2023:Program/Research, Science, and Medicine/Q9UM3G-Sharing insights from the UK's first residency for Climate
Title: Sharing insights from the UK's first residency for Climate
Speakers:
LucyCrompton-Reid (WMUK)
Lucy Crompton-Reid has worked in the cultural, public and voluntary sectors for 25 years, with an emphasis on leading and developing participatory practice and promoting marginalised voices. In 2015 she joined Wikimedia UK - the national charity for Wikipedia and Wikimedia’s other open knowledge projects - as Chief Executive, where she has spearheaded a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. Prior to joining Wikimedia UK, Lucy was Director of the literature charity Apples and Snakes, where she led an extensive national programme including live events, artist development and participation projects. Previous leadership roles include Head of Outreach and Public Engagement at the House of Lords (the Upper Chamber of the UK Parliament); Director of Creative Partnerships (West London) at Arts Council England; and Refugee Week National Coordinator at the British Refugee Council. Lucy is an RSA Fellow. She is on the British Library Advisory Council and sits on the boards of The Audience Agency and Visible Theatre.
Room: Room 324
Start time: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:15:00 +0800
End time: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:45:00 +0800
Type: No (pretalx) session type id specified
Track: Research, Science, and Medicine
Submission state: confirmed
Duration: 30 minutes
Do not record: false
Presentation language: en
Abstract & description[edit source]
Abstract[edit source]
This session will focus on the work of the Wikimedia Visiting Fellow at the University of Exeter’s Global Systems Institute, Tatjana Baleta, appointed by Wikimedia UK in October 2022. Tatjana and I will share some of the key insights from this project, which represents Wikimedia UK’s first Wikimedian in Residence for our strategic theme of Climate & Environment.
Description[edit source]
Last year, Wikimedia UK launched a new partnership with the University of Exeter’s Global Systems Institute with the appointment of a full time Wikimedia Visiting Fellow. By August 2023, this year-long post will be coming to an end and we are excited to share the insights from this work with the wider Wikimedia community. The resident, Tatjana Baleta, was recruited through an open process and is a South African conservationist and science communicator. Tatjana is working with researchers and the Wikimedia community to make climate change knowledge more accessible, expand and strengthen the quality of climate change information available on open knowledge platforms and combat misinformation. My own role in this project has been working with the editing community, Wikimedia Foundation and the Global Systems Institute to make the case for this work and secure external funding, and to shape the overall aims and objectives of the project.
If this submission is successful, Tatjana and I plan to deliver a joint lecture, ideally with time for a short Q&A. Tatjana would focus on the project’s successes and challenges, and share reflections on best practice for leveraging academic audiences to contribute to Wikipedia. I will put this work into the broader context of Wikimedia UK’s strategic theme of Climate and Environment. I will also share insights about the collaborative approach that led to and has underpinned this residency, and highlight the extraordinary work of volunteer contributors who are passionate about ensuring that Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects have up-to-date, reliable information about the climate crisis that can drive action.
Further details[edit source]
Qn. How does your session relate to the event themes: Diversity, Collaboration Future?
This session relates to the themes of Collaboration and Future. It focuses on Wikimedia UK’s partnership with the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter; although as I will make clear in my talk, the project would not have happened at all without much wider collaboration, and particularly the input and insights of Wikipedia editors working on topics related to the climate crisis. The Global Systems Institute is thought-leading in understanding global changes, solving global challenges and helping create a flourishing future world together, through transformative research, education and impact.
Qn. What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?
Everyone can participate in this session
Qn. What is the most appropriate format for this session?
Onsite in Singapore
Remote online participation, livestreamed- Remote from a satellite event
- Hybrid with some participants in Singapore and others dialing in remotely
- Pre-recorded and available on demand
