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== 2012 Activity Plan == | == 2012 Activity Plan == | ||
Our activity plan for 2012 was [[2012 Activity Plan|posted to the WMUK wiki]] on 1 October. | Our activity plan for 2012 was [[2012 Activity Plan|posted to the WMUK wiki]] on 1 October. The Activity Plan is an outline of the work we will do in 2012, and the resources we need to support it. It is an important stage in the development of our 2012 Budget. When we’re asking people for money in this Autumn’s fundraiser, the Activity Plan will show people what we’re hoping to achieve with their donations – so it’s also important for the openness and accountability of our fundraising. | ||
The Activity Plan is an outline of the work we will do in 2012, and the resources we need to support it. It is an important stage in the development of our 2012 Budget. When we’re asking people for money in this Autumn’s fundraiser, the Activity Plan will show people what we’re hoping to achieve with their donations – so it’s also important for the openness and accountability of our fundraising. | |||
== Education projects == | == Education projects == | ||
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Dr Mark Graham, and Han-Teng Liao, both from the Oxford Internet Institute, attended [http://www.wikisym.org/ws2011/start WikiSym 2011] on [[WikiSym Scholarships|WMUK scholarships]] this month; they also presented about their work at the Wikimedia Foundation offices. | Dr Mark Graham, and Han-Teng Liao, both from the Oxford Internet Institute, attended [http://www.wikisym.org/ws2011/start WikiSym 2011] on [[WikiSym Scholarships|WMUK scholarships]] this month; they also presented about their work at the Wikimedia Foundation offices. | ||
Fiona Apps, supported by Richard Symonds, held a stall at the University of Warwick Freshers fayre, on 1 October. | Fiona Apps, supported by Richard Symonds, held a stall at the University of Warwick Freshers fayre, on 1 October. This resulted in over 70 expressions of interest in forming a Wiki student club. | ||
We have supported a University of Birmingham bid for JISC funding for World War One digital content prioritization; our letter of support is at [[:File:Birmingham JISC support.pdf]]. | We have supported a University of Birmingham bid for JISC funding for World War One digital content prioritization; our letter of support is at [[:File:Birmingham JISC support.pdf]]. | ||
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== GLAM activities == | == GLAM activities == | ||
[[File:QR Codes 001.jpg|thumb|right|CeriseLovesColours and friend from Paris visit Derby to collect 2nd prize in Multilingual challenge]] | [[File:QR Codes 001.jpg|thumb|right|CeriseLovesColours and friend from Paris visit Derby to collect 2nd prize in Multilingual challenge]] | ||
On October 1st there was a [[Herbert Backstage Pass|Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Backstage Pass]] - this was covered in detail in the ''[[outreach:GLAM/Newsletter/October 2011/Contents/UK report|This Month in GLAM]]'' newletter. Also on the 1st, Tom Morris attending [http://overtheair.org/blog/category/about/about-over-the-air/ Over the Air] at Bletchley Park. | |||
On the 7th October, an internal training workshop was held at the British Museum. Then on the 13th October, the [[wikipedia:Wikipedia:GLAM/BM/Ice Age Event - October 13, 2011|British Museum Ice Age art "Behind the Scenes" event]] was held. | |||
Other events this month included: | |||
* 5th - Martin Poulter spoke on "Common pitfalls in engaging with Wikipedia" at [http://bathcamp.org/events/event/open-spirit/ Bathcamp #26, the Innovation Centre, Bath] | |||
* 14th - CeriseLovesColours from France visits Derby for VIP tour and to pick 2nd prize for the Wright Challenge | * 14th - CeriseLovesColours from France visits Derby for VIP tour and to pick 2nd prize for the Wright Challenge | ||
* 28th - Initial meeting for MonmouthpediA - John Cummings | * 28th - Initial meeting for MonmouthpediA - John Cummings | ||
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* UK Wikimeets this month: [[meta:Meetup/Edinburgh_3|Edinburgh meeting]] (1st), [[meta:Meetup/Cambridge/12|Cambridge meetup]] (8th), [[:meta:Wikipedia:Meetup/London 50|London]] (16th) | * UK Wikimeets this month: [[meta:Meetup/Edinburgh_3|Edinburgh meeting]] (1st), [[meta:Meetup/Cambridge/12|Cambridge meetup]] (8th), [[:meta:Wikipedia:Meetup/London 50|London]] (16th) | ||
* 3rd-5th - Roger Bamkin speaking at Europeana Tech Conference in Vienna ([[Visit report - Europeana Tech Conference 3-5 Oct 2011|report here]]) | * 3rd-5th - Roger Bamkin speaking at Europeana Tech Conference in Vienna ([[Visit report - Europeana Tech Conference 3-5 Oct 2011|report here]]) | ||
