Veterinary Science editathon

A pug reverse sneezing

WikiVet and Wikimedia UK are announcing an editathon to improve freely available information on veterinary science and animal health. It will take place at the Royal Veterinary College’s Camden Campus on the afternoon of 20th November, the day before the London Vet Show.

WikiVet, based on the same software that powers Wikipedia, provides freely accessible reference materials for veterinary science. Edited and reviewed by professionals and students, it is a reliable source for Wikipedia. The event, running from 1pm to 6pm, will feature introductions to both WikiVet and Wikipedia, including training for anyone new to wiki editing. We will focus on common diseases that vets see in everyday practice, but contributions with any relevance to veterinary science are welcome.

This event comes from the partnership between Jisc and Wikimedia UK, and is organised by Martin Poulter (the ambassador between the two charities).

This is a free event that requires advance registration through EventBrite for those attending in person. Refreshments will be provided. It is a good idea to bring a laptop, but we have some spares available if you can’t.

See WikiProject Veterinary medicine for an ongoing effort to improve and review Wikipedia articles in this area. Wikipedia articles that could be targeted for improvement include the Veterinary medicine stubs and Animal anatomy stubs.

Online participation

Westphalian horse: one of many images used in both Wikipedia and WikiVet

We welcome online participation if you can’t join us in person: please sign up below to indicate an interest.

Outcomes, media/blog coverage and reflections will be added here as they appear.

This page has been created as part of the 2013-14 partnership between Jisc and Wikimedia UK