Wikimediauk-l October 2013

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REMINDER: Last week to register for EduWiki 2013
by Toni Sant 15 Oct '13

15 Oct '13

*Just a reminder that registration for EduWiki 2013 is only open until Sunday 20 October 2013 at http://eduwiki13.eventbrite.co.uk* --- Wikimedia UK invites you to its second annual *EduWiki Conference being held on 1st-2nd November 2013 in Cardiff Bay, UK*. This two-day event will be looking at Wikipedia and related projects in terms of educational practice including open content and global participation. It's a chance to find out more about this, talk about innovative work in your institution or online community, and shape the future of Wikimedia UK's exciting work in this area! The conference will be of interest to students, teachers, educators, scholarly society members, contributors to Wikipedia and other open education projects. We will explore the ways in which these projects can support innovative education, and discuss the Wikipedia Education Program (in which university students improve Wikipedia articles for course credit). We will learn from universities around the UK where aspects of the programme are already embedded, exploring the educational opportunities and drawing lessons from the experience so far. *For further details please visit http://bit.ly/eduwiki2013 or register now at http://eduwiki13.eventbrite.co.uk* We are able to offer a reduced conference fee of £30 to staff at educational institutions, as well as active Wikimedians. A day rate of £20 is also available. This fee covers lunch and daytime refreshments. We hope you can join us in our efforts to continue building promising partnerships between Wikimedia and the Education sector. Many thanks, Toni --- Dr Toni Sant - Education Organiser, Wikimedia UK toni.sant(a)wikimedia.org.uk +44 (0)7885 980 536 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.*

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National Museums Scotland listings to 1 December 2013
by Brian McNeil 15 Oct '13

