Wikimedian in Residence | Information Services

Wikimedian in Residence | Information Services
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 Cronon
Making an article
Citing Wikipedia
Case 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 Scotland
Wikimedia UK - our partners
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 Scotland
More 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