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<span class="plainlinks">''This post was written by Martin Poulter, Wikimedian in Residence at the Bodleian Libraries, and was [http://blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/adalovelace/2015/09/21/celebrate-women-in-science-with-wikipedia/ originally published on the library’s blog].''</span>
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[[File:Whilst time is unveiling, Science is exploring Nature CROPPED.jpg|right|thumb|Whilst time is unveiling, Science is exploring Nature, by William Skelton (engraver); Charles Reuben Ryley (artist) (The Bodleian Libraries, Oxford) [CC BY 4.0],]]
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<span class="plainlinks">This October will mark the bicentenary of Ada Augusta Byron, otherwise known as Ada Lovelace, often called the first computer programmer. Among the [http://blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/adalovelace/events/ many events happening in Oxford this autumn], the Bodleian Libraries and IT Services are hosting a series of half-day workshops which hope to make a record-breaking impact on Wikipedia’s infamous gender imbalance.
You can also sign up to the <span class="plainlinks">[https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l email discussion list]</span> for the Wikimedia community in the UK.


As in previous years, there will be an edit-a-thon to create articles related to women in science and to wish happy birthday to Ada Lovelace with celebratory cake. This will happen on Tuesday 13 October. It will include an introduction to wiki editing, so is suitable for new and experienced wiki editors. To book, visit http://courses.it.ox.ac.uk/detail/TWOHA.
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This year we are also running three related events. All four events are open to members of Oxford University: just book through the link above. We are also seeking experienced Wikipedians to help with the training. Even if you are not connected with Oxford, you can take part on-wiki; welcoming the new users and helping make their experience a pleasant one.
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Monday 12 October will be the first ever transcribe-a-thon. We will look at Wikisource, the free library, where out-of-copyright books are transcribed using Optical Character Recognition and manual correction. During the event we will create an electronic edition of a book that can be used as a source for Wikipedia articles. This is an opportunity to learn basic wiki editing without having to worry about the many policies and guidelines affecting original text on Wikipedia. For booking info, see http://courses.it.ox.ac.uk/detail/TWOHD.
We are always interested to hear from new [[volunteer|volunteers]]. If you have an idea you'd like to help make happen, or time and skills you would like to offer Wikimedia UK, please get in touch on volunteering{{@}}wikimedia.org.uk


Wednesday 14 October will be an improve-a-thon: we will look at Wikipedia’s quality scale and system of open review, and improve existing articles by adding facts or citations or by accessibly rewording. This will be suited to people who have edited Wikipedia before. To book, visit http://courses.it.ox.ac.uk/detail/TWOHC.


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* {{event inline|2015|10|02|[http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/skills-and-training/skills-development-programme/conferences-and-courses/training-course/460/introduction-to-wikipedia Introduction to Working With Wikipedia for Scottish Museums], [[:en:Museums Galleries Scotland|Museums Galleries Scotland]], Edinburgh}}
* {{event inline|2015|10|02|[http://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/skills-and-training/skills-development-programme/conferences-and-courses/training-course/461/introduction-to-editing-wikipedia-for-cultural-sector-professionals Introduction to Editing Wikipedia for Cultural Sector Professionals], [[:en:Museums Galleries Scotland|Museums Galleries Scotland]], Edinburgh}}
* {{event inline|2015|10|11|[[:m:Meetup/London/98|London meetup]]}}
* {{event inline|2015|10|12|end=15|Women in Science events in Oxford to celebrate the Ada Lovelace bicentennial}}
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* {{event inline|2015|10|18|[[:m:Meetup/Oxford/33|Oxford meetup]]}}
* {{event inline|2015|10|21|Lunchtime talk for staff at the Oxford Internet Institute}}
* {{event inline|2015|10|24|[[Wikidata_training_2015|Wikidata training session]]}}
* {{event inline|2015|10|25|[[:m:Meetup/Manchester/31|Manchester meetup]]}}
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