Hello,

We are really excited to announce a* second season of the virtual Sandbox Sessions in 2026* and we’re* inviting community members to propose sessions you’d like to lead*.

Community *Sandbox Sessions offer a space in which our community can share their learning, meet other Wikimedians and try new things.* They are volunteer-led events, supported by Wikimedia UK.

Our first season https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGK0qQ3hRkA&list=PL66MRMNlLyR7670XoMrJFrZXJkpWhrsb9 featured sessions on Wikidata tool Duplicity, how to edit calmly in controversial areas, a Wikisource transcribe-a-thon, smell-related content on Wiki, and being an en.wiki admin! Huge thanks to all our presenters - Josef Anthony, Femke Njise, Martin Poulter, Lucy Moore, and Harry Mitchell.

*The type or format of an event is open*; however, we’d like to encourage proposals which go beyond the traditional Wikipedia editathon. Maybe you have found something out you would like to share with others? Or maybe there is something you do on Wikimedia projects you’d like to do in community with others? Here are some session suggestions;

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A talk on how to advocate for the release of images from a collection -

Here’s how I overcame hurdles related to adding under-represented content -

Let’s add images to Wikipedia from this collection -

My special niche on Wikimedia projects -

Let’s spend an hour thanking people on Wikipedia -

Let’s build a worklist and find reliable sources for this under represented topic on Wikipedia -

Hints and tips on translation of articles -

Here’s a cool Wikidata tool I’ve found, let’s try it out -

How to add structured data to images -

Add pictures to articles together -

If you have extended user rights and are involved in the governance of Wikipedia tell us about your role -

Here’s how I got this article to Featured Article status

And if you have other ideas we’d love to hear them. If you’d be interested in running a session, please submit a proposal here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHqhJ6maE7vN4kiFksKUv-b16QpCMMCFndDL5Yq8dqElKSzg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115347638532256303724

Support WMUK can offer

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Advice on refining your format -

Setting up of Event Registration -

Event promotion through UK listings & mailing lists -

Hosting on the WMUK Zoom account / Google Meet -

Friendly space support from a WMUK staff member (or volunteer) during the event

Dates and times

Events can take place throughout the year, and can also be on an evening or weekend. Suggested duration is an hour, but longer (or shorter!) events could be considered. We’re suggesting that these events are online in the first instance, to reach the widest possible audience, and all events should of course be run in line with the Wikimedia UK Safe Space policy. https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Safe_Space_Policy

*Deadline*

The initial deadline for submitting proposals is 20th May 2026. If you have any questions or would like to discuss an idea, give me a shout (off list if you prefer).

We look forward to hearing from you.