Diversithon

On Wednesday 26 June we will be holding our second Diversithon here at the Crick, focused on making or improving Wikipedia entries of notable BAME scientists, clinicians and inventors. Special guest Alice White from the Wellcome Collection will be on hand to help.

Wikipedia is one of the most-used websites in the world, and an important resource for science.

This event will help you build the skills to contribute to and improve Wikipedia. These are useful skills for any researcher with an interest in communicating science. Wikipedia is part of the scholarly communication system and it's beneficial to be part of the Wikipedia information ecosystem.

In addition:

• Sharing knowledge makes you happy.
• You expand your knowledge while editing.
• Your communication skills will improve, as you will engage in lively discussions and debates.
• You will engage with new people who are interested in the same topics as you.
• We all use Wikipedia so it makes sense to help it grow. Think of it as returning the favour from the knowledge that you've gained from it.

Come along to the Diversithon and make a difference to the visibility of BAME scientists.

Pre-event instructions

Make sure you bring along your laptop and charger!

Please register for a Wikipedia account.