* Microgrants funded this month include [[Microgrants/Elections in Europe|Elections in Europe]] from [[:wikipedia:User:Number 57|User:Number 57]] and [[Microgrants/Copyright law|Copyright law]] from [[User:Ironholds]] | * Microgrants funded this month include [[Microgrants/Elections in Europe|Elections in Europe]] from [[:wikipedia:User:Number 57|User:Number 57]] and [[Microgrants/Copyright law|Copyright law]] from [[User:Ironholds]] | ||
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** [http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/oct/19/when-i-died-on-wikipedia?newsfeed=true When I died on Wikipedia], Guardian | ** [http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/oct/19/when-i-died-on-wikipedia?newsfeed=true When I died on Wikipedia], Guardian | ||
* Jimmy Wales | * Jimmy Wales | ||
** 23 October, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/jimmy-wales-the-internets-shy-evangelist-2374679.html Jimmy Wales: The internet's shy evangelist], Independent | ** 23 October, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/jimmy-wales-the-internets-shy-evangelist-2374679.html Jimmy Wales: The internet's shy evangelist], Independent - unfortunately containing a number of inaccuracies. | ||
== Upcoming activities in November == | == Upcoming activities in November == | ||
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= Administrative activities = | = Administrative activities = | ||
== Board activities == | == Board activities == | ||
A full board meeting was [[Agenda 11Oct11|held on 11 October]], focused on the topics of office space; charity status and fundraising readiness. [[Minutes 11Oct11|Draft minutes from the meeting are available]. A brief board meeting was also [[Agenda 16Oct11|held on 16 October]] discussing the constitution of the Executive Board, and the implementation of our expenses system. You can also find out information about our Board member's recent activities at [[Reports 11Oct11|the report page for the board meeting on 11th October]]. | |||
== | ==Extraordinary General Meeting to change our Objects== | ||
On 16th October we held an [[EGM 2011|Extraordinary General Meeting]] to approve a [[EGM_2011#Resolution|change of our Objects]] as part of the process of being recognized by the Charities Commission as a UK charity. The resolution was passed, with 49 supporting, 1 abstaining and no-one opposing. | |||
== Fundraising == | == Fundraising == | ||
A number of fundraising tests were run this month; the details and their outcomes are [[:meta:Fundraising 2011/Local testing/GB|described on meta]]. For more information about our participation in this year's fundraiser, see [[2011 Fundraiser]]. | A number of fundraising tests were run this month; the details and their outcomes are [[:meta:Fundraising 2011/Local testing/GB|described on meta]]. For more information about our participation in this year's fundraiser, see [[2011 Fundraiser]]. | ||
We received | We received £17,622.69 in donations from 1270 donors via paypal this month, and £658 of monthly donations from N donors via direct debit (including M new direct debits). For more information please see our monthly fundraising report at [[Fundraising Report - Monthly Totals 2011]]. | ||
We are currently in the process of assembling our [[Expense policy]], which more clearly sets out the approach that we have already been following with regards expenses incurred by Board, staff and volunteers when on Wikimedia UK business. | We are currently in the process of assembling our [[Expense policy]], which more clearly sets out the approach that we have already been following with regards expenses incurred by Board, staff and volunteers when on Wikimedia UK business. | ||
== Recruitment == | == Recruitment == | ||
Our Chief Exec, Jon Davies, started work on 1 October. | Our Chief Exec, Jon Davies, started work on 1 October. | ||
Recruitment started for our permanent [[Office and Development Manager]], with interviews due to take place in November. | |||
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Revision as of 21:34, 10 November 2011
Below is the Wikimedia UK monthly report for the period 1 to 31 October 2011. If you want to keep up with the chapter's activities as they happen, please subscribe to our blog, join our mailing list, and/or follow us on Twitter. If you have any questions or comments, please drop us a line on this report's talk page.
Program activities
2012 Activity Plan
Our activity plan for 2012 was posted to the WMUK wiki on 1 October. The Activity Plan is an outline of the work we will do in 2012, and the resources we need to support it. It is an important stage in the development of our 2012 Budget. When we’re asking people for money in this Autumn’s fundraiser, the Activity Plan will show people what we’re hoping to achieve with their donations – so it’s also important for the openness and accountability of our fundraising.
Education projects
Dr Mark Graham, and Han-Teng Liao, both from the Oxford Internet Institute, attended WikiSym 2011 on WMUK scholarships this month; they also presented about their work at the Wikimedia Foundation offices.
Fiona Apps, supported by Richard Symonds, held a stall at the University of Warwick Freshers fayre, on 1 October. This resulted in over 70 expressions of interest in forming a Wiki student club.
We have supported a University of Birmingham bid for JISC funding for World War One digital content prioritization; our letter of support is at File:Birmingham JISC support.pdf.
GLAM activities
On October 1st there was a Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Backstage Pass - this was covered in detail in the This Month in GLAM newletter. Also on the 1st, Tom Morris attending Over the Air at Bletchley Park.
On the 7th October, an internal training workshop was held at the British Museum. Then on the 13th October, the British Museum Ice Age art "Behind the Scenes" event was held.
Other events this month included:
- 5th - Martin Poulter spoke on "Common pitfalls in engaging with Wikipedia" at Bathcamp #26, the Innovation Centre, Bath
- 14th - CeriseLovesColours from France visits Derby for VIP tour and to pick 2nd prize for the Wright Challenge
- 28th - Initial meeting for MonmouthpediA - John Cummings
Other activities
- UK Wikimeets this month: Edinburgh meeting (1st), Cambridge meetup (8th), London (16th)
- 3rd-5th - Roger Bamkin speaking at Europeana Tech Conference in Vienna (report here)
- Microgrants funded this month include Elections in Europe from User:Number 57 and Copyright law from User:Ironholds
UK press coverage (and coverage of UK projects & activities)
Press coverage of Wikipedia in UK publications this month included:
- Journal: "The Linguist" (vol. 50 no. 5, Oct/Nov 2011, p. 7 covers "Net Challenge" by Andrew Dalby listing the winners in Russia, France, Italy, Indonesia and the Czech Republic
- 1st - continued coverage of QRPedia:
- How Wikipedia Is Making QR Codes Useful Again, Gizmodo
- QRPedia: Wikipedia launches QR code tool for museums, PC Advisor
- QRPedia - simple but effective , i-Programmer
- Also: Wikipedia Signpost write-up of QRPedia
- 3rd - Wikipedia codifica tutto, Pubblicita Italia (QRpedia and arty QR codes)
- 5th-7th - several UK media outlets covered the strike of the Italian Wikipedia:
- Wikipedia closes in Italy after Silvio Berlusconi 'gagging' bid, Independent
- Wikipedia shuts Italy site to protest Berlusconi "gag law", Reuters UK
- Italy wiretap law: Wikipedia hides pages in protest, BBC News
- Wikipedia Shut Italian Site In Protest Over Privacy Law, Huffington Post UK
- 7th - Die Wikipedia kommt ins Museum, Spiegel on line, Interview with Peter Weiss about QRpedia and GLAM
- 14th Arriba a Barcelona l’exposició ‘Joan Miró. L’escala de l’evasió, Calalan Wikipedia and QRpedia enable Spanish Art Gallery labelling by Kippelboy
- Wikipedia vandalism:
- Jimmy Wales
- 23 October, Jimmy Wales: The internet's shy evangelist, Independent - unfortunately containing a number of inaccuracies.
Upcoming activities in November
- (To be copied here from Events at the end of this month)
For events in December and onwards, please see Events.
Administrative activities
Board activities
A full board meeting was held on 11 October, focused on the topics of office space; charity status and fundraising readiness. [[Minutes 11Oct11|Draft minutes from the meeting are available]. A brief board meeting was also held on 16 October discussing the constitution of the Executive Board, and the implementation of our expenses system. You can also find out information about our Board member's recent activities at the report page for the board meeting on 11th October.
Extraordinary General Meeting to change our Objects
On 16th October we held an Extraordinary General Meeting to approve a change of our Objects as part of the process of being recognized by the Charities Commission as a UK charity. The resolution was passed, with 49 supporting, 1 abstaining and no-one opposing.
Fundraising
A number of fundraising tests were run this month; the details and their outcomes are described on meta. For more information about our participation in this year's fundraiser, see 2011 Fundraiser.
We received £17,622.69 in donations from 1270 donors via paypal this month, and £658 of monthly donations from N donors via direct debit (including M new direct debits). For more information please see our monthly fundraising report at Fundraising Report - Monthly Totals 2011.
We are currently in the process of assembling our Expense policy, which more clearly sets out the approach that we have already been following with regards expenses incurred by Board, staff and volunteers when on Wikimedia UK business.
Recruitment
Our Chief Exec, Jon Davies, started work on 1 October.
Recruitment started for our permanent Office and Development Manager, with interviews due to take place in November.