15 Oct '13

Just in-case anyone is visiting Edinburgh, here's a few things you might be able to get up to, ... ----- Forwarded message from nms.ac.uk ----- Subject: National Museums Scotland listings to 1 December 2013 Please find below National Museums Scotland listings to 1 December 2013. Exhibitions National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF Mary, Queen of Scots 28 June - 17 November 2013 Exhibition Gallery 1, Level 3 Cost: Adult £9, Concession £7.50, Child (12-15) £6, Under 12s free, National Museums Scotland Members free, National Art Pass holders receive 50% discount. Arguably one of the most enigmatic figures in Scottish history, the story of Mary, Queen of Scots can still arouse strong emotions: was she betrayed by those she trusted, condemned to die a Catholic martyr, or a murdering adulteress with her husband's blood on her hands? This major exhibition, only showing in Edinburgh, provides a unique opportunity to re-evaluate much that has been written and speculated about this charismatic monarch, drawing together surviving relics intimately connected with Mary and wider Renaissance material, such as documents, portraits, jewellery, furniture and textiles. Hunting the Higgs Boson 27 September 2013 - 16 February 2014 Grand Gallery, Level 1 Free This small exhibition explores the journey and continuing quest to discover the fundamental structure of the universe, and includes objects from CERN as well personal artefacts from Professor Peter Higgs. Kabuki: Japanese Theatre Prints 4 October 2013 - 2 February 2014 Exhibition Gallery 2, Level 3 Free Come face to face with Kabuki theatre's most famous warriors, villains, heroes and heroines through 61 of the finest Japanese woodblock prints from the Museums' collection. The striking designs present vivid depictions of Kabuki, the popular form of traditional, all-male, Japanese theatre which combines drama, music, dance and acrobatics in convoluted plots concerning dramatic emotional conflicts and feats of derring-do. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to view these beautiful images and to learn more about a fascinating cultural and social period in Japanese history. Creative Spirit: Revealing Early Medieval Scotland 25 October 2013 - 23 February 2014 Grand Gallery, Level 1 Free The Glenmorangie Early Medieval Research Project casts new light on iconic objects from the time of the Picts and the Gaels. This small exhibition presents re-creations which bring back to life objects that did not survive or are badly preserved, made using traditional craft skills and innovative technology. National War Museum Edinburgh Castle, EH1 2NG Arctic Convoys 1941-45 24 May 2013 - March 2014 Free with admission to Edinburgh Castle Sailing from Scotland, Iceland and North America to ports in northern Russian, the Arctic convoys carried vital supplies to the Russian allies. As well as facing the constant possibility of attack from German U boats, the men who sailed on these ships faced some of the toughest conditions of the war: freezing cold, storms and treacherous fog. Thousands of British merchant and naval seamen lost their lives in this operation. Through photographs, letters, interviews and personal possessions, this exhibition tells the story of the courage and determination of these wartime heroes. Events/Activities National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF For Everyone Uplifting Afternoon Concerts Join the National Museum of Scotland for an uplifting series of concerts on the second Saturday of every month this season. We've got a wind quintet, period singers and flute trio performing in the glorious setting of the Grand Gallery. Don't miss the wonderful Edinburgh University Renaissance Singers on 9 November and the Champagne Flutes Trio on 14 December. For Adults Mary, Queen of Scots lectures for groups Cost: £5 per head (45 mins). Please note this does not include entry to the exhibition. Enhance your group visit to our Mary, Queen of Scots exhibition with an illuminating introductory talk by a museum expert. Available for adult groups (minimum 20, maximum 60) on specified weekdays only. Information and booking on 0131 247 4041 or tours(a)nms.ac.uk<mailto:tours@nms.ac.uk> Spotlight On: Creative Spirit 31 October, 14:00 - 15:00 Seminar Room, Learning Centre, Level 4 Free - book in advance. To book call 0300 123 6789 Curator Martin Goldberg and Glenmorangie Research officer Mhairi Maxwell introduce highlights of our exhibition showcasing the work of an award-winning research partnership which is bringing ancient objects to life through contemporary craftwork and digital technology. Kabuku: Japanese Theatre on Film 7 November, 18:30 - 20:00 Auditorium, Level 1 This fascinating documentary about contemporary Kabuki actor Kamejiro Ichikawa II explores the family traditions, staging and costume of this unique theatrical genre. Screening followed by a discussion with the film's director Yoshitaro Saito. In Japanese with subtitles. RBS Museum Lates: Mary, Queen of Scots 8 November, 19:00 - 22:30 Cost: £18/£16 (entry to Lates and Mary, Queen of Scots exhibition), £10/£8 (entry to Lates only). 18+ only. To book call 0300 123 6789 Don't miss the latest in our award-winning series of late night extravaganzas with a last chance to see our spectacular Mary, Queen of Scots exhibition and an exciting programme of live music, entertainment, culture, bars and surprises, including Silent Disco, face-painting, animal handling and a headline performance from upbeat Glaswegian indie pop sensations Blood Relatives. Scotland's Living Reefs 9 November, 14:00 - 15:00 Free - book in advance. To book call 0300 123 6789 Flame shells, mussels and fan worms build diverse and vibrant living reefs in Scottish coastal waters. Dan Harries, marine ecologist at Heriot-Watt University, explores their fragile habitats. Found a shell and want to find out what it is? Bring it along at 12:30 and our experts will identify it. The talk is part of the Regional Meeting of the Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland<http://www.conchsoc.org/node/5345>. Spotlight On: Ballad of the Five Marys FULLY BOOKED 14 November, 14:00 - 15:00 Seminar Room, Learning Centre, Level 4 Donald Smith, Director of the Scottish Storytelling Centre, presents his contemporary fiction exploring the central issues of Mary Queen of Scots' reign as seen