[Wikimediauk-l] Election Night Editathon(s?)
Hi all, If you are one of those people who like to stay up on election night https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom_general_election,_2015as all the results come in, you might like to consider joining us in the General Election 2015 Editathon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetups/UK/General_Election_2015_Editathon So far we have started off booking the basement at Development House, where Wikimedia is based, but it would be great to hear of other initiatives by Wikimedians getting together to help update hundreds of pages, and indeed we there will also be new pages to create. Of course others might like to participate from the comfort of their own homes. With 650 constituencies producing results, new MPs elected and a need for new infographic images there is a large amount of work to do. Wouldn't it be great if we could make sure that when people google about the results on the morning of 8th May, they get up-to-date verified information. If we are to get anywhere near this goal, a certain amount of preparation is needed, identifying pages likely to need updating, and working out how to avoid edit conflicts etc. Look at the 2010 election map https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2010UKElectionMap.svg and how it changed during the night! Anyway, nominations closed at the end of last week, so now is the best time to start co-ordinating how we can cover this election. Please add comments to the talk page here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:Meetups/UK/General_Election_2015_Editathon . all the best Fabian Tompsett, Volunteer Support Organiser, Wikimedia UK, Address: 56-64 Leonard St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4LT Phone:020 7065 0990 *Mobile: *07840 455 746 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). Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] Education Program Extension Userrights
Hi all, Following Edward's email I would encourage anyone involved in editathons or who is interested in becoming either an online or campus ambassador to check out: Wikipedia:Education program/Ambassadors https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Education_program/Ambassadors At the bottom of the page are links to apply for online and campus ambassador userrights. These then show up on the Wikipedia:Education noticeboard https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Education_noticeboard. Established Wikimedians will have no problem getting userrights, but sometimes the process needs a bit of nudge to get it sorted out a bit quicker. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Education_noticeboard Currently this is very much addressed to supporting the Education Program, especially in the USA/Canada. However, various wikimedians in different chapters across the world (eg Education Program:Cascadia Wikimedians User Group https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_Program:Cascadia_Wikimedians_User_Group) are experimenting with using it to run editathons. the Cinema Museum editathon is one of these in the UK. This piloting will enable us to: - identify how effective the extension is - identify how it might be adapted to be more useful for editathons - get feedback as regards how friendly people find the interface Of course, obtaining campus or ambassador userrights also enables wikimedians to interact more effectively with students on one of the courses, whether in the UK or further a field. One issue that warrants further consideration is the extent to which students get involved with Wikipedia in one of these courses, but never appreciate the existence of the broader Wikimedian community around them. Whilst we wouldn't want to be disruptive to the class by pushing community involvement too hard, we can explore appropriate ways to highlight opportunities to the students with the approval of the academics running the courses. I think there is a lot of room for thought about this. all the best Fabian Tompsett, Volunteer Support Organiser, Wikimedia UK, Address: 56-64 Leonard St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4LT Phone:020 7065 0990 *Mobile: *07840 455 746 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). Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] Cinema Museum, London editathon Saturday 7th March
Hi all, Just to let you all know that we are having an editathon at the Cinema Museum on Saturday 7th March. The editahon page https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_Program:Wikimedia_UK/Cinema_Museum_2015_%28Spring_2015%29 is a little different as we are using the Education Program https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Education_program extension. Feedback on the user interface would be very helpful. Please note, to register you click enroll. I intend to draw together a list of suggestions as regards ways in which the page design could be imporved. Another innovation is the publicity sub page. There are two ideas behind this. 1. This allows volunteers to help with publicity online (putting posts on facebook etc.) and to record what they have done to avoid repetition. 2. There is also a link to the page views which means that we can then look for the immediate impact of a publicity action. For example, the page hits peaked at 65 following the advertising of the event on the Wikimedia UK Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaUK?fref=ts. It would be great to see you on the day if you can come, and any help with online publicity would be greatly appreciated. all the best Fabian Tompsett, Volunteer Support Organiser, Wikimedia UK, Address: 56-64 Leonard St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4LT Phone:020 7065 0990 *Mobile: *07840 455 746 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). Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] Wikipedia Science Conference, 2nd and 3rd September 2015
