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 is today the gateway through which millions of people now seek access to knowledge' - William Cronon
Find more information on what our Wikimedian in Residence does and why this role is crucial to the University.
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.
A collection of free-to-use media files which anyone can contribute to.
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
There is common cause between Wikimedia and the University of Edinburgh in supporting equality, diversity and inclusion and promoting knowledge equity online.
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 related to and exploring all things Wikipedia, Wikidata and Wikimedia related.