Wikimedian in Residence The University of Edinburgh’s Wikimedia residency facilitates a sustainable relationship between the University and Wikimedia UK to the mutual benefit of both communities through improved open knowledge exchange. The work of the residency aligns with the University of Edinburgh’s Digital Skills Framework. You can book to attend upcoming workshops on MyEd or via the Wikimedia in Scotland page. Wikipedia 'Wikipedia is today the gateway through which millions of people now seek access to knowledge' - William CrononMaking an articleCiting WikipediaCase Studies of Wikimedia in UK education About the residency Find more information on what our Wikimedian in Residence does and why this role is crucial to the University.What is a Wikimedian in Residence?Wikimedia residencies in ScotlandWikimedia UK - our partners Learn more Quick links, news and projects.10 research findings by Wikimedia Research for 2024 (video)Exploring the future of free knowledge with AI (video)Map of Accused Witches in Scotland Wikidata A linked open data repository for facts on the open web, including all the Wikimedia projects, that can be read and edited by humans and machines.Wikidata Map of Accused Witches in ScotlandMore examples of Wikidata in action Wikimedia Commons A collection of free-to-use media files which anyone can contribute to.How to upload a media file to Commons.How to upload images in bulk.Historic Leith Collection added to Commons. Wikisource The free, human-curated online library.“Libraries are about freedom. Freedom to read, freedom of ideas, freedom of communication. They are about education... and about access to information.” - Neil Gaiman Wikimedia and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion There is common cause between Wikimedia and the University of Edinburgh in supporting equality, diversity and inclusion and promoting knowledge equity online. Ways to contribute There are many ways you can use these skills further.Digital Volunteering with Wikipedia - a new Edinburgh Award.Host or attend an 'edit-a-thon'Wiki Games - short, fun activities.Women in Red Blogs and research Blogs related to and exploring all things Wikipedia, Wikidata and Wikimedia related. This article was published on 2024-10-08