through the eyes of others. Saturday Showcase: Iconic Queens 16 November, 13:30 - 16:00 Auditorium, Level 1 Cost: Adults £10, Concessions and Members £8. To book call 0300 123 6789 From 16th century portraits to modern reconstructions, visual representations of Mary, Queen of Scots and her cousin Elizabeth have taken many forms. Discover more with our expert panel, including Tarnya Cooper from the National Portrait Gallery, London. Refreshments included. Spotlight On: Hunting the Higgs Boson FULLY BOOKED 21 November, 14:00 - 15:00 Auditorium, Level 1 Free - book in advance. To book call 0300 123 6789 Exhibition curator Tacye Phillipson is joined by Dr Victoria Martin from the University of Edinburgh, part of the ATLAS team who found the Higgs boson at CERN in 2012. Together they explore the hunt for this elusive particle, which culminated in the recent award of the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics to François Englert and Peter Higgs. Daily tours New Galleries taster tour 11:00 (1 hr) Free Suitable for: Adults Venue: Tours leave from the Meeting Point, Entrance Hall, Level 0. Join one of our New Galleries Taster guided tours and discover some of the highlights in the new galleries. Themed tours 13:00 (1 hr) Free Suitable for: Adults Tours leave from the Meeting Point, Entrance Hall, Level 0. Join us for our exciting programme of in-depth tours with a different theme every day. You can see the schedule at www.nms.ac.uk/tours<http://www.nms.ac.uk/tours> Scotland highlight tours 15:00 (1 hr) Free Suitable for: Adults Tours leave from the Meeting Point, Entrance Hall, Level 0. Join one of our daily guided tours and discover some of the highlights in the Scotland galleries. For Families Queens, Kings and Wild Things 12 - 20 October, 12:00 - 16:00 Free, drop-in (children must be accompanied by an adult) Drop-in for daily holiday fun with costumes, crafts stories and shows inspired by the Mary, Queen of Scots exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland. Dn;t forget children under 12 get free entry to the Mary, Queen of Scots exhibition. Once Upon a Journey 19 October, 11:00 - 16:00 Free, drop-in (children must be accompanied by an adult) It's the Scottish International Storytelling Festival and the Museum is alive with storytellers and workshops, including special Magic Carpet sessions. Find out more at www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk<http://www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk/> Big Draw: Future Fictions Weekend 26 - 27 October, 12:00 - 16:00 Free, drop-in (children must be accompanied by an adult) Robots, hover boards, flying cars - how did people in the past picture the future? Take part in a fun weekend of future-themed art, demonstrations and performances. Part of www.familyartsfestival.com<http://www.familyartsfestival.com/> Visible Fictions: Friends Electric 26 - 27 October, 12:30 and 14:30 (30 min) Suitable for ages 7+ (children must be accompanied by an adult) Cost: £3, book in advance online or from the Info Desk in our Entrance Hall. Please bring ticket and meet at the Lighthouse Lens in the Grand Gallery, 5 mins before start A heart-warming new theatre show for families - and robots! The Professor has spent her life with robots. She has built them, tested them, broken them and started all over again. The Professor has spent so much time with robots that some people say she prefers them to humans. Friends Electric is a magical story about a spark of connection between a human (you) and a robot (like you?). Discover what makes you human, how our hearts can take over our brains and how our brains can do amazing things. The new show from Visible Fictions<http://www.visiblefictions.co.uk/>. Makerbot - 3D Printer 26 - 27 October, 12:00 - 16:00 Free, drop-in (children must be accompanied by an adult) Drop by to see a demonstration and find out more about the potentials and pitfalls in 3D printing. Robots that Interact 27 October, 13:00, 14:00 and 15:00 Free, drop-in (children must be accompanied by an adult) Advanced robots that can demonstrate interactive capabilities such as detecting and kicking balls, responding to gestures and dancing in a coordinated manner are some of the mini humanoids that will be on show. You can also play a game of Connect4 with a robot arm or try on a prosthetic hand! Highlighting some of the cutting edge robotics research out of the University of Edinburgh's School of Informatics, this event is presented by Prof Sethu Vijayakumar FRSE and Dr Ram Ramamoorthy and researchers from the School of Informatics. Kabuki Kids 16 - 17 November, 12:00 - 16:00 Grand Gallery Free, drop-in (children must be accompanied by an adult) Inspired by Kabuki: Japanese Theatre Prints exhibition, create a Japanese paper or peg figure and get your face painted Kabuki-style! There will also be traditional Koto and Shamisen music between 12:00 - 14:00 each day. Museum Takeover Day 28 November Young people take over the Museum's events programme for the day - stop by to see what they have in store! St Andrew's 'Shorts' 30 November, 11:00 and 14:00 (2 hr) Hawthornden Court, Level 1 Free, drop-in Bite-sized interactive snippets of Scottish history! Step back in time and encounter everyday characters from Scottish history, all with a story to tell. There's a steam engine driver, an alewife, an Edinburgh doctor, and a punishment wifie in the stocks! Who will you meet today? Magic Carpet Wednesday during term time 10:30 and 11:30 (25 mins) Suitable for ages 2-4 (+ their adult) Free - sign up on day at Info Desk, Entrance Hall, Level 0, as places are limited The National Museum of Scotland's magic carpet introduces little ones to some of the fantastic things in the museum through 20 minutes of stories, songs and activities. Join us as the carpet visits a different gallery or theme every week. Look out for special guests too! Magic Carpet Minis Thursdays during term time 10:30 and 11:30 (20 mins) Suitable for ages 0-2 (+ their adult) Free - sign up on day at Info Desk, Entrance Hall, Level 0, as places are limited Join the National Museum of Scotland for magic carpet sessions for really little ones and their adults. Go along for songs, stories, rhymes and objects in the unique museum setting. Friday Afternoon Fun Fridays during term time 13:30 - 16:30 Free, drop-in Let out of school early? Make the most of your half-day