Events

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The events in the list below may be of interest to Wikimedia UK volunteers and members. The list includes events run by or related to the charity, as well as unconnected Wikimedia or open knowledge events that may be of interest, especially within the UK. You can expect to find Wikimedia UK volunteers at most of these.

If you know of an upcoming event that is not listed, please add it below.

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• Events in Scotland are also listed on the Wikimedia in Scotland page.
• Welsh events are also listed on the Wikimedia in Wales page.

Past events

2026

January

• 17 - Navigating Challenging Topics - Creating a toolkit for supporting editors. 1-4pm UTC, online. This event is intended to draw together advice and best practice both for editors and those supporting editors who work in on-wiki areas which might be considered more challenging.
• 17 - Revitalizing UK History, Series 2: Multilingual Expansion. Learn how to edit and translate Wikidata entries, including adding multilingual labels and descriptions. (3pm - 5pm Online)
• 22 - Cardiff Meet Up #6 / Wikigwrdd Caerdydd #6 6pm - 8pm, Bru Coffee, Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 2BG
• 25 - WMUK Sandbox Session - Being an en.wiki admin. 1-2pm UTC, online.
• 31 - Perth Women on Wikipedia - Wiki editing practice, support & a cuppa - 10:00 - 12:00, Bramblers Cafe, Perth. More information on these regular meetups here.

February

• 5 - Online Introduction to Wikipedia Editing. Find out how to edit Wikipedia (6pm-8.30pm). Book here. The event will focus on enhancing the coverage on Wikipedia of Women involved in the Sustainable Development Goals of Climate Action, Life Under Water and Life on Land.
• 09 - Introduction to Wikidata - 1 Why and how to add data to Wikidata, 6pm-8pm UTC. This workshop is open to all, will be held on Zoom, and is aimed at those starting out in their Wikidata journey! Trainer is Dr Martin Poulter.
• 16 - Introduction to Wikidata - 2 Make your first query on Wikidata using SPARQL, 6pm-8pm UTC. This workshop is open to all, will be held on Zoom, and is aimed at those starting out in their Wikidata journey! Trainer is Dr Martin Poulter.
• 20 - Hacathon Hanes / History Hackathon 10am - 4pm Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru | The National Library of Wales, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU (a free event, which includes lunch and a gift for all those who attend!)
• 28 - Perth Women on Wikipedia - Wiki editing practice, support & a cuppa - 10:00 - 12:00, Bramblers Cafe, Perth. More information on these regular meetups here.

March

• 28 - Perth Women on Wikipedia - Wiki editing practice, support & a cuppa - 10:00 - 12:00, Bramblers Cafe, Perth. More information on these regular meetups here.

April

• 25 - Perth Women on Wikipedia - Wiki editing practice, support & a cuppa - 10:00 - 12:00, Bramblers Cafe, Perth. More information on these regular meetups here.

May

• 30 - Perth Women on Wikipedia - Wiki editing practice, support & a cuppa - 10:00 - 12:00, Bramblers Cafe, Perth. More information on these regular meetups here.