Wikimediauk-l January 2016

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Storyboard workshop by Wikimedia Netherlands - invitation
by Daria Cybulska 29 Jan '16

29 Jan '16

Hi all, I was asked by our colleagues at Wikimedia Netherlands to spread the word about a storyboard writing workshop they are running on March 19th in Utrecht. It would be run in English. If anyone finds themselves in the Netherlands at the time, it may be an interesting event to join. The workshop itself is free, but we do not have scholarships for travelcosts etc. You can find information about the workshop here: https://www.wikimedia.nl/nieuwsbericht/march-19-2016-workshop-storyboard-wr… Daria -- Daria Cybulska - Head of Programmes and Evaluation, 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.*

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#OER16 ‘Early bird’ registration now open – deadline 6 March
by Daria Cybulska 29 Jan '16

29 Jan '16

Hi All, This education conference may be of interest, so I'm circulating the information about registration if anyone is interested in attending. There will be several Wikimedia-related talks in the programme. I am also pleased to say that the conference co-chair is the Edinburgh University's lead on the Wikimedian in Residence project, which has only just started. To quote from the conference's page: The vision for the conference is to focus on the value proposition of embedding open culture in the context of institutional strategies for learning, teaching and research. The conference will be chaired by Melissa Highton, Director of Learning, Teaching and Web Services at the University of Edinburgh, and Lorna Campbell, OER Liaison at the University of Edinburgh and EDINA Digital Education Manager. OER16 will focus on: - The strategic advantage of open and creating a culture of openness. - Converging and competing cultures of open knowledge, open source, open content, open practice, open data and open access. - Hacking, making and sharing. - The reputational challenges of openwashing. - Openness and public engagement. - Innovative approaches to opening up cultural heritage collections for education. All the best, Daria ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: OER16 <donotreply(a)wordpress.com> Date: 28 January 2016 at 15:18 Subject: [New post] #OER16 ‘Early bird’ registration now open – deadline 6 March To: daria.cybulska(a)wikimedia.org.uk alt_mhawksey posted: "'Early bird' registration now open - deadline 6 March You can now register for the conference and get an 'early bird' discount until 6 March. The early bird rate is £250 for the full 2 day conference including the Gala Dinner on Tuesday, 19 April. [Member" New post on *OER16* <http://oer16.oerconf.org/?author=536> #OER16 ‘Early bird’ registration now open – deadline 6 March <http://oer16.oerconf.org/oer16-early-bird-registration-now-open-deadline-6-…> by alt_mhawksey <http://oer16.oerconf.org/?author=536> 'Early bird' registration now open - deadline 6 March You can now register for the conference and get an 'early bird' discount until 6 March. The early bird rate is £250 for the full 2 day conference including the Gala Dinner on Tuesday, 19 April. [Members of the Programme Committee and Members of ALT will continue to qualify for the 'early bird' rate after the deadline when the full conference fee will be £280]. Limited places for one day attendance are available, although we encourage delegates to register for the full event whenever possible. Single day attendance does not include the Gala Dinner and costs £160. No early bird discount is available for single days. Please note that VAT is not charged. Register Now! <http://go.alt.ac.uk/OER16-Registration> Accommodation [image: Location Map] <https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zityQwukej8M.kGrE2cq0sJCQ>There is a range of accommodation available for delegates. A limited number of places in the on-campus B&B accommodation in Masson House can be booked directly at the same time as registering for the event at a cost of £61 per person per night for 18th and 19th April ONLY. A wide choice of accommodation is available throughout Edinburgh, with some options listed below. Accommodation can also be booked via the venue, Edinburgh First, at http://www.book.accom.ed.ac.uk/. We've also prepared a map which shows the main conference venues and some accommodation options http://go.alt.ac.uk/1TpCCbr - Gladstone House http://go.alt.ac.uk/1UsQQqo - Gifford House http://go.alt.ac.uk/1PV1cvi - MW Townhouse Guesthouse http://go.alt.ac.uk/1KcResM - Hotel Ceilidh-Donia http://go.alt.ac.uk/1PHxD6h - Holiday Inn Express, Royal Mile http://go.alt.ac.uk/1PGZEoP - Novotel Edinburgh Centre http://go.alt.ac.uk/1KBDpPw For more accommodation options see the Visit Scotland website for more choices: http://www.visitscotland.com/accommodation/ Gala Dinner The Gala Dinner will take place on Tuesday 19 April 2016 at Teviot Row House in Edinburgh. Financial support for attendance We have aimed to make our charges for this event reasonable in order to be as inclusive as possible. However if cost is a genuine barrier we have a small amount of limited funding that we can use to help subsidise registrations. If you are presenting a paper or if you are a student, from a small FE organisation, a school teacher, work in adult and community education, or are a member of the public with a special interest in OER wanting to attend, please complete the form below or contact us to discuss your options. Both national and international applications will be considered, but please note that it is unlikely that we will be able to refund travel. Please note the terms and conditions below (including cancellation charges). Terms and Conditions - This funding option is specifically available to unfunded projects and individuals, teaching and support staff and students, members of the public who are not otherwise supported by an organisation. - Those working in HEIs and large FE Colleges (400+fte HE equivalent) are not eligible to apply. - The funds available to cover registration and accommodation costs are limited and will be decided by the OER committee, signed off by the Treasurer, on merit. - Travel costs must be normally met from elsewhere. - There is no appeal procedure once a decision has been made. - You may be required to provide evidence of your circumstances in order to qualify (e.g student number, line manager's letter, etc). - Any inaccuracy in the description of your circumstances will lead to any awards being withdrawn. - If you are awarded financial help but are unable to attend you must inform us as soon as possible. 'No-show' places will result in a request for full payment for attendance being re-instated as this would prevent another from taking up a funded place Please click the link below to apply for funding assistance. Closing date for applications is 6 March 2016: http://go.alt.ac.uk/OER16-Assistance-Form. Other related conferences in Edinburgh during April There are two events at the University of Edinburgh in the following week to OER16 that may be of interest. *Note: *These events are run independently to OER16 and enquiries about these events should be directed to the appropriate organisers. - LAK16 <http://lak16.solaresearch.org/>: 6th International Learning Analytics and Knowledge (LAK) Conference, April 25-29, 2016 - Registration for LAK16 <http://lak16.solaresearch.org/?page_id=18> - L@S: <http://learningatscale.acm.org/las2016/>Third Annual ACM Conference on Learning at Scale April 25-26, 2016 - Register for L@S <http://learningatscale.acm.org/las2016/registration/> Cancellation Policy Cancellations made in writing on or before 21st March 2016 will be eligible for a full refund minus a £50 cancellation charge. Cancellations made after 21st March 2016 will not receive a refund. Substitutions are allowed if made in writing (either by email or by faxing your request to +44 (0)1865 484165) before 8th April 2016. *alt_mhawksey <http://oer16.oerconf.org/?author=536>* | January 28, 2016 at 3:18 pm | Categories: News <http://oer16.oerconf.org/?taxonomy=category&term=news> | URL: http://oer16.oerconf.org/?p=272 Unsubscribe <https://subscribe.wordpress.com/?key=1cb3f85349538b6168058fbc6a9e88c7&email…> to no longer receive posts from OER16. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions <https://subscribe.wordpress.com/?key=1cb3f85349538b6168058fbc6a9e88c7&email…>. *Trouble clicking?* Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://oer16.oerconf.org/oer16-early-bird-registration-now-open-deadline-6-… -- Daria Cybulska - Head of Programmes and Evaluation, 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.*

