Meet the scientist working to increase the number of underrepresented scientists and engineers on Wikipedia
By day, Dr. Jess Wade is a physicist best known for her work on “polymer-based, circularly polarising, light-emitting diodes.” But in the evenings (and on the weekends, and as other time permits) Dr. Wade is a strong advocate for increasing diversity and inclusion in STEM subjects, speaking at conferences and starting a campaign on Wikipedia to promote more early-career women….
New interaction timeline improves investigation of harassment cases
The new interaction timeline tool is a way to look at two contributors’ editing history—where they have interacted, when, and how often. This can help add clarity when reviewing reports of harassment and abuse, and takes some of the burden off both the people reviewing problems, and the people reporting them.
What should journalists know about Wikipedia? A Poynter Institute NewsU webinar
Join us for a Poynter Institute NewsU webinar to help journalists around the world better understand Wikipedia. Here's some additional details on what we're going to talk about on July 12.
Portuguese Wikipedia hits one million articles
Celebrating the fifteenth Wikipedia to cross the one million article rubicon.
For these Wikipedia editors, ancient Egyptian pyramids are more than a symbol
Two of Wikipedia's editors speak out about what motivates them to write about ancient Egypt on Wikipedia.
The insights series: Sam Oyeyele
Interviews with Wikimedians from emerging communities from Africa, Asia and Latin America, sharing their experiences of Wikimedia Conference 2018 and what the free knowledge movement means to them.
Don’t panic! Build your own Hitchhiker’s Guide with Wikipedia
Enter Kiwix, the offline Wikipedia reader.
Wikipedia and Hollywood come together for Los Angeles edit-a-thon
More women are now a part of the sum of all knowledge.
The insights series: Felix Nartey
Interviews with Wikimedians from emerging communities from Africa, Asia and Latin America, sharing their experiences of Wikimedia Conference 2018 and what the free knowledge movement means to them.
Twitter bots powered by Wikipedia: An interview with Darius Kazemi, internet artist
We wanted to learn more.