Hi all, Planning is going ahead for this autumn's Wikipedia Science Conference. Weare keen to build community involvement into this from the outset. There is new Planning subpage https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Wikipedia_Science_Conference/Planning where you can help shape this conference and catch up on volunteer opportunities in the run up to the conference itself. This conference has great potential in bringing together both Wikimedians and scientists to discover the common ground which will make future colloboration so exciting. all the best Fabian Tompsett, Volunteer Support Organiser, Wikimedia UK, Address: 56-64 Leonard St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4LT Phone:020 7065 0990 *Mobile: *07840 455 746 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). Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] Postponement of Volunteer Strategy Gathering
Postponement of Volunteer Strategy Gathering Wikimedia UK has reluctantly decided to postpone the volunteer strategy day which was scheduled for Saturday 28 February. This will now happen later in the year. The primary reason for this postponement is that there is more value to the charity and its volunteers in holding the event later in the year when a budget will be in place, when the charity has a new CEO and any pending structural or other changes to the staff team have taken effect. The event represents a significant investment of volunteer time and effort and so it is appropriate that we value that time respectfully. Like all other resources, volunteer time is limited and we do not wish to leave anyone feeling that their time was wasted because the event took place too soon. Please do be assured that conversations that may have happened at the gathering will still take place. The charity is still very keen to consult with the volunteers and members on the proposed topics (and any others, of course) but for the time being these will be focused online rather than in person. We are looking at hosting regular group conversations online, either by Google Hangout, Skype or conference call. More information about the practical details will be made available presently. Q: Why was the event postponed when it is only three weeks away? A: We feel that the event will be more helpful later in the year. There will be more substantial matters upon which volunteers can have a meaningful influence.Furthermore, the new chief executive will be in post and they will welcome the chance to engage with as many members of the community as possible. Q: When will the new event take place? A: We are working on the basis that the next volunteer strategy gathering https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Volunteer_Strategy_Gathering/2015 will take place in September. This will give the new CEO plenty of time to establish themself in the new role and have an understanding of our community and the charity's needs. Q: What about the topics up for discussion? A: The postponement will allow these conversations to be developed, with the Wikimedia UK Wiki, being the primary channel for this. We are also piloting using the Education Program Extension https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Education_Program_extension at the Cinema Museum editathon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_Program:Wikimedia_UK/Cinema_Museum_2015_%28Spring_2015%29, Saturday 7th March and are looking at other opportunities to gain some experience. If you would like to participate piloting the Education Program Extension, or have some other innovation that you would like to see tested please contact: fabian.tomps...@wikimedia.org.uk Q: I have already booked my travel. What happens to my ticket? A: If you are able to get a refund, please do so. However if a full refund is not possible, please send us the documentation and we will ensure that you are not out of pocket. For all inquiries regarding the ongoing development of our volunteer strategy, including the future gathering, please contact fabian.tomps...@wikimedia.org.uk all the best Fabian Tompsett, Volunteer Support Organiser, Wikimedia UK, Address: 56-64 Leonard St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4LT Phone:020 7065 0990 *Mobile: *07840 455 746 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). Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] Wikimedia UK Volunteer Strategy Gathering 2 (28th February 2015)
