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�? Drum roll, please: The 2022 Wikimedians of the Year are here! Each year, those who have made outstanding contributions to the free knowledge movement are recognized. Meet this year’s winners: w.wiki/5a95 #Wikimania2022

Lecture Notes Role Of Wikipedia In Making Info Accessible

“You are experiencing Wikipedia everywhere, even if you don’t know it,” said

@fuzheado

to an audience at Chautauqua Institution. The 2022 Wikimedia Laureate explained how technology allows for free access to knowledge.

@ThePost_Journal

reports. ⬇️

post-journal.com

CHAUTAUQUA — Andrew Lih is one of the main reasons Wikipedia fills the knowledge gap and records history in real time. And Wikipedia is used by many people as well as corporations. Lih talked to an...

500 Women Scientists

@500womensci

Aug 16

Have you signed up yet? Join our upcoming #VisibleWikiWomen

edit-a-thon with

@WhoseKnowledge

to make women and non-binary folks of African descent in #STEMM visible online. RSVP: 500womenscientists.org/wiki

Omorodion Okuonghae

@omorodionok

Aug 22

We are moving ahead with our plans to help improve the #Climate and #Environmental Literacy of #Nigerians . Our next stop will be at Rivers State University, Port Harcourt.

Wikimedia Foundation and 3 others

Help make

more visual 📷 The third edition of Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos (

@WPWPCampaign

) invites communities all over the world to add photos to Wikipedia articles lacking visual information. Submit your collaborations before 31 August ⬇️

meta.wikimedia.org

Wikipedia Pages Wanting Photos 2022 - Meta

Adam Waxman

@awaxman

Aug 17

"Oh, this is a movement."

@InnovateRaleigh

fellow

@skyoutbriout

profiles some of the North Carolinians who help make

In age of misinformation, small group of NC residents keeps Wikipedia (mostly) correct

work. #wikipedia #misinformation

newsobserver.com

Volunteer group dedicates hours researching, writing, debating and scrutinizing facts, while trying to bring new editors into the fold.

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Wikimedia Argentina

@wikimedia_ar

Aug 16

#Wikimania2022 en Argentina ya tiene su categoría en

@WikiCommons

🔗commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category: 📸

@Ezarate29

@BugWarp

/ CC BY-SA 4.0 / PD

Internet Archive

@internetarchive

Aug 19

We believe the same—the best way to fight disinformation is to provide access to factual info. That’s why we’re linking

@wikipedia

references to the digitized books in our library 🔗📚: blog.archive.org/2019/10/29/wea Then, let's make sure students know how to use these resources👇

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Yael

@rebeccayael

· Aug 18

At @wikipedia, we believe factual, cited content can help foster media literacy and fight disinformation. Come join Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom and help teachers guide their students to read Wikipedia more critically through our training program: w.wiki/3hAk

Aug 21

How can university students develop their subject knowledge, research, and writing skills using

Student-led knowledge exchange using Wikipedia

? Explore a case study from

@HKUniversity

, via

@timeshighered

⬇️

timeshighereducation.com

Challenging students to draft or enhance Wikipedia entries is an effective way to develop their subject knowledge, research and writing skills, as Adrian Man-Ho Lam explains

Education/Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom/ToT - Meta

, we believe factual, cited content can help foster media literacy and fight disinformation. Come join Reading Wikipedia in the Classroom and help teachers guide their students to read Wikipedia more critically through our training program:

meta.wikimedia.org

Aug 20

In 2019, we started the process to update

’s desktop interface, with the goal of making it easier for everyone to use. With the updates coming soon, learn how equity has been incorporated through the whole process.

Prioritizing equity within Wikipedia’s new desktop

The internet was an interesting place in 2010. Many of the largest internet websites today were just getting started. Smartphone usage was beginning to grow significantly. Also, Wikipedia had a bra…

�?�報処�?�学会 / IPSJ

@IPSJ_official

Aug 9

⋰ 　�?�報処�?�学会�?� 「Wikipedia Library」�?�参画�?��?��?��?�📓 ⋱ 一定�?�基準を満�?��?��?�Wikipedia�?�編集者�?� ✅�?�報処�?�学会�?�論文誌ジ�?��?��?��?� ✅�??�?��?�ザクシ�?��?� ✅研究報告�?�コ�?��?��?��?� を無料�?�閲覧�?��?�?事�?�執筆�?�役立�?�る�?��?��?��?��?�る�?�?��?��?�り�?��?��?�🙌 diff.wikimedia.org/2022/07/29/inf

Aug 19

“These founding pillars of Wikipedia have not only withstood the test of the last 20 years, but in fact, made it one of the most reliable, safest places on the internet.” Our CEO Maryana Iskander shares how

's model works. Watch on

@OpenMindTV

The Freedom of Literacy - Maryana Iskander | The Open Mind

Wikimedia Foundation Executive Director and CEO Maryana Iskander discusses freedom of information and literacy.Taped Date: 7/11/2022. First Air Date:...

