We are excited to announce that SACHI is supporting Digital Inclusion WikiConnect. This project aligns perfectly with our ongoing commitment to fostering community engagement and promoting high-social impact initiatives.
Digital Inclusion WikiConnect
Did you know you have the power to shape the world’s largest encyclopedia while making a real difference in digital inclusion? Whether you’re a Wikipedia beginner or a seasoned contributor, Digital Inclusion WikiConnect offers you the chance to develop new skills, contribute your expertise and help combat digital poverty. With plenty of support, workshops, and hands-on guidance, this is your chance to plug knowledge gaps and address the issue of digital poverty.
Photo CC 2.0 by Oliver Lavery on Flicker – Digital Divide
What is the project all about?
Digital Inclusion WikiConnect aims to foster collaboration between staff and students at the University of St Andrews by promoting inclusive practices and digital inclusion through the creation and editing of Wikipedia articles relevant to digital poverty and/or your area of expertise. By engaging participants in this event, we seek to increase student engagement, raise awareness about the importance of digital inclusion, particularly for marginalised communities, and celebrate good intergenerational practices within our University.
It is supported by the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Fund, School of Computer Science, CS EDI Committee, and SACHI, and led by the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Open Knowledge Network (IDEA Network for short!)
2nd Intake Announcement 📢
🗓️ Thursday 24 October 2024, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
📍 School of Physics and Astronomy
This is your opportunity to learn new skills, contribute valuable knowledge, and help shape the future of digital inclusion through Wikipedia.
🎉 Special Highlight: We’re thrilled to have Freddie Quek, a global digital inclusion leader and founder of the #joiningthedots initiative, joining us again, but this time in person! Freddie’s work has significantly impacted national strategies to close the digital divide, and this is a rare chance to hear his insights first-hand.
Why and how would I sign up?
This project aims to deliver a real social impact on the issue of digital inclusion. Alongside this, it is also a great opportunity to showcase your skills in independent research and collaboration, which prove to be invaluable for your future studies and teaching. To find out more about the benefits of taking part and to sign up, please complete our sign up form here.
FAQs
Do I need to be a wiki contributor already?
Absolutely not. We will support you every step of the way, from signing up as an editor to publishing your first article, and all the steps in between.
I’m not an academic; can I still be involved?
Absolutely. This is open to all staff at the University, regardless of job family.
I am a PhD student; do I count as staff or student on this project?
For the purposes of this project, we will be classing PhD students as students.
I am working remotely on 24 October; can I join online?
We will have an EDI Engagement Facilitator available to support those who can only attend on 24 October online.
Why You Should Join
By participating in this project, you will:
- Plug knowledge gaps on the world’s largest open-access platform.
- Develop valuable skills in research, wiki writing, and addressing digital literacy issues.
- Make an impact on digital poverty by contributing to inclusive knowledge.
- Collaborate with peers and experts in an intergenerational knowledge-sharing effort.
Sign Up Now!
Spaces are limited, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If the session is fully booked, a waiting list will be available. No prior experience with Wikipedia is required—we will support you every step of the way!
Let’s collaborate to bridge the digital divide and promote inclusive knowledge sharing together.