsley Castle English Heritage (User:Barkmatter) > Steble Fountain Liverpool (User:Davewood) > Kenilworth Castle England (User:Tilliebean) > Salisbury Cathedral Columns (User:Rafesmar) > Best documentary image: > > Natural History Museum UK (User:Chiugoran) Many thanks to all who helped. Michael UK volunteer organiser

2 1

Wikidata tartan!
by Deryck Chan 31 Oct '13

31 Oct '13

Actually, it's the Scotland 2000 tartan. The middle strip of the tartan pattern looks remarkably similar to the Wikidata logo. https://twitter.com/deryckchan/status/395685266167308288/photo/1 Highland dress made from this tartan should be the official uniform of Wikimedia Scotland (or even Wikimedia UK!) Deryck

4 3

Tomorrow: 31 October
by Richard Symonds 30 Oct '13

30 Oct '13

All, I should let you know that the UK chapter will be moving offices (in the same building) tomorrow, as well as lots of staff being at a conference, as well as it being quarter end, and as well as interviewing management accountants. All in all, it will be a busy day. There is, therefore, a slight chance that emails and phone calls will not be answered - although we'll try our best. If there's anything urgent, and you can't get a reply, my mobile number is 07803 505 172. Richard Symonds Wikimedia UK 0207 065 0992 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. 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.*

4 4

A couple of proposals for perusal
by Stevie Benton 30 Oct '13

30 Oct '13

Hello everyone, I had a couple of really interesting conversations last week that have led to some good ideas. I wonder if you might like to take a look and share any thoughts. Firstly, I'm in touch with a fairly senior manager of a local authority library service. We've talked about how Wikipedia is widely used in public libraries and I wondered how we might engage with those people. I've put together a draft proposal at https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Draft_proposal:_Thurrock_Libraries and would love to get your views. Secondly, I enjoyed a cup of coffee with Dhaval Vyas last week, an editor of both English and Gujarati Wikipedias. We explored how the chapter might successfully reach out to the community of Gujarati editors and potential editors in the UK. The proposal we ended up with is Wiki Takes Leicester. This will be a traditional Wiki Takes event with a twist. Take a look at https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Draft_proposal:_Wiki_Takes_Leicester and get involved. Both of these projects, if they go ahead, would serve as very useful pilots for different reasons. Firstly, public libraries present the chapter with a great opportunity for large-scale outreach. Secondly, the UK has an extraordinary rich linguistic diversity. We can, and should, be reaching out to people who may be interested in learning to edit in non-English/Welsh languages. The success or otherwise of these initiatives could go a long way to helping shape future activities in these important areas. Your constructive feedback is very much appreciated. Thanks and regards, Stevie -- Stevie Benton Communications Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 @StevieBenton Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. 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.*

2 2

Hearing Loops
by Richard Symonds 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

All, We've just purchased a hearing loop for the UK chapter, to make it easier for those with hearing difficulties to partake in discussions and events. The loop doesn't have a huge range, so it's not good for full conferences, and is instead best for smaller meetings of 3-4 people. We'll work to update the various event pages to include this information in the next few weeks. This loop can be requested by anyone running or attending events (provided we know who's in charge of it). I'd be really keen on hearing from people how we can ensure that this bit of kit is "effectively utilised", and doesn't just sit around gathering dust. Every time it could be used, we want it to be used. We'd be happy to lend it to other chapter for short periods too. All the best, Richard Symonds Wikimedia UK 0207 065 0992 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. 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.*

2 2

Fwd: [Gendergap] Fwd: [Wikitech-l] FOSS Outreach Program for Women: call for candidates, projects, and mentors
by Daria Cybulska 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