Friday and come and have some fun with the National Museum of Scotland! Drop by for free activities such as Gallery Safaris, make-and-take and object handling. Check out information screens on the day for details. National War Museum Edinburgh Castle, EH1 2NG Soldiers at War Meet re-enactor Scottish soldiers from the Crimean and First and Second World Wars at the National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle this season. See below for further details, dates and times. First World War Liverpool Scottish 16 & 17 October, 10:00 - 16:00 Hospital Square, National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle Cost included in Edinburgh Castle admission Meet re-enactors Dave and Ailsa Clarke who play a soldier of the Liverpool Scottish and a nurse. The Liverpool Scottish were a Territorial unit who rapidly found themselves on the front line. The story of nursing in the First World War is no less interesting, how did they cope with the realities of war? Second World War Soldier 10 November, 10:00 - 16:00 Hospital Square, National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle Cost included in Edinburgh Castle admission Learn about the experiences of normal soldiers in the Second World War during this special Remembrance Sunday event. The Crimean War 18 October & 24 November, 10:00 - 16:00 Hospital Square, National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle Cost included in Edinburgh Castle admission The soldier from the Crimean War is portrayed by Allan Burnett who had his uniform made, based on items in the National War Museum's collection, by a costumier who worked on the Sharpe series. Military Ancestors Workshop 12 & 19 November, 14:00 - 16:00 Free, booking essential. 18+ only. To book call 0300 123 6789 The National War Museum's library has resources that may help you to research your military ancestors. These include army lists going back to 1740, through which brief details of an officer's career may be traced, including rolls of honour, medal rolls, casualty lists and regimental histories. Join Information Services staff in a workshop on how to use these resources and other sources of information. National Museum of Rural Life Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Road, East Kilbride G76 9HR Go Wild in Autumn 12 - 20 October, 11:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:00 Cost included in museum admission. To book call 0300 123 6789 or enquire at the Information Desk on arrival A different country-themed activity every day, offering kids the chance to try something new, from puppet, badge or mask making to Enviro-art. You can also pick up a trail at the Information Desk on arrival for a self-guided tour and find out about the history of the countryside in Scotland, farming machinery, the Wester Kittochside flora and fauna and the animals on the 1950s working farm. Halloween in the Country 31 October, 17:00 - 19:00 (normal museum opening hours 10:00 - 17:00) Free, no need to book. Children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult Join in the spooky fun on this, the scariest night of the year! Take part in apple-dooking, scary trails and lots of spirited activities. Autumn Stargazing 13 November, 19:00 - 21:00 (normal museum opening hours 10:00 - 17:00) Free, no need to book. Children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult Try your eye for astronomy with the Clydesdale Astronomical Society<http://www.clydesdaleastro.org.uk/> (weather permitting) and find out what the heavens have to offer this autumn. National Museum of Flight East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian, EH39 5LF What did you do in the War, Great-Grandad? 12 - 20 October, 12:00 - 16:00 Cost included in museum admission Find out what your Great-Grandad might have done during the World Wars this October half-term. Learn how to research your family's military history then make your own family history scrapbook to take home. Air and Scare Halloween 26 - 27 October, 10:00 - 17:00 Cost included in museum admission Come and hear spooky tales and join in with some scary activities... if you think you're brave enough! Listings are now available as RSS feeds: National Museum of Scotland http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/450bg9ocjee745agvs7smrni1s%40group.cal… National War Museum http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/6dkrkkv41o09a9sfddmd9acpgk%40group.cal… National Museum of Rural Life http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/o8c44s12818teeaamd6011p6v0%40group.cal… National Museum of Flight http://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/87lfdldrp2p0iucrsd2ldbs3b4%40group.cal… Museum addresses: National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF National War Museum, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG National Museum of Flight, East Fortune Airfield, East Lothian EH39 5LF National Museum of Rural Life, Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Road, East Kilbride, G76 9HR For booking, opening times and location details, contact National Museums Scotland on 0300 123 6789/www.nms.ac.uk<http://www.nms.ac.uk> For images or any further information please contact the press office on 0131 247 4391 or email media(a)nms.ac.uk<mailto:media@nms.ac.uk> Notes for Editors: National Museums Scotland looks after museum collections of national and international importance and provides loans, partnerships, research and training in Scotland and internationally. Our individual museums are the National Museum of Scotland, the National Museum of Flight, the National Museum of Rural Life and the National War Museum. The National Museums Collection Centre in Edinburgh houses conservation and research facilities as well as collections not currently on display. Esme Haigh Marketing & Communications Assistant National Museums Scotland Chambers Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF Tel: +44 (0) 131 247 4391 http://www.nms.ac.uk/ Our exclusive summer exhibition is now on! Discover the epic tale of Mary, Queen of Scots until 17 November 2013. www.nms.ac.uk/mary National Museums Scotland, Scottish Charity, No. SC 011130 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 Museums Scotland. 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Re: [Wikimediauk-l] [Wiki Loves Monuments] english heritage
by Andy Mabbett 13 Oct '13

13 Oct '13

Forwarding to the UK list... On 10 October 2013 23:38, Andre Koopal <andre(a)molens.org> wrote: > Via facebook I learned about: > > http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/news/eh-mobilise-volunteer-heritag… > > a project to survey grade II listed buildings via crowd sourcing. > > Is the english team in contact with them? I see connections with > Wiki Loves Monuments at least, taking pictures is a first part of a > survey, and if hey can be convinced to have those under a CC licence, > would be very nice. > > Regards, > > Andre > > _______________________________________________ > Wiki Loves Monuments mailing list > WikiLovesMonuments(a)lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikilovesmonuments > http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org -- Andy Mabbett @pigsonthewing http://pigsonthewing.org.uk

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VLE workshop postponement
by Charles Matthews 12 Oct '13

12 Oct '13

The VLE workshop announced for 9 November is being postponed, because of slow progress on the technical side. There will be a report posted on the first 12 months of the VLE for the next Board meeting. Charles

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Wikimedia Conferentie Nederland
by Richard Nevell 11 Oct '13

11 Oct '13

Hello everyone, On Saturday 2nd November, Wikimedia Netherlands are holding their annual conference. The registration fee is 25 Euros, there are sessions in English and the one-day conference has three strands, one on each of 'Wikipedia behind the scenes', 'Wikipedians at work' and 'Volunteers and Wikipedia'. There's also a keynote from WMF Chair Jan-Bart de Vreede. Check out the conference website <http://www.wikimediaconferentie.nl/> for more details. Richard Nevell -- Richard Nevell Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0753 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.*

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Volunteer needed to make audio recordings, Tues 15 Oct, evening, in London
by Andy Mabbett 11 Oct '13

11 Oct '13

I've been offered a free ticket to an Ada Lovelace Day event, on the night of 15th October, next Tuesday, at Imperial College, with comedy, science demos and talks from Fran Scott, Sophie Scott, Leila Johnston, Chi Onwurah MP, Bernadette Byrne, Hazel Gibson, Molly Stevens and Helen Arney: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/7499436015?ref=ebtnebtckt with an introducton to the speakers in the interval or at the end, after they've been on stage, in order to record their spoken voices for the 'Voice Intorduction' project: http://pigsonthewing.org.uk/open-licensed-format-recordings-voices-wikipedi… Unfortunatley, I'm not able to make it. Can someone local, who has suitable audio recording equipment, attend that, please? It might be possible to arrange for you to also take photos, at the same time, if not during the performances. Note that, though several of the listed performers do not have Wikipedia articles /yet/, they are suitable candidates. -- Andy Mabbett @pigsonthewing http://pigsonthewing.org.uk

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Call for volunteers - Open Government Partnership summit
by Stevie Benton 10 Oct '13

10 Oct '13

Hello everyone, I hope you're well. Wikimedia UK has been offered a stand at the Open Government Partnership summit on 31 October and 1 November. This is excellent news as we will be able to spread the word about the Wikimedia mission to many opinion formers and policy makers. I wonder if there are any volunteers who would be interested in helping to staff the stand on 31 October and 1 November. I know this is short notice - but this was only confirmed with us about ten minutes ago. The thing is, I need to pass on the details of those attending from our side TODAY. So I need to hear from you by about 3.30pm at the very latest. 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.*

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Wikimedia UK monthly report - August 2013
by Stevie Benton 09 Oct '13

09 Oct '13

Hello everyone, Please see below Wikimedia UK's report for August 2013. The report can be seen on wiki at https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Reports/2013/August Many thanks, Stevie Below is the Wikimedia UK monthly report<https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Reports> for the period 1st to 31st August 2013. If you want to keep up with the chapter's activities as they happen, please subscribe to our blog<http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/> , join a UK mailing list<https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l>, and/or follow us on Twitter <http://twitter.com/wikimediauk>. If you have any questions or comments, please drop us a line on this report's talk page<https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/w/index.php?title=Talk:Reports/2013/August&ac…> . Programme activities Community Discussions / training of the following: the Welsh Society at Monmouth, presentation at Cardiff University (discussed wiki with Ken Skates), the Coleg Cymraeg (met Ioan Matthews Chief Exec, Dr Dafydd Trystan and Dr Dylan Phillips), Swansea University (met Proff. Iwan Davies, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Dr Rhys Jones etc), HWB (met Catrin Hughes), Bridgend County Council (Mike Evans), SAW (met Katie Fisher). Welsh Book Council places 3,249 professionally written book reviews on CC-BY-SA. *Microgrant outcome* Andy Mabbett <https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/User:Pigsonthewing> successfully applied for a microgrant for sound recording equipment to support his project to record the voices of notable people to include in the appropriate Wikipedia articles. More detail can be seen here<https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Microgrants/Recorder_for_voice_intro_pro…>. Updates on Andy's project will be made available at a later date. GLAM activities On the 8th August we ran our first evening GLAM editathon in London<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WikiProject_Atheism/Conway_hall_editathon>. It was our first event at Conway hall, and it established that we could get people to an evening event, even in August, though few of the participants were actually commuters. Technology Work continued in preparation for the September migration of this wiki to Wikimedia UK hosting. Other activities *Wiki Loves Monuments* August was the busiest month for the WLM volunteers and helpers, getting everything ready for the start of the contest on 1st September. During the month significant staff assistance was made available to take up some of the strains without which the volunteers would not have coped. Tasks for the month (volunteers with staff assistance) included finalising the lists on the English Wikipedia, dealing with template issues, setting up and working on the WLM website <http://www.wikilovesmonuments.org.uk/>, writing blog entries, answering user queries, liaising with the press, notifying the competition to 250+ local history, civic, and photographic societies around the country, setting up the UK jury, liaising with the international competition organisers, proving technical feedback and testing of the proposed jury tool, and providing Welsh language support. *Grants* Information about grants that are currently running, and how to submit a grant application of your own, are at Microgrants/Applications<https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Microgrants/Applications> . UK press coverage (and coverage of UK projects & activities) Storming Wikipedia - Project tackles the site's 'women problem' - Huffington Post<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/26/wikipedia-women-storming-female-ed…> Blog posts this month 5 August - EduWiki Conference 2013 - call for proposals<https://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/08/eduwiki-conference-2013-call-for-prop…> 7 August - Revitalising Wikipedia coverage of women scientists<https://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/08/revitalising-wikipedia-coverage-of-wo…> 9 August - Wikimedia Chapters to deliver Wikimedia Diversity Conference<https://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/08/1787/> 12 August - Wiki Loves Monuments recruits distinguished judge<https://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/08/wiki-loves-monuments-recruits-disting…> 13 August - Congratulations and thank you to the Wikimania 2013 team!<https://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/08/congratulations-and-thank-you-to-the-…> 16 August - A month as Wikimedian in Residence at the National Library of Scotland<https://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/08/a-month-as-wikimedian-in-residence-at…> 21 August - Notes from the editathon at Conway Hall, London<https://blog.wikimedia.org.uk/2013/08/notes-from-the-editathon-at-conway-ha…> Events in August Take a look here <https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Events#August> for a full list of events which took place in August. For upcoming events please see Events<https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Events> . Administrative activities Board activities Three Board members (Chris, Saad and Alastair) attended Wikimania in Hong Kong. We had a number of very productive meetings and sessions with the Foundation, FDC and other Chapters. Chris was interviewed as part of Wikimedia Deutschland's Chapters Dialogue<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Chapters_Dialogue> project. News from the Chief Exec *For information on Jon's activities this month, see **News from the Office*<https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/News_from_the_Office/Posts> *.* For the 'holiday month' a lot happened. See our reports on Wikimania Hong Kong for instance. The office did more than chug along. A huge amount of preparation want on towards the autumn and winter programme, Wiki loves monuments in particular. In parallel the trustees were working towards the expansion of the board. The number of volunteers has been growing steadily as well and we hit the 100 mark eventually. Communications Please see the above links to relevant press coverage received in August and blog posts published during the same period. Key communications projects worked on during August included writing proposals to present at the Open Government Partnership and MozFest, reviewing our suite of printed publications, supporting Wiki Loves Monuments (including working on its website). A Wikimedia UK supporter was kind enough to host a workshop for staff, volunteers and a trustee helping us to structure and analyse our key messages. If you're interested in getting more involved with our communications or have any questions or comments, please email Stevie Benton – stevie.benton(a)wikimedia.org.uk Fundraising and Membership *Fundraising* This month, we received £115 in one-off donations, with 5 individual donations. The average donation amount was £23.00 - 20% of these donors have had Gift Aid Declarations made and matched with their records. If anyone would like a full (but anonymised) csv file with more information, please get in touch with katherine.bavage[image: at]wikimedia.org.uk and let her know your requirements. There were 4,786 successful direct debits this month, bringing in a total of £18,834.77 * Membership* Up to 31st August 2013: - 185 new (membership commenced in preceding three months) and current members - with 11 new join-ups in August. - 35 'grace' members (membership within six months after date membership should be renewed) This adds up to 220 members who were eligible to vote - The new volunteer brochure text was translated into Welsh. -- 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.*

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Reminder - Breast cancer editathon 22 October - trainers needed
by Stevie Benton 08 Oct '13

08 Oct '13

Hello everyone, This is just a quick reminder that we're holding an editathon and training session with Breast Cancer Care on 22 October at their London office to improve articles related to breast cancer. If you are interested in taking part as a volunteer trainer, please do let me know. Many thanks to John Byrne and Andy Mabbett for already volunteering. 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.*

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EduWiki Conference 2013 in Cardiff - have you registered yet?
by Toni Sant 07 Oct '13

07 Oct '13

Wikimedia UK invites you to its second annual *EduWiki Conference being held on 1st-2nd November 2013 in Cardiff Bay, UK*. This two-day event will be looking at Wikipedia and related projects in terms of educational practice including open content and global participation. It's a chance to find out more about this, talk about innovative work in your institution or online community, and shape the future of Wikimedia UK's exciting work in this area! The conference will be of interest to students, teachers, educators, scholarly society members, contributors to Wikipedia and other open education projects. We will explore the ways in which these projects can support innovative education, and discuss the Wikipedia Education Program (in which university students improve Wikipedia articles for course credit). We will learn from universities around the UK where aspects of the programme are already embedded, exploring the educational opportunities and drawing lessons from the experience so far. *For further details please visit http://bit.ly/eduwiki2013 or register now at http://eduwiki13.eventbrite.co.uk* We are able to offer a reduced conference fee of £30 to staff at educational institutions, as well as active Wikimedians. A day rate of £20 is also available. This fee covers lunch and daytime refreshments. We hope you can join us in our efforts to continue building promising partnerships between Wikimedia and the Education sector. Many thanks, Toni --- Dr Toni Sant - Education Organiser, Wikimedia UK toni.sant(a)wikimedia.org.uk +44 (0)7885 980 536 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.*

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