Wikimediauk-l January 2014

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Video editing on EduWiki 2013 presentations
by Toni Sant 13 Jan '14

13 Jan '14

We need a volunteer (or two) to help with editing video recordings of the EduWiki 2013 presentations. For some reason, the video and audio for EduWiki presentations were recorded on separate tracks, so we need someone to help us sync these up and prepare them for uploading. Please contact me (toni.sant(a)wikimedia.org.uk) and/or Stevie Benton ( stevie.benton(a)wikimedia.org.uk) about this if you're willing to give us a hand. Raw files can be made available to the volunteer/s, so you don't need to be able to work on the files at WMUK's London office. 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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Declarations for paid editing and related advocacy
by Fæ 12 Jan '14

12 Jan '14

In the light of the recent announcement by the Wikimedia Foundation that paid editing is not acceptable for employees, and the apparent swift termination of a long term employee, I believe it appropriate for the Board of Trustees of Wikimedia UK to agree a policy at the next board meeting to require employees, contractors and trustees to publicly declare any current or past paid editing activities, or related unpaid advocacy that may represent a potential conflict of interest. The risk to the charity by allowing confidential declarations limited to the board in this area, or to "overlook" past paid editing (even if some years ago) is that a current board member, employee or contractor may be perceived to be deliberately misleading the Wikimedia community. Were this to be exposed then Wikimedia UK may suffer reputational damage if seen to be supporting procedures that protect this secrecy. Considering the recent resignation of an Arbcom member, after avoiding a public declaration of off-wiki accounts where they were advocating matters related to Wikimedia projects, I would hope that the board would require employees and contractors to similarly interpret "related advocacy" as applying to "secret" accounts elsewhere whenever they can be seen to relate to Wikimedia projects or Wikimedia UK matters. The board of trustees will already be aware that such undeclared accounts already exist. I have posted this same proposal at < https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Engine_room#Declarations_for_paid_editing_and…>, however I recommend that should anyone wish to discuss specific examples, including naming or linking to the WMF employee case, that this is limited to this independent email list rather than using the WMUK wiki. Thanks Fae -- faewik(a)gmail.com http://j.mp/faewm

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Wikimedia Training Coordinator (Wales)
by Richard Nevell 09 Jan '14

09 Jan '14

Wici Cymru and Wikimedia UK are looking for a Wales Coordinator to develop the Wicipedia Cymraeg and English Wikipedia in Wales through encouraging and training new editors via our Llwybrau Byw - Living Paths Project. The Coordinator must have experience of editing Wikimedia projects (both English and Welsh) and supporting volunteers and training on a professional level. The work will involve organising and delivering training sessions throughout Wales. Fluency in both the Welsh and English language is essential. The post is for 6 months and the successful applicant will be seconded to Wici Cymru who will oversee the work, jointly with WMUK, the employer, and the Welsh Government as financial partner. The post is subject to Wikimedia UK's guidelines and contracts and is for 3 days per week. Further information can be found at https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Wikimedia_Training_Coordinator_(Wales) and application forms are available from: Jon Davies at jon.davies(a)wikimedia.org.uk Applications are welcome. *The closing date is 10am on the 22nd of January 2013*. Applications cannot be accepted after that date. Interviews are planned for the morning of 28th January in Wrexham. Candidates need to be available for this. -- 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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European Commission copyright consultation
by Stevie Benton 09 Jan '14

09 Jan '14

Hello everyone, As you may know, the European Commission is currently conducting a consultation on copyright. They have posted a series of questions and are seeking answers from groups that have an interest, such as Wikimedia chapters. European Wikimedia chapters recently signed a statement of intent<https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Free_Knowledge_Advocacy_Group_EU_statement_of…> to work collectively in tis area under an umbrella known as the Free Knowledge Advocacy Group EU. This is a really good opportunity for Wikimedians to have a say on this important area. A page has been started on Meta where Wikimedians can take a look at the EC's questions and respond collaboratively. The page can be seen at https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/European_Commission_copyright_consultation and there is a tentative deadline of 27 January for the discussion to finish. Please do get involved! Thanks and regards, Stevie -- Stevie Benton Head of External Relations 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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Fwd: National Museums Scotland listings to 23 February 2014
by Brian McNeil 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

For anyone near, or visiting, Edinburgh. It seems the first couple of months are going to be "a bit woolly" in the National Museum, just don't give the Roslin Institute any mammoth DNA! Brian McNeil -- Wikinewsie.org | http://wikinewsie.org | https://en.wikinews.org "Facts don't cease to be facts, but news ceases to be news." GSM: +44 (0)788 987 8314 | brian.mcneil(a)wikinewsie.org GPG Fingerprint: 7C3D FFD5 5ED5 B80F 1D18 A52B E84C 8928 6ABC A7AD

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English Heritage list
by Andy Mabbett 07 Jan '14

07 Jan '14

I've asked the Open Data User Group to see whether we can get the text of English Heritage listing designations, like: http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1334382 released under the Open Government licence; and as linked open data. -- Andy Mabbett @pigsonthewing http://pigsonthewing.org.uk

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Scholarship available for WMRS Education Event (for WMUK community)
by Toni Sant 04 Jan '14

04 Jan '14

Happy New Year! I'd just like to draw your attention to this<https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Water_cooler#Scholarship_to_attend_Learning_D…> : https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Water_cooler#Scholarship_to_attend_Learning_D… While it may be of interest to the broader Wikimedia movement, it is meant mainly for the Wikimedia UK community. Best wishes, 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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Invitation to Chapters and Photographers for the European Parliament Project 2014
by Harry Burt 03 Jan '14

03 Jan '14

Hey all. If you haven't seen it already, UK Wikimedians, and the chapter, will probably be interested in [1], a proposal to film, photograph, and talk to MEPs. Having only had a brief glance over the email, it seems like a very credible opportunity that Wikimedia UK will want to support in spirit, if not in more concrete terms. I post an extract below. I apologise if someone has already posted this, but I can't recall anything. Best, Harry ---- Harry Burt (User:Jarry1250) [1] http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/wiki/foundation/418449 "After contacting the European Parliament I was able to get their approval, the support by the parties and a date [to meet, photograph and film with MEPs in February]. ... [The 2014 European] elections are a great opportunity to raise awareness on our material we have in Wikipedia and on Commons. It is also an excellent opportunity to bring together volunteers in doing our core work together, maybe we can transfer the idea of Parliament Projects to other countries. Volunteers get the opportunity to learn from each other - the EP is a very challenging project, having more than 700 MEPs to be handled within a few days."

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Open Gov + CC = a marriage of convenience?
by info＠cymruwales.com 03 Jan '14

03 Jan '14

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QRpedia stats broken?
by Erik Moeller 03 Jan '14

03 Jan '14

http://qrpedia.org/stats.php seems broken right now, could someone take a look? Cheers, Erik -- Erik Möller VP of Engineering and Product Development, Wikimedia Foundation

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