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*Apologies for cross-posting* Since its creation in 2001, Wikipedia has become a valuable source of open knowledge. Created and edited by volunteers, its content is reliant on accurate contributions from many different fields. The National Heritage Science Forum is partnering with Wikimedia UK to provide a series of free training sessions around the UK, to develop the skills to work with Wikipedia. The next session will be held at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh on the 17 November 2017, 2-5 pm. Trainers from Wikimedia UK will cover the basic skillset needed to create and edit Wikipedia pages; follow-up resources will be provided. The workshop will focus on heritage science topics: heritage science is a relatively new field that covers how science can be used to improve the understanding, management and enjoyment of heritage. However, the session is open to all and you do not need to be a heritage scientist to attend. If you have an interest in archaeology, looking after museum collections, managing historic buildings, materials science, or finding new ways to present and interpret heritage – you might find you’re more of a heritage scientist than you knew. The event is free and aimed at beginners – participants are requested to bring their own laptops. Please note that attendance is limited to 15 places – register before the 9 November on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-edit-wikipedia-workshop-tickets-38629056548 Find out more about Heritage Science and the National Heritage Science Forum at: www.heritagescienceforum.org.uk Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra