EduWiki Conference 2014

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Annual Conference — Campus Ambassadors – Student Societies — Schools — Committee — VLE

EduWiki Conference 2014 at Edinburgh First's St Leonard Hall (University of Edinburgh) (Coordinates: 55.94007°, -3.17118°) Friday 31 October 2014 Registration is now closed and the event is fully booked. Convened by Toni Sant: toni.santwikimedia.org.uk for WMUK Contact: educationwikimedia.org.uk, +44 (0)7885 980 536 Hashtag: #EduWiki || Facebook event page (please share)

St Leonard's Hall, Edinburgh

EduWiki Conference 2014 is the third annual conference organised by Wikimedia UK focusing on Education projects.

This is a one-day event raising awareness of the educational possibilities of Wikipedia and sister projects, and developing Wikimedia UK's academic engagement. In light of the fact that Wikimania 2014 drew substantial resources away from the EduWiki conference, this year's event is taking the form of a symposium bringing together all those in the Education sector who have benefited directly from WMUK support over the years. Aside from presentations about case studies from across the UK, this event also offers an opportunity for others across the education sector to attend workshops for Educators and/or Campus Ambassadors, providing support for those using Wikipedia as a teaching platform.

Schedule

The main theme for EduWiki 2014 is ensuring more meaningful engagement with Wikimedia in Education across the UK.

Time	Details	Room
8:45am	Registration	St Leonard's Hall
9:30am	Welcome & Introduction Toni Sant, Wikimedia UK Education Organiser	St Trinnean's
9:35am	Conference Opening Peter McColl, Rector, University of Edinburgh	St Trinnean's
9:50am	Keynote presentation Floor Koudijs, Senior Manager, Wikipedia Education Program at Wikimedia Foundation	St Trinnean's
10:20am	Wikimedians in Residence across the Education sector Marc Haynes, Wikipedian in Residence at Coleg Cymraeg, Wales Martin Poulter, former Wikimedia Ambassador at Jisc Respondent: Andy Mabbett, Wikipedian in Residence at ORCID & Wikimedian in Residence at the Royal Society of Chemistry, on "ORCID in education"	St Trinnean's
11:00am	Tea/Coffee break	St Leonard's Hall
11:20am	Showcasing WMUK-supported projects Brian Kelly, EduWiki Serbia 2014 delegate - with Filip Maljković, Wikimedia Serbia Kate Dorney, TaPRA Research Officer and Senior Curator V&A Museum	St Trinnean's
12:00pm	Engaging Wikimedia in Scotland Greg Singh, Lecturer in Communications, Media & Culture - University of Stirling Discussion panel: 'Education Matters in Scotland,' led by Ally Crockford, Wikimedian in Residence at the National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh	St Trinnean's
1:00pm	Lunch	St Leonard's Hall
2:00pm	Workshop A: For new Campus Ambassadors and Educators (led by Martin Poulter & Toni Sant) Workshop B: Intermediate session for Campus Ambassadors and Educators (led by Tighe Flanagan & Darren Stephens) Workshop C: Wiki*edia Projects in Schools (for students under 18) (led by Daria Cybulska, WMUK Programme Manager)	Nelson Room Bonnar Room St Trinnean's
3:30pm	Tea/Coffee break	St Leonard's Hall
4:00pm	Workshops continue	as above
5:00pm	Closing plenary including lightning talks by members of the Wikipedia Education Collaborative (chaired by Anna Koval)	Nelson Room

EduWiki will also provide an opportunity for Wikipedia Education Collaborative members to follow-up on previous discussions, mainly through a full-day meeting on the day after EduWiki. However, Wikipedia Education Collaborative members will be present during EduWiki and will engage with delegates in a number of ways, which will be announced during the event.

