# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wiki Loves Uganda - Wikipedia Workshop at the University of Edinburgh - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: A social and supportive workshop to learn a new digital skill and share knowledge about the people, places, culture and history of Uganda.About this EventJoin us for a fun, interactive Wikipedia edit-a-thon exploring the people, places, culture, geography and history of Uganda. Let’s turn Wikipedia’s “red links” into well-researched, published articles and tackle the representation gaps in the world's largest free encyclopedia!We are hybrid!Please note you will need to bring a laptop and charger to take part!You can join us for some stellar views at the top of the Edinburgh Future's Institute in Teaching Studio 3.35 on the 3rd floor orWhat to expect?Participants will learn how to edit Wikipedia pages during a hybrid event (online webinar AND in person meetup in theEdinburgh Futures Institute on the 3rd floor in Teaching Studio 3.35) and will be supported over the afternoon to help create new pages for notable places, organisations, and individuals who are not currently on Wikipedia and/or help improve already existing Wikipedia pages.You'll learn a new digital skill and meet like-minded event participants all passionate about improving representation online to help bolster marginalised communities for the benefit of millions of readers all around the world.1:30pm – 1:45pm: Welcome and Tea/Coffee1:45pm – 2:30pm: Wikipedia training from Anna Judelson.2:30pm - 2:45pm: Tea and Coffee break2:45 pm – 4:45pm: Research and Editing.4:45pm – 5:00pm: Publishing your edits, recap and event close.No prior knowledge required as training will be provided for those with no Wikipedia editing experience.What to bring?Please bring your own laptop! The rest is sorted.Have a look at the event page to see if there are pages you would like to help edit/create and if you fancy learning more about Wikipedia ahead of time then you can view the Wiki Basics site.Email ewan.mcandrew@ed.ac.uk if you have any questions.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9CzjIL-A1Q https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/11db54e1-9e38-11f1-86dd-a9509dccaf4b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc180808-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBCxb9oaz5shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY1WGxh07DIAgenda?: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PMWelcome and coffeeHost: Ewan McAndrew?: 01:45 PM - 02:30 PMWikipedia training - learn how impactful and fun it is to edit in - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/wiki-loves-uganda-wikipedia-workshop-at-the-university-of-edinburgh/100001995909511076 - **Event Categories**: workshops, virtual, meetups, webinar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Edinburgh Futures Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Teaching Studio 3.35 on the 3rd floor - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Edinburgh Futures Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Teaching Studio 3.35 on the 3rd floor - **lat**: 55.94473230000001 - **long**: -3.192856 - **full address**: Edinburgh Futures Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Teaching Studio 3.35 on the 3rd floor, 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wiki Loves Uganda - Wikipedia Workshop at the University of Edinburgh - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/67bf5e72af619b1c74bd6b5d7569093442b5da9b4eaa630b2577483f9ac6b08d-rimg-w1200-h533-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786254119 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wiki Loves Uganda - Wikipedia Workshop at the University of Edinburgh being held? - **A:** Wiki Loves Uganda - Wikipedia Workshop at the University of Edinburgh takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Edinburgh Futures Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Teaching Studio 3.35 on the 3rd floor, 1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Wiki Loves Uganda - Wikipedia Workshop at the University of Edinburgh? - **A:** Wiki Loves Uganda - Wikipedia Workshop at the University of Edinburgh is organized by Information Service, University of Edinburgh. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Wiki Loves Uganda - Wikipedia Workshop at the University of Edinburgh is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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