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On the bright side For what are you grateful for this month?
2020-06-28
A selection of good news and encouraging stories from the Wikiverse.
On the bright side 500,000 articles in the Egyptian Arabic Wikipedia
2020-05-31
A selection of good news and encouraging stories from the Wikiverse.
On the bright side What's making you happy this month?
2020-04-26
A selection of good news and encouraging stories from the Wikiverse.
On the bright side What's making you happy this month?
2020-03-29
A selection of good news and encouraging stories from the Wikiverse.
On the bright side What's making you happy this month?
2020-03-01
A selection of good news and encouraging stories from the Wikiverse.
On the bright side What's making you happy this month?
2020-01-27
A selection of good news and encouraging stories from the Wikiverse.
News and notes Six million articles on the English language Wikipedia
2020-01-27
You ain't seen nothing yet.
On the bright side What's making you happy this month?
2019-12-27
A selection of good news and encouraging stories from the Wikiverse.
On the bright side What's making you happy this month?
2019-11-29
A selection of good news and encouraging stories from the Wikiverse.
On the bright side What's making you happy this month?
2019-10-31
A selection of good news and encouraging stories from the Wikiverse.
On the bright side What's making you happy this month?
2019-09-30
A selection of good news and encouraging stories that are from the Wikiverse
On the bright side What's making you happy this month?
2019-08-30
A selection of good news and encouraging stories that are from the Wikiverse
On the bright side What's making you happy this month?
2019-07-31
A selection of good news and encouraging stories that are from the Wikiverse.
On the bright side What's making you happy this month?
2019-06-30
A selection of good news and encouraging stories that are from the Wikiverse.
News and notes Front-page issues for the community
2019-02-28
Encyclopedias for Deletion; Corinne; scholarships; partial blocks; and administrators headcount.
Reflections Wikipedia, history, and the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day
2018-12-01
A moment to reflect on the subject of Armistice Day, and on the roles of Wikimedia – especially Wikipedia – in sharing knowledge of history and being a repository of our collective memory.
Gallery Around the world with Wiki Loves Monuments 2016
2016-11-26
A sampling of photo submissions to the annual photography campaign
Gallery Princess of Asturias Awards 2015 ceremony
2015-11-04
Wikipedia received the 2015 Princess of Asturias Award for global cooperation on October 23.
Gallery Winners of Wiki Loves Monuments 2015 in Pakistan
2015-10-07
These winners of the Wiki Loves Monuments Pakistan 2015 contest were shared with the Social Media mailing list recently.
Travelogue Wikimedia Conference 2015: Challenges and opportunities for WMF and affiliates
2015-07-15
Challenges and opportunities for WMF and affiliates.
News and notes The Wikimedia Conference and Wikimania
2015-07-15
Wikimania 2015 is underway in Mexico City, and one of its sessions—a scheduled follow-up to the annual Wikimedia Conference that was held in Berlin in May—is good reason to provide a retrospective of that Conference.
Recent research Gender bias, SOPA blackout, and a student assignment that backfired
2015-02-25
A monthly roundup of Wikimedia-related research
News and notes Questions raised over WMF partnership with research firm
2015-02-25
A report from the external research firm Lafayette Practice has declared that the Wikimedia Foundation is the "largest known participatory grantmaking fund." Several concerns have been raised with the report, the phrase being used (participatory grantmaking), the now-former Wikipedia article on that phrase, and an alleged conflict of interest by WMF staff members.
Featured content A load of bull-sized breakfast behind the restaurant, Koi feeding, a moray eel, Spaghetti Nebula and other fishy, fishy fish
2015-02-18
A load of bull-sized breakfast behind the restaurant, Koi feeding, a moray eel, Spaghetti Nebula and other fishy, fishy fish: Five pictures, six lists, and seventeen pictures were promoted
From the editors We want to know what you think!
2015-02-11
Please take this survey about the Signpost.
Recent research Wikipedia in higher education; gender-driven talk page conflicts; disease forecasting
2014-12-31
A paper titled "Factors that influence the teaching use of Wikipedia in Higher Education" uses the technology acceptance model to shed light on faculty's (of Universitat Oberta de Catalunya) views of Wikipedia as a teaching tool.
Featured content Wikipedia goes to church in Lithuania
2014-11-12
Nine articles, two lists, and 55 featured pictures were promoted during the week of 26 October.