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Communications Coordinator recruitment
by Richard Nevell 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

Hello everyone, Wikimedia UK are recruiting for a Communications Coordinator. Details of the position are on the WMUK website: https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Communications_Coordinator The deadline for applications is midnight on 10th February. Richard Nevell -- Richard Nevell Project Coordinator Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0921 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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Photos from the party...and media coverage of the 15th birthday
by Lucy Crompton-Reid 20 Jan '16

20 Jan '16

Dear all Many thanks to those of you who were able to make the 15th birthday party on Saturday, your presence was much appreciated. Photos have now gone up on Commons, and on our Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/975864969140790/permalink/978696188857668/ Also, I thought that some of you might be interested in the media coverage of the 15th birthday party in the UK, and particularly that which mentioned Wikimedia UK and featured interviews with volunteers and staff. Martin Poulter (currently Wikimedian-in-Residence at the Bodleian Libraries) gave interviews for both Sky News and ITV News, while Robin Owain and Jason Evans (WMUK Wales Manager and WiR at the National Library of Wales respectively) spoke on BBC Radio Cymru; our Head of Programmes Daria Cybulska spoke on the BBC World Service; and I was interviewed by Paul Ross on BBC London Radio. There was of course a lot of coverage of Jimmy, who gave a substantial interview to the Telegraph and was on BBC Breakfast, as well as in other broadcast and print media. The coverage mainly felt celebratory in feel, and included some fantastically impressive statistics about Wikipedia globally, as well as insights into the work of the UK charity. All best Lucy -- Lucy Crompton-Reid Chief Executive Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 207 065 0991 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. 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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Next meetups in the North-West: Manchester 23 Jan, Liverpool 27 Feb
by Michael Peel 19 Jan '16

19 Jan '16

Hi all, There are two wikimeets planned in the north-west this month and next, namely: Manchester: Saturday 23 January https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetup/Manchester/32 Liverpool: Saturday 27 February https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetup/Liverpool/18 Please come along if you're in the area! Thanks, Mike

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Wikimedia UK AGM - Date and suggestions for location/venue
by Lucy Crompton-Reid 19 Jan '16