Aug 18

Research publications from the

@IPSJ_official

can now be freely accessed by active Wikipedia contributors on

@WikiLibrary

. Previously behind a paywall, the research will help editors strengthen science and technology articles on

Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ) is Joining The Wikipedia Library!

One of the challenges that are faced by Wikipedians is the availability of credible information as a source of reference. Academic writings have been deemed as one of the most appropriate reference…

Wikimedia Chile

@wikimedia_cl

Aug 17

👉 La especialista en Public Policy para Latinoamérica de Fundación

Derechos Digitales and 2 others

, Amalia Toledo, expone sobre los desafíos del acceso libre al conocimiento en la región, la falta de representación en #Wikipedia y el estado actual de la discusión sobre #dominiopúblico en Chile.

Aug 17

“The reality is a very typical case study of how Wikipedians modify articles in response to current events.”

@sdkb42

writes for

@slate

about what actually happened with the

How a False Claim About Wikipedia Sparked a Right-Wing Media Frenzy

article about “Recession” ⬇️

slate.com

Some conservatives are learning to weaponize the encyclopedia as part of a political battle to delegitimize traditional sources.

Times Higher Education

@timeshighered

Aug 1

Challenging students to draft or enhance

Student-led knowledge exchange using Wikipedia

entries is an effective way to develop their subject knowledge, research and writing skills, as Adrian Man-Ho Lam explains on #THECampus

timeshighereducation.com

Challenging students to draft or enhance Wikipedia entries is an effective way to develop their subject knowledge, research and writing skills, as Adrian Man-Ho Lam explains

Aug 16

The Wikimedia Foundation celebrates the outcome of the case, and will continue to protect and defend free access to knowledge globally. (3/3)

The right to be forgotten is the principle that allows individuals to request that information about themselves be de-indexed from search engine results, rendering that information less prevalent online. (2/3)

Argentina's Supreme Court of Justice delivered a recent decision that upheld freedom of expression and protected free access to public information in a case about the right to be forgotten. (1/3)

Argentina’s Supreme Court of Justice Holds in Favor of Freedom of Expression in Right to be...

Last month, the Supreme Court of Justice of the Argentine Nation (Argentina) delivered a decision that upheld freedom of expression and protected free access to public information in a case regardi…

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SAGE Publishing Partners with The Wikipedia Library to Grant Journal Access to Wikipedia Editors —...

SAGE Publishing

@SAGE_Publishing

Aug 9

We are pleased to announce a partnership with

@WikiLibrary

to provide Wikipedia editors access to SAGE’s journals - this partnership will connect peer-reviewed research to those outside of academia for greater societal understanding. Read more:

group.sagepub.com

SAGE Publishing is pleased to announce a partnership with The Wikipedia Library to provide Wikipedia editors full-text access to SAGE’s more than 1,100 journals beginning immediately. The partnership...

Wikimedia User Group Nigeria

@WikimediaNG

Congratulations to our very own Dr.

@librarian_nkem

as she emerges as the “Newcomer” Wikimedian of the year 2022…. We are proud of you the super digital grandma #Wikimania2022

Wiki Loves SDGs Nigeria

@WikiLovesSDGsNG

It’s indeed a great time with active and vibrant editors across five states in Nigeria. #Wikimania2022 Ilorin meet-up was a huge success. We want to say a big thank you to you all who attended and those who couldn’t. Do have great week ahead! We love you all! Wiki loves you!

Wiki Loves SDGs Nigeria

and 9 others

Danna Linn Barnett

@Golans_mom

Did you know that Deror wrote more than 2% of the entire Hebrew #Wikipedia and uploaded more than 37000 photos,has been part of #Wikimania committees and has continuously contributed to Wikipedia since 2004 (also, my brother ?) #Wikimania2022

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· Aug 14

Congratulations to Deror Lin, one of this year's Wikimedia Laureate award winners!