Recent research Informed consent and privacy; newsmaking on Wikipedia; Wikipedia and organizational theories
2014-10-29
In new research conducted in light of proposed changes to data protection legislation in the European Union (EU), authors Bart Custers, Simone van der Hof, and Bart Schermer conducted a comparative analysis of social media and user-generated content websites’ privacy policies along with a user survey (N=8,621 in 26 countries) and interviews in 13 different EU countries on awareness, values, and attitudes toward privacy online.
In the media The story of Wikipedia; Wikipedia reanimated and republished; UK government social media rules; death of Italian Wikipedia administrator
2014-10-22
The story of Wikipedia; Wikipedia reanimated and republished; New UK government social media rules; death of Italian Wikipedia administrator: Among many newsworthy stories this week, the Signpost notes the passing of Italian Wikipedia administrator and former Wikimedia Italia treasurer [Cotton
Featured content Admiral on deck—a modern Ada Lovelace
2014-10-22
Four articles, four lists, and fifty-three pictures were promoted to featured status.
Featured content Bells ring out at the Temple of the Dragon at Peace
2014-10-15
Nine articles and twenty-six pictures were promoted to featured status on the English Wikipedia.
In the media Opposition research firm blocked; Australian brushfire
2014-10-08
Opposition research firm blocked; Australian bushfires: Also, Wikimedia Norge and Nobel Peace Center edit-a-thon
News and notes Wikipedia article published in peer-reviewed journal; Wikipedia in education
2014-10-01
The argument on Wikipedia over the benefits of crowdsourcing versus the primacy of "expert" contributors stretches back to co-founder Larry Sanger's break with the project to start the alternative Citizendium.
Featured content Brothers at War
2014-10-01
As the hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the American Civil War draws to a close, the race to improve content continues. The Battle of Franklin, fought on November 30, 1864, will, quite appropriately, be Picture of the Day for November 30, 2014, its 150th anniversary. If you want to help commemorate the American Civil War, why not help out at the Military History WikiProject's Operation . Or help out with the World War I centennial, just starting up, Operation Great War Centennial.
Recent research 99.25% of Wikipedia birthdates accurate; focused Wikipedians live longer; merging WordNet, Wikipedia and Wiktionary
2014-09-24
0.75% of Wikipedia birthdates are inaccurate, reported Robert Viseur at WikiSym 2014. Those inaccuracies are "low, although higher than the 0.21% observed for the baseline reference sources". Given that biographies represent 15% of English Wikipedia, the third largest category after "arts" and "culture", their accuracy is important.
Featured content Oil paintings galore
2014-09-24
Six articles, four lists, one topic, and 17 pictures were promoted to "featured" status this week on the English Wikipedia.
Featured content The louse and the fish's tongue
2014-09-10
The amazing and strange tongue-eating louse replacing a fish's tongue! Because isopods, the subject of a new featured article, are both awesome and really damn weird!
Recent research A Wikipedia-based Pantheon; new Wikipedia analysis tool suite; how AfC hamstrings newbies
2014-09-03
The latest roundup of research about Wikimedia
Featured content English Wikipedia departs for Japan
2014-08-20
Ten articles and three pictures were promoted to featured status last week.
Wikimedia in education Global Education—WMF's Perspective
2014-08-13
"Education is at the core of the Wikimedia Foundation’s mission."
Wikimedia in education Leading universities educate with Wikipedia in Mexico
2014-08-06
"Major growth" expected in Mexican university after a Wikipedia program is formally accepted by the school's administration.
Wikimedia in education Success in Egypt and the Arab world
2014-07-30
Success in Egypt and the Arab World: A "program of heroes" is leading the charge in Egypt.
Wikimedia in education Education program gaining momentum in Israel
2014-07-23
"Great success" in Israel universities is leading to collaboration and editing in high schools.
Wikimedia in education Serbia takes the stage with Filip Maljkovic
2014-07-16
Serbia takes the stage with Filip Maljkovic: It all started in late 2005, when we first held lectures about Wikipedia in two educational institutions (universities) ...
Wikimedia in education Exploring the United States and Canada with LiAnna Davis
2014-07-09
The Wikimedia Education Program currently spans 60 programs around the world; students and instructors participate at almost every level of education. The Education program Signpost series presents a snapshot of the Wikimedia Global Education Program as it exists in 2014.
In the media Wiki Education; medical content; PR firms
2014-07-02
The Los Angeles Times highlighted a recent Wiki Education Foundation (WEF) course at Pomona College in their article "Wikipedia pops up in bibliographies, and even college curricula". We interviewed Char Booth, the campus ambassador for the course, for additional details.
Special report Wikimedia Bangladesh—a chapter's five-year journey
2014-06-18
The Bangladesh chapter of the Wikimedia movement was formed in 2009. They received official local registration from the national authorities on 10 June 2014. The long road in between was subject to much persistence, patience, and luck—along with a good deal of worry.
