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Below is the Wikimedia UK [[Reports|monthly report]] for the period 1 to 30 September 2011. If you want to keep up with the chapter's activities as they happen, please [http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk subscribe to our blog], [[:mail:wikimediauk-l|join our mailing list]], and/or [http://twitter.com/wikimediauk follow us on Twitter]. If you have any queries, please ask them to us on [[Talk:Reports/2011/September|this report's talk page]]. | Below is the Wikimedia UK [[Reports|monthly report]] for the period 1 to 30 September 2011. If you want to keep up with the chapter's activities as they happen, please [http://blog.wikimedia.org.uk subscribe to our blog], [[:mail:wikimediauk-l|join our mailing list]], and/or [http://twitter.com/wikimediauk follow us on Twitter]. If you have any queries, please ask them to us on [[Talk:Reports/2011/September|this report's talk page]]. | ||
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= Program activities = | |||
== Education projects == | == Education projects == | ||
* 1st September - [[Institute of Physics Workshop]] | |||
== GLAM activities == | == GLAM activities == | ||
*On September 8th, the first Wikipedia editing training session at the British Museum, with 9 BM people (after 3 late drop-outs; a mix of curators, curatorial interns and volunteers) and three Wikimedians. See [[:wikipedia:Wikipedia:GLAM/BM/Ice_Age_art/training|here]] | *On September 8th, the first Wikipedia editing training session at the British Museum, with 9 BM people (after 3 late drop-outs; a mix of curators, curatorial interns and volunteers) and three Wikimedians. See [[:wikipedia:Wikipedia:GLAM/BM/Ice_Age_art/training|here]] | ||
*Two [[ARKive project]] events, one in the afternoon, the other in the evening, were held in Bristol on 15 September, led by Andy Mabbett ([[:wikipedia:User:Pigsonthewing|User:Pigsonthewing]]). | *Two [[ARKive project]] events, one in the afternoon, the other in the evening, were held in Bristol on 15 September, led by Andy Mabbett ([[:wikipedia:User:Pigsonthewing|User:Pigsonthewing]]). - see [[Wiki Wildlife Bristol]]. A collaboration to improve Wikipedia articles on threatened species - Full information is available at [[:wikipedia:Wikipedia:GLAM/ARKive|Wikipedia:GLAM/ARKive]]. | ||
* 3rd - Mayor of Derby on Webstream to give prizes to Russia, France and Indonesia for Derby Multilingual challenge | |||
* 8th - British Museum internal workshop | |||
* 14th - [http://museumnetworkwarwickshire.wordpress.com/2011/08/15/something-wiki-this-way-comes-workshop-14th-september/ Workshop for GLAMs] at [[wikipedia:Herbert Art Gallery and Museum|Herbert Art Gallery and Museum]] | |||
* 27th - Presentation for all staff at the British Library | |||
== Other activities == | |||
* UK Wikimeets this month: [[:meta:Wikipedia:Meetup/London 49|London]] (11th) and [[:meta:Meetup/Manchester|Manchester]] (17th) | |||
* UK [[Community IRC meetings]] | |||
* On 2nd to 3rd, [[User:Mike Peel|Mike Peel]] presented at [http://www.scienceonlinelondon.org/ Science Online London] in the "How are wikis being used to carry out and communicate science?" session, and also the 'Micro-attribution' session. | |||
-- | * 8th - Steve Virgin and Roger Bamkin talking at [http://www.ted.com/tedx/events/2246 TEDx Bristol] | ||
* 27th - [http://www.manchestergirlgeeks.com/upcoming-event-girl-geek-dinner-at-b-hive/ Manchester Girl Geek Dinner] at B-Hive, Manchester. Fiona Apps (User:Panyd) speaking about Women and Wikipedia. | |||
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= Administration = | |||
== Board activities == | == Board activities == | ||
* 18th - [[Agenda 18Sep11|In-person executive board meeting]] - Derby | |||
* You can also find out information about our Board member's recent activities at [[Reports 11Oct11|the draft report page for the board meeting on 11th October]]. | |||
==Charitable status== | ==Charitable status== | ||
== Fundraising == | == Fundraising == | ||
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*[http://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/article/default.aspx?objid=85087 Wikipedia founder wows Cambridge Network audience] - ''"Wikipedia attracts more readers than the top 20 newspapers in the world combined. "'' | *[http://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/article/default.aspx?objid=85087 Wikipedia founder wows Cambridge Network audience] - ''"Wikipedia attracts more readers than the top 20 newspapers in the world combined. "'' | ||
= Upcoming activities in October = | |||
For events in November and onwards, please see [[Events]]. | For events in November and onwards, please see [[Events]]. | ||
Revision as of 00:26, 16 September 2011
Below is the Wikimedia UK monthly report for the period 1 to 30 September 2011. If you want to keep up with the chapter's activities as they happen, please subscribe to our blog, join our mailing list, and/or follow us on Twitter. If you have any queries, please ask them to us on this report's talk page.
Program activities
Education projects
- 1st September - Institute of Physics Workshop
GLAM activities
- On September 8th, the first Wikipedia editing training session at the British Museum, with 9 BM people (after 3 late drop-outs; a mix of curators, curatorial interns and volunteers) and three Wikimedians. See here
- Two ARKive project events, one in the afternoon, the other in the evening, were held in Bristol on 15 September, led by Andy Mabbett (User:Pigsonthewing). - see Wiki Wildlife Bristol. A collaboration to improve Wikipedia articles on threatened species - Full information is available at Wikipedia:GLAM/ARKive.
- 3rd - Mayor of Derby on Webstream to give prizes to Russia, France and Indonesia for Derby Multilingual challenge
- 8th - British Museum internal workshop
- 14th - Workshop for GLAMs at Herbert Art Gallery and Museum
- 27th - Presentation for all staff at the British Library
Other activities
- UK Wikimeets this month: London (11th) and Manchester (17th)
- UK Community IRC meetings
- On 2nd to 3rd, Mike Peel presented at Science Online London in the "How are wikis being used to carry out and communicate science?" session, and also the 'Micro-attribution' session.
- 8th - Steve Virgin and Roger Bamkin talking at TEDx Bristol
- 27th - Manchester Girl Geek Dinner at B-Hive, Manchester. Fiona Apps (User:Panyd) speaking about Women and Wikipedia.
Administration
Board activities
- 18th - In-person executive board meeting - Derby
- You can also find out information about our Board member's recent activities at the draft report page for the board meeting on 11th October.
Charitable status
Fundraising
Recruitment
- The 49th London Meetup was held at Penderel's Oak Pub, Holborn, London. The final candidates for the Wikimedia UK Chief Executive position were in attendance.
- Richard Symonds, known as Chase me ladies, I'm the Cavalry on Wikipedia, joined Wikimedia UK as an Office Administrator, until mid-January.
UK press coverage
Press coverage of Wikipedia in UK publications this month included:
- Wikipedia founder wows Cambridge Network audience - "Wikipedia attracts more readers than the top 20 newspapers in the world combined. "
Upcoming activities in October
For events in November and onwards, please see Events.