Celtic Knot Conference 2024/Attend
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The Celtic Knot will take place in Waterford City, Ireland, from Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 September 2024. Although the event will take place onsite, remote participants will be able to watch the contents of the conference online.
Stay tuned, more information about the location and how to attend will be added on this page soon.
Venue[edit]
The venue is the Tower Hotel, Waterford City - located on the Mall and opposite Reginald's Tower.
Accommodation[edit]
For any self-funded attendees who would like to book accommodation at the venue can do so by contacting The Tower Hotel directly to avail of their blocked rooms for the conference.
Guests can book on this block quoting reference number #108974.
All guests from this block will need to call and confirm their rooms with names and card details. All rooms not confirmed will be released 2 month prior to arrival. All guests from this block can cancel their rooms free of charge 2 month prior to arrival.
There are multiple other accommodation options in Waterford City which are also within walking distance of the conference venue.
Scholarships[edit]
This year’s Celtic Knot Conference will take place in person in Ireland. As this event is focusing on Celtic languages in Europe, we are focusing on supporting in-person attendance for people residing in European countries, but we will also provide support for people who want to watch the conference contents remotely.
We are offering two types of scholarships:
- In-person scholarships that cover the conference entrance fee, travel, accommodation, and meal-related expenses for recipients for the duration of the conference.
- Digital scholarships for people attending remotely, in the form of eSIM data packages which will be made accessible ahead of the conference.
The deadline for applications is June 30th at 23:59 UTC and we will aim to inform applicants of the outcome of their application by the end of July.
More information[edit]
The digital scholarships processing will be handled by Wikimedia Community Ireland. The travel booking for in-person scholarships will be handled by the Wikimedia Foundation’s Travel team.
We aim to have Digital Scholarships available through eSIM data packages which will be made accessible ahead of the conference, for a maximum amount of 80 EUR. While this is our first choice in providing Digital Scholarships we recognise that this may not be accessible for all scholarship recipients and will cater to needs as best we can upon request. Should data packages be purchased by scholarship recipients these can only be reimbursed when receipts are agreed in advance and received by WCI.
If you encounter any issues with your application or have questions, feel free to contact Richard Nevell (WMUK) (richard.nevell
wikimedia.org.uk).
Selection criteria[edit]
The conference organization team will evaluate the applications based on the following criteria:
In-person scholarships:
- Speak one of the focus languages of the conference: Breton, Welsh, Gaeilge (Irish), Mincéir Tori/Gammon (Cant), Scots Gàidhlig, Manx, Cornish, Basque, Frisian, English, Scots.
- Involved in the cultural, local or language community of one of the focus cultures of the conference (including but not limited to the Wikimedia projects): Irish, Irish-Traveller, Welsh, Scottish, Breton, Cornish, Manx, Basque, Friesan.
- Is involved in the Wikimedia projects in general (editing, outreach, etc.).
- Can commit to post-conference knowledge exchange/implementation of projects within their community.
- Priority will be given to people travelling from a European country.
- Priority will be given to individuals who identify as belonging to underrepresented gender groups, including but not limited to non-cis male individuals.
Digital scholarships:
- Speak a minoritized language.
- Involved in the cultural, local or language community of a minoritized culture (Wikimedia but not only).
- Is involved in the Wikimedia projects in general (editing, outreach, etc.).
- Priority will be given to individuals who identify as belonging to underrepresented gender groups, including but not limited to non-cis male individuals.
Scholarship FAQ
Q: What types of scholarships are available? A: We offer both onsite scholarships, covering event tickets, travel, and accommodation, and digital scholarships, covering data packages for virtual attendance.
Q: How do I apply for a scholarship? A: You can apply for a scholarship by filling out the application form available on the Attend page of our website. Please follow the instructions provided.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for a scholarship? A: Scholarships are open to all individuals interested in attending the conference, with dedicated places set aside for members of underrepresented communities.
Q: How do I apply for a scholarship? A: You can apply for a scholarship by filling out the application form available on the Attend page of our website. Please follow the instructions provided.
Q: What is the deadline for scholarship applications? A: The deadline for scholarship applications is Sunday, June 30th.
Q: When will I be notified if I receive a scholarship? A: Notifications will be sent out within two weeks after the application deadline.
Q: What expenses do scholarships cover? A: Onsite scholarships cover event tickets, travel, and accommodation. Digital scholarships cover data packages for virtual attendance.
Q: Can I apply for both onsite and digital scholarships? A: Yes, but you will need to apply for each scholarship type (in person or online).
Q: Do I need to provide any documentation for my application? A: No, there is no requirement to provide documentation during the application process. If you’re successful in your application documents will be needed for travel arrangements.