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The diversity of Wikipedia editors is a topic that is widely discussed, both within the global movement and in the wider world. It's an important issue and there is a wide range of opinions about how to encourage under-represented groups to contribute to Wikimedia projects.


''This post was written by Edward Hands, Wikimedia UK volunteer Wikipedia trainer.''
Each language Wikipedia has different approaches, as does each Wikimedia project but it's essential we all learn from each other and make progress. To this end, it's exciting to be able to let you know that there is a Wikimedia Diversity Conference taking place on 9th and 10th November 2013 in Berlin, Germany.


Could “Reanimating Ice-cold Rats” and “Resuscitating Hamsters” inspire Wikipedia editors to revitalise our coverage of pioneering women scientists?
The conference is being led by Wikimedia Deutschland, supported by Wikimedia UK and Wikimedia Nederland, and will be attended by delegates from all over the world.


This was one of many questions asked at a recent editathon and Wikipedia training session that I attended. Organised jointly with the [http://www.mrc.ac.uk/index.htm Medical Research Council] and the [http://royalsociety.org/ Royal Society], the event at the [http://www.nimr.mrc.ac.uk/ National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)], Mill Hill, London had a full house (and a waiting list), 20 women and 3 men.
The conference will work to establish a sustainable dialogue with collaborators in Wikimedia Chapters, the Wikimedia Foundation and international Wikimedia communities to frame the issue of diversity in the context of Wikimedia. It will aim to build a shared understanding of what diversity means for Wikimedia projects and why it is of such importance. It's not just about discussion – at its heart the conference is about turning ideas into action.


The event included a lunchtime talk and panel Q&A led by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athene_Donald Professor Dame Athene Donald FRS], highlighting the many subtle and unconscious biases that make it harder for women to get to senior positions in science. Importantly, the Q&A drew attention to what we can all do to address these biases, such as encouraging more women to edit Wikipedia, and increasing our coverage of notable women in science.
More details about the conference will be shared in due course, including opportunities for UK-based Wikimedians with a good understanding of diversity issues to apply for scholarships to attend. You can participate in community discussions related to the conference, including suggesting potential talks and presentations, [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Talk:Wikimedia_Diversity_Conference here].  
 
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The occasion was 25 July, the birthday of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosalind_franklin Rosalind Franklin] (of DNA fame), with cake cutting at 5pm (DNA spirals around the sides and her famous “photograph 51” on top) and NIMR goodie bags to reward attendees for their contributions.
 
All taking place against the backdrop of surely the best view from any London library. Expert support and access to a wide range of paper and online resources was provided by NIMR librarians Frank Norman and Patti Biggs, and Phoebe Harkins from the [http://wellcomelibrary.org/ Wellcome Library].
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