Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon

Only around 20% of biographies on Wikipedia are about women—and equity groups across STEM remain underrepresented. This Diversity Festival, join UNSW Science and Wikimedia Australia to help change that.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to edit Wikipedia, add missing information, and create new pages that highlight the contributions of diverse scientists and their discoveries. Wikimedia Australia’s Programs Coordinator will guide you through the basics, with experienced volunteer editors on hand to support you along the way.

No experience? No problem. We’ll provide training, a list of STEM changemakers to get you started—and pizza to keep you fuelled. Everyone is welcome to take part in this initiative to make STEM more visible, inclusive, and representative online.

Details

• Date: Wednesday 24 September
• Time: 4 to 7 PM (expectation to be present the full 3 hours as workshop includes induction and editing)
• Location: Teaching Commons (F12), Kensington Campus, UNSW Sydney
• Food: Pizza, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
• To bring: Your laptop (and charger if necessary)
• Contact: For questions or suggestions, email the UNSW Science EDI team via Science.EDI@unsw.edu.au

This event addresses the notions of diversity, inclusion and belonging by raising awareness of the underrepresentation of equity groups and taking practical action to increase their representation on Wikipedia.

Access

Wheelchair Accessible

The Teaching Commons is located at UNSW Sydney's Kensington Campus. The closest accessible drop off point for vehicles to the Teaching Commons is Gate 2. The closest accessible parking is available in the Baker Street Parking Station.

Assisted Listening

Assisted listening like hearing loop can be provided upon request. Please mention this in your accessibility requirements when ordering a ticket.

Parking & Public Transport

UNSW is easily accessible via public transport. Call the Transport Infoline on 131 500 or visit transportnsw.info.

Paid casual and visitor parking is offered via the CellOPark App and ‘pay by plate meters’. For more information head here.