19 Jan '16

Dear all The 2016 Annual General Meeting for Wikimedia UK will be on Saturday 9th July. As in previous years, we also plan to combine this with an opportunity to bring people from our community together, in particular the charity's volunteers and members. We are starting to think about possible venues for the day and are keen to look at locations outside London, if we can find somewhere suitable (by which I mean an accessible venue with good public transport links that we can ideally have for free or at a subsidised rate!) Birmingham and Manchester would be obvious choices as they are relatively central, but other suggestions are welcome, particularly if you are in a position to help with securing a venue. Regardless of whether you have any suggestions or preferences regarding the venue at this point, please put the date in your diaries! Best wishes Lucy -- Lucy Crompton-Reid Chief Executive Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 207 065 0991 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. 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 about the PARTY tomorrow!
by Lucy Crompton-Reid 18 Jan '16

18 Jan '16

Dear all This is just a quick reminder about the 15th Birthday Party for Wikipedia that WMUK are holding tomorrow evening: Saturday 16th January 7.30 - 10.30pm Newspeak House 133 Bethnal Green Road London E2 7DG The nearest station is Shoreditch High Street, just a few minutes away, and Liverpool Street and Bethnal Green tube stations are pretty much equidistant - about a 10 - 15 minute walk depending on your stride! There will be speeches from several people involved in the movement, including Jimmy Wales, who will also cut the (rather magnificent) cake. Wine, beer and soft drinks are provided, along with some nibbles. I hope to see many of you there. There's still time to sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wikipedias-15th-birthday- party-tickets-20509187532 Or just let us know you're coming via this mailing list. Best wishes Lucy -- Lucy Crompton-Reid Chief Executive Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 207 065 0991 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. 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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Cambridge meetup #30 on the 30th
by Charles Matthews 17 Jan '16

17 Jan '16

The next Cambridge meetup will be on 30 January: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetup/Cambridge/30 We hope to be planning some local event(s) for 2016, to diversify. Charles

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Party invitation
by Lucy Crompton-Reid 15 Jan '16

15 Jan '16

Dear all Here is the link to register on eventbrite for the party on Saturday 16th January. Do feel free to bring partners/friends but if you're planning to do so, please book a ticket for them so we have a good idea about numbers. We're very pleased that Jimmy Wales has confirmed that he can attend. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wikipedias-15th-birthday-party-tickets-20509… I mentioned before our thanks to Ed - but spelt his surname wrong! Thanks, Ed Saperia, for the venue :) Best Lucy -- Lucy Crompton-Reid Chief Executive Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 207 065 0991 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. 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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Should all open knowledge advocacy be paid positions?
by Fæ 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Hi Lucy, Just a couple of years ago, when the number of employees in the UK was measured between zero or two, unpaid volunteers like me used to go along and sit in on and give views in parliamentary discussions, meet and share ideas with other unpaid volunteer representatives from advocacy groups such as the Open Knowledge Foundation, Creative Commons etc. This no longer seems to happen, nor does it seem expected. It is still the norm for open knowledge groups apart from WMUK to have unpaid volunteers as their leading advocates and main points of contact. Considering that the FDC has already stated that:[1] A. "The FDC is concerned about very low targets for WMUK’s program work." B. "The FDC believes that WMUK's advocacy work and work on influencing policy towards Open Knowledge in the UK and EU has potential." Would you consider keeping the staff focus firmly on delivering more ambitious outcomes in programme work, and stepping back from controlling advocacy work yourself? You could try approaching or encouraging volunteers, such as the couple of trustees that are seen at wikimeets, to take responsibility to push our advocacy for open knowledge forward and enthuse some of their fellow UK Wikimedians. With volunteers taking an active role, this brings relevance and urgency to our volunteer groups and restores the organization to one where the volunteers are central and leading change, rather than joining projects where employees are the default top of the hierarchy. In terms of meaningful metrics, if hardly any volunteers are interested in finding out more or getting directly involved with suggested political or legislative advocacy even with supporting WMUK employee time, then it seems a poor strategic choice to just proceed with that work regardless. Links: 1. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/FDC_portal/FDC_recommendations/2… Thanks, Fae (past trustee and chair for WMUK, no longer a member of WMUK) On 30 November 2015 at 13:00, Lucy Crompton-Reid <lucy.crompton-reid(a)wikimedia.org.uk> wrote: ... > on hold while we were awaiting the FDC's recommendations for our annual > grant from the Wikimedia Foundation; however I'm now hoping to advertise for > a new Communications Co-ordinator in the new year. This post will be at a > lower level than Stevie - mainly for financial reasons - and will have a > slightly different emphasis. The advocacy work that Stevie was managing > brilliantly will now be led by me, but will also involve staff from our > programmes team as well as an advocacy working group that is being set up. ... > Lucy -- faewik(a)gmail.com https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Fae

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