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More details about the event can be found on the '''[https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Veterinary_Science_editathon Wikimedia UK blog]'''.
 
More details about the event can be found on the '''[https://wiki.wikimedia.org.uk/wiki/Veterinary_Science_editathon Wikimedia UK blog]'''.
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===NEW - Joining us online===
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If you would like to join us for the edit-a-thon but can't make it to London, you can now join us online!
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The WikiVet team and the RVC will be streaming the presentations through a virtual classroom, which will enable you to first watch the presentations, and then later on ask questions and join in with the session.
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Click '''[https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2007016&username=&password=M.5CDA11B4C330AD2F4B1C93D3034A48 this link]''' to get in to the virtual classroom, which will be available 1 hour before the session starts to allow you to get used to the classroom. You can therefore log on from '''1pm UK GMT'''.
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You'll need to download some software to your computer to be able to join us. The presentations will also be recorded and links will be placed here after the event.
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== Program ==
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13.00 - 14.00 Registration and coffee
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14.00 Welcome - Jon Davies, Chief Exceutive Wikimedia UK
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14.10 Overview of Edit-a-Thon - Martin Poulter, Jisc Wikimedia UK Ambassador
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14.30 Background of WikiVet - Chris Trace, WikiVet team
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15.00 Learning to edit a Wiki - hands on session
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16.00 Adding content to Wikipedia and WikVet - group work
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17.30 Round up session - whats next?
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'''Please bring a laptop if possible - free WiFi available on site'''
    
<u>'''For more information please contact:'''</u>
 
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