[Wikimediauk-l] National Museums Scotland listings to 1 December 2013
Just in-case anyone is visiting Edinburgh, here's a few things you might be able to get up to, ... - Forwarded message from nms.ac.uk - Subject: National Museums Scotland listings to 1 December 2013 Please find below National Museums Scotland listings to 1 December 2013. Exhibitions National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF Mary, Queen of Scots 28 June - 17 November 2013 Exhibition Gallery 1, Level 3 Cost: Adult £9, Concession £7.50, Child (12-15) £6, Under 12s free, National Museums Scotland Members free, National Art Pass holders receive 50% discount. Arguably one of the most enigmatic figures in Scottish history, the story of Mary, Queen of Scots can still arouse strong emotions: was she betrayed by those she trusted, condemned to die a Catholic martyr, or a murdering adulteress with her husband's blood on her hands? This major exhibition, only showing in Edinburgh, provides a unique opportunity to re-evaluate much that has been written and speculated about this charismatic monarch, drawing together surviving relics intimately connected with Mary and wider Renaissance material, such as documents, portraits, jewellery, furniture and textiles. Hunting the Higgs Boson 27 September 2013 - 16 February 2014 Grand Gallery, Level 1 Free This small exhibition explores the journey and continuing quest to discover the fundamental structure of the universe, and includes objects from CERN as well personal artefacts from Professor Peter Higgs. Kabuki: Japanese Theatre Prints 4 October 2013 - 2 February 2014 Exhibition Gallery 2, Level 3 Free Come face to face with Kabuki theatre's most famous warriors, villains, heroes and heroines through 61 of the finest Japanese woodblock prints from the Museums' collection. The striking designs present vivid depictions of Kabuki, the popular form of traditional, all-male, Japanese theatre which combines drama, music, dance and acrobatics in convoluted plots concerning dramatic emotional conflicts and feats of derring-do. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to view these beautiful images and to learn more about a fascinating cultural and social period in Japanese history. Creative Spirit: Revealing Early Medieval Scotland 25 October 2013 - 23 February 2014 Grand Gallery, Level 1 Free The Glenmorangie Early Medieval Research Project casts new light on iconic objects from the time of the Picts and the Gaels. This small exhibition presents re-creations which bring back to life objects that did not survive or are badly preserved, made using traditional craft skills and innovative technology. National War Museum Edinburgh Castle, EH1 2NG Arctic Convoys 1941-45 24 May 2013 - March 2014 Free with admission to Edinburgh Castle Sailing from Scotland, Iceland and North America to ports in northern Russian, the Arctic convoys carried vital supplies to the Russian allies. As well as facing the constant possibility of attack from German U boats, the men who sailed on these ships faced some of the toughest conditions of the war: freezing cold, storms and treacherous fog. Thousands of British merchant and naval seamen lost their lives in this operation. Through photographs, letters, interviews and personal possessions, this exhibition tells the story of the courage and determination of these wartime heroes. Events/Activities National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF For Everyone Uplifting Afternoon Concerts Join the National Museum of Scotland for an uplifting series of concerts on the second Saturday of every month this season. We've got a wind quintet, period singers and flute trio performing in the glorious setting of the Grand Gallery. Don't miss the wonderful Edinburgh University Renaissance Singers on 9 November and the Champagne Flutes Trio on 14 December. For Adults Mary, Queen of Scots lectures for groups Cost: £5 per head (45 mins). Please note this does not include entry to the exhibition. Enhance your group visit to our Mary, Queen of Scots exhibition with an illuminating introductory talk by a museum expert. Available for adult groups (minimum 20, maximum 60) on specified weekdays only. Information and booking on 0131 247 4041 or to...@nms.ac.ukmailto:to...@nms.ac.uk Spotlight On: Creative Spirit 31 October, 14:00 - 15:00 Seminar Room, Learning Centre, Level 4 Free - book in advance. To book call 0300 123 6789 Curator Martin Goldberg and Glenmorangie Research officer Mhairi Maxwell introduce highlights of our exhibition showcasing the work of an award-winning research partnership which is bringing ancient objects to life through contemporary craftwork and digital technology. Kabuku: Japanese Theatre on Film 7 November, 18:30 - 20:00 Auditorium, Level 1 This fascinating documentary about contemporary Kabuki actor Kamejiro Ichikawa II explores the family traditions, staging and costume of this unique
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Training the Trainers November 2013
Thank you! Would you be able to sort a geonotice for this one? I think it may be a hard sell so we need a lot of promotion, but neither me or Richard N knows how to make one. Let me know if that's ok. Thanks, Daria On 9 October 2013 12:43, Katie Chan katie.c...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote: Wikimedia UK is committed to supporting our volunteers and to encourage them to teach others how to edit Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, we are running a weekend training workshop. This will take place on the weekend of 23—24 November 2013 in Cardiff. This session is targeted at volunteers in Wales and the immediate surrounding areas. We are especially interested in editors of Wicipedia Cymraeg who work through the Welsh language. However, both English and Welsh language editors will be welcomed. The workshop will be delivered by a professional training company and aims to improve delegates’ abilities to deliver any training workshop. It’s especially relevant to anybody who already runs Wikimedia-related training, or is very interested in doing so in near future. The workshop is a chance to: - Get accredited and receive detailed feedback about your presenting and training skills - Get general trainer skills which you can then apply when delivering specific Wikipedia workshops - Share your skills with others - Help design a training programme that serves Wikimedia UK in the long term. The course will run from 9:30 am—6:30pm on Saturday and 9am—5pm on Sunday. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. We should also be able to cover travel and accommodation if you let us know in advance. If you are interested in attending, please indicate your commitment by signing up on https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Training_the_Trainers/November_2013_event. Spaces are limited to 12 places. If you are not able to attend this time but would like to take part in the future, please add it to the event page or let me know by email to katie.c...@wikimedia.org.uk — we will be offering more sessions in the future. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. I can also put you in touch with past participants who will be able to share their experiences with you. Regards, Katie -- Katie Chan Volunteer Support Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0990 +44 (0) 7885 980 534 Wikimedia UK is a Charitable Company registered in England and Wales. Registered Company No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office: 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents. ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org -- Daria Cybulska - Programme Manager, Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 207 065 0994 +44 7803 505 170 -- Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.* ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
[Wikimediauk-l] Downloading a category from commons
Dear all, We need to do a couple of batch extracts from Wikimedia Commons including a copy of the Wiki takes Chester photos. Is there anyone who could do this for us or show us how? The extract would be expected to fit on a memory stick, and we would supply the memory stick. Needless to say the extract needs to comply with reuse policyhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Reusing_content_outside_Wikimedia#Downloadingso some metadata will also need extraction. Regards Jonathan Cardy GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives Museums) Organiser/Trefnydd GLAM (Galeriau, Llyfrgelloedd, Archifdai a llawer Mwy!) Wikimedia UK 0207 065 0990 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents. Press Enter to send your message. ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
[Wikimediauk-l] REMINDER: Last week to register for EduWiki 2013
*Just a reminder that registration for EduWiki 2013 is only open until Sunday 20 October 2013 at http://eduwiki13.eventbrite.co.uk* --- Wikimedia UK invites you to its second annual *EduWiki Conference being held on 1st-2nd November 2013 in Cardiff Bay, UK*. This two-day event will be looking at Wikipedia and related projects in terms of educational practice including open content and global participation. It's a chance to find out more about this, talk about innovative work in your institution or online community, and shape the future of Wikimedia UK's exciting work in this area! The conference will be of interest to students, teachers, educators, scholarly society members, contributors to Wikipedia and other open education projects. We will explore the ways in which these projects can support innovative education, and discuss the Wikipedia Education Program (in which university students improve Wikipedia articles for course credit). We will learn from universities around the UK where aspects of the programme are already embedded, exploring the educational opportunities and drawing lessons from the experience so far. *For further details please visit http://bit.ly/eduwiki2013 or register now at http://eduwiki13.eventbrite.co.uk* We are able to offer a reduced conference fee of £30 to staff at educational institutions, as well as active Wikimedians. A day rate of £20 is also available. This fee covers lunch and daytime refreshments. We hope you can join us in our efforts to continue building promising partnerships between Wikimedia and the Education sector. Many thanks, Toni --- Dr Toni Sant - Education Organiser, Wikimedia UK toni.s...@wikimedia.org.uk +44 (0)7885 980 536 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.* ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
Re: [Wikimediauk-l] Downloading a category from commons
I'm happy to sort this out with a small Python script if you email me: 1. A list of categories (or the parent the others sit under) 2. Explain what you want as metadata (a text file of the image page edit history perhaps?) Cheers, Fae On 15 October 2013 15:32, Jonathan Cardy jonathan.ca...@wikimedia.org.uk wrote: Dear all, We need to do a couple of batch extracts from Wikimedia Commons including a copy of the Wiki takes Chester photos. Is there anyone who could do this for us or show us how? The extract would be expected to fit on a memory stick, and we would supply the memory stick. Needless to say the extract needs to comply with reuse policy so some metadata will also need extraction. Regards Jonathan Cardy GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives Museums) Organiser/Trefnydd GLAM (Galeriau, Llyfrgelloedd, Archifdai a llawer Mwy!) Wikimedia UK 0207 065 0990 Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents. Press Enter to send your message. ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org -- fae...@gmail.com http://j.mp/faewm Personal and confidential, please do not circulate or re-quote. ___ Wikimedia UK mailing list wikimediau...@wikimedia.org http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
