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| s1_title = | | s1_title = Charity status update | ||
| s1_content = | | s1_content = (AT to write) | ||
| s2_title = | | s2_title = Wikipedia Loves Art prizes | ||
| s2_content = | | s2_content = (AT to write) | ||
| s3_title = | | s3_title = Schools Project | ||
| s3_content = | | s3_content = (PW to write) | ||
| s4_title = | | s4_title = Britain Loves Wikipedia | ||
| s4_content = | | s4_content = (MP to write) | ||
| s5_title = | | s5_title = Workplace Learning Lunches | ||
| s5_content = | | s5_content = (SV to write) | ||
| s6_title = | | s6_title = Other Chapters' Activities | ||
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* Wikimedia Australia hosted [http://www.wikimedia.org.au/wiki/GLAM GLAM-WIKI] - "Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums & Wikimedia: Finding the common ground" | |||
| s7_title = | | s7_title = Press Coverage | ||
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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]. | ||
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* '''Schools Project mailing list:''' The creation of this mailing list was noted in the [http://en.wikizine.org/2009/08/year-2009-week-32-number-114.html 113rd English Wikizine] (with a correction in the [http://en.wikizine.org/2009/08/year-2009-week-32-number-114.html 114th edition]). | * '''Schools Project mailing list:''' The creation of this mailing list was noted in the [http://en.wikizine.org/2009/08/year-2009-week-32-number-114.html 113rd English Wikizine] (with a correction in the [http://en.wikizine.org/2009/08/year-2009-week-32-number-114.html 114th edition]). | ||
| | | s8_title = Meet-ups | ||
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* [[w:en:Wikipedia:Meetup/London 24|London 24]] happened on Sunday 9th August @ 13:00 in [[w:Penderel's Oak|Penderel's Oak]] Pub, [[w:Holborn|Holborn]] WC1. | * [[w:en:Wikipedia:Meetup/London 24|London 24]] happened on Sunday 9th August @ 13:00 in [[w:Penderel's Oak|Penderel's Oak]] Pub, [[w:Holborn|Holborn]] WC1. | ||
* [[w:en:Wikipedia:Meetup/Manchester 6|Manchester 6]] will be on Sunday 6th September @ 13:00 in The Waterhouse pub, Manchester | * [[w:en:Wikipedia:Meetup/Manchester 6|Manchester 6]] will be on Sunday 6th September @ 13:00 in The Waterhouse pub, Manchester | ||
* [[w:en:Wikipedia:Meetup/London 25|London 25]] will be on Sunday 13th September @ 13:00 in [[w:Penderel's Oak|Penderel's Oak]] Pub, [[w:Holborn|Holborn]] WC1. | * [[w:en:Wikipedia:Meetup/London 25|London 25]] will be on Sunday 13th September @ 13:00 in [[w:Penderel's Oak|Penderel's Oak]] Pub, [[w:Holborn|Holborn]] WC1. | ||
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Revision as of 13:34, 13 August 2009
Wikimedia UK Newsletter
August 2009 Issue
Summary: (Summary to go here)
In this month's newsletter:
- Charity status update
- Wikipedia Loves Art prizes
- Schools Project
- Britain Loves Wikipedia
- Workplace Learning Lunches
- Other Chapters' Activities
- Press Coverage
- Meet-ups
Charity status update
(AT to write)
Wikipedia Loves Art prizes
(AT to write)
Schools Project
(PW to write)
Britain Loves Wikipedia
(MP to write)
Workplace Learning Lunches
(SV to write)
Other Chapters' Activities
- Wikimedia Australia hosted 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.
- 3 millionth article The Guardian wrote an article in response to this pending event and the Palo Alto statistics. Also covered in the Guardian's Technology blog, and by the Telegraph.
- WMUK charity status: An article on our charity status from June was mentioned in the 3 August edition of The Wikipedia Signpost
- Schools Project mailing list: The creation of this mailing list was noted in the 113rd English Wikizine (with a correction in the 114th edition).
Meet-ups
- London 24 happened 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.