Featured content Politics, ships, art, and cyclones
2014-06-11
Five articles, one list, twelve pictures, and one topic were promoted to 'featured' status last week on the English Wikipedia.
Featured content Zombie fight in the saloon
2014-05-28
Wikipedia editor Sven Manguard's work is quite underappreciated a lot of the time, most likely because people haven't heard of it yet: He's developed good relationships with game companies, and is thus able to get full-resolution screenshots released under a Creative Commons license for use on Wikipedia and elsewhere. This week's trove of new featured items on the English Wikipedia comprises seven articles, three lists, and four pictures.
Featured content Wikipedia at the Rijksmuseum
2014-05-07
Four articles, two lists, and five pictures were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia last week.
Featured content There was I, waiting at the church
2014-04-23
Fourteen articles, four lists, seven pictures, and one topic attained "featured" status on the English Wikipedia over the last two weeks.
Featured content April Fools
2014-04-02
The Signpost<nowiki/>'s "Featured content" writers had a bit of fun this week.
Featured content Winter hath a beauty that is all his own
2014-03-26
Four articles, two lists, and twelve pictures were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia this week.
Featured content Full speed ahead for the WikiCup
2014-03-05
The WikiCup competition is ongoing, while six articles, three lists, and ten pictures were promoted to "featured" status of the English Wikipedia this week.
Featured content Holotype
2014-02-19
Five articles, seven lists, forty-three pictures, and two portals were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia in the last two weeks.
Featured content Space selfie
2014-02-12
Thirteen articles, three lists, and twenty-five images were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia from 19 January to 1 February.
Featured content Dr. Watson, I presume with the tramp
2014-01-22
Fifteen articles, nine lists, twenty pictures, and one topic were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia over the last two weeks.
Discussion report Article incubator, dates and fractions, medical disclaimer
2014-01-01
Current discussions on the English Wikipedia and around the Wikimedia movement include...
Discussion report Draft namespace, VisualEditor meetings
2013-12-25
Current discussions on the English Wikipedia include...
Discussion report Usernames, template data and documentation, Main page, and more
2013-12-18
Current discussions on the English Wikipedia include...
Discussion report Musical scores, diversity conference, Module:Convert, and more
2013-12-04
Recent discussions on the English Wikipedia include...
Discussion report Commas, draft namespace proposal, education updates
2013-11-13
Commas, Draft namespace proposal, education updates, and more: Current discussions on the English Wikipedia include...
Discussion report Sockpuppet investigations, VisualEditor, Wikidata's birthday, and more
2013-11-06
Current discussions on the English Wikipedia include...
Featured content Wrestling with featured content
2013-10-30
This year's WikiCup competition has finished, while three articles, five lists, and six pictures, were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia last week.
Discussion report More discussion of paid advocacy, upcoming arbitrator elections, research hackathon, and more
2013-10-23
Current discussions on the English Wikipedia include...
Discussion report Ada Lovelace Day, paid advocacy on Wikipedia, sidebar update, and more
2013-10-16
Current discussions on the English Wikipedia include...
Discussion report References to individuals and groups, merging wikiprojects, portals on the Main page, and more
2013-10-02
Current discussions on the English Wikipedia include...
Featured content Wikipedia takes the stage
2013-09-25
Twelve articles, six lists, and five pictures were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia this week.
Featured content Hurricane Diane and Van Gogh
2013-09-18
Thirteen articles, six lists, and five pictures were promoted to "featured" status last week on the English Wikipedia.
Discussion report Arbcom election procedures, Wiki Loves Monuments, Privacy policy, FDC, and more
2013-09-04
As mentioned in "In the news" on Wikipedia's main page, the Library of Birmingham in the United Kingdom has opened. This interior photo was taken a week before opening. The article reports that the library "has been described as the largest public library in the United Kingdom, the largest public cultural space in Europe, and the largest regional library in Europe."
Featured content WikiCup update, and the gardens of Finland
2013-08-28
The 2013 WikiCup competition is entering its final round. Eleven articles and nine pictures were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia this week.
Featured content Afrobeat
2013-08-21
Seventeen articles, three lists, and three pictures were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia this week.
Discussion report Skyscrapers, Gibraltar DYKs, Four Award, Secure login, and more
2013-08-21
A new post in the WMF blog describes Assistant Professor Amy E. Hughes' experience in the Wikimedia Education Program with a two term graduate class on Western theater history.
