Wikimediauk-l October 2021

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Issues with IT infrastructure
by Sam 27 Nov '21

27 Nov '21

Hi all, For those who don't know me, I'm Sam (User:TheresNoTime <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:TheresNoTime> ). I’m a software developer from the south of the UK, and I’ve been on Wikimedia projects since 2008-ish. I'm also an admin on your wiki, from when I implemented some edit filters to combat spam in 2017. I popped in today and noticed that the extension seems to have been removed (https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Special:Version), and that you’re running a version of MediaWiki which has recently gone “end-of-life <https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki_1.31> ”. I guessed that your infrastructure would be logged somewhere (likely at https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/IT_Development), but it seems a lot has either moved or is down...? * https://scm.wikimedia.org.uk * https://rt.wikimedia.org.uk * https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org.uk * https://monitor.wikimedia.org.uk * https://moodle.wikimedia.org.uk * etc. It doesn’t appear (https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/search/query/TWI5JrhUTA3W/) as though you have a phabricator project. Is there any more up to date information available, and/or is there anything I can do to help? 😊 Kind regards, Sam Otherwise known as TheresNoTime <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:TheresNoTime> English Wikipedia: CU/OS

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Fwd: [Wikimedia-l] Movement Charter Drafting Committee elections are now open!
by Mike Peel 23 Oct '21

23 Oct '21

There are several familiar names standing for Movement Charter Drafting Committee elections - worth a look and voting if you're eligible! Thanks, Mike -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [Wikimedia-l] Movement Charter Drafting Committee elections are now open! Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:01:29 +0300 From: Kaarel Vaidla <kvaidla(a)wikimedia.org> Reply-To: Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> To: Wikimedia Mailing List <wikimedia-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Hello everyone, Voting for the election for the members for the Movement Charter drafting committee is now open. In total, 70 Wikimedians from around the world are running for seven seats in these elections. As recommended by the Movement Strategy recommendations, the goal is to assemble a Drafting Committee that will draft a Movement Charter to ensure a common framework for decision making in the Wikimedia movement <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/Wikimedia_movement/2018-20/Recomme…>. The committee will consist of 15 members in total: The online communities vote for 7 members, 6 members will be selected by the Wikimedia affiliates through a parallel process, and 2 members will be appointed by the Wikimedia Foundation. The plan is to assemble the committee by November 1, 2021. Voting is open from October 12 10:00 UTC to October 24, 2021 23:59 (Anywhere on Earth <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anywhere_on_Earth>). Learn more about the candidates Candidates from across the movement have submitted their candidatures. Learn about each candidate to inform your vote <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Drafting_Committee/Candida…>. The statements are translated to a number of languages, so you can have access to the information in many of your preferred languages. Additionally, we are piloting a so-called “Election Compass <https://mcdc-election-compass.toolforge.org/>” for this election. Click yourself through the tool and respond to the 19 statements, and you will see which candidate is closest to you! The tool is available in ~9 languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic, Indonesian, Hausa). Voting Similar to the previous Board elections, we have chosen Single Transferable Vote <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_ele…>for the voting system. The benefit of this is voters can rank their choices in order of preference. Learn more about voting requirements <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_ele…>, how to vote <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_ele…>, and frequently asked questions about voting <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Foundation_ele…>. To cast your vote, please go to SecurePoll <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Movement_Charter/Drafting_Committee/Electio…>. We also offer two question and answer times, if you have any questions regarding the Movement Charter and the voting process:w * Wednesday, 19:00 UTC, on Google Meet * Thursday, 13:00 UTC, on Zoom (that’s the Conversation Time with Maggie Dennis) Please write a short message to answers(a)wikimedia.org <mailto:answers@wikimedia.org>if you want to participate in one of these. Please help select people who best fit the needs of the movement at this time. Vote and spread the word so more people can vote for candidates. Our aim is to have a committee with Wikimedians that combine the diversity of the Wikimedia Movement as well as a great mix of competencies. Best, Kaarel Vaidla, on behalf of the Movement Strategy & Governance team, Wikimedia Foundation -- Kaarel Vaidla (he/him) Movement Strategy <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Strategy/2030> Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>

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Wikimedia UK 2022-25 Strategy Meeting
by Katie Crampton 19 Oct '21

19 Oct '21

Hi all We're having an online meeting to plan our future strategy, and introduce our new Chair, Monisha Shah. The meeting will be on Zoom at *3-5pm on the 9th November*. If you'd like to attend, please add your name to this meta page <https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Strategy_meeting_2022-2025>, or email me to confirm. We'll send an agenda closer to the meeting, just wanted to get it in the diary! Let me know if you have any questions. Best wishes Katie -- Katie Crampton (she/her) Communications & Governance Coordinator <https://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/> *Wikimedia UK* <https://wikimedia.org.uk/> is the national chapter for the global Wikimedia open knowledge movement. Follow us on Twitter <https://twitter.com/wikimediauk>, Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaUK>, LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/496119>, and Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/wikimediauk/>. Wikimedia UK is a registered charity in England and Wales No.1144513. and Scotland No. SC048644. Company Limited by Guarantee, Registration No. 6741827. Registered Office Ground Floor, Europoint, 5 - 11 Lavington Street, London SE1 0NZ <https://maps.google.com/?q=5+-+11+Lavington+Street,+London+SE1+0NZ&entry=gm…> .

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Sheffield University editing class?
by Deryck Chan 15 Oct '21

15 Oct '21

Hi WMUK folks - Do you know if anyone's running a formal Wikipedia editing class in Sheffield University? There is an issue I need to bring to the trainer's attention, albeit best done privately. If the trainer is here or known to anyone on the list, please contact me. --Deryck

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The National Institute for Medical Research are recruiting a Wikimedian in Residence
by Richard Nevell 04 Oct '21

04 Oct '21

Hello everyone, The NIHR are looking for someone to be a Wikimedian in Residence with them; the post is for six months. Wikimedia UK are supporting them on this project. It's an exciting opportunity so please consider applying. Feel free to share with your networks, or share details with anyone who might be interested. Kind regards, Richard Nevell Closing date: Sunday 24th October Interview date: Wednesday 3rd November Salary: £27,500-32,000 pro-rata Are you passionate about helping people and organisations share knowledge? Do you have experience of team working, developing partnerships and managing projects? At the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) we’re recruiting our first Wikimedian in Residence and are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills to join us. This six-month post is part of a pilot to help NIHR evaluate the opportunities to use Wikimedia to support dissemination of NIHR funded research. We’re looking for someone who can help us to actively engage with the Wikimedia platforms and communities, provide training and write and edit Wikimedia content. While knowledge of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia initiatives is valued it is not essential. Full job description and personal specification here: https://lgcgroup-jobs.sabacloud.com/Saba/Web_spf/EU2PRD0129/jobs-careers/ca… -- Dr Richard Nevell Programme Coordinator and Connected Heritage Project Lead <https://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/> Wikimedia UK <https://beta.wikimedia.org.uk/> is the national chapter for the global Wikimedia open knowledge movement. Wikimedia UK is a Registered Charity No.1144513.Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Office Ground Floor, Europoint, 5-11 Lavington Street, London SE1 0NZ <https://maps.google.com/?q=5+-+11+Lavington+Street,+London+SE1+0NZ&entry=gm…> .

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