Wikimedia Czech Republic/Reports/May 2023

May 2023
Report

Programs for community

2023-05-02: Go take photos in nature in May! WLE Czechia 2023 begins.

From May 1 to May 31, 2023, you have the opportunity to upload competition photos to the Czech round of the Wiki Loves Earth competition. The ten best photos advance to the international finals and compete with nature photos from around the world. Show the world how beautiful nature is here! You can read more about the competition in this article.

Educational programs

2023-05-03: Dozens of new Wikipedia articles on women in film have been created as part of this year's Women's Month

The ongoing project Women in Czech Film was created following an invitation to the seminar Women in Czech Film led by Tereza Czesany Dvořáková at the Department of Film Studies at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University. The work resulted in two dozen new articles, many expanded articles, and a number of original photographs. It is not only on Wikipedia that the focus is mostly on the stars who are most visible - actresses. But Wikipedia can be a place that gives space to the ladies "behind the curtain" as well. Check out the new blog article (in Czech) and read their inspiring stories.

FOTO: Marie Pittermannovápersonal archive, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-05-16: Workshop for students in Vodňany awakened their interest in their town

In February, a unique workshop for students took place at the Elementary School and Gymnasium in Vodňany, organised by the local Gelast Vodňanský Library. The aim of the workshop was to introduce them to how Wikipedia content is created and to try their hand at writing their own articles and uploading photos. What was the outcome of this unique event connecting pupils and students with their region? Many unique articles were created about Vodnjan's history and present. It is evident that only a small fraction of young people manage to awaken a passion for writing Wikipedia. Nevertheless, it is important that they gain an awareness that information on Wikipedia is not a given. Read the new article on our blog.

Programs for partnerships

2023-05-05: Our team is richer with GLAM coordinator Dita Lánská

The addition to the GLAM team (galleries, libraries, archives, museums) could not be more fitting. Dita is a theatrelogist and librarian. Check out the new blog post to learn more about Dita and what she will be responsible for as GLAM Coordinator at Wikimedia CR.

FOTO: Jana Landsingerová (WMCZ), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

2023-05-11: Open Collections' fourth report: digitization on the rise and the number of online collections continues to grow

The fourth edition of the Open Collections project reports on the growing trend of digitisation of collections and the obstacles that hinder institutions. The project has two significant innovations - it has received the patronage of the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic and is now implemented by Wikimedia Czech Republic. The full report is available at otevrenesbirky.cz, and the press release about the project can be found on our blog (only in Czech).

2023-05-14: Academics edit Wikidata. Expanding cooperation with the Institute of History of the CAS

The first workshop at the Institute of History of the Academy of Sciences, which took place on 4 April 2023, introduced the participants to Wikidata and its possible uses. In the second workshop, held on 18 April 2023, academics edited Wikidata. The workshop focused on both manual editing and the more complex system of linking databases to Wikidata through OpenRefine or Mix'N'Match tools. In total, over 4000 Wikidata entries were edited. Find out more on our blog.

2023-05-25: Wikimedia CZ into new partnerships. This time it's Společně & Digitálně.

Wikimedia CZ has joined the platform of non-profit organizations for the digital transformation of state Společně & Digitálně. It has thus joined the founding members - prominent NGOs with an international reach - who support the idea of a citizen-oriented state. This idea corresponds to the advocacy activities of Wikimedia CZ in the GLAM area, where it has long supported the accessibility of information, the development of education and the promotion of sharing free content via, among others, advocacy towards the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, legislators and representatives of regional governments in the field of culture. Within the framework of Společně & Digitálně platform, we will strive for a coordinated approach in these areas and look forward to inspiring cooperation with experienced partners.

Other

2023-05-18: Wikipedia Error: Wikimedia CZ and Rekola came up with a funny campaign

Wikimedia CZ and Rekola points out that anyone can correct errors on Wikipedia. In addition to the digital space, in particular chyba.wikimedia.cz page, you can see it on shared bikes in Prague and Brno from 15 May. Full press release on our blog.

2023-05-25: Petr Brož is an honorary member of the WMCZ. Read the interview

Petr Brož - Czech planetologist, science popularizer, author and former prolific Wikipedian became an honorary member of our association Wikimedia Czech Republic for spreading the good name of Wikipedia among the public. On this occasion, he gave us an interview in which you can read about his journey to Wikipedia, his exploration of Mars, his Magnesia Literature-nominated book Vesmírníček and much more.

2023-05-30: Wikimedia CZ Annual Report 2022 is online

Take a look at our Annual Report to see what we've been up to and how we performed in 2022. In the report, you'll find highlights from our Education, Community Programs and Partnership Programs over the past year. You'll learn how we've moved forward as an organization and lots of statistics on our activities.