Introduction to Wikipedia for the World of Research 

Founded 25 years ago, Wikipedia has become one of the world’s leading gateways to knowledge. However, its operations, contribution guidelines, and the opportunities it offers remain largely unknown to the academic community. 

As part of the Wikimedia residency at the University of Montpellier, this webinar offers an introduction for doctoral students, researchers, and staff in higher education and research.

During this session, we will explore Wikipedia’s origins, its founding principles, its collaborative model for knowledge production, and the criteria that ensure the quality and verifiability of its content. We will also discuss the role of scientific publications in the encyclopedia, as well as the benefits and various ways in which the academic community can contribute to the improvement and dissemination of knowledge.

No prior experience is necessary. This webinar is open to anyone wishing to better understand the Wikimedia ecosystem and its role in disseminating scientific knowledge to the general public. 

Nicolas Vigneron is the Wikimedia resident at the University of Montpellier.

Open access; free and no registration required.

Feel free to follow the Open Science calendar atUM to stay informed about upcoming webinars and watch the recordings onthe Canal-U channel.