Speaker images

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  Peter McColl, Rector, University of Edinburgh

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  Floor Koudijs, Senior Manager, Wikipedia Education Program

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  Tighe Flanagan, Arab World Education Program Manager

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  Marc Haynes, Wikipedian in Residence at Coleg Cymraeg

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  Ally Crockford, Wikimedian in Residence at the National Library of Scotland

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  Darren Stephens, University of Hull @ Scarborough

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  Toni Sant, Wikimedia UK Education Organiser

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  Padmini Ray Murray, University of Stirling

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  Greg Singh, University of Stirling

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  Brian Kelly

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  Filip Maljković, Wikimedia Serbia

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  Martin Poulter, Former Wikimedia Ambassador at Jisc

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  Andy Mabbett, Wikipedian in Residence at ORCID & Wikimedian in Residence at The Royal Society of Chemistry

Getting here

Arriving by train

Edinburgh's main rail station is Waverley Station, situated between the city's old and new towns. Upon arrival in Waverley Station, further transport is available in the form of taxi ranks located within the station itself, or by means of the local buses which depart from stances on the nearby Princes Street or Waverley Bridge (see below for details), or the newly operational tram system that runs down Princes St, connecting Waverley to Haymarket Station and Edinburgh Airport. Waverley is also connected to the airport via a 24 hour airlink bus that departs from Waverley Bridge, typically every ten minutes.

Arriving by air

Edinburgh Airport is located approximately 8 miles outside of the city centre. Directions for driving to and from Edinburgh Airport are available on the website's transport links page. For access to the city centre via public transport, the airport is well-connected by both bus and trams. A 24 airlink service (£4 one way, £7 open return) runs approximately every ten minutes, and arrives in the city centre, at Waverley Station, in roughly 25 minutes. The new Edinburgh Tram system runs every 8-10 minutes, and costs £5 one way, £8 return.

Arriving at the venue

The EduWiki 2014 venue, St Leonard's Hall, is located approximately 25 minutes (walking distance) from Waverley Station, and is also well-connected by bus. Lothian Buses is Edinburgh's local bus company, running throughout the city; a single fare costs £1.50 for any trip, while a day pass will allow you unlimited travel for the day of purchase for only £3.50.

Exiting Waverley Station via Princes Street will allow you to access the #30 and 33 buses, which depart across from the Scott Monument on Princes St, or the #14 bus, which departs from the North Bridge around the corner. All three buses stop in front of the Commonwealth Pool, which is a short (2 minute) walk from St Leonard's Hall. The Lothian Buses route map will allow you to see the routes laid out over a Google map of Edinburgh; St Leonard's Hall is located just off of Dalkeith Rd in Newington.

Taxis, particularly black cabs, are common in Edinburgh city centre, and can also be booked by phone. The total cab fare will vary, but the distance between Waverley Station and St Leonard's Hall is approximately 10 minutes. The most widely used taxi companies in Edinburgh include:

• Central Radio Taxis (Black Cabs) - +44 131 229-2468
• City Cabs (Black Cabs) - +44 131 228-1211
• Edinburgh Taxi (minicabs - pre-book only) - +44 131 610-1234

While in Edinburgh

For those new to Edinburgh, the EduWiki conference is being held in the city's Newington district, which boasts some fabulous places to eat and drink, and lies not more than a short walk from the historic attractions of the Old Town. Some of the following information might be of interest should you find yourself with the chance and the inclination to explore the city.

Food and drink

Eating in the tourist heart of Edinburgh can be costly, but fortunately there are dozens of extraordinary places to grab a bite or a drink not far away without paying the high prices. Below are a selection of well-loved Edinburgh staples within close distance of St Leonard's Hall that should cater to every palate and every budget.