I would hope that we have volunteers in the UK that may be interested in this outreach programme. An opportunity to deliver an interesting project - do have a look! Regards, Daria ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Quim Gil <qgil(a)wikimedia.org> Date: 24 October 2013 18:02 Subject: [Wikitech-l] FOSS Outreach Program for Women: call for candidates, projects, and mentors To: Wikimedia developers <wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> PLEASE FORWARD TO WHOEVER MIGHT BE INTERESTED Wikimedia will participate in the FOSS Outreach Program for Women - Round 7. Interns of this program work full time in an open source project during 4 months. https://www.mediawiki.org/**wiki/FOSS_Outreach_Program_**for_Women<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/FOSS_Outreach_Program_for_Women> Candidates interested are encouraged to add themselves to the table at https://www.mediawiki.org/**wiki/Outreach_Program_for_** Women/Round_7#Candidates<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Outreach_Program_for_Women/Round_7#Candidates>- even if you are still preparing your proposal. We are actually running late (my fault). The application process is open until November 11. The internship period goes from December 10 to March 10, 2014. The Wikimedia Foundation is planning to fund up to 8 interns. This is a great opportunity for Wikimedia / MediaWiki related projects. Our process is quite simple: define a project, find the mentors and go for it! https://www.mediawiki.org/**wiki/Mentorship_programs/**Possible_projects<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Mentorship_programs/Possible_projects> https://www.mediawiki.org/**wiki/Mentorship_programs/**Possible_mentors<https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Mentorship_programs/Possible_mentors> The previous featured projects and confirmed mentors have been moved respectively to the Raw and Bench sections. If you want to participate in this OPW round move the entries back to the featured sections. New projects and mentors are welcome too, of course! If you have any questions please ask. -- Quim Gil Technical Contributor Coordinator @ Wikimedia Foundation http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/**User:Qgil<http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/User:Qgil> ______________________________**_________________ Wikitech-l mailing list Wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/**mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l<https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l> _______________________________________________ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap -- Daria Cybulska - Programme Manager, Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 207 065 0994 +44 7803 505 170 -- Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. 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.*

1 0

Early Photography in Scotland Edit-a-thon Edinburgh rescheduled
by Crockford, Ally 29 Oct '13

29 Oct '13

Dear all, Just an announcement that the Early Photography in Scotland edit-a-thon which had to be postponed from its original date of 19 October has now been rescheduled for this Saturday 2 November! The event is hosted by the National Library of Scotland and will take place between 10:00-17:00 at the NLS Boardroom on George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. Details are available here: https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Early_Photography_in_Scotland_Edit-a-thon. There will be plenty of food and fun! Would be lovely if you could come! Cheers, Ally Ally Crockford Wikimedian-In-Residence National Library of Scotland George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW Scotland, UK e: a.crockford(a)nls.uk<mailto:a.crockford@nls.uk> t: (0) 131 623 3797 w: http://www.nls.uk<http://www.nls.uk/> Follow us on Twitter and Facebook National Library of Scotland, Scottish Charity, No: SCO11086 This communication is intended for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the addressee please inform the sender and delete the email from your system. The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of National Library of Scotland. This message is subject to the Data Protection Act 1998 and Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. No liability is accepted for any harm that may be caused to your systems or data by this message. www.nls.uk

2 1

Cambridge meetup 9 November
by Charles Matthews 27 Oct '13

27 Oct '13

https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetup/Cambridge/20 is the page for the next Cambridge meetup, two weeks today. Discussions with the student Wikipedia Society in Cambridge have not yet resulted in a meetup at a different venue, and this is in the standard place, CB2. We may yet experiment. Charles

2 1

Seeking input on gender identity questions from affected individuals
by Katherine Bavage 26 Oct '13

26 Oct '13

Dear all, I am currently drafting a survey for members - here <https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/WMUK_membership_survey_2013/Survey_draft…>- which by the way anyone is welcome to review and critique/edit as they wish (I'd like to draw it up to a final draft state by mid-next week) It will be sent out to Wikimedia UK members of which there are about 225. However, I had aspired to administer a survey following on the from the main one that asked demographic questions. It would always be anonymous, and all questions optional, to try and encourage people to complete as much as they wanted to. The idea would be to get a sense of how diverse our membership is, and in the long term, tackle under-representation. One section that I am particularly sensitive about is whether and how we ask questions about gender identity - the current question draft is here<https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/WMUK_membership_survey_2013/Survey_draft…>- and I have been having a discussion on wiki exploring the concerns here<https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Talk:WMUK_membership_survey_2013/Survey_…> . What I would like is for anyone who is affected by these issues as a result of their gender identity and experience to drop me a private email if they have any thoughts on the matter. It boils down to a basic problem of leaving groups invisible by not monitoring them as a part of community versus intruding into people's private experiences. What matters most is that those it could affect have a chance to contribute to that discussion so I'd be grateful if anyone this relates to gets in touch - I'm katherine.bavage(a)wikimedia.org.uk Thanks all! *Katherine Bavage * *Fundraising Manager * *Wikimedia UK* +44 20 7065 0752 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. 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.*

1 0

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

Wikimediauk-l October 2013