Deror is an inspiring editor and a prolific contributor who has been instrumental in organizing many @Wikimania convenings. He has written 8,600+ articles for Hebrew Wikipedia! #Wikimania2022

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Wikimedia Ukraine

@wikimedia_ua

#Wikimania2022 підходить до �?вого завер�?ення! �? Впродовж чотирьох днів вона обʼєднала ти�?ячі вікімедійців та вікімедійниць з �?�?ього �?віт�?. 🧑🏻‍💻 Водноча�? �? Києві завер�?ила�?я локальна вікіз�?�?тріч, при�?вячена Вікіманії. Детальні�?е про те, як прой�?ла ця подія, ми розповімо згодом.

Lucy Crompton-Reid

@lcromptonreid

So delighted, honoured and humbled that

@wikimediauk

has received this award. Thank you to our nominees and to the committee. We are still learning about how to centre diversity in our work in a meaningful way but are so grateful for this recognition.

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· Aug 14

Congratulations to @wikimediauk, the Wikimedia Affiliate Spotlight (Governance) winner!

The affiliate has centered knowledge equity, not just in programming and content, but in their own leadership. #Wikimania2022

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Wikimedia México

@Wikimedia_mx

¡Estamos muy contentas porque dos mujeres que queremos y admiramos de América Latina fueron premiadas! MUCHAS FELICIDADES

@OlgaViota

@annatorresadell

Wikimedistas del Año 2022. #Wikimania2022

That is a wrap on #Wikimania2022! Thank you for joining the party with us 🎉 We cannot wait to connect again at next year’s

@wikimania

! Join the closing toast: youtube.com/watch?v=BCRi1V

Wikipedia

Wikimedians are the volunteers behind Wikipedia and all other Wikimedia projects. They make knowledge possible for everyone. Each year at

@Wikimania

, those who have made outstanding contributions to the free knowledge movement are recognized. Meet them: w.wiki/5a95

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· Aug 14

Drum roll, please: The 2022 Wikimedians of the Year are here! Each year, those who have made outstanding contributions to the free knowledge movement are recognized. Meet this year’s winners: w.wiki/5a95 #Wikimania2022

Wikifunctions, the first new Wikimedia project in ten years, will soon break cover. At #Wikimania2022, get a peek into what Wikifunctions will do and how it will fuel other Wikimedia projects.

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Stephen Harrison

@harrisonstephen

Excited about this one, too! There have been many times when

@fuzheado

’s writings about Wikipedia have helped clarify something important about the site’s history, and he’s been very generous as a source for Wikipedia-related interviews 🙏

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· Aug 14

Congrats to Andrew Lih (@fuzheado), recognized as one of this year's Wikimedia Laureate award winners! Andrew is an internationally-renowned @Wikipedia expert, author, professor and Wikimedia contributor. He has attended every @Wikimania since its founding in 2005. #Wikimania2022

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Anna Torres Adell

@annatorresadell

Parece que hay gente que opina que hago un trabajo lindo, lo que no saben es que lo lindo es crecer con elles. Gracias a la comunidad Wikimedia, especialmente en LATAM por tanto amor. Eso me llevo, el amor. ❤

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· Aug 14

Congratulations to @annatorresadell, Executive Director of @wikimedia_ar, and the new 2022 Honorable Mention Wikimedian of the Year winner!

Anna goes above and beyond her job description, helping to grow the Wikimedia community across Latin America. #Wikimania2022

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Now at #Wikimania2022 ➡️ Come and connect with the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees. Whether you have never heard of the Board, or are just interested in learning more about how the Wikimedia Foundation is governed, this informal session is for you.

Wikimania 2022 Day 4 Tent 1

Wikimania 2022 - Making Meaning of “Knowledge Equity” and “Knowledge...

Knowledge Equity and Knowledge as a Service are the two key pillars of Wikimedia's 2030 Movement Strategy. But what do they mean? At #Wikimania2022, our CEO

@MaryanaIskander

and

@gpaumier

explore definitions with

and

Join the Hackathon Showcase at #Wikimania2022 to check out all the new technical projects and advances that were built over the last few days. #wmhack

@wikimediatech

Wikimania 2022 Day 4 Tent 2

Get to know all of the 2022 Wikimedian of the Year award winners! #Wikimania2022