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Do you want the chance to improve Wikipedia science coverage? Would you like to find out more about, and discuss, the issues surrounding women in science? We are running a two-part event, consisting of a Wikipedia editing session and an evening panel discussion. You can choose to participate in both, or just one of them, on Tuesday 13th May 2014 at the University of Liverpool.

Working with Wikimedia UK and the Medical Research Council, the University of Liverpool is organising a Women in Science-themed editing event. This event builds on the success of the first such event run by the Royal Society in October 2012, and now also features the MRC. Event attendees will be helping to create or add to the Wikipedia articles about female scientists (who tend to be under-represented on Wikipedia), and attract more female editors to the project.

In addition we are pleased to announce that there are 90 places available for an evening Women in Science reception and panel discussion to serve as a forum on women's experiences in science (5:00 – 7:30pm). This includes a talk by Professor Dame Julia Higgins, who will be accompanied on the panel by Professor Sue Wray, Professor Tara Shears, Professor Ian Greer (TBC) and two MRC Fellows, Dr Lauren Walker and Dr Sarah Skeoch. Come along to discuss how women can be better represented in science and hear how female scientists' careers have flourished.

The events are open both to people who are new to Wikipedia and experienced Wikipedia editors alike. Female would-be editors are particularly encouraged to attend.

Attendance is free, but booking through EventBrite is essential. Find out more about the event here.