Hello again folks,
Delighted to say that we have another Sandbox Session coming up - on Sunday
25 Jan 2026 we'll be hosting the session Being an en.wiki admin, with Harry
Mitchell.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event:WMUK_Sandbox_Sessions/Being_an_en.wiki_…>
*Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an admin on Wikipedia? Or been
interested in becoming one, but are unsure of the process, or what to
expect?*
*In this session we’ll be talking all about adminship - what it involves,
what the process for becoming an admin is like, what kind of commitment it
involves, and what the best and most challenging bits are. We recorded an
interview with Harry Mitchell, longstanding Wikimedian and en.wiki
administrator, and we’ll be screening that interview, as well as having a
live Q&A with Harry on the day!*
*Harry Mitchell* is an en.wiki admin who does a lot of anti-vandalism work,
and is both an administrator and an oversighter. He’s been an admin for
over 15 years, and when he’s not doing that, he’s editing about “military
history, architecture, and anything else that piques [his] interest.”
More information, and registration details can be found on en.wiki here.
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Event:WMUK_Sandbox_Sessions/Being_an_en.wiki_…>
All the best!
Sara
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Hello all,
Wikimedia UK, Wikimedia LGBT+, and the Volunteer Supporters Network would
like to invite you to our January event, *Navigating challenging topics:
Creating a toolkit for supporting editors.
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Navigating_challenging_topics;_Creati…>*
*A bit about the event: *
*As Wikimedians, we’re part of a global movement that collaborates to share
the world’s knowledge.*
*We know that some topic areas can be fraught with more conflict than
others.*
*So what do you do when things go wrong, when you disagree, or when you’re
targeted for the kind of edits that you’re making? And how can we design
work so as to avoid that kind of conflict in the first place?*
*This event is intended to draw together advice and best practice both for
editors and those supporting editors who work in on-wiki areas which might
be considered more challenging.*
The event will not be recorded, but we intend to create an e-booklet
afterwards, summarising both our speakers' main takeaways, and key points
from our workshop discussion.
You can sign up to attend here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Navigating_challenging_topics;_Creati…
We hope to see you there!
Best,
Sara
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Dr Sara Thomas
Programme Manager, Wikimedia UK
07803 505 172
*My pronouns are she/her, and my name is pronounced like this.
<https://namedrop.io/sarathomas> *
https://wikimedia.org.uk/home/scotland/
<https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Wikimedia_in_Scotland>
*I work part time, my usual days are Monday - Thursday.*
<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 No.1144513 (England & Wales) SC048644
(Scotland). Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and
Scotland, Registered No. 6741827.
Registered Office c/o British Library, Room 46018, 96 Euston Road, London,
NW1 2DB
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.*
Hello all,
Wikimedia UK, Wikimedia LGBT+, and the Volunteer Supporters Network would
like to invite you to our January event, *Navigating challenging topics:
Creating a toolkit for supporting editors.
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Navigating_challenging_topics;_Creati…>*
[image: image.png]
*A bit about the event: *
*As Wikimedians, we’re part of a global movement that collaborates to share
the world’s knowledge.*
*We know that some topic areas can be fraught with more conflict than
others.*
*So what do you do when things go wrong, when you disagree, or when you’re
targeted for the kind of edits that you’re making? And how can we design
work so as to avoid that kind of conflict in the first place?*
*This event is intended to draw together advice and best practice both for
editors and those supporting editors who work in on-wiki areas which might
be considered more challenging.*
The event will not be recorded, but we intend to create an e-booklet
afterwards, summarising both our speakers' main takeaways, and key points
from our workshop discussion.
You can sign up to attend here:
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Navigating_challenging_topics;_Creati…
We hope to see you there!
Best,
Sara
--
Dr Sara Thomas
Programme Manager, Wikimedia UK
*My pronouns are she/her, and my name is pronounced like this.
<https://namedrop.io/sarathomas> *
https://wikimedia.org.uk/home/scotland/
<https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Wikimedia_in_Scotland>
*I work part time, my usual days are Monday - Thursday.*
<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 No.1144513 (England & Wales) SC048644
(Scotland). Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and
Scotland, Registered No. 6741827.
