KNUST Wiki Club

The KNUST Wiki Club, established by the Dagbani Wikimedians User Group, is a dedicated space for promoting Wikimedia projects and activities at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST). The club was officially launched on the 15th of June, 2023, in the College of Science lab, SF14, KNUST campus. The launch event was graced by the patron, Dr. Richard Bruce Lamptey and the College of science registrar, Mr. Anthony Adjapong and the executive director of Dagbani Wikimedians User Group, ShahaduSadik.

Event Launch

During the launch event, team members of the Dagbani Wikimedians User Group presented on the various opportunities and possibilities that the KNUST Wiki club offers. ShahaduSadik emphasized the importance of active participation and collaboration to ensure the success of all activities related to the program. The team shared insights on how students can leverage Wikipedia to enhance their studies, stay updated, and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Patron's Message

The KNUST Wiki club's patron, Dr. Richard Bruce Lamptey, conveyed his appreciation for the Club's prosperous inauguration. He recognized Wikipedia's importance as a valuable student resource and urged all participants to approach the initiative with dedication. He underscored the advantages of involvement in Wikimedia projects, accentuating their capacity to expand students' comprehension, enhance research capabilities, and cultivate a commitment to continuous learning.

Objectives

The KNUST Wiki Club aims to achieve the following objectives:

Boost Wikimedia Initiatives: Increase awareness about Wikimedia initiatives within the student and faculty body at KNUST, motivating active engagement and contributions.

Elevate Research and Learning Abilities: Grant students access to credible and current information via Wikipedia, empowering them to conduct comprehensive research and elevate their academic achievements

Cultivate Cooperation and Knowledge Exchange: Nurture a collaborative space where students can exchange knowledge, notions, and encounters linked to Wikimedia projects, thus enriching the educational community at KNUST.

Strengthening Capabilities: Arrange training sessions, workshops, and seminars to enhance students' proficiencies in participating in Wikimedia projects, encompassing tasks like editing, content generation, and digital proficiency.

Activities

The KNUST Wiki Club plans to organize a range of activities to engage students and promote Wikimedia projects, including:

Edit-a-thons: Collaborative editing sessions where participants work together to improve Wikipedia articles on specific topics relevant to their studies.

Training Workshops: Conducting workshops to enhance students' understanding of Wikimedia tools and platforms, guiding them on effective research techniques, and fostering critical thinking and information literacy skills.

Awareness Campaigns: Organizing awareness campaigns to promote the use of Wikimedia projects among the student community, emphasizing the importance of open knowledge and free access to information.

Collaborative Projects: Encouraging students to collaborate on projects that contribute to the development of Wikimedia projects, such as creating articles, translating content, or documenting local knowledge.

Join Us!

We welcome all students and faculty members at KNUST to actively participate in the KNUST Wiki Club and contribute to the vibrant Wikimedia community. Together, we can harness the power of knowledge sharing and collaborative learning to create a valuable resource for future generations.

Let's embrace the spirit of open knowledge and make a difference through the KNUST Wiki club!