Wikimedia CEE Meeting 2024/Submissions/Ionian Wikithon: Strengthening the Wikimedia Community's Ties with the Academia
ID : 16 | Ionian Wikithon: Strengthening the Wikimedia Community's Ties with the Academia | ||
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Author(s): Eleni Christopoulou, Dimitrios Ringas | Username(s): Eleni.Christopoulou | Type of submission: lecture | |
Affiliation: Ionian University, Wikimedia Community User Group Greece | Theme(s): Education, Community Engagement Partnerships | ||
Abstract:
The Ionian Wikithon, held annually in Corfu, Greece, fosters collaboration between the Wikimedia community and students and scholars, particularly those affiliated with the Department of Informatics at the Ionian University. Launched in 2022 as a satellite event of the Wikimedia Hackathon, the Ionian Wikithon addresses a key challenge: welcoming and engaging more students and volunteers to join the vibrant Wikimedia community. The lecture will explore how the Ionian Wikithon supports building bridges between the academia and the Wikimedia community and it will highlight the benefits for students, researchers and the Wikimedia community. Overall, the lecture will emphasize the importance of ongoing collaboration between the Wikimedia community and higher education institutions and promoting open access to knowledge. |
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How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region of CEE?
By showcasing the Ionian Wikithon's success and offering a replicable model, this session can contribute to a more vibrant and collaborative Wikimedia ecosystem across Central and Eastern Europe. Specifically:
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