Hi all, Registration is now open for the Volunteer Strategy Gathering 2. We shall be in Birmingham again,however at a different venue, the Priory Rooms This event will be taking place on Saturday 28th February at: The Priory Rooms, Quaker Meeting House 40 Bull Street Birmingham B4 6AF http://www.theprioryrooms.co.uk/page/location We will be gathering from 10:00 am and really getting down to things about 11:00 am. Please see https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/VSG2 for more information Please complete this form to book your place: I've invited you to fill out the form Wikimedia UK Volunteer Strategy Gathering 2 (28th February 2015). To fill it out, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LtrZryy-QlVRz8dO7JEdweHwKnTDoiH4nxhGjvNCgXk/viewform?c=0w=1usp=mail_form_link ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] Volunteer Strategy Gathering 1 Data
Hi all, Happy Wikipedia Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Day! The raw data from the post-it notes which John Cummings kindly got people to fill out is available at this google document: Volunteer Strategy Gathering 1 Data https://docs.google.com/a/wikimedia.org.uk/spreadsheets/d/1MutXIjzqWf0GUgE7blv5oa2g5j-gu_cgi4jc_d2ipZY/edit#gid=343921556 I have coded these responses, principally through the use of colour and upload to commons, see the galleries on Volunteer Strategy Gathering/November 2014/Data https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Volunteer_Strategy_Gathering/November_2014/Data. Coding is always somewhat subjective so if people want to adopt another approach, the raw data is available. I am working in preparation for the Volunteer Strategy Gathering 2 https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Volunteer_Strategy_Gathering/February_2015 about which more details will be available soon. However, I would encourage everyone to look at the ideas which are coming up and think how they would like to contribute to the shaping of the second gathering. Please contribute to the wiki or contact me by email, phone etc. all the best Fabian Tompsett, Volunteer Support Organiser, Wikimedia UK, Address: 56-64 Leonard St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4LT Phone:020 7065 0990 *Mobile: *07840 455 746 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). Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] WLM awards ceremony and community Xmas party 2014
Hi all, We shall be having a Wiki Loves Monuments and community Xmas party 2014 in the basement at Development House on Thursday 18th December from 5pm to 8pm. Please bring a bottle to add to the festivities. It would be great to see you there. all the best Fabian Tompsett, Volunteer Support Organiser, Wikimedia UK, Address: 56-64 Leonard St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4LT Phone:020 7065 0990 *Mobile: *07840 455 746 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). Visit http://www.wikimedia.org.uk/ and @wikimediauk ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] FDC Recommendations/Volunteer Strategy Gathering, Saturday 29th November
Hi all, The Funds Dissemination Committee (FDC) has published its recommendations several days early https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:APG/FDC_portal/FDC_recommendations/2014-2015_round1#Wikimedia_UK Whilst this means a reduction of funding for Wikimedia UK, having the information a week before our Volunteer Strategy Gathering is certainly helpful. Wikimedia UK is keen to ensure as many of our volunteers as possible participate in this gathering, and so is willing to cover reasonable volunteer travelling expenses and accommodation where appropriate. The gathering will be in Birmingham (see details here https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Volunteer_Strategy_Gathering/November_2014), with a further gathering planned for the end of February. In light of Jon Davies' resignation and the initiation of a process to choose a new permanent CEO in the New Year, this gathering is likely to be of pivotal significance. With the publication of the FDC recommendations, the discussions will take place with the benefit of a better understanding of the financial environment in which WIkimedia Uk will find itself. all the best Fabian Tompsett, Volunteer Support Organiser, Wikimedia UK, Address: 56-64 Leonard St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4LT Phone:020 7065 0990 *Mobile: *07840 455 746 ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] London Wiki Wednesdays Special events
Hi all, We are continuing to keep the Wikimedia UK office open until 8pm on Wednesday evenings, and now have some special events. See London Wiki Wednesdays https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/London_Wiki_Wednesdays The ones coming up shortly are: - October 29th Featured articles Wiki Wednesday https://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=152reset=1 - https://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=152reset=1November 5th Wikidata Wiki Wednesday https://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=154reset=1 Hope you can make it. We still have a couple of slots available for London Wiki Wednesdays this year, so if there's any aspect of being a Wikimedian you would like to discuss, do get in contact! all the best Fabian Tompsett, Volunteer Support Organiser, Wikimedia UK, Address: 56-64 Leonard St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4LT Phone:020 7065 0990 *Mobile: *07840 455 746 ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] London Wiki Wednesdays
