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* Wikimedia Australia are currently hosting [http://www.wikimedia.org.au/wiki/GLAM GLAM-WIKI] - "Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums & Wikimedia: Finding the common ground" | * Wikimedia Australia are currently hosting [http://www.wikimedia.org.au/wiki/GLAM GLAM-WIKI] - "Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums & Wikimedia: Finding the common ground" | ||
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* '''[[:wikipedia:Rorschach test|Rorschach test]]:''' The uploading of all 10 images has caused lots of discussion both on Wikipedia, and also in the press. In the UK it has been covered by [http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/jul/29/rorschach-answers-wikipedia The Guardian], [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/what-do-you-see-here-the-answer-could-say-a-lot-about-you-1765887.html The Independent], as well as BBC Newsnight (3 August). | * '''[[:wikipedia:Rorschach test|Rorschach test]]:''' The uploading of all 10 images has caused lots of discussion both on Wikipedia, and also in the press. In the UK it has been covered by [http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/jul/29/rorschach-answers-wikipedia The Guardian], [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/what-do-you-see-here-the-answer-could-say-a-lot-about-you-1765887.html The Independent], as well as BBC Newsnight (3 August). | ||
* '''Statistics:''' A group based in Palo Alto, California, have analysed the statistics of Wikipedia, and found that they are leveling out. Covered by the [http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17554-after-the-boom-is-wikipedia-heading-for-bust.html New Scientist] ([http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20327206.000-wikipedias-quality-under-threat-by-territorial-editors.html twice]) and [http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2009-08/05/is-wikipedia-on-the-wane.aspx Wired]. | * '''Statistics:''' A group based in Palo Alto, California, have analysed the statistics of Wikipedia, and found that they are leveling out. Covered by the [http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17554-after-the-boom-is-wikipedia-heading-for-bust.html New Scientist] ([http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20327206.000-wikipedias-quality-under-threat-by-territorial-editors.html twice]) and [http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2009-08/05/is-wikipedia-on-the-wane.aspx Wired]. | ||
* '''[[:wikipedia:Bigipedia|Bigipedia]]:''' BBC Radio 4 launched a radio parody of Mikipedia, which was reviewed in [http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/bigipedia-radio-4-1761093.html The Independent] and [http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jul/24/bigipedia-radio-review The Guardian]. | * '''[[:wikipedia:Bigipedia|Bigipedia]]:''' BBC Radio 4 launched a radio parody of Mikipedia, which was reviewed in [http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/bigipedia-radio-4-1761093.html The Independent] and [http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2009/jul/24/bigipedia-radio-review The Guardian]. | ||
* Our '''charity status''' was covered in the English Wikipedia Signpost | |||
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Revision as of 22:51, 5 August 2009
Wikimedia UK Newsletter
August 2009 Issue
Summary: (Summary to go here)
In this month's newsletter:
Other Chapters' Activities
- Wikimedia Australia are currently hosting GLAM-WIKI - "Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums & Wikimedia: Finding the common ground"
Press Coverage
- Rorschach test: The uploading of all 10 images has caused lots of discussion both on Wikipedia, and also in the press. In the UK it has been covered by The Guardian, The Independent, as well as BBC Newsnight (3 August).
- Statistics: A group based in Palo Alto, California, have analysed the statistics of Wikipedia, and found that they are leveling out. Covered by the New Scientist (twice) and Wired.
- Bigipedia: BBC Radio 4 launched a radio parody of Mikipedia, which was reviewed in The Independent and The Guardian.
- Our charity status was covered in the English Wikipedia Signpost
Meet-ups
- London 24 will be on Sunday 9th August @ 13:00 in Penderel's Oak Pub, Holborn WC1.
- Manchester 6 will be on Sunday 6th September @ 13:00 in The Waterhouse pub, Manchester
- London 25 will be on Sunday 13th September @ 13:00 in Penderel's Oak Pub, Holborn WC1.