Featured content Wikipedia takes the cities
2013-08-14
The week's newest featured content includes seven articles, four lists, and twelve pictures.
Discussion report Wikivoyage, reliable sources, music bands, account creators, and OTRS
2013-08-14
Recent discussions on the English Wikipedia include...
Featured content The great Colorado River and the mysterious case of the grand duchess
2013-08-07
Mysterious case of the grand duchess: The week's newest featured content includes...
Discussion report Civility policy, geographic names, CheckUser and Oversighter candidates, and more
2013-08-07
CheckUser and Oversighter candidates, and more: Recent discussions on the English Wikipedia include...
Featured content Caterpillars, warblers, and frogs—oh my!
2013-07-31
Eight articles, five lists, seven pictures, and one topic were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia this week.
Discussion report Defining consensus; VisualEditor default state; expert and layperson terms in article titles
2013-07-31
Current discussions on the English Wikipedia this week include...
Featured content Engineering and the arts
2013-07-24
Twelve articles, seven lists, and eight pictures were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia this week.
Discussion report Partially disambiguated page names, page protection policy, and more
2013-07-24
Current discussions on the English Wikipedia include...
Featured content Documents and sports
2013-07-17
Four articles, five lists, and sixteen pictures were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia this week.
Discussion report Featured article process governance, signature templates, and more
2013-07-10
Current discussions on the English Wikipedia include ...
Featured content Queen of France
2013-07-03
Four articles, four lists, and fifteen pictures were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia last week.
Discussion report Snuggle, mainpage link to Wikinews, 3RR, and more
2013-07-03
Current discussions on the English Wikipedia include...
Featured content Wikipedia in black + Adam Cuerden
2013-06-26
This week, the Signpost interviews Adam Cuerden, a Wikimedian who has been for years gathering featured pictures, and who constantly participates in what could be his favourite part of the project. Cuerden dedicates most of his time to scanning and restoring old, valuable illustrative works. He explains to us how the featured process works, its relation with other parts of the encyclopedia, and how pictures evolve before reaching featured status.
Discussion report Privacy policy, X!'s edit counter, old rangeblocks, and the Article Incubator
2013-06-26
A list of current discussions on the English Wikipedia.
Discussion report Citations, non-free content, and a MediaWiki meeting
2013-06-19
A list of current discussions on the English Wikipedia.
Featured content Mixing Bowl Interchange
2013-06-12
Seven articles, two lists, five pictures, and one topic were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia this week.
Discussion report VisualEditor, elections, bots, and more
2013-06-12
Current discussions on the English Wikipedia.
Discussion report Return of the Discussion report
2013-06-05
This is mostly a list of requests for comment believed to be active on 4 June 2013 linked from subpages of Wikipedia:RfC or watchlist notices.
Featured content Life of 2π
2013-05-27
Twelve articles, four lists, and twelve pictures were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia this week.
Featured content Up in the air
2013-05-20
Nine articles, six lists, and eight pictures were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia this week.
Featured content A mushroom, a motorway, a Munich gallery, and a map
2013-05-13
Fourteen articles, three lists, and three pictures were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia, including Boletus luridus, seen above.
Featured content WikiCup update: full speed ahead!
2013-05-06
May sees the beginning of Round 3 of the 2013 WikiCup, with 33 of the original 127 competitors remaining. ... six articles, ten pictures, and two portals were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia this week.
Featured content Wiki loves video games
2013-04-29
Nine articles, three lists, three pictures, and one topic were promoted to "featured" this week.
Featured content Batfish in the Red Sea
2013-04-22
Nine articles, four lists, eight pictures, and one topic were promoted to "featured" status this week on the English Wikipedia.
Featured content Wikipedia loves poetry
2013-04-08
Four articles and two pictures were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia this week.
Featured content What the ?
2013-04-01
The Signpost interviewed prolific featured content creator and former Signpost "featured content" report writer Crisco 1492 about ? and Indonesian cinema. ? was the "Today's featured article" for 1 April 2013. 1 April is popularly known as April Fools' Day in many countries.
Featured content One and a half soursops
2013-03-25
Seven articles, one list, six pictures, and one topic were promoted to "featured" status on the English Wikipedia this week.
Featured content Wikipedia stays warm
2013-03-18
Nine articles, seven lists, eleven images, and one topic were promoted to "featured status" this week on the English Wikipedia.
Featured content Wikipedia's Seven Days of Terror
2012-09-03
Five featured pictures were promoted this week, including a video explaining the recent landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars. NASA called the final minutes of the complicated landing procedure "the seven minutes of terror".