Hi all, London WikiWednesdays https://wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/London_Wiki_Wednesdays are being developed as way that Wikimedia UK can interact more with the Wikimedia community and our volunteers. This is a bit experiemntal, and so we have scheduled in teh wednesdays up until 17th December to see how it goes. Basically, it's about having a regular weekly opportunity to get together with low outlay of resources, by using our base at Development House on Wednesday evenings (6-8pm) We have tried this out a bit with volunteers recruited to work on Wikimania. We now want to engage a broader range of Wikimedians based in London. Most weeks it will be either in the office, or on occasions when we want to attract broader members of the public we will use the rooms in the basement. The aim is to be a bit more focused than the Monthly meet ups (with an option for socialising after 8pm) and we want volunteers to see it as an opportunity to get some of their own ideas taken forward. So please add any ideas you may have to the weeks which currently just say General drop-in. e.g. if there is someone who has experience using snuggle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Snuggle, that would make a great topic. Whilst it is our aim to keep these sessions informal, it is useful to know whetehr to expect you, so please confirm if you intend to come. all the best Fabian Tompsett, Volunteer Support Organiser, Wikimedia UK, Address: 56-64 Leonard St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4LT Phone:020 7065 0990 *Mobile: *07840 455 746 ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] Meetup Venues
I think we need to look at the sort of things we want out of a venue: - Not too noisy - Decent food/drink, but not too expensive - Spacious rather than cramped (particularly important for people with children) - Ideally, a children's play area attached - Near railway station for people out of town and with parking not to far away for those who still drive cars. Perhaps there are some other points that could be added.I am not sure about public Wifi asI am getting increasingly nervous about security issues as regards this. However, perhaps we can organise Wikimifis for the occasion. all the best all the best Fabian Tompsett, Volunteer Support Organiser, Wikimedia UK, Address: 56-64 Leonard St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4LT Phone:020 7065 0990 ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] Wikidata Training, London Saturday 11 Oct
Hi all, Wikimedia UK will be running a one day workshop on Wikidata. This will be in the basement of Development House, London, the building where Wikimedia UK offices are located. If you are interested in coming please register here https://donate.wikimedia.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=147reset=1. We are very lucky to have Magnus Manske lead the session and we are particularly keen to encourage our accredited trainers to attend as we plan to build the capacity to run more sessions up and down the country. Wikidata is an amazing innovation which promises to have an increasingly significant impact both on the way Wikipedia works as well as on the wider Open Data movement. This is a good opportunity to get a clearer understanding of how Wikidata works. all the best Fabian Tompsett, Volunteer Support Organiser, Wikimedia UK, Address: 56-64 Leonard St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4LT Phone:020 7065 0990 ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] Wikimania UK Scholarships
Hi all, Just a reminder that the deadline for Wikimedia UK Scholarships to Wikimania 2014 is rapidly approaching: Deadline: Sunday 15th June. If you are interested, you can find the application form here https://docs.google.com/a/wikimedia.org.uk/forms/d/1Ch3SXSW2YLuICmiOouxQ7hhtbCRH36CjTNjyFZPfSbs/viewform . Looking forward to seeing you at Wikimania! all the best Fabian Tompsett, Wikimania Support Team, Wikimedia UK, Address: 56-64 Leonard St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4LT Phone:020 7065 0991 Mobile: 07548 103787 ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] A chance to visit the Barbican pre Wikimania, 8 June
Hi all, In order to start getting a feel for Wikimania 2014 http://wikimania2014.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page, we shall be having an informal visit to the Barbican Centre https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Barbican_Centre on Sunday 8th June. If you fancy coming along, please add your name here https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetup/London/82#Are_you_coming_on_this_walk.3F . We will be joining the London Meetup https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Meetup/London/82 in Penderel's Oak later. all the best Fabian Tompsett, Wikimania Support Team, Wikimedia UK, Address: 56-64 Leonard St, Shoreditch, London EC2A 4LT Phone:020 7065 0991 Mobile: 07548 103787 ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: https://wikimedia.org.uk
[Wikimediauk-l] Stay in touch with me through LinkedIn
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