Hello!

We have a few Sandbox Session events coming up over the next few months, which may be of interest to some of you.

Sandbox Sessions are volunteer-led events organised and supported by Wikimedia UK. All are welcome to attend! These workshops are intended to be a chance for our community to learn about different areas of the Wiki-verse, find out something new, and connect with other Wikimedians.

Please read on for further details and how to register for these events.

*Improving Wikidata References: A Hands-On Workshop with the Reference Validator Tool*

Date: Saturday 15th August

Time: 17:00- 18:00 London / Europe

Presenters: Josef Antony

*Register here https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WMUK_Sandbox_Sessions/Improving_Wikidata_References:_The_Reference_Validator_Tool*

This session will introduce the Wikidata Reference Validator tool, which helps identify whether references used in Wikidata items are still accessible or have gone offline. Reliable references are essential for ensuring the quality and trustworthiness of Wikidata, and this session will focus on practical ways to improve them.

*Exploring the Wikidata Toolbox*

Date: Wednesday 16th September

Time: 17:00 UTC

Presenters: Chinonso Chidi

*More info and register here https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WMUK_Sandbox_Sessions/Exploring_the_Wikidata_Toolbox_16.09.26*

Wikidata tools are software applications and interfaces that allow users to interact with and utilise the data stored in Wikidata. Wikidata gadgets are optional user scripts that enhance the functionality and user experience. Overall, these tools and gadgets generally help to facilitate data contribution, querying, visualisation and other forms of editing on Wikidata.

The session is focused on exploring the functionality and use cases of selected Wikidata tools/gadgets with a live demo.

*Improving Wikipedia Articles - Achieving Featured Article Status*Date: Thursday 29th October

Time: 6pm - 7pm

Presenters: Harry Mitchell

Register here https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WMUK_Sandbox_Sessions/Improving_Wikipedia_Articles:_Achieving_Featured_Article_Status

The aim of this event is to guide community members through the process of enhancing Wikipedia articles to achieve Featured Article (FA) status. This session will be useful for anyone wanting to improve their Wikipedia articles.

Harry will offer personalized support to up to three community members. Those selected will receive dedicated advice tailored to their specific articles or questions, helping them progress toward FA or GA status.

To sign up for Harry's advice, please register for the event here and then email Rupal to put your name forward for bespoke advice on your article. We look forward to seeing you at a session soon!

Best wishes,

Rupal Karia (she/her) Outreach and Community Coordinator *My pronouns are she/her and my name is pronounced like this https://namedrop.io/rupalkaria*

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