Registered Office c/o British Library, Room 46018, 96 Euston Road, London,
NW1 2DB
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.*
Hi folks,
Wanted to share some information about some additional project grant money
that we're making available for projects based out of Northern Ireland -
please do share this with anyone in your networks who you think might be
interested!
You can read more about this here:
https://wikimedia.org.uk/2025/12/volunteer-project-grants-northern-ireland/
All the best,
Sara
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Dr Sara Thomas
Programme Manager, Wikimedia UK
07803 505 172
*My pronouns are she/her, and my name is pronounced like this.
<https://namedrop.io/sarathomas> *
https://wikimedia.org.uk/home/scotland/
<https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Wikimedia_in_Scotland>
*I work part time, my usual days are Monday - Thursday.*
<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 No.1144513 (England & Wales) SC048644
(Scotland). Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and
Scotland, Registered No. 6741827.
Registered Office c/o British Library, Room 46018, 96 Euston Road, London,
NW1 2DB
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.*
Hello everyone!
Get ready for the UK's Wiki Science Competition, starting TOMORROW! From December 10 to January 10, upload your photos (and videos) of science and scientists across the UK, with 7 comprehensive categories to choose from (see our commons page<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Science_Competition_2025_in…> <https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Science_Competition_2025_in…> for more). All are welcome, whether you're a researcher, student, educator, or just a fan of science and prizes are up for grabs!
Spread the word - we want to make sure that anyone and everyone who might be interested across the UK gets a chance to participate. You can even share one of our posters (attached to this email)! For more information, including rules, check out our page on Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Science_Competition_2025_in…
Together let's celebrate science in the UK and the scientists that make it happen, enhancing free, open knowledge in the process!
Joanne (User:Manxshearwater)
Volunteer with the Wiki Science Competition 2025 UK, (she/her)
Braving The Elements
To acknowledge winter and the solstice on 21st December, we are encouraging
you to get out and about and engage with the elements! Whether it’s cosying
up by a fire, going for a walk on some frosty earth, enjoying a bracing
breeze or a walk by the seaside, we want to see your images of the world
around you on Wikimedia Commons.
Wikimedia Commons would not exist without the vision of the global
community of volunteers who share their experiences and images with the
world. As our climate and environment evolves, adapts and changes, often in
challenging ways, we’d love to share your experience of the world on
Commons.
Here are some prompts for photos you could take for Commons:
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Step outside! Within 10 minutes of your front door, what changes have
you noticed over the past year? Can you record these with a photo? Urban,
rural, small-town: we’ve all got a unique perspective to share!
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Go to the beach: although daylight may be limited, a bracing walk in the
sea air can lift your mood and blow away the cobwebs. Can you see tide
marks, evidence of flooding, local wildlife?
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Leave the Christmas decorations at home and take a walk in the woods:
research shows that even 20 minutes in nature can help your mood and health
(https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg0yvdjgn5o). What photos can you
take while you’re there?
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We are really interested in seeing images of where weather has impacted
your local area: damage from storms, erosion, disruption. This can help us
build an understanding of how our environments are changing.
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Finally, why not enjoy the full, ‘Cold Moon’ in the first week of
December: this will be the third supermoon of the year and opportunities
for images abounds!
Unsure of how to add your images to Commons? This tutorial
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S0bmk8Wp0c> from OpenGLAM Switzerland is
a really hand step-by-step guide.
Feeling confident? See if you can find a Wiki article that would benefit
from your image! You can learn more about adding images to articles here
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFWwyHteYFs>, thanks to AfroCROWD
<https://afrocrowd.org>.
Thank you to Lucy Hinnie for writing this month's Mini Wiki! If you have
any questions about this month's edition, please email
lucy.hinnie(a)wikimedia.org.uk
Without your input, Wikimedia projects wouldn’t exist. Thank you! To help
us keep track of how Mini Wiki is being used, please use the #wmuk in your
edit summary, where possible. We’d love to hear from you on your experience
of using Mini Wiki. If you have an idea for a task you would like the UK
community’s help with that is quick and simple, email
rupal.karia(a)wikimedia.org.uk.
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