• Bonsai Bar & Bistro (46 West Richmond Street) - Informal modern Japanese dining room serving stylish sushi, teppanyaki, miso and salads
• Red Fort (10 Drummond Street) - Colourful budget Indian restaurant; a favourite with University of Edinburgh students
• Spoon Cafe Bistro (6A Nicolson St) - Gorgeously eclectic upper-level café and bistro with breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, all reasonably priced and delicious
• The City Restaurant (35 Nicolson Street) - A bright, glass-fronted family diner that is open morning until late, serving up a proper fish and chips and all-day breakfast
• 10to10 in Delhi (67 Nicolson Street) - Laid-back Indian tea house and restaurant, serving delicious dishes for very friendly prices; well worth a visit
• Beirut Lebanese Restaurant (24 Nicolson Square) - Authentic Middle Eastern menu with set-price lunch option and BYO drinks in colourful surroundings
• The Potting Shed Cafe-Bar & Kitchen (32-34 Potterrow) - Creative, farm-to-fork food, plus craft beers and cocktails in eccentric, gardening-themed cafe-bar
• 56 North Cocktail Bar (2-8 West Crosscauseway) - Intimate cocktail bar with booths, a wide range of gins, gourmet burgers, flatbreads and steaks
• The Buffalo Grill (12-14 Chapel Street) - Texan-style BYOB diner for gourmet burgers and steaks
• Yak&Yeti Restaurant (13 Newington Road) - Nepalese and Indian dishes with a modern touch in a relaxed curry house
• Hanedan Turkish Restaurant (41 West Preston Street) - Intimate venue with a Turkish menu featuring hot and cold meze and charcoal-grilled meat and fish
• Drouthy Neebors (1-2 West Preston Street) - Spacious, contemporary pub serving Scottish beer on tap, wines and cocktail pitchers
• Kalpna Vegetarian Restaurant (2-3 St Patrick Square) - Established Indian vegetarian dining in striking, exotic decor with buffet, thali and lunch deals
• Kismot Indian & Bangladeshi Restaurant (29 St. Leonard's Street) - Friendly, family-run Indian diner with creative menu and what claims to be Scotland's hottest curry
• Positano Italian Restaurant (85-87 Newington Road) - Buzzy Italian eatery with an extensive menu of classic dishes such as pizza, plus regional wines
• Celadon Thai Restaurant (49-51 Causewayside) - Stylish Thai dining in elegant bare stone and pale green decor with pre-theatre deals
• Hellers Kitchen (15 Salisbury Place) - Wood-floored, family-run cafe eatery known for its brunch, plus sandwiches and European main dishes
• The Southern Bar (22-26 South Clerk Street) - High-ceilinged pub with stripped wooden floors and a menu of gourmet burgers, plus craft beers

What to do

The EduWiki 2014 Google Map details a number of local tourist destinations in Edinburgh and their location, including the iconic Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish Parliament Buildings, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse - the Queen's official residence in Scotland. While these and other popular sites, like the Camera Obscura, Mary King's Close (an historic street preserved underneath the Royal Mile), and Gladstone's Land charge for entry, there are a number of fantastic local and national cultural organisations that provide an amazing Edinburgh experience for free. Be sure to check out the stunningly renovated National Museum of Scotland and the world-famous Greyfriar's Kirkyard (with a statue of the beloved Greyfriar's Bobby in front). The National Library of Scotland also hosts a free exhibition like the current 'Behind the Lines' exhibit that explores the personal stories of Scots in the First World War. There are several free smaller museums off the Royal Mile, like the Museum of Edinburgh, the Museum of Childhood and the Writer's Museum. Or, if you prefer, grab a pint at one of the busy historic pubs that line the Grassmarket, and take in a view of some of the city's incredible historic architecture.

See also

• Accommodation - where to stay during the conference
• Wikivoyage travel guide for Edinburgh
• Wikipedia article on transport in Edinburgh
• Lothian Buses route maps - select services to determine the best route.
• EduWiki 2014 Google Map - a map detailing the location of the EduWiki 2014 venue as well as several nearby options for accommodation, with an optional layer outlining several nearby popular tourist destinations

Feedback from the last event

See what attendees thought of last year's EduWiki Conference.

Event planning

• Preparations for the event
• 2014 Activity Plan/EduWiki
• 2014 Activity